eriously, look at how they FLOAT on the wall! Whoever is behind LittleFishFurniture at Etsy is a genius.  I don't care what you say, there is not a cooler bookshelf in the universe than this upcycled smartness. There just can't be. When I buy my next house I will own at least one set. I love the Wordstruck shelf, and am so tempted to grab it now... AWESOME. It is hard to look at these and not say to myself, DAMN IT! Why didn't I think of that?

y handbag collection (the one in my dreams that is so vast it requires a walk-in closet of its own, right next to my shoe rooms) includes these fresh finds: 

I wish it was a self-teach Italian book, as I have been learning Italian, but since the pages are missing anyway to make room for my wallet, lip gloss and car keys, this will do. A lovely book purse by Etsy shop PrettyTheory. I adore this book bag for the amazing attention to detail and the quality craftsmanship. This is a beautiful, useful bag that is smart enough to give any outfit an instant IQ boost! 

For those of you who prefer fine lyrics and sweet song to curling up with a good book, I give you Groovebag's ultra super hip upcycled record bag, made with vintage fabric and oodles of style. This particular Groovebag is a perfect birthday gift for someone turning forty this year! (I've still got a year to go, thank you. That's not my bag, baby!) Karen is not only the coolest Canadian EVER, and costume seamstress to TV shows and ballet productions, she makes some cool stuffs for you to deck out the inside of your Groovebag too. Check out the cassette tape zippy cases, upcycled album sleeve checkbook covers, and I heard a rumor she's working on a new design for a clutch made from 45's? (Correct me if I'm wrong, Lady K!) For the record, I adore Karen's clever bags, and have been coveting them for eons.  

Here's a buddy for Juniper! (Juniper is my new MacBook). Behold the Crow by Brokesy. I waded through the plethora of laptop sleeves available at Etsy, and this was by far my favorite. Especially when you toss in the cord pouch (sold separately, but designed to match). What I like best about this sleeve is that you can keep your MacBook in it while you type, while many of the other, fancier designs don't seem to offer this feature. Maybe it could use a sturdy handle for carrying, but the design just plain rocks. 

I love this clutch by UrbanHeirlooms, who was recently an Etsy featured seller. I've been diggin' her unique leather accessories for quite some time. I like the way she incorporates antique skeleton keys into her designs. Sassy!

etterpress drives me wild, and I have long dreamed of one day owning one of the amazing mysterious magical contraptions. Here is a clever new use for letterpress type - a belt buckle - designed and handmade by Steel Toe Studios. 

Their Multifont Buckle is cast in lead-free pewter from actual letterpress pieces. The brand new recycled rubber bicycle tire belt is sold separately. The whole ensemble can make your librarian jealous for under a hundred bucks. Heck, it would make me jealous. Belt buckle: $45 Belt: $38