While I do believe first and foremost there are gorgeous discoveries to be found in thrift & antique stores (or online), if your town is tapped out and you can’t find that perfect chair - and you don’t feel like spending $600, then Urban Outfitter’s Mid-Century replica ($300) is a great option. Make it your own by recovering the cushions in some hot mod fabric, and you’ve got yourself quite the piece de resistance!

Love,
Tracey

Simply put, it is a smart, comprehensive design blog dedicated to examining and elevating the best in product packaging. The photos are gorgeous and the write-ups are interesting.

…And I’ve found myself drooling over tequila and cigarrettes…now that’s good packaging!

Love,
Tracey

Lately, I’ve been more apt to roll up my sleeves with the help of my new obsession, Method’s French Lavender All-Purpose Spray ($4).  Method’s products are non-toxic, biodegradeable and “people safe” which means allergy sensitive gals like me won’t have to lie down after cleaning the bathroom due to inhalation of fumes.  Plus, Method’s products smell great (I also love their Pink Grapefruit scent!), and I’m always a sucker for anything lavender.

Now, I’m not sayin’ I have a renewed desire to leap out of bed every Saturday and start the chores.  BUT, come over sometime, and I bet you’ll agree that The Casa is pretty darn sparkly and smells springy clean.

Love,
Tracey

PS: You gotta get Method’s awesome book, Squeaky Green for some serious eco tips on how to clean up your act!

YellowPagesGoesGreen.org is a grassroots organization which contacts your local distributers and asks for your name to be taken off their delivery list.  Much like DoNotCall.gov (for getting your phone # off marketing lists) and 1-888-5-OPTOUT (to tell credit card and insurance companies to stop sending you applications) YellowPagesGoesGreen.org is another activist service that protects our rights while also eliminating tons and tons of waste each year.

It takes all of 30 seconds to fill out your info. Hopefully that’s the end of bulky, heavy, papery Yellow Pages for me!

Love,
Tracey

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I spotted them at Whole Foods, but you can also purchase them online at GlutenFree.com.

Love,
Tracey

By far one of my favorites is a brand new bed linen line called Sanford Burrows. It’s a clean, minimal and very modern line that is simply beautiful. Sanford Burrows linens are produced in Italy by one of the country’s leading textile companies to ensure the finest quality and craftsmanship, and you can really tell!! (Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the designer Jill Sanford Burrows is charming and sweet and adorable.)

I have an all-white bedroom and these sheets are the perfect, subtle splash of color and pattern for my bed. What a wonderful discovery!

Sweet Dreams,
Tracey

Dedicated to Mid-Century Modern Furniture, this clean and easy-to-navigate buy/sell website boasts itself as a “marketplace for modern collectors”. With mid-century goodies like Noguchi tables to modern iconics like a Shepard Fairey Obama print, its clear that this fledgling site is going to make many a modern collector quite happy.

Now if only I could find an orange leather Barcelona chair for like, $500….

Love,
Tracey

I’m digging Horchow’s baby blue Crocodile-Embossed Accent Table ($359) and Anthropologie’s Lady & Her Dog Loveseat (great name!) - also in a sweet baby blue.

Now where’s my old leather jacket…

Love,
Tracey

While their patterns exhibit blatant influence from design world darlings like Jonathan Adler, Orla Keiley, and even Marimekko, I’m loving their Madison Armchair ($949) in the Bailey, Gabrielle Jacquard, Graphic Ikat, and Ogee patterns. If you want to spend just a little for a big splash, check out their new pillow covers, which have almost all of the same above patterns and more - like the super springy Dandelion Pillow Cover and a very modern Grid Print.

Lastly, I’m loving the bold, bright lacquer Pillar Candleholders ($14) and Natalie Nesting Tables ($179). So much color, so little space!!

Love,
Tracey

This week we celebrated Back To School (ugh) with lots of super useful items. Here’s the happs:

1) Loads of people are getting clued in to our new computer gadget obsession - Cool Feet.  These smart little feet elevate your laptop and keep it cool.

2) We all hate hauling laundry, but Lindy Sue’s Laundry 101 Bag makes the chore a bit more bearable. Its got laundry tips printed right on the bag - plus you can wear it as a backpack, and there’s even a plce for keys and change!

3) Our Tea Stick sold out in no time flat!

4) We’re really into these gorgeous Flora Coffee Mugs. Perfect for fall and loading up on your fave warm beverage!

5) Still super confused about the 08 elections? So are we!! Snag our fun Super Confused Election Set and have your friends help you decide!!

** Jet Baby Grobals are back in stock
** New gorgeous GurglePot colors have arrived
** Hybrid Wall Clocks are back in stock
** New Mrs. Meyers Surface Scrub in yummy scents have arrived

Have a great weekend!
Tracey