two illustrators

Beautiful illustrations by Pomme Chan (above) and Bam Bam Ink (below).

Kurt Vonnegut 1922-2007

A very fond farewell to one of my favourite authors, Kurt Vonnegut, who passed away today at the age of 84. A self-described religious skeptic and freethinking humanist, I will always remember Kurt Vonnegut for his drawing of a headstone in "Slaughterhouse-Five" with the epitaph: Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.

past mistakes

I'm crazy about this print from typenerd--the understated colours, the nostalgic feel, the light-hearted approach to the sentiment that we are doomed to repeat our past mistakes.

Bonbon Oiseau

I've always had a thing for keychains and handbag charms, and the Sirene Royale Belt Chain (left) by Bonbon Oiseau as spotted on d*s is just the right mix of old and new, and pretty with just the right hint of tough. To view the bird keyfob (right), click here.

{charlotte moss + chunky-linked gold}

Fell in love with this chunky-linked gold chain bracelet by Charlotte Moss, featured in this month's issue of Domino. There is a timelessness and modernity about it that's striking.