what a boar

called the "boring boar," we think the name is not completely apt. this card would be a hilarious choice for when your message is not quite standard, like "sorry i've been such a bore lately" or "i'm happier than a pig in shit when i'm with you." well, you get what we're trying to say. $2 each from time2cre8

i'm so happy i could...

well, we do love libraries. of course that's a rather unorthodox side effect of sheer joy, but who are we to judge? 5 pockets and cards for $7 from ambientdesignjewels [via poppytalk]

beachy blues

even though neither of us are in school, we can't ignore that "back to school" feeling. summer is more or less over, but we're savoring the last scraps of the season. these cards from lizard press are a big help...well, these top three anyway. the other two are just plain fun. [via design*sponge]

oh happy day!

Okay, it's no particular holiday, but there is reason to celebrate. I GET TO FLY HOME TOMORROW! Yup, I'm still in Southeast Asia because I missed my flight and it's been a couple of days filled with calling different airlines, going to the airport to try and fly on standby and waiting around for the American branch of the office to open--which is only after the Filipino branch is already closed because there's a 12 hour time difference.

Who knew it would be this hard to stop being on vacation?

Anyway, the blogging itch got the better of me and I'm in an internet cafe with some time to kill so that's why you're getting this update. Oh, and this awesome card from Kateisgreat80. It costs $2, which is approximately 90 Filipino pesos.

pearfection

so...we only got through page 4 of the 9 pages of goodies at petit pear, and these are all the items we absolutely could not resist posting. it's an explosion of goodness so amazing, so charming, we have to go lie down. it's a mixed bag, but most of them are gift tags and are priced at approx. 8 for $3.50. [via poppytalk]

band aids

i got my sister the card below for valentine's day last year (what can i say? if flirting with your sister is wrong, then i don't wanna be right), but i have a new crush from the great lakes cards. it's called "i'm with the band." i don't know what bands have to do with birthdays, but i think i can put reason aside for another day, in this case.

sweet n simple

it's friday and we're filled with a simple kind of joy, the joy that comes from knowing that our favorite band is playing not one, but two dates in ny in october (we won't divulge who they are until we buy our tickets, but after that it's a no-holds lovefest). and while we're singing the praises of simple things, how about this cute lil' number from sunlitletterpress: sweet and to-the-point. $4 each

[via poppytalk]

remake, readdress, rethink

it's really too bad that they're sold out, because these address labels from remake are such nice way to dress up boring old business envelopes and bland manila ones. Say, do you know of any nice address labels that you'd like to tell us about? [via design*sponge]

brilliant box

collage boxes from ShayO. Get us one, prettyprettyplease. we'll be real good, okay? $50 each. [via poppytalk]

'shroom you later!

You're getting this nicey nice card because I'm leaving for vacation and I won't be blogging for TWO WEEKS. I wonder if I can make it. (Anyway, if I can't, there are plenty of internet cafes in Asia.)

Don't worry, I'll be taking pictures of everything and scooping up all sorts of fun stationery and handmade goodness to share when I get back. Bye!

[Mushroomy compliments card, $3 from pearlmarmalade]

oh how i wish

I knew someone who had a birthday coming up. I REALLY want to give this baguette card ($2.20 from rhymes with twee) to someone right now.

i was going to write about procrastinating

But the anxiety I usually feel the day or so before I leave for a trip kicked in and I stopped procrastinating and started packing. And whoo-boy, I must say, there's nothing better than a comprehensive to-pack list (the bougie step-sister of the "to-do" list).

My list ended up on the back of an envelope, but if I had time I would have used this fancy listin' paper. (It even has velcro on the back so you can stick it to important places.)

And hey, the listin' pleasure doesn't stop at trips. These "to due" lists come in varieties for all sorts of situations.

[To due list, $5 from rhymes with twee]

i'm a little tea pot

Yes, we know it's booty sweatin' hot out and this little ditty isn't exactly a piece of stationery...but how could we help ourselves? We love tea, regardless of how inappropriate it might be. (Plus, it's the exact kind of tea kettle we've been meaning to buy.) All you need are some ice cubes and you're set.

[Polly put the kettle on pocket mirror from FaffCreations, $5]

love those weiners

Ha ha, we said weiner....

[Oscar Mayer greeting card, $6 from sushipot]

you know those cards...

You hold on to forever because you can't find someone great enough to give it to? These cards from Lisa Congdon would definitely belong in that batch. We're so in love with them! (And no, it's not just because we're in a "printed on vintage book pages" sort of mood).

The one pictured above is part of a 6 card set (for $14). And hey, the Francophile in us can't help but point out that she used vintage pages from a French book. (There's nothing we love more than reading French text and proving to ourselves that we still remember everything our high school French teacher taught us. Merci beaucoup, Madame Antoniak.)

[Via Design Milk]

adorn + etsy = love

I've been meaning to subscribe to Adorn--a very awesome crafty magazine--and now I have absolutely no excuses left. They're currently running a special subscription discount just for Etsians ($11.99 for a year's subscription). If you're unfamiliar with the magazine, check out their site and blog.

[Via Etsy Garden]

cake or cupcake?

How about both? I couldn't decide which print I liked better--so you get both. I love that they're printed on actual cookbook pages. (How meta!) Above, Delicious cake print, $25 from bettyturbo

Cupcake for dinner print, $25 from bettyturbo

fooooood!

This week's back in time round up is all about food. Because if a girl couldn't give a shout out to all her favorite food on a Friday afternoon, this would be a sad sad world. So, I like to eat...

Chinese Food

Ice Cream

Apples

French Fries

What do you like to eat? (And/or use as stationery, lol.)

these tags are just too gorgeous...

To give away. In fact, I think maybe I'd take the ties off them and hang 'em on my wall for some quick, affordable art. What do you think?

[Art Nouveau tags, $4 from Digital Paperie]

give us some lip

It's Thursday! Tell us what you're thinking.

Yours,

jotter

[Notecards set of 4, $10 from Sunshine city lassie]