HI + LOW

IN THE SHADOWS

This shadow puppet kit includes 3 forest animals: a bear, a rabbit and a swan, and sticks, stickers and fasteners to bring your animals to life. Grab a flashlight and a sheet, turn down the lights and tell a story about your animal's adventures. I love everything these guys do. And they are Canadian! *[See more in their new shop.]

MR. MAISNER

A master calligrapher, prominent medieval scholar, expert in the art of medieval manuscript gold illumination techniques, and historian of letterforms, he has lectured and taught at the Pierpont Morgan Library, The Cloisters, The Met, and the Getty Museum. *[In 2002, he calligraphed the sample envelope below for me when I was looking for a wedding calligrapher.]

DRAWERS

Two pencilled notes were found on the bottom of two of our kitchen drawers. Both were written by Joan (who I do not know). The first reads: "Nora will never do another thing for me (Joan). April 14, 1969." And, the other: "Mom said she might take Patti and me (Joan) bowling. Aug. 1, 1976." Kid's notes are great. *[Click on image to see in detail.]

HAUTE QUILTS

Below is a quilt prototype made up of vintage A.P.C. fabrics, designed by Jessica Ogden & Jean Touitou. Seven quilts will be produced in India in runs of 30. They will be available in stores October 28th. I'm looking forward to this -- I am into quilts. *[Check out the A.P.C. blog for more projects, playlists, and archives.]

 

EDIBLE STRIPES

Mary & Matt just came out with another graphic collection of chocolate pop art. S-T-R-I-P-E-D chocolate bars. Watch the Op Art commercial here and then buy two for you and one for your mom here. *[This is BANANAS guys.]

BALANCE

Another piece from Alexandra Rowley's "Portrait" show detailing her father's belongings is a collection of his checkbooks. She photographed every page. All with incredible details -- the stores that he frequented the things he bought the amounts paid. A unique record of another time. *[If you are in the Paris area you can see her show here.]