friday fave finds.

1. striped canvas kindle cover by kate spade

2. yusuke aida tea cup from far 4

3. personalized stationery by silhouette blue

4. green stripes art print by peggy wolf

5. minimarket tokyo sunglasses from urban outfitters

6. striped sandals via the fashionables

7. photo from madcapmagician2009

8. striped kilim floor pillow via hipster chic

cards worth keeping.

these pretty paper cut cards from ashley pahl are totally worth keeping... pop one into a cute little frame for instant artwork!

this is for you.

this is for you by rob ryan is a gorgeous, romantic book of papercuts that would make a lovely gift for the one who holds your heart. the book, published by chronicle books, is a powerful combination of poetry, graphic novel, and museum-quality art... but at its heart, it's a simple yet timeless tale of love.

mister rob also has a fantastic etsy shop featuring prints, ceramic tiles, scarves, and more... all featuring his beautiful artwork.

paperless post

everyone always has a million and one things on their to-do lists this time of year, and buying and sending holiday greetings is often one of the last things to get checked off.

if you're crunched for time this holiday season, paperless post has the perfect solution. they offer customizable e-cards that look just like fine stationery... envelope and all! the designs are lovely, the concept is eco-friendly, and you'll save money on postage. what more could you ask for?

xoxo lesley shop!

i am so pleased to announce a little side project i've been working on... the xoxo lesley etsy shop! the new shop features prints of my whimsical mixed media artwork, inspired by some of my favorite things. i'll be adding new pieces periodically, so check back for updates!

as a special gift to my blog readers, i'd like to offer 15% off your first purchase. just use the coupon code BLOG15 and the discount will automatically be applied.

come visit xoxo, lesley!

home inspiration . . . egg press + fifi mandirac

i just love the juicy colors and bold prints of these chic gift wrap sheets from egg press.

though they would definitely do a great job sprucing up your presents, i'm envisioning another life for them in home decor. i think they'd look fab as an improvised patchwork wallpaper, à la french designer and stylist fifi mandirac!

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what do you think? would you try the patchwork wallpaper look in your home? how else would you use these fun gift wrap sheets?

milk & paper

this online paper goods shop has the most adorable offerings... and the fact that it's french makes everything that much lovelier :)

link: milk & paper

via black*eiffel.

paper sculptures by jen stark

i've seen them a hundred times, but i still cannot find the words describe the amazingness of these mind-blowing paper sculptures by jen stark... lucky for me, a picture's worth a thousand words.

xoxo,

lesley

dear colleen

dear colleen is a brand new shop i discovered the other day while browsing etsy. i couldn't help but fall in love with colleen's fun, witty prints and notecards. here are a few of my favorites...

xoxo,

lesley

money origami

how cool are these? i love the little hats... such a clever idea. click here to see much more.

xoxo,

lesley

my latest obsession... paper cut paris map

i just discovered this paper cut paris map from famille summerbelle, and i am absolutely smitten.  ever since my first visit, i have been 100% paris-obsessed, and i would love to have this little gem framed on my wall.  keeping my fingers crossed that it will be for sale in their shop soon!

xoxo,

lesley

creativity emporium

my test print gift tags were featured this morning on brett's fabulous blog brettorium: creativity emporium.  check back there later for a special discount just for brett's readers!

xoxo,

lesley

japanese masking tape

how adorable are these little sets of color coordinated, patterned japanese masking tape?  use them for gift wrapping, scrabbooking, or just hanging bits of inspiration on your walls.  the tape can be removed and repositioned without tearing or leaving a residue, so you can use it anywhere you want!

a set of 3 rolls is $6.50 at ginko papers, and they have a bunch of other cute colors available.

xoxo,

lesley

more personalized notecards!

i just added a brand new personalized card set to my etsy shop and i wanted to share it here.  i love the juicy colors... they remind me that spring is on the way!  and these basketweave pattern is so fun, and a little bit retro.  they come in a set of 8 and can be personalized with any name or sentiment... perfect for gift giving!

xoxo,

lesley

in search of the perfect sketchbook

one of my new year's resolutions is to explore my passions... since one of my passions happens to be drawing, i've been scouring etsy for the perfect sketchbook.  i've found so many great options and i can't possibly afford to buy them all, so i thought i'd share them with you :)

clockwise from top left:

1.  this clever journal has a hole punched through its center; a rubber band threaded through the hole is attached to the end of a pencil, ensuring you always have something to write or draw with!  $30, from affa

2.  this is one of the prettiest handmade books i've ever seen.  it is made from recycled paper and bits of vintage lace, all tied up with pink satin ribbon.  $30, from nuvonova

3.  these sketchbooks are individually painted with watercolors and hand stitched with bookbinding string.  a work of art to hold your works of art.  $10, from whimsiology

4.  the crafter that made this book says, "this is not the sort of book where you need to start at the beginning, just flick through until you find a page that seems right."  i love the organic approach and the array of different colored papers.  $12.50, from hms design

5.  the girly, lacy pattern on this sketchbook makes me swoon, and the ribbon detail is adorable.  an added bonus: the pages are made from recycled scraps from a paper mill near the artist's house.  and it's on sale!  it doesn't get much better than that.  $7, from oh mandie

the last two lovelies are headed my way, courtesy of space dog studios... i am so excited for them to arrive so i can start filling them with sketches, ideas, and inspiration!

xoxo,

lesley

new in the shop... personalized monogram cards!

i'm so happy to introduce some brand new notecard designs for the new year!  

i am now offering personalized monogram cards with your choice of initial in the shop and on etsy.

i originally did a set of these as a custom order and i liked them so much i decided to make them available to everyone!  they are printed with archival inks onto 100% recycled notecards and they come in sets of 8 with matching notecards.

these make a perfect personalized gift for any occasion... i hope you like them!  i plan on coming up with even more customizable designs in the near future, so stay tuned!

xoxo,

lesley

modish marketplace

this month, i am offering a fabulous discount for shoppers through  modish marketplace... use the code for my shop found in the paper goods section of the website, and you will receive 10% off your order plus one free hand printed card!  

be sure to check out the rest of the marketplace too... there are tons of amazing discounts and freebies from a whole slew of talented artists and craftspeople.  what a perfect place to start your holiday shopping!

xoxo,

lesley

holiday cards and gift tags are here!

'tis the season... and i've got some great new cards and gift tags to help you spread holiday cheer this year!

whether your taste is modern or classic, whimsical or elegant, i've got the perfect cards and tags for you in my shop!  head on over and check out my new designs... and as a special offer just for my blog readers, take 5% off your purchase of any holiday cards or gift tags by entering the code 315HOLIDAY at checkout.

xoxo,

lesley