Getting Back Up On the Bicycle...

I don't know if it's just toddlerhood (and the accompanying non-stop chasing and accident-avoidance it entails) that seems to turn my brain's workings into cogs stuck in molasses these days, or if the hot summer weather is to blame as well.

I have some archived DIYs I'm hoping to share soon, but as I haven't done much making and crafting recently, I thought I'd share a find instead!

I'm not much of an Urban Outfitters shopper, but this Parisian tapestry caught my eye this week. I love the elaborately carved stone details and the muted colors in this trompe l'oeil (or "fool the eye") piece. It'd be perfect for the end wall of a small bedroom or reading nook, and I think you could easily turn it into a shower curtain as well.

Hopefully I'll be back later this week with more posts!

Fantastic Plastic Cameras

I collect old cameras, but after seeing this collection of plastic cameras featured on Uppercase, I think I might have to start collecting toy ones too!

They direct you to Poketo to buy them, but I've seen many of these at Urban Outfitters. I bought the regular-sized version of the Diana (bottom row, far left) there. It gives photos blown-out colors and light spots & streaks. I haven't used it very much so far, as loading the 120 film can be a bit tricky, but I plan on experimenting with it more this summer!

Have you tried out any of these? What do you think of them?

UO's Print Shop

Some of my faves from the new Print Shop on Urban Outfitters: "Paris 1960" by Justin Skeesuck, "Empire" by Santiago Uceda, and "Take the Scenic Route" by Alli Coate.

Every print in the shop can be purchased as a canvas print, or as a laptop or iPhone/iPod skin.

I'm glad they have them available as skins! I think it's a great way to brighten devices, and to bring more art into your life and display it in interesting ways.