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Yikes. Did summer fly by or what? Okay, true, it's only the end of July, but really, it's gonna be done in a second. We haven't written a few months, so there's a lot to catch up on. So how have you been spending your summer vacation? Here's what we've been doing... 
New Seasons Journal From Nikki Nikki's latest journal from our friends at Sasquatch Books is a journey from Summer to Winter and back again, each season poignantly detailed with Nikki's powerful imagery. A journal with room for you to collect thoughts, notes and the colors of the seasons. 
You're going to love Ray Fenwick's paintings and illustrations. We do. Ray's clever dry wit beams through on each postcard. Your friends will love getting them and you'll get a kick of out sending them. 
Looking for that understated, delicate feeling that is conveyed through a "thank you" or a "thinking of you"? We've got just the thing in this box of notecards by Lisa Congdon. 
Le Cool makes the best travel guides in the world. Period. Really. Barcelona, Amsterdam, Lisbon, London. If you're going, or just want to learn more about them, these books by Le Cool are the way to go. They are like hard-bound fanzine tributes to these wonderful European cities. Filled with pictures, places to go, and insider tips. 
New for this summer, these handsome notecards by Jill Bliss are printed on recycled paper using vegetable-based inks. Four beautiful new cards for you to mail your friends and loved ones. 
Stella Marrs' Postcards Represent Stella Marrs has been entertaining, amusing and educating through her pop-art for years. A mix of classic images combined with modern, yet timeless, messages, Stella's cards have questioned the status quo for almost two decades. From Punk Rock Feminism to Eco-Cats Demanding Satisfaction >> 
Taking Coasters To A Whole New Level With Fused Glass Magic Who would have thought that protecting your table from the damaging effects of sweating glasses could be so beautiful? Two new sets of coasters for the bicycle and vintage-camera lover. 
C'mon — you knew your cat could shoot rainbow lasers, didn't you? This handmade wallet from our friends at Tiny Meat protects your cash and cards while being a treasure to carry. 
It's a do-it-yourself kit with one blank pet, one collar, one iron-on transfer sheet and one tiny t-shirt. Not a dog lover? No problem. We've got a kit for making yourself into a doll, as well. Imported from the UK. 
Eclectonotes are handmade with an eclectic mix of vintage papers and repurposed books to inspire your collection of thoughts. This series we have in-stock are inspired by the beauty that is classic typewriters. 
Part mix tape, part magazine, and thick and rich enough to qualify as a book -- Yeti is an amazing collection of art; both literary, artistically and musically. Each issue has thought-provoking photos, drawings, and designs that complement it's rich stories, interviews and diary entries. Yeti Has Many Definitions. Issue #8 is One of Pure Genius >> 
Nothing's better than McSweeney's. It's okay to doubt the validity of that statement, but it is impossible to doubt the fact that this new box set of 100, yes, one-hundred, postcards is an awesome compendium of awesomeness. 
Features include an extensive interview by Kirsten Anderson on American Surrealist: Todd Schorr, a cover feature on the powerful paintings of Josh Keyes, Luke Chueh, Jingyoung Yu's haunting sculptures and the brilliant meditations of painter Michael Hussar. 
A Lilli Carré Latest Masterpiece The charmingly peculiar short stories collected in this new book revolve loosely around the theme of disappearance and mark a new form for the incredibly talented Lilli Carré. Skillfully drawn single panels explore a rich imagined world where actions have unexpected consequences and loneliness pervades, but not without a sense of the absurd. The stories read like vignettes that can span a day or decades, all drawn within a bordered page in intimate detail. Stories Expertly Drawn. Completely Relate-able; You'll See Yourself >> 
Matthew Porter is back with a new way to let his Monkeys be with you at all times. The vegan belt and attached buckle is similar to those cub-scout or belts. Fits kids or adults. 
Joshua's the Traveling Chef; you make an appointment, he shows up at your house with a load of groceries, makes an incredible multi-course vegan meal using your pots and pans, and then he's gone like the Lone Ranger riding into a big Texas sunset. His cookbooks have traditionally just been xerox'd zines; made at a Kinko's while he's on tour. This new book, though, takes it to a whole new level. Typeset by Ian Lynam with a cover by Aaron Renier and full of illustrations inside by Nate Beaty. 
Time Flies Necklaces Back In Stock We just got a fresh batch of necklaces in. We don't normally carry just one of something, preferring to have at least a few of each so we can share the love as wide as possible... but these necklaces were too awesome to pass up. 
This is, perhaps, the best M. Sasek book there is. It's a travel book... about space. And perfect timing as we celebrate with NASA the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing. 
Magnets and Buttons, Living Together People seem to like our Reading is Sexy buttons. That's rad. But sometimes you want that action not stuck to your clothes, but instead to your fridge or filing cabinet. Now you can. 
Trish Grantham's wonderful Paper Milk designs have been expertly printed on a wonderful collection of girly-cut shirts. These are limited edition and sized pieces. Four different styles, all printed on American Apparel Organic cotton. 
Lorena Siminovich's Petit Collage Lorena's "Petit Collage" collection is full of simple and beautiful shapes, a cut-out of textures perfectly weaved together. A set of spring colors and collage, these cards feature two loving birds, a charming squirrel, an inquisitive owl and one carefree rabbit. 
Some of your favorite Nikki McClure designs are here now as a poster set.
Taken from the original paper cut calendars, these posters add a sense of hope and balance to any wall. 
For almost thirty years, Australian band the Church have crafted music that blends a rich variety of styles—pop, psychedelic, progressive, and straight-ahead rock—yet always remains distinctive, thanks to the inimitable vocals and lyrics of front man Steve Kilbey. 
There's something different about birch trees. Their white bark is unlike most other trees. It evokes a calm, peaceful nature, just by being. Almost two hundred blank pages for you to collect your thoughts, sketches, diary entires and other assorted writeables. 
A new, thoughtful and incredibly well-designed magazine out of Canada. In this issue, there's origami, postcards, chappals, architecture, pantone, genius, wallpaper, fiskars, fjords, gremlins, festivals, cobblers and 'the end'. 
Yellow is the theme for summer in this collection of new earrings from the fabulous Nice Lena. Simple, approachable designs will add a bit of color to your day. 
This greeting card comes with a companion CD-R, so that one can send the greeting along with a music mix, photo album or other digital content. The watercolor drawings of Atherton Lin are thoughful and touching. 
Our subscription shirt series is still kicking it. We just added Al Jaffee and e*rock to the roster of artists who'll be doing a shirt. Program is simple. Six shirts for $99. One each month. Free delivery. 
Handmade using traditional cold-process techniques in Portland, Oregon, Arcana Soaps are some of the most interesting, wonderfully textured and delightful soaps we've ever found. Two new summer scents now in-stock. 
We've got a good collection of items on sale right now. Some are close-outs, some are things we order a few too many of, and then others are just things that we want you to have so we've priced them lower than we should. On Sale: Shirts, Books, Soap, Shoes, Coasters and Magazines >> Stay cool. We appreciate your support. Thanks, We value your privacy, and you've gotten this email because you've either asked to, or ordered from us before and clicked the "add me to your list" checkbox. If you don't want to get this anymore, you can |