Great chart using info from the 2008 Community Survey by the census bureau.  Interesting to compare older cities to newer cities…

via blogs.edmunds.com

I am not a huge fan of the faux sheepskin usually, but this 100% organic wool one from Beklina caught my eye. The small size 36x34” would make a good chair cushion for $140, the medium would be even more usable at 48x48 for $220.  Pricey, but look great.

Beklina

The trend of sand-stuffed leather animal bookends is one I am supporting.  This little elephant is so far my favorite of all I have seen.  Available at the MoMa store, by Eve Chang, for $30.

MoMa Store

Really getting into finding things to put on our walls.  Like the colors and content of this 8.5x11 print.  Also like the price - $20.00 on Supermarket.

Supermarket - Little Sparrows (Rainbow) from Yumi Yumi

Not currently for sale, I really dig these plastic conduit lamps made to look like robots and creatures. I’m sure much harder to make look good than you would think.

DIY Robolamps are part lamp, part robot, all awesome - Engadget Galleries

Seems like this would come in unbelievably handy for a variety of paper craft projects…  $32.99 at Staples

2000 PLUS® One-Color Do-It-Yourself Kit, 6 Lines | Staples®

To continue my love of the salt and pepper shaker - these two modern, textural penguins from Jonathan Adler’s collection of ceramics.  Very elegant, timely, and appropriately hued.  $48.00

Jonathan Adler Penguins Salt And Pepper

Solar, LED address numbers = perfect.  Pretty modern typeface, white by day.  Run for 8-10 hours on full charge.  And only $15.99 a number.

ThinkGeek :: Solar LED Address Numbers

For $12, I really like this stamp that turns any journal page or scrap paper into a categorized list.  Very cute!

The MakeAList To Do Stamp by thesmallobject on Etsy

On sale for $36, down from $60, I’m having a hard time not buying these canvas slip ons from Tretorn.  Love the classic/modern feel to them with the elastic.  These would be great for preppy spring outfits.

STORE.TRETORN.COM

Wow, fleece lined tights!  These would be unbelievably great for Chicago winter days headed to the office. Most excited about the $38 black tights in footed or footless.  Kind of expensive, but likely worth it.

Plush, Plush tights, fleece lined tights, plush stockings, plush thigh highs @ Singer22.com

I know it is probably just a fad device, but they’ve really sold me on the Clarisonic face cleaner.  You can you use any cleanser you want, and you should only have to replace the pads ($25 each) every three months.  Its the $195 start-up cost that is the real problem…

Clarisonic at Sephora

I’ve been looking high and low for a modern, quality, nativiity scene.  This is one of the few I can afford, and it obviously appeals to my DIY aesthetic.  Would like to get it in plenty advance of next years’ holiday, so it gets done!  $40 on etsy.

do it yourself nativity set scene with wooden by goosegrease