Travel: Packing Everything in One Bag

Many airlines are starting to charge extra if you have to check more than one bag on your flight.

If you're like me, and can't imagine going anywhere without at least 4 pairs of shoes, read this article from NPR. It's full of tips for limiting the amount of stuff you pack and for getting more out of the space in your luggage.

Ghetto Plate from Trixiedelicious

Another vintage plate is reborn. There's just nothing about this that's not awesome.

Ghetto plate, $30

Octopus Necklace

I love the way this octopus pendant clings to the chain with his tentacles. He's part of the Digby & Iona Fall '08 collection.

Found My Animal Leashes

Another trend I've never jumped on? Fancy pet stuff.

But, for the second time this morning, I've been unexpectedly won over. I love this adjustable rope leash. I think the picture of it as an awesome fashion accessory is helping a lot.

It's part of a line of handmade pet accessories for adopted animals and their owners called Found My Animal. Proceeds from the sale of each leash go to the Louis Animal Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing services and finding homes for animals.

Via Coolhunting.

Porcupine Earrings

I'm not usually into wearing jewelry. I love to look at it, but actually putting it on has never been my strong suit.

But I can actually see myself wearing these porcupine quill earrings. They have a rebellious elegance that even someone too lazy to take an extra 30 seconds to put on earrings can't resist.

Quill earrings, $50.

Via Notcouture.

One More Penney's Post

So Penney's obviously made an impression on me this afternoon.

Here's another online-only find from their kids/teen department.

I love the colors and the fact that the design is called "marbles". As a kid I always loved marbles. Just to look at. I've never been good at the actual game.

Marbles rug, $49.99-$89.99


PS - Apparently all of Penney's good stuff is online-only, so let your fingers do the walkin'.

Erika Wall Mirror

Penney's continues their reign of awesome with this lovely Moroccan-inspired mirror.

This is another online exclusive, so no need to venture beyond the warming glow of your laptop screen.

Erika mirror, $89

Classic Adirondack at Penney's for Pennies

If you need to get in gear for summer, JC Penney has their collection of Adirondack furniture (chairs and the little folding table) seriously marked down.

These chairs are so classic, you really can't go wrong. Plus, they're made of acacia and fir (yes, real wood) and have weather resistant finishes.

They're only available online or via catalog order, so don't rush out to your local mall.

Adirondack chair, $89
Adirondack table, $25

Surreal Collage

Bird Brain, 8.5"x11" collage
$20

Harebrain, 8.5"x11" collage
$20

Both from Etsy seller dollfacedesign.

Reprint of the Pink Pearl

A smaller, unnumbered print of Jordan Crane's Pink Pearl is now available for $40. Buy it here.

Hello Yellow

Planes? Kites? Birds? I'm not sure, but this is lovely all the same.

20x20 Formation pillow, $110.

Pantone Coffee Mug

The perfect coffee cup for the artist in your life.

Etsy Show & Tell: Eccentric Acrylic Jewelry

In the Etsy shop of Paraphernalia, you will find jewelry inspired by vintage illustrations, 19th century magicians, the odd and the uncanny.

Each piece is made of light-weight acrylic.

Vetements Polka Dot Bow Necklace, $30


Black Widow Brooch, $22

Mona Lisa Vases

These are like a cross between an Andy Warhol painting and a grocery store votive candle. I love the idea of the set of four together on a mantle.

Mona Lisa Vases, $28 each at WDH.

Skeleton Pencil Holder

Etsy seller CircaCeramics calls this the "itty-bitty cylinder skully las manos".

It's the most adorable salute to death I've seen all week.

I See London...

A dirty Peeping Tom of a doormat from Uncommon Goods.

Via Casa Sugar.

Pretty Clutch

This is a handmade cotton clutch with silk lining. I really love the stark tree print.

The Wood no. 10 Clutch, $56.

Etsy Show & Tell: Wall Flower Print

Wall Flower from Etsy seller Marmeecraft.
7.5"x10" Print, $17

Wirepod: The Surge Protector Goes Sexy

A bendable, wrought-iron inspired version of an ugly office necessity. Via Geekologie.

I'm Smitten

Cake, 20"x20" print for $40

Foxes in Trees, 20"x20" print for $40

Find them both at I'm Smitten.

Via sfgirlbybay.