All of these goodies arrived in the mail on the same day. And they’re too delightful not to share. First, my dear Mati’s tiny tiger kitten painting named Simone. I’ve been wanting a Mati Rose original since we showed together in the Girly Show last year and then when I saw her first tiger kitten with the little tube socks, I knew I had to have one if she made some more and she did!! You can find all of her beautiful, spirited work at her suspect shoppe. Also Mati and Kelly Rae are leading a week of creativity and painting bliss this October in Italy, that I have to spread the word about. How glorious would that be? Painting in Tuscany!! You can find out all the details right here.

Second, I received my hard copy of Erin’s gorgeous zine, Inspiration 3 featuring a collection of nooks and crannies: inspiration in the home. I blogged about it before, but it is so worth mentioning again. I will treasure it. Thank you Erin!

And last but not least, the cutest little snow owl tea cup from Anthropologie. I’ve seen this little fellow around and finally decided that I needed to acquire him after all. He ships as a set of two and I have to say that I don’t really see him as a tea cup, more like a bud vase or pencil holder, or just cuteness in your home. It’s such a treat to be surrounded by inspiring creations ~ and a recommended must like the ottoman.