Say Cheese.

[aesthetically] Pleasing.

Thank You, Kindly.

I'm sure there are better but, in my mind, Crane & Co. is the best company for high-quality paper products. I generally get my notes from the local Barnes & Noble or Borders. A few years ago, during a trip to the city, Aaron got me some exquisite Thank-You Notes from the Crane & Co. store on W. 49th St. (at Rockefeller Plaza). Despite my temptation to save a set for myself, I eventually sent off all ten Thank-Yous.

This evening, while browsing the Crane website, I saw that Kate Spade (one of my favorite designers!) has her own line of Crane papers. And so I find myself, once again, tempted.

New Vera Wang

From her new Fall 2010 collection, simply called: Look 32, described as "Silver distressed sequin and black Swarovski crystal stone tank dress." I love the contrasting textures of this dress, two of my faves: sassy, sparkly sequins and feminine, sheer illusion. (This appears to be a popular combo in her new collection. Check it out Wang's Ready-to-Wear Fall 2010 collection.)

Look 5 (If you're going for just plain Hot.)

Form, Function, Fabulous.

These ceramic bowls with round, wooden covers (that double as drying boards/trivets/serving plates) are a beauty to behold. Designed by Vincent Van Duysen for When Objects Work.