Little books from The Unicorn Diaries.... I think I can stare at these all day. I love the little key.

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Great book covers by Darren Haggar at Penguin Press. The first three designed by Haggar, and the rest he art directed. Check out more here.

Another reason to love stilettos!
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This photograph taken by the talented Gia Canali is so utterly romantic. I love Gia's style, especially her vintage photographs. Check out the detail on the train of this dress. Isn't it so pretty? I can imagine the fabric being razor thin and light as a feather. I love the simplicity and elegance of it all - ah, to be a bride again....

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Liking the offbeat illustrative style of designer Nate Duval, check out more of his work here. I'm completely obsessed with this Wilco poster below... I want.{ photos: Nate Duval }

One of the best culinary experiences of my life was a 9-course dinner at famed chef Thomas Keller's renowned restaurant, Per Se (Time Warner Center, NYC). If could have, I would've married that meal... it was THAT good. A few floors down from PerSe is a little gem also owned by Keller called Bouchon Bakery. I always try to stop by when I'm in the area; everything is delicious. They introduce great specialty items around the holidays (remember the gorgeous Easter egg packaging?), and for Mother's Day they're featuring the perfect little dessert - The Spring Bonnet Cake. Isn't it so cute? It comes in 2 flavors and is available in individual sizes ($9 each). Visit Bouchon Bakery to learn more. Some more of my favorite treats below...

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Just saw this kick-butt birthday invite on the fabulous 100 Layer Cake. I love this! I used to write letters on napkins a lot in my younger days (don't ask me why, it's not like I had a shortage of real paper in my house or anything), so it brings me back. I love the hand-lettered message and illustration of the restaurant (how great are the red balloons??). It's all just perfect. The designer behind this lovely invitation is Bryn and she's also a calligrapher - no wonder these look so good! Read more on 100 Layer Cake and check out Bryn's work here.

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I've always loved the work of Wilhelm Staehle (the alter ego of designer Will Staehle) and came across them again while going through some of my old inspiration folders. The oh-so-proper illustrations mixed with beautifully hand-cut silhouettes are more than pleasing on the eyes, but mix in Wilhelm's dark humored wit and what you get is nothing short of perfection. I'm gonna love these forever...

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There's something about the graphic in this logo for Pangur Glass Craft that I really like. It almost feels alive the way the bowls are stacked. Very nice.

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