Library of Luminaries: Jane Austen

I went to the fun letter-writing club at the Pickle last week.  Of course I have to purchase something whenever I'm there...  This time a book caught my eye - Library of Luminaries: Jane Austen.  It's an adorable illustrated biography of Jane.  There is so much research based on Jane Austen that it was refreshing to find something simple (and not overly scholarly).  Find it on Amazon here.

Curly Girl Design

My mom and sister were in town over the weekend, and it was so fun!  We loved visiting Pickle Papers.  I discovered a cute line called Curly Girl Design.  Isn't this card so great?

Emily Winfield Martin

One of the discoveries that I made at Pickle Papers was Emily Winfield Martin.  My niece loves things that she calls "whimsy," and Emily Winfield Martin seems to be an expert.  She is a lovely illustrator.  You can find her prints and postcards in her Etsy shop: The Black Apple.  And you can read her blog here.  (I really love this print - it makes me miss my Illinois bunnies and squirrels!)

Pickle Papers

I've been venturing out a bit in my new town and found a really lovely shop in the historic downtown called Pickle Papers.  They have all sorts of cards and journals and wrapping paper and everything paper-related.  You can see some of their goodies on their blog here (like this gift wrap from Rifle).