cream coloured pages

While on the hunt for a birthday present for her little brother, Eli just couldn't go past a Moleskine. The simple black cover, the ribbon bookmark, the cream coloured pages with rounded corners make this little notebook so elegant. It just makes you want to draw beautiful drawings and write beautiful words in its pages. Hopefully Eli's brother will like it!


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devine twine

Ever wanted to make your packages and projects a little bit cuter? Why not try bakers twine! Eli and Toggle are loving the Cherry Red Bakers Twine from Divine Twine.

stuff we like

Eli and Toggle love this Triangular Laced necklace by Spinthread.

if you leave

Nada Surf has been one of Eli's favourite bands for a long time. Her favourite song would have to be If You Leave. It's such a sad song...and it has helped Eli through those hard times when someone close to her has left.

"If you leave, don't leave now. Please dont' take my heart away. We always had time on our sides, now it's fading fast. If you leave, I won't cry, I won't waste a single day. But if you leave, don't look back. I'll be running the other way. I need you now, like I needed you then." (lyrics)

The images are Nada Surf posters designed by Jason Munn of The Small Stakes.

mint savoy

Eli and Toggle have fallen in love with Cassia's work. We just love the prints from Lola's Room Photography; especially the Mint 8x8 Print (above). The soft dreamy colours and quirky subjects of the photos are beautiful. Cassia also has another etsy shop Violet May, selling gorgeous collages. We love Capture the Moment Print. Have a peek at Cassia's blog here.

analogue on the inside

Okay, so Eli did something a little bit naughty today. She spent her emergency 30 euros on a retro flip-clock. Remember, those clocks that have the flipy-paper to tell the time? The definition for a flip clock is like the epitome of Eli; analogue in the inside and digital on the outside!

"Flip Clock: An analogue clock with digital display." (wiki)

Eli has just loaded her baby with a battery and has been watching it for the past 10 minutes, getting very excited each time the minute flips. When the hour flips with the minutes, it will be...awesome. The image above isn't my clock, but another very nice one by Twemco. Image.

singing bluebird

Eli and Toggle adore the artwork of Amy Blackwell. We've just been checking out her etsy shop now, and particularly adore The Singing Bluebird print and the Tea Time Badge Set. If we had enough money, we would be raiding her shop!

glow in the dark clock

Eli and Toggle have been enjoying scrolling through pages of vintage and antique items in the Blue Carrot Shop. Run by graphic designer Alexandra, the online shop is a place where she sells all of the vintage goodies she finds! If you ask her, she'll even keep an eye out for something you request. Eli and Toggle are loving the Glow in the Dark Clock and Letterpress Sets. We sooooo need to invest in a letter press

wooden radio

A couple of months ago Eli was on the lookout for a great birthday present for her man (no, not Toggle). She wishes she had found the Magno Wooden Radio back then! Designed by Singgih Kartono, these wooden radios are aesthetically retro while still including modern-day functions (like being able to connect your ipod). The radios come in three different designs; large, medium and small. All well, maybe next year.

scout holiday

Here are some pretty necklaces by Scout Holiday. You can also check them out on their etsy and website. We just love the juxtaposition between the black and white images with the colourful fun necklace, to create an awesome ad for the product. Found (via).

ecollustration

Eli and Toggle have just won their first blog giveaway! *eeeeeeeee* Romina from Ecollustration hosted a sampler giveaway. How cute is the postcard, bookmark and little card!

colourful soft cases

We're loving these very practical (but gorgeous) laptop cases by Pijama, a local design company in Milano. The company also makes smaller cases for ipods and cameras.

birds on a wire

Dick and Dora is a lovely Australian brand creating beautiful broachs. This white piece is called 'Birds on a Wire'.

tea time

Eli and Toggle are loving this handmade crocheted teapot and cups by Anne Claire Petit.