Illustrator Treasure Frey

Graphic designer/illustrator Treasure Frey is the latest creative-type that I am featuring over at my weekly "Playlist" column on hermanmiller.com (see it here)--and I am feeling so inspired by her work right now. I love the vibrant, cut paper she uses to shape her work--there's a fun boldness to it balanced with a delicateness. What do you think?

LIFE OF THINGS, $18

Endless, $17

A token of true affection, $17

Rainbow, $17

a bird flew over, $17

WALKING EIFFEL TOWER print, $18

Finch

One more Austin shop for you this week: Finch. Full of all the things I love--cards, pillows, ceramic-ky things, Texas sunshine--it is definitely a must-see. Place it on your list next time you're in town. (It's definitely on mine!)

Walton's Fancy and Staple

More Austin love today! (Can you tell I have a crush?) This time I've got photos of our visit to Walton's Fancy and Staple. It's a lovely bakery/deli/cafe/florist/cute stuff kind of venue, and it also happens to be owned by Sandra Bullock--who I also happen to like even more now that I've seen what great taste she's got in baked goods/deli food/cafes/flowers/stuff.

(Psst. Check out extra pics on my Flickr page.)

Spartan and Bows + Arrows

Last week in Austin, I had a chance to check out some shops that have been on my list for a long time. First up was Spartan and its next-door neighbor, Bows + Arrows. The stores are connected by a open doorway inside, which is perfect since the shops are owned by two friends, Lauren and Currie (how fun is that?).

We got a chance to chat with Bows + Arrows owner Lauren, who told us a little about her shop, life in Austin, and about the blog she and Currie just launched at arrowandarrow.com. Get a load of the cuteness below, and if you like what you see, get a little more of the action with additional photos on my Flickr page.

(P.S. How Austin is that Willie Nelson pillow?)