Casa Link: Charles Harper Cross Stitch

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:01:18 -0800

Day-lab DIY is using vintage Charles Harper cross-stitch patterns to make unique framed art pieces, pillow covers, and other gifts. A huge fan of Charley Harper myself, I'd love to get my hands on some of those vintage patterns, but that's unlikely. So, Todd Oldham's book Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life might be the next best thing.
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Cool Idea: A Calendar You Can Plant

CasaSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:00:16 -0800

The Plantable Eco Calendar 2008 is a monthly desk calendar that blooms long after each calendar's page is past its due date. When a month passes by, simply plant the handmade paper page and wait for wildflowers to grow. This year's calendar is designed by Kal Barteski and comes in a collector's tin. This calendar was featured in Elle magazine's Best Calendars of 2008 shopping guide, and for good reason. Too bad I already picked up a Charles Harper daily planner, or I'd snatch one of these up.