HAPPINESS IS...

A Secret Passage Door

It's no secret I like secret doors and other James Bond-style craftiness. This hidden passage is from a library inside a mansion in Maine. I'm adding it to my list of future dream home must-haves! Where else would you escape to when being burglarized?  :)


{Images via Cococozy by Peter Pennoyer Architects}

Middle Night

How creative is this short film for Calvin Klein's new window displays? It's like you're looking through a snow globe.

"Middle Night" was shot by Anthony Goicolea and was influenced by early 19th century toys, dioramas, shadow puppets, camera obscuras, kinetoscopes and flip books. Truly magical.


{Image and video via Eve Without Adam}

Modern Advent Calendars

I have such fond memories of classic cardboard advent calendars and the excitement of opening up each day to reveal a stale piece of chocolate.

Vintage ones will always hold a special place in my heart, but it's nice to see all the beautiful and modern ways to count down to Christmas.


{Images via: 1. & 2. Oh Happy Day; 3. Tabitha Emma; 4. Garnet Hill; 5. JulieMarie; 6. Goodness Gracious}

The Art of Baking

Are you inspired to put on a pretty apron, dust off the rolling pin, and dig your hands in a bag of flour? I sure am.


{Images by SoBinique}

Constellation Cards

These glorious constellation cards by Nature's Cubbyhole are a work of art. They're made for the "avid stargazer / science geek / nature-lover in mind". That about sums me up. I'm the girl who used to have glow-in-the-dark star stickers above her bed.

Each card depicts an astronomically accurate representation of any constellation of your choice. The diameter of each star is directly related to the actual star's brightness. Getting one of these in my mailbox would make up for my blah December horoscope!


{Images via Of Paper And Things}

Rustic Christmas Decor

Christmas can get gaudy, let's admit it. Which is why I'm really inspired by these rustic decorations in shades of brown, gray and gold. Natural Scandinavian elegance. Don't you just love?


{Images via Style Files by Walther & Co}