Minnesota

Dave and I went to Minnesota this weekend. Unfortunately, we went up there for a funeral -- sad day -- but we also tried to make the best of it while we were there.

We managed to drive up and back in one day (15 hours of driving... it was intense). Since it was my first time in Minnesota and so that we would be able to spend a little more time there before driving home again, we tried Sebastian Joe's, which will heretofore be known as THE-best-ice-cream-ever. My friend recommended this place and I insist that you try it when you're in Minneapolis. (Thanks for the recommendation, Lauren!)

I had salted caramel and oreo. Dave tried cinnamon honeysuckle and oreo. Seriously, it was amazing. I love salty sweet desserts and the salted caramel blew my mind.


I also spotted some interesting signs at a rest stop. Looks like the DIY trend is spreading. Calling all country singles!


This is my "I'm-excited-to-be-in-a-new-state" face.

Pug in an Eames chair

This picture made my day last week. I'm seriously contemplating printing and hanging it above my desk at work.

(I'm not exactly sure where it's from originally, but somebody linked it to cute overload.)

Places on Earth

I love maps. This one in particular. It's called "Places on Earth" and is created by You, Me, and the Royal We. It even comes with pins to show where you've been and where you want to go. I would love to put it up in my living room.

This is awesome

Watch this video. Isn't it SO COOL?!

Loop, Ligature, and Stem

My boss pointed me to this amazing "Lesson Plan Print" by Loop, Ligature, and Stem. It was letterpressed in a 100 print edition and is, seriously, so gorgeous.

I looked at their website and found some other beautiful creations. I like these Ampersand Buttons, as well as everything else. Check it out.

48 degrees in February?

What's going on Chicago?

I'm confused, but I'll take it for sure.

V-Day post script

I'm kind of addicted to NPR. I love them. These valentines that they put on their website are one of the many reasons why.

See them all here.