Donna Downey has been a bit preoccupied of late with her Inspired event, but it is good to see a return to her blogging goodness this week.  This canvas bag is amazing:



The more I see of Emily Fuss' photography, the more I fall in love.  If I were to become a professional photographer, I would love to take dog portraits like these: 





Travel in Customs always showcases amazing photos, but this one caught my eye with the unusual architecture.  It's the Mikimoto building in Tokyo.




This is probably the only thing that short shorts are good for... a handbag (blogged by Elsie).






I think the ring that Miss B included in her favs list is really cute.




[This] circus-themed nursery is soooo cute.  I especially love the ferris wheel storage for toys.



Tara Whitney shared the following quote on her blog:

Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are… Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect Tomorrow. One day I shall dig my nails into the earth, or bury my face in my pillow, or stretch myself taut, or raise my hands to the sky and want, more than all the world, your return.
- Mary Jean Iron

and finally, Design Sponge have more posts on the National Stationary Show.  I particularly love this example of typography and letterpress: