This Water

I was chatting with a classmate today about Scotland and recalled a drink that I found one day in Bagel Mania (this little bagel shop on Sauchiehall St that has THE most amazing Lemon Drizzle muffins I've ever tasted). It was called "this water" and when I saw it, I fell in love. The clever name and awesomely cute packaging was enough, nevermind the product (which was quite delicious).


I did a little research and found that London-based Pearlfisher is responsible for the re-design. This company was entirely unfamiliar to me until I took some time to peruse their website this morning. Today, they are my favorite design firm. Next week, they will probably still be top 5.



A short index of things I love about this company:
1. this water packaging

2. Quirky Dr. Stuart's Tea packaging.

3. The existence of their future insight program LifeModes "which seeks
to understand big cultural shifts and changing human needs."

4. Their stance on ethical design, "We won’t work with brands that
aren’t truthful about what they stand for, or which are willfully damaging
life and the environment."

the luckiest

I posted a few months ago about the package of MRE's my dad sent Katie and I. Tonight I am posting about another awesome parcel that my sister and I received in the mail today from my mom! The image to the left is the beautiful hand-stamped card that came inside for me. Below is an image of the entire package.

The photo is a little blurry, but I want to point out the HANDMADE bookmarks and boxes. The bookmarks are hand stamped and combine a bunch of different patterned papers and ribbon. Each of the larger boxes (green and pale pink) held a Reese's heart. (Mmm, I don't think I need to explain that the boxes in this image are already empty.) They are both embossed with an intricate paisley design and tied with awesomely cute ribbons. The two little boxes each held a small, square, caramel candy. I am saving mine for later.


If you are interested in how she made the larger boxes, you can visit her blog, here!

I am so lucky to have a mom that puts this kind of time into a care package. She has always been crafty and has such beautiful work. Everyone is usually running around so busy, but she puts lots of time (and lots of love) into everything she does. We are really lucky to be at the receiving end of all her creativity and love.

Thanks Mom!

cookie monster

Andy sent me this image earlier this morning. I'm posting it because it is perfect. Two of my favorite treats flawlessly combined. The image is Nick^D's and you can find more delightful cookie monster cupcake variations here.