Gilded Alphabet Set :: Cabin 7

Holy hot cakes of gold gilded awesomeness!!  I love this set of alphabet blocks from Cabin 7 so, SO much.  If you feel like dropping $260 on a set for me, go right on ahead... though I might attempt a DIY version somewhere down the line.  Hmm... the cogs are turning, people.  Watch out!

Gilded Alphabet Set from Cabin 7: $260

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Blocks :: Serena Mitnik-Miller

These hand-cut, sanded, and painted blocks from artist Serena Mitnik-Miller are definitely at the top of my wish list.  Aren't they gorgeous??  The price is a bit prohibitive, but these could definitely be a great jumping off point to create your own inspired, DIY version.  You could even make and give a few as gifts this year... maybe as a gift to your favorite blogger?  Pleeease!  I've been good this year, I swear!

Blocks by Serena Mitnik-Miller available from General Store: $200 - $300

Modern Baby Blankets :: The Purl Bee

I spotted these incredible baby blankets over on The Purl Bee and just about died.  Forget froofy blankets with flowers/animals/trains/cars/trucks/etc. ad nauseam, this is my kind of baby blanket.  Of course, I don't have babies, so I'd really prefer this in an adult-sized version.  One commenter suggested knitting all nine together to create one mega blanket.  Now that's a kindred spirit.

These modern baby blankets are available as a kit for $116, which includes 7 skeins of specially-dyed Alchemy Temple yarn, a full color printed pattern, and a Shout Color Catcher to use the first time you wash your blanket.

Learn more here.

Modern Baby Blanket Kit from The Purl Bee: $116