misosouper, a shopping blog

At our house, the superhero and passionately pink phases have collided.  A towel would look smashing pinned to the back of this t-shirt.

And for Misosouper readers, Goh Girl is offering 40% off:  just enter code 309094001 at checkout.  (Expires August 31, 2009.)

Behold the Chronicle Books twice-yearly blowout sale.  Until August 5th, you can score 35% off plus free shipping (um, yes please!) on all purchases by entering code FRIENDS at checkout.

Moleskine and big, chunky tomes on strange animals, here I come.  I’m off to spend the rest of my day with my nose (and mouse) buried in the virtual stacks.

As we embark on our second beach vacation of the summer, imagining that we’re in Helsinki rather than Hilton Head (sorry, HH; you’re just so…domestic), I’m charmed by this series of “Tiny City” prints by artist Stephanie Levy.  The design details are divine–check out the delicate renditions of mid-century modern furniture–and the rooms are empty, allowing you to transplant yourself into the interiors.

All the travel, with none of the baggage.  Sorry, Helsinki.

Granted, what’s local for me probably isn’t local for you; but the Orlando-area shop Luxe & Liberty is deserving of your attention, even if you have to order online instead of popping in to pick out a few choice gifts.  Organized around goods made in America, L&L stocks lines both little and big, from neighborhood artisans to well-known names like Calphalon, Amenity Home, and Pangea Organics.  (See?  I told you they were good.)

Here are my picks:

1.  Skinny Fish Artisan Stationary–produced in small batches by artist Shawn Laughlin; 2.  Leather Photo Album, in prismatic colors; 3.  Kalender Platter, trimmed in platinum and gold; 4.  Herb Bowl with Mezzaluna Chopper–one of those tools you didn’t even know you needed; 5.  Endangered Parrots of the World Chess Set–prohibitively expensive, outrageously fun; 6.  Crocus Rocks Glasses with 22K Accents–hello, hostess; 7.  Chiller Pitcher with Lid–a closed carafe that will keep al fresco flies out; 8.  Chick Chair; 9.  Balustrade Napkins–round and round the table they go; 10.  Aptos Collection Pebble Pendant; 11.  Amber Dard Hunter Rose Thermometer & Clock–outdoor temperature gauges are so underrated; 12.  Teco Art Pottery Orb Vase–lovely lines, from an exactingly reproduced historical collection.

Hurry!  Go!  Misosouper readers can enter LUXE09 at checkout to receive 20% off their first purchase.

Yeah, excuse the pun:  I followed the link from this morning’s Daily Candy Deals e-mail to these fantastic shoes from All Black.  Made from recycled Chinese newspaper then slicked in plastic, my new favorite skimmers are now 25% off with the code DCMOXSIE.