We're Thankful for YOU!

After the tofurkey, and before the food coma, there's nothing like a little internet shopping to help you forget about that third piece of pumpkin pie you just ate.  In the spirit of the holiday, and of supporting independent businesses this holiday season, Is It Secret, Is It Safe is offering a 15% discount on all shop items!  Simply enter the code OCCUPY (cuz yep, we're hippies) in the coupon box during checkout and your discount will be automatically applied!
May your holiday weekend be filled with good food and fun, and stay safe, everyone!
- Sarah, Katie, and Erin

Leggings for Every Leg

I'm a plus-sized girl and, for the most part, I don't have a problem with my body.  I generally wear whatever I feel like wearing, in whatever color I please.  For the past year, though, I've been struggling with the issue of....leggings.  I love them.  They look like the most comfortable things on Earth.  In the words of Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there". 
And why don't I?  Because as a chubby former gymnast, I am super self-conscious about my legs.  Specifically, about my thighs.  However, this week I had a little breakthrough.  I didn't find The Perfect Legging, but I *did* decide to stop caring about my thighs.  Life is too short to worry about my dang legs.  Seriously.

And you know what I discovered?  This outfit is SERIOUSLY COMFORTABLE.  Snow boots + leggings + cardigan and scarf = warm, snuggly happiness.

cardigan: anthropologie.  scarf: pendleton portland collection.  leggings: yummy tummy.  boots: sorel.  tote: internationalbirds via etsy.  belt:  vintage.

Which 2012 Calendar Defines Me as a Person?

I love organization; alphabetizing, arranging, cataloging...you name it, I do it.  I think that's why I have such a hard time choosing a calendar each year.  It's something I'll look at and use every single day, and I want it to be functional and attractive.  Here are the calendars I'm choosing between this year - I hope you'll find one for yourself as well!

Anticipating a rough year?  This may be the calendar for you!  Plus, the lyrics are from my favorite Mountain Goats song.  Love!

from Spread the Love's Etsy Shop

This is the one I'm leaning towards.  I have a grand plan of painting one of my kitchen cabinets with chalkboard paint and hanging the current month from a tack on the cabinet.  Then, I'll keep track of weekly appointments, litsts, etc. using chalk on the cabinet!  Is it sad that I'm super excited about this?

from leah duncan's Etsy shop

I nearly hyperventilated when I saw the next selection.  It's practically calendar porn - function, design, practicality, *and* it's still usable when the year is over!  It's pretty perfect.

from smeurer8's Etsy shop

Dutch Door Press is one of my favorite Etsy shops.  I'm a frequent purchaser of their cards, and a big fan of their state series.  So, it's no surprise that I love their 2012 calendar, too.  The colors are so pretty!

from Dutch Door Press's Etsy shop

Anyone who has seen my apartment knows I love a good wall hanging, and particularly a black-and-white one.  This calendar is printed on linen, and I can see it looking modern and fresh in any room.  Any of *my* rooms.  heh.  Maybe I need two calendars?

from bookhouathome's Etsy shop

Next up is a beautiful collaborative effort with the sweetest watercolor paintings for each month.  Plus, each month's picture is easily removable via a perforated line and makes for instant art!

from paperandtype's Etsy shop

If anyone is interested in a few more selections, I've created a treasury on Etsy with the rest of my favorites.  I could so easily paper my walls with 2012 calendars - there are so many good ones to choose from!  

If any of you have come across a perfect calendar, leave me a link in the comments!  I'd love to see what you've found!