Inspired by a post on the Letter Writer’s Alliance, today I present two spaces– one space I’m seriously jealous of and one space I’m really excited about. First, how cool is The Papered Parlour (pictured above via Don’t Panic Magazine)?!  The more I learn about London the more I’m convinced I should move 3,600 miles northeast.  I’d love to have a space outside my apartment dedicated to crafting.  Plus, their motto makes me smile: “We hold these truths to be self evident; tea, cake and the pursuit of craft…”

In other news, I’m so excited that Dave Egger’s 826 writing center will be in DC soon!  AND!  AND!  The storefront’s theme is “Museum of Unnatural History!”  Could it be any more perfect for my current aesthetic?!  Beyond the completely selfish shopping reasons I’m excited about this, DC has trouble with its education (although we’re working on it, I’m a proud Washingtonian don’t get me wrong) and it’ll be a great community addition and I am a fan of childrens’ literacy causes and  all that too.  BUT A MUSEUM OF UNNATURAL HISTORY?!  Yes, please.