Weekly what:nots...

Well we seem to have survived the first full week of the summer hols - just! Thank you for taking the time to stop by Elsa May - I hope you're enjoying your weekend and all is well in your neck of the woods. We're heading off to the coast in a bit, so I shall jump right into what:nots.

Black and white images by Mikael Schulz.

Ajne's exotic scents and intricate packaging.

Personalised return address stamps at Paperwink. And very reasonably priced too!

I've had my eye on these for sometime now.

Listening to the lovely Laura Marling's new album.

Pomander, although technically a 'winter' candle I love it all year 'round.

Assouline's new book Polo, The Nomadic Tribe. Filled with history and possibly the most beautiful images ever by the uber-talented Aline Coquelle. Hope over here and have a look at Aline's images - !

Annie Leonard's book The Story of Stuff looks at our obsession with stuff and the difference between consumption and consumerism. A thought-provoking read.

Images from Agent Bauer, Ajne, Paperwink, Garance Dore, Laura Marling, Diptyque, Assouline, Aline Coquelle, and The Story of Stuff.

Love it...

From the lovely Garance Dore - you can see more here.

Weekly what:nots...

At long last here's last weeks what:nots.

When it comes to cups I tend to agree with the designers at Isak who believe putting a handle on a cup spoils it's aesthetic. A cup should be 'cupped' they say. I couldn't agree more. Isak also make quite a few other lovely things like this poster. Aren't these clothes by United Bamboo so simple and elegant. the blouses and dresses by .

Eons ago I fell in love with this Yves Saint Laurent ring. Imagine my delight when I saw this Polly Wreford image.

This casual french twist is super pretty and elegant.

I adore the simple elegance of Garance Dore's illustrations.

And I'm loving these slouchy pants by Bassike.

Images from Huset, Isak, United Bamboo, Polly Wreford, Patrick Shaw, Garance Dore, and My Catwalk.