My Monday was filled with all manner of mishap, including, but not limited to, locking my keys in my car after an appointment in the Design District. (Genius, yes?) So I’m welcoming Tuesday with open arms. Good riddance Monday!

And so far, Tuesday’s not letting me down — smooth commute into work, nice cup of joe from Pearl Cup, fun design happenings in my inbox…

First, the lovely Shay Geyer  of IBB Design told me about the swell giveaway on their blog today in which the lucky winner will receive that cozy, pool blue “Ziggy” throw pictured above. (You can get the full details and enter the giveaway here.)

Then I got a note from the folks at Wisteria letting me know that Veranda magazine founder Lisa Newsom will be in store from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. today signing her book The Houses of Veranda. I own a copy, and let’s just say that it is chock full of gorgeousness. A signed copy would be the perfect holiday gift for the design lover in your life.

Happy Tuesday!