map prints

over the weekend jessy and i were walking down main street in our town and popped into a vintage goods store, i was immediately attracted to a pile of antique prints.  while looking through them, jessy commented on how i really like maps after i pointed out one i particularly liked.   i never really realized it before but it is true, i am a map-fanatic. and i did spell that with a ph- for the phillies before realizing my typo :)  i guess i have my mom to thank for this penchant because growing up she was always talking about how she loved antique maps (so thanks mom!!)

anyways when i was perusing etsy yesterday, I found the most adorable store that pairs two of my favorite things - maps and prints.  jason laferrera uses old maps to create these ridiculously awesome prints of animals.  i LOVE the bear one, but don't think i could justify spending that much money for a print right now. 

wouldn't these look awesome in a family room or even in a nursery?  it could inspire your baby to love traveling at an early age!

 all pictures via etsy