This week's pick is this adorable notecard set, by Memory Collector. For just a couple bird bucks, you get a set of 10. Yes, that's right, a set of 10 for $2! Also check out her delightful jewelry and ambrosial knits.
Friday, May 29, 2009
NEW ~ Beak of the Week
With such a growing number of wonderful Etsy shops out there, run by completely unique, talented artists and collectors, I've decided that I'm going to highlight an item (preferrably on SALE) every stinkin' week! On what day of the week will the bird's feather fall? If I told you, I'd have to peck you. With that said, check back often &/or follow me on Twitter.
This week's pick is this adorable notecard set, by Memory Collector. For just a couple bird bucks, you get a set of 10. Yes, that's right, a set of 10 for $2! Also check out her delightful jewelry and ambrosial knits.
This week's pick is this adorable notecard set, by Memory Collector. For just a couple bird bucks, you get a set of 10. Yes, that's right, a set of 10 for $2! Also check out her delightful jewelry and ambrosial knits.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
A couple new items - get 'em whilst they're hot!
(I love my use of 'em and whilst in the same sentence, back to back. Makes me snicker to myself. )
Uploaded a couple new items last nite, but was entirely too tired to blog. More coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled this week!
L: Sweeten those 'lobes, ladies with my Shortcakes earrings! R: All girled up, this Bringer of Dreams necklace is inspired by a man. What?!
Uploaded a couple new items last nite, but was entirely too tired to blog. More coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled this week!
L: Sweeten those 'lobes, ladies with my Shortcakes earrings! R: All girled up, this Bringer of Dreams necklace is inspired by a man. What?!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Fabulous Flea Market Finds
Leila (from Red Heart 13) and I hit up the flea market again this weekend, which again was a total disaster because of the amount of money spent. Come on, did I really need two more mirrors for my apartment? Really?
Regardless of my intense shame from my flea market binge, I did get some steals! All of our favorites were there - the linen lady, bowling alley antique shop lady and the toothless fellow. What a way to spend a Saturday morning!
Regardless of my intense shame from my flea market binge, I did get some steals! All of our favorites were there - the linen lady, bowling alley antique shop lady and the toothless fellow. What a way to spend a Saturday morning!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
An Etsy friend's giveaway - had to promote!
I am all for giveaways! And Etsy anything! So if you dig what I dig, check out my Etsy friend's shop, Mad Bird, and her adorable hand-sewn items. I bought a super-cute Russian doll card holder a couple of weeks ago to hold, what else but my growing number of Etsy shop business cards. Very nice quality & I love the way she packaged it - she's very green!
After you've done a bit of shopping, check out her blog & give her a little input to be entered in her giveaway. It's win for everybody!
After you've done a bit of shopping, check out her blog & give her a little input to be entered in her giveaway. It's win for everybody!
L to R: Let the sisters get you in order - Crochet Organizer in the underwater sisters fabric; So no one on the beach knows that you are reading the latest Fabio-covered novel - Paperback Book Cover, in Watercolor.
Happy Shopping!
Monday, May 4, 2009
More SALE than you can shake a stick at!
In honor of Mother's Day, I've decided last minute to pop a super-duper sale, including FREE SHIPPING on all shop items, and sales on almost half of the merchandise! And its all because I love my mom. So you can thank her for having me.
Also, here's a few new items, one noteably dedicated to recent relationship woes. More to come on that end of the spectrum. I've already made some cold, gray, anatomical hearts from clay (which I have yet to shoot), so stay tuned for some art jewelry updates.
From L to R: Sterling Mother's Day Necklace, customizable with up to 5 eggs; Remains Necklace; Momma Bird Necklace.
Happy Shopping!
Also, here's a few new items, one noteably dedicated to recent relationship woes. More to come on that end of the spectrum. I've already made some cold, gray, anatomical hearts from clay (which I have yet to shoot), so stay tuned for some art jewelry updates.
From L to R: Sterling Mother's Day Necklace, customizable with up to 5 eggs; Remains Necklace; Momma Bird Necklace.
Happy Shopping!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tip-tapping into the inner-child
I go through my obsessive-compulsive twitter phases, but yesterday's phase paid off by inspiring a super-fun blog on how juvenile being an adult can actually be. It started off with a tweet from one of my favorite goodie-finders, Paper Cakes, who posted a link to the Williams-Sonoma Goldtouch™ sandwich-cookie Cake Pan, below. (They also have a cupcake cake pan! Yipee!)
How cool is that?! That got me thinking…what other cool stuff is out there that revives the child-like excitement of being a kid while still keeping us grounded with our lightly-grayed stray hairs and support hose? I'll show you what…
Above L to R: These days, you couldn't pay me to chew on gumballs, but who wouldn't give their right arm for a handful of Jelly Beans? The Jelly Belly Bean Dispenser, has is classically ornate without being childish. Plus you can make a bangin' strawberry marguerita flavor that is NOT for the kids. Way to go eco! This fabulous Trike Tote from Etsy's The Crafty Pantry makes me think of rolling down the driveway on my rusty, hand-me-down trike! This version is equally as economical without the rust and shoelace eaters. Everyone had a sock monkey back in the day. Well except for me. Regardless, it's a memory-inducing toy that was so popular that people are still making them! I'd reccomend this Make-your-own Sock Monkey Kit from Etsy's Spinning Monkeys so you can say that it will be a craft project for you and your niece (or whoever you want to make up). Also check out Black Bird Fashion's Socktopus kit.
Above L to R: Nope, it's soap. NES controller vegan soap set from Dirty Ass Soaps. You think they are blocks, but they aren't - have another look. Fooled ya! These are awesome Salt and Pepper Shakers from Kim & Jason which, by the way, has to be one of the coolest online shops I've ever found.
Above L to R: Does treasuring the Radio Flyer brand make one old? If so, I know for a fact that tee shirts don't make one old, so now you are perfectly balanced! Check out this tee, available also from Kim & Jason, which for the moment is astonishingly cheap. If you don't have a kiddo to ride a real carousel with, check out this elegant little necklace from Etsy's Luxe Deluxe - it has all the whimsy of youth, with all the style of a grown-up. Toy soldiers, rubber duckies, cuckoo clocks - everything you could possibly want to make the everyday a whole lot funner. With adorable style, too. This Japanese fabric change purse, available on Etsy's PickaPetal, makes scrounging for change an utter delight!
Last but not least (above), I've found something something to glamorize the most essential of the food groups: hot dogs. The Porcelain Hot Dog Wrapper, available at Uncommon Goods, glamorizes the ballpark dogs enough to host a summer shindig on your patio. Don't forget the relish!
Thanks, everyone, for reading! Happy Shopping!
How cool is that?! That got me thinking…what other cool stuff is out there that revives the child-like excitement of being a kid while still keeping us grounded with our lightly-grayed stray hairs and support hose? I'll show you what…
Above L to R: These days, you couldn't pay me to chew on gumballs, but who wouldn't give their right arm for a handful of Jelly Beans? The Jelly Belly Bean Dispenser, has is classically ornate without being childish. Plus you can make a bangin' strawberry marguerita flavor that is NOT for the kids. Way to go eco! This fabulous Trike Tote from Etsy's The Crafty Pantry makes me think of rolling down the driveway on my rusty, hand-me-down trike! This version is equally as economical without the rust and shoelace eaters. Everyone had a sock monkey back in the day. Well except for me. Regardless, it's a memory-inducing toy that was so popular that people are still making them! I'd reccomend this Make-your-own Sock Monkey Kit from Etsy's Spinning Monkeys so you can say that it will be a craft project for you and your niece (or whoever you want to make up). Also check out Black Bird Fashion's Socktopus kit.
Above L to R: Nope, it's soap. NES controller vegan soap set from Dirty Ass Soaps. You think they are blocks, but they aren't - have another look. Fooled ya! These are awesome Salt and Pepper Shakers from Kim & Jason which, by the way, has to be one of the coolest online shops I've ever found.
Above L to R: Does treasuring the Radio Flyer brand make one old? If so, I know for a fact that tee shirts don't make one old, so now you are perfectly balanced! Check out this tee, available also from Kim & Jason, which for the moment is astonishingly cheap. If you don't have a kiddo to ride a real carousel with, check out this elegant little necklace from Etsy's Luxe Deluxe - it has all the whimsy of youth, with all the style of a grown-up. Toy soldiers, rubber duckies, cuckoo clocks - everything you could possibly want to make the everyday a whole lot funner. With adorable style, too. This Japanese fabric change purse, available on Etsy's PickaPetal, makes scrounging for change an utter delight!
Last but not least (above), I've found something something to glamorize the most essential of the food groups: hot dogs. The Porcelain Hot Dog Wrapper, available at Uncommon Goods, glamorizes the ballpark dogs enough to host a summer shindig on your patio. Don't forget the relish!
Thanks, everyone, for reading! Happy Shopping!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Ahoy Birdies!
After a couple of weeks of hiatus, I'm trying to pull myself back together and regain a little organization. Pre- and post-vacation often becomes such a horrible burden! But all is worth it to get away for a bit. No matter how busy your vacation becomes, the battery is always recharged and the view on life, love and the latter becomes entirely new.
Before I left, I was walking my little nutcase and came across a few different varieties of moss when the stolen idea of miniature thimble gardens came to my head. I say use the word 'stolen' because I'm sure I got it from somewhere, I just can't remember where. Regardless, the moss and an unidentified weed became part of my new mini garden, which I would very much like to share:
And note my garden's keeper - my vintage EFCO Typewriter ribbon tin, which I have conveniently also photographed:
I am hoping to make some new items this weekend, for I am overwhelmingly inspired by this beautiful weather. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! And we shall catch up Monday!
Before I left, I was walking my little nutcase and came across a few different varieties of moss when the stolen idea of miniature thimble gardens came to my head. I say use the word 'stolen' because I'm sure I got it from somewhere, I just can't remember where. Regardless, the moss and an unidentified weed became part of my new mini garden, which I would very much like to share:
And note my garden's keeper - my vintage EFCO Typewriter ribbon tin, which I have conveniently also photographed:
I am hoping to make some new items this weekend, for I am overwhelmingly inspired by this beautiful weather. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! And we shall catch up Monday!
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