1. not exorbitant or extravagent by city standards, however in a rural setting (like upstate new york) it is in fact, quite fancy.
2. a wonderful blog dedicated to art, design and other things that are indeed upstate fancy.
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I’ve seen knots used in so many things, from drawer pulls to lamps but never before as a throw pillow. The Not Knot comes in four different knot shapes and of course ten very chic color ways. How fun this would look in a kids bedroom or a modern beach house. I love what an unique idea this is, hope it brightens up your friday and gets you excited for a bright weekend.
Gosh I just really love these cushions by Robin and Mould. The illustration style is super simplistic with the perfect touch of character. There is something about the hues they use in their beautifully screen printed images, that would match almost any room. I also have a little crush on their adorably made tea cozy as well. I think I may just have to add one of these guys to my christmas wish list!
I love browsing the new products at Ferm Living as they always have such pretty photo styling. Of course, my new favorite item is their little wood studios. These guys are made of wood and come in a variety of colors and sizes. While the site shows them lovingly adorning the walls they would look amazing lined up on a shelf or even a modern mantle.
And if you are looking for something a little more mainstream, Ferm Living always has some very unique vases that would be perfectly at home anywhere. If you are looking for a new unique gift, Ferm Living never dissapoints.
I really love this new collection entitled “With Heart” by designer jacqueline bos. While the bunny pillow cover may be my personal favorite, I am really digging her galaxy pillow covers, and her unique napkins as well. Okay, you got me, I love it all!
I just love the new goodies that West Elm has put out for the 2010 holiday season. I mean, look at that owl lamp, it is just to die for! But, what I love most is the photo styling they are using for this new catalog. The photos are super sharp and show off the products in the most incredible way. I seriously put twenty things into my Christmas wish list this week from West Elm. As much as I do want it all, I always have to remind myself that buying that lamp, or pillow, or anything else for that matter, will not make my apartment look like the one in the picture. You know the one that no one lives in, with out the dog, or the take out for dinner, or the piles of bills. But maybe it can bring it just a little bit closer.
Tomorrow I am headed down to Baltimore for the buyers market of american craft. I have two new products that will be debuting there ( and will be up in the shop shortly after). I thought I would give you guys a sneak peak at one of these products, a set of 6 reusable cheese markers. I love cheese almost as much as I love making new things. This is definitely the best of both worlds!
I love when someone can take something that is normaly a little bit drab and punch up the color and design to make them fabulous. The sibling team behind These Creatures has done just that. They have taken some fabulous silhouettes, combined them with steel and a little powder coating and made them into some beautiful pieces. Normally I am not a big fan of wall hooks but these look amazing. They also carry a wide range of good for you and your pet such as fencing, mini hooks and bookends. Check them out.
Can you guess where we are headed next week? Big things have been happening around here the last few weeks. Decisions are being made, changes are happening, excitement is in the air! More on that in the next few weeks! In the meantime have a great weekend!
Clockwise from top left: Moose trophy from squirrellicious • Lobster pillow from Carlos Santiago • Picket wood sign from Wood Words • Up-cycled wine bottle from Greencycle designs • Seagull spirit guide from iktomi • Wood sailing block from Pretty dreamer • Scrimshaw trinket box from Linda Layden
I am getting ready to pack up the car and drive down to Philly in a few hours. I hope that I see a few of you tomorrow and Sunday at the Art Star Craft Bazaar at Penns Landing. Matt and I will be working our Peppersprouts booth with some new pins, and whiteboards. Our good friends from KimmChi and Fubabee will right across the aisle from us as well. KimmChi has some awesome screen printed shirts, and Fubabee’s paper goods are just beautiful! Hope to see you there!
Perhaps I am a little late with the Alice themed items but either way I still love these little tables from Thomas Wold. They are available in a coffee table size as well as a smaller end table size. While you’re checking out their shop be sure to browse thr lighting section, some very cool things in there!
