http://blog.upstatefancy.com An almost daily blog about handmade goods Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:01:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever wanted one of those ultra-modern coffee tables but didn't want to shell out the big bucks for them? Well if you are a true D.I.Y.'r then check out the furniture plans over at the Plan Canvas shop. If I had a garage and some powertools I would have a ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/modern-furniture-to-make-yourself/ Fidoodle makes some really amazing objects fro children. Centered around the art of storytelling, their objects are sure to entertain both young and old alike. Their illustration style is whimsical and quirky while remaining both age and gender neutral.  I would love to have a set of their mini city ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/art-objects-for-kids/ I love autobiographical comics. Especially the ones that make you laugh out loud on the subway so that everyone turns their head and looks at the crazy girl sitting by herself holding her stomach and trying to keep those chuckles inside. Will you still love me if I wet the ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/whatcha-readin-will-you-still-love-me-if-i-wet-the-bed/ I like giving gifts much more than I like receiving them. What can I say I really like to make other people happy! So this year to celebrate my birthday I'm giving you the biggest discount ever offered at Peppersprouts! A whopping 29% off your order over at the peppersproutdesigns ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/birthday-sale-at-peppersprouts/ If you know me at all you know I am not a fan of warm weather. Give me a pair of jeans, a hoodie and a high of 65 I would be set for life. I do however love the changing of the seasons, spring included. That time of year ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/come-on-spring-with-perch-design/ I found Alex Dukal's portfolio site while tromping around the internet looking for something completely unrelated. I just love those happy little accidents don't you? Born an raised in Patagonia, Argentina, Alex's style is like a breath of fresh air. I just feel that his work is really fresh and ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/more-illustration-that-makes-me-smile/ I am loving these little spot illustrations by Stephanie Cox. These little watercolors have a lot of style within their freely painted lines. I can definitly see these gracing the pages of Martha Stewart or even inStyle sometime very soon. Stephanie is definitely one to keep your eye on! http://blog.upstatefancy.com/spot-illustrations-by-stephanie-cox/ The Vancouver Olympics have come to a close, but in case you haven't had your fill of Canada I suggest The Complete Essex County by Jeff Lemire. This edition combines his three essex county graphic novels into a hardcover collection. Each of these stories are based in a farmland town ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/whatcha-readin-essex-county-by-jeff-lemire/ I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend. We have about 2 feet of snow in Brooklyn and it's still falling. This morning we took einsetin through the park and as he bounded through the snowbanks it reminded me how snow days felt as a child. That extra special ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/snowed-in-and-loving-it/ An amazing street artist going by ‘Slinkachu’ installed these little hand-painted figurines in strategic locations throughout different cities and then photographed them. He left these miniature installations out to fend for themselves. Do you think you would notice these little guys while you were out for a stroll in the ... http://blog.upstatefancy.com/little-people-make-tiny-street-art/