Tea towel time again.... thanks to Etsy's front page I rediscovered one of my favorite shops, Sweet Harvey. Their collection of hand screenprinted tea towels is tops! The designs are printed on 100% cotton white flour sack towels which are the best for absorbency. $12. Lovely.
INDIE
May 24, 2011
May 20, 2011
FRIDAY - WEAR - BOTICCA
Boticca, which is the French Provencal origin of the word boutique, is an online marketplace for unique jewelry and accessories from emerging artists around the world. The marketplace is curated and edited by a group of designers, fashion experts, editors, bloggers and general design enthusiasts. Each piece you purchase from Boticca comes to you directly from the artist and you can be sure it is one of a kind. Manolo, a designer from London, became an instant favorite of mine.
May 15, 2011
SUNDAY - INDIE - SWANKY SWELL
Feeling crafty? Got an old chair you want to refurbish or a tired pillow that is in desperate need of new cover? Look no further than the San Francisco based interior designer/textile designer Nina Jizhar to kick start your project. Her Etsy shop Swanky Swell features her hand screenprinted fabrics in very modern, organic shapes and patterns. Let her creativity set you off on a course of upholstery inspiration!
May 08, 2011
SUNDAY - INDIE - STUDIOPATRO
It's been a few weeks since I posted about tea towels....I'll never let that happen again! STUDIOPATRO is a new Etsy shop out of San Francisco that sells hand printed tea towels, totes and pillow covers. The patterns are simple and the colors are clean and refreshing. I love how they describe why they love tea towels... "the kitchen towel can become a special token and still remain its humble and hard-working self." Well said. Well said.
A special HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY wish to all you moms out there! You are all very lucky to be moms and your children are equally lucky to have you.
April 29, 2011
FRIDAY - WEAR - HATS
I would be remiss to ignore the nuptials of Kate and William... I just saw them kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and I have to admit, I got a little teary. Needless to say, they are probably too busy today to be reading my blog (I forgive them). In honor of their special day, here's a montage of hats! And I'm taking the weekend off so see you Monday!
Top - Red Dragonfly AKA TOMBO on Etsy
Middle - Justine Bradley Hill on Etsy
Bottom - Pixel And Hank on Etsy
April 25, 2011
MONDAY - HOME - FILIGREE CREATIONS
Filigree Creations is an Etsy shop out of Latvia that makes these amazing lampshades. The shades are constructed of sewing thread and non toxic water based glue. They can fit on pretty much all sorts of pendant lamp bases but they do require energy saving low heat bulbs. Perfect way to add some pop to a living, bedroom, studio or office. Choose a lighter shade for the brightest light. Prices are fair at about $40.
April 23, 2011
SATURDAY - PAPER - KRISTINA MARIE
The confetti garland from Kristina Marie's Etsy shop is a great find, if I may say so. Paper garlands have endless uses.... I have some hanging from my curtain rods right now left over from a birthday party. They were just too pretty to take down. Her garlands are 10 feet in length and are available in vintage papers, confetti, or paper circles and flag shapes. Prices range from $24-$32.
Taking tomorrow off so HAPPY EASTER everyone!
April 17, 2011
SUNDAY - INDIE - ROMI CERAMICS
Supermarket is a great place to find INDIE designers.... like Romi Ceramics. All these pieces are designed by a ceramic artist out of Long Island City, NY. They are handmade using a porcelain slip-casting technique. The folded vases are exquisite and the other vessels are equally beautiful in their simplicity.
April 14, 2011
THURSDAY - GREEN - FELTPLANET
Felt is renewable, recyclable and reusable which makes it the perfect GREEN material. The Etsy shop Feltplanet uses 100% Virgin Merino Wool to create their felt wares. The coasters, which are SUPER thick are a steal at $15-$16 per set of 4. I have purchased felt coasters from some mainstream retailers and paid over $30 for a set... I'm having buyer's remorse. Feltplanet's coasters come in 23 different colors and you even have a few shapes to choose from. An ideal hostess gift.
April 10, 2011
SUNDAY - INDIE - HELEN RAWLINSON
Helen Rawlinson's Etsy shop is full of drool worthy fabrics. All screen printed by hand from her studio in the UK. The shape assortments are organic, geometric, or modern and all come in a wonderful color palette. There's an ABC or shapes collection for kids and several prints, like the Moroccan tile that can transform any room. Frame the fabric to serve as wall art or make cushion covers. The possibilities are endless. BUY HANDMADE!
