blomma finds

FRIDAY - WEAR - HABLE CONSTRUCTION

You have probably seen Hable Construction prints start to surface in places like Garnet Hill and Pottery Barn Kids, for example.  Their original site has a store where you can buy all sorts of their wonderful prints in the form of sun-hats (above), purses, totes, aprons, oven mitts, gardening gloves, pillows, tree skirts, photo frames, bedding etc.... Their tag sale section is a must see.  I have my eye on the Clementine Tote (had been $145, now on sale for $87).  What makes this company even more appealing is that it is run by a pair of sisters from Texas who named the business after their great-grandfather's road construction company. 

FRIDAY - WEAR - POLLI

Polli, a line of contemporary jewelry and home accessories, is the work of the Australia duo Maja Rose and Tess Lloyd.  Their style is influenced by Japanese and Danish paper designs... so cool.  The simple designs are absolutely stunning. They have a shop connected to their site but you can also find them at a number of online boutiques like SpoilHer.com.  They are a great price point too... the pendants average around $50. 

FRIDAY - WEAR - WRAP LONDON

Leave it to the UK to come up with another great line of clothing.  Wrap London is a subdued "Bodenesque" type of line.  In fact, subdued is an understatement.  I don't think I found more than a handful of actual prints in the whole collection.  Fine by me as I'm a solid type of gal myself.  I love this linen dress.... oh, and the sizes listed are UK sizes.  Threw me for a loop!   

FRIDAY - WEAR - CANDYSTORE COLLECTIVE

The Candystore Collective is a GEM of a website!  These flare cuffs by bauxo are adorable pieces of earth toned leather and are a steal at $10 each.  So cheap you can afford to get them in all three colors.  While you are on the site, make sure to shop both "This Way" and "That Way".... quite interesting.  I'm a "That Way" kind of gal..... 

FRIDAY - WEAR- SHARON SPAIN

Sharon Spainis a line of textiles that combines true artisan talent with a modern element.  All of the products, pillows, purses and clothing are constructed of silk dupioni or hemp linen fabrics. Each item is screen-printed by hand too.  The pursescome in a whole slew of pleasing colors with coordinating lucite handles. Check her site often... you might get lucky and find a one-of-a-kind for sale!

FRIDAY - WEAR - TOKYO BAY

Happy 4th of July to all!  In honor of the holiday, I have picked something red and white...sorry, no blue.  Despite the name, TOKYObay, the company is based in San Francisco and produces an incredibly cool line of affordable watches and accessories.  The Tram model (above) comes in at $88 which in the world of watches is pretty reasonable.  There are A LOT of watches to look at so after your BBQ check out TOKYObay. 

FRIDAY - WEAR - BODEN

 

Boden.... a fantastic website for women's, men's and kid's clothes.  Be not afraid that it is a UK company as free shipping, returns and exchanges are pretty standard.  In fact, you can usually find a 10% off coupon as well.  Either way, check out Boden for some witty copy and downright jolly good clothes.

FRIDAY - WEAR - DEMETER FRAGRANCE

Prepare to spend quite a bit of time perusing the website of Demeter Fragrance. I only wish you could smell the various scents, there are well over 100 varieties, through the computer.  Bonfire is described as Autumn in a bottle full of the scents of burning maple leaves.  Not up for smelling like a campfire?  Try some of their other scents such as: Laundromat, Basil, Apple Pie, Gin & Tonic, Waffle Cone, Lettuce (?), Lobster (??), Poison Ivy (???), or Funeral Home (????).  I feel like this was on an episode of Sex & The City, no? 

FRIDAY - WEAR - INDIVIDUAL ICONS

Are you an engineer?  Carpenter?  Avid measurer?  Have your metrics handy at all times with a stainless steel Ruler Bracelet from Individual Icons, the jewelry that works.  It literally works. LeeAnn Herreid, the artist behind the functional jewelry got her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.  She creates pieces using compasses, screws (Phillips Head, flat top AND round top varieties), levels, grommets, nuts and bolts.  You'll always know where you're going and if your head is level.

FRIDAY - WEAR - MAD IMPORTS

Talk about a burst of sunshine no?  This clutch from Mad Importsis the perfect accompaniment to your white summer sundress!  The bag is made from hand woven raffia with an over-sized wood button.  You can feel good about spending the $70 on the bag because the company is dedicated to community development in Madagascar and Kenya, where the bags are locally handmade.  The sale of their products enables families to gain economic independence.  No wonder this bag gives you a warm feeling.