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I think these are pretty dang cool. Really like the one on the left!
nature-inspired
Simple forms, original illustrations and bold surface designs combine to make Little Flower Designs' ceramic pieces stand out from the crowd. Designer and maker Linda Johnson creates her nature-inspired pieces in her Abington, PA studio, with her beagle Marley by her side. I've been fortunate e...
Hey Jan...I've been trying to get back in the groove so have been catching up your blog today.
You always pick the best and coolest things! How do you DO that? xox
at the drop of a hat
whether you're donning a chapeau for duty or beauty, you can't miss with the classic styling and attention to detail of these handmade hats. from fedoras to sunhats to newsboys, each one is made with the highest quality materials. these designers are committed to growing their business in a re...
My most favorite thing is the Daisy Jane Bag because I love the design and fabric.:)
The Hazelnut Cottage necklace is way cool...beautiful jewelry...I love silver.
And...those Loop notecards are great. Really nice designs and patterns.
Really nice products!
Indie Goodness Giveaway - ends May 14th
Welcome to Scoutie Girl's 1st Indie Goodness Giveaway! 24 talented indie designers & artists have graciously donated an item from their fabulous handmade collections - a total value of $547! That means you, and I'm talking to you, have 24 opportunities to enter and 24 chances to win! Get outta t...
Love these last two Indie Designers. That mustard colored purse on the lower left is so cool!
smokin' shoulder bags
it all comes together in these roomy, made-to-order shoulder bags. if you sew, you will notice (and be impressed by) the decorative topstitching straight away. if you don't sew, please know that this is a big deal - one mis-stitch and the whole thing is scrap. (try it if you don't believe me!)...
Oh you are too sweet, Miss Jan! Lucy the Chocolate Lab would be very honored to know she is featured on your blog! Thanks a million! xox
friday scout out: dog-day afternoon
1. ribbon & webbing collars from pattern & paw, $11-19 2. copper pet tag from by nicola, $30 3. all natural biscuits from barkin biscuit, $7.50 4. commissioned paintings from abby creek studios, $275 and up 5. digital art print from marjorie weiss, $35-90 6. uptown messenger bag from bowchies,...
Ooh I like the fabric...especially the first one with the big bold b&w flower!
kimono-fabric cosmetic bags
so delicate, so pretty. these cosmetic bags are handmade from authentic, vintage kimono fabrics. the 'kisslock' snap closure in an antique gold finish compliments the style perfectly. fully lined, each one measures 4"h x 6.5"w x 4"w (opening). this designer is an experienced pattern maker and ...
Very unique and beautifully made. I like the blue ones a lot!
a little bit vintage, a little bit rock-n-roll
april 4th is a good day - for us and especially for Jena Coray from modish. two aprils ago, she started her blog; one april ago, she started her shoppe; this year, she launched her new jewelry collection, miralu. not too busy, is she? yowsa! she's not new to this racket, however, as she was or...
I love this story, Kate...how sweet and lovely.
I've been seeing lots of daffodils, iris and crocus around here. Tomorrow though...snow again!
Hi Linda, Your spring is more advanced than here - although today we had rain and not snow. Thankfully. At least we know that, at this time of year, the snow doesn't last for long.
First buds emerging
Can you make out the three buds in this photograph? They certainly weren't in evidence this morning when I brushed leaf debris from the Liverlilies (Hepatica nobilis). But by mid-afternoon, with warmer temperatures and much sunshine, they made their appearance. I was excited, to put it mil...
You are such a sweetie! Thanks so much, Jan...my painting couldn't have gone to a better home.:)
tell her what she's won, Chuck
remember the pay it forward giveaway from a few weeks ago? if not, one of my favorite painters held one on her blog, where i won the top painting "fiesta cup" - i was (and am) so happy with it! it arrived today, packaged so gently and sweetly, matted and ready to frame! i have another grouping...
Sounds like a great book to get my friend for her b-day this year. She's a master gardener and loves nothing more than to be in her garden. I think she's like you in many ways...a real lovely person.
Give that Lytton boy a kissie for me. Tell him that Maisie wishes he could come with her to the dog park now. It's her "new thing" and she is lovin' it! xox
Hi Linda, Your friend would enjoy this book I think. It is well written and entertaining. Thank you! Lytton wishes that Maisie could chase around the dog park with him. They'd get themselves into lots of trouble, I'm sure!
Second Nature - A Book Review
This seems to be my year for reading books by Michael Pollan. I had just finished reading his latest book, In Defense of Food, when I delved back into Second Nature, published in 1991. This was the selection for the February/March edition of the Garden Bloggers' Book Club, a bimonthly readi...
She does beautiful work. I love the "no solicitors" tiles too...the "I'm busy doing my anger management homework" one really cracked me up!
fused glass gloriousness
cannot recall how i stumbled upon this artist, but as i read through her "no solicitors" glass tiles (upper left) - they all cracked me up and i knew i had to share. she makes all sorts of fused glass items, from recycled glass tiles to magnets to necklaces. colors are bold and balanced, prett...
These are WAY cool. Really nice series.
"it's not what you look at that matters..."
"...it's what you see." - Thoreau wow. wow. wow. when i find artwork like this, i am so glad i have the opportunity to share it here. these paintings are what appealed to me the most (love groups of 3, love the juxtaposition, love the tone). her range is quite expansive and her talent is wha...
Hiya Jan! Love those t-shirts...gotta have that grey one.
fresh tees
let's not mince words: i'm a t-shirt girl. i've been slowly converting my plain t-shirt stash to designs like these, which feature works of art in graphic design. here, subtle prints that run underneath the main design give dimension, and special inks (like gold) popped in here and there give ...
Oh 70's mama! Love these!
Have a wonderful Christmas, Jan. xoxo!
out-of-the-box denim
denim jeans funked up with some fabric collage art. the jeans are yours (so the fit will be perfecto), but the designs are pre-determined by the designer. she mixes and matches her collections, and all are really spectacular! love the bold, punchy statement and the utter originality of the con...
Ooooh very cool...I love the bottom right one. Hope all is well, Jan! xo
hip [to not be square] necklaces
how about these babies? hand-etched copper with a funky jade-colored fiberglass backing. super lightweight, but durable (horseplay allowed). each pendant is covered with protective gloss to prevent tarnishing. artist features lots-o-designs as well as necklaces in acrylic for only $10 and cool...
oooh...beautiful glassware. I checked out their site and I love the etched ones!
Hope all is well with you, Jan!
i'll drink to this...cheers
a little bit of creative thinking and a lot of engineering genius go a long way in this collection of goblets and tumblers. after starting their humble beginnings as mere wine vessels, they have been transformed into elegant and unique, um, wine vessels. seriously, they are off the charts on f...
These are beautiful! I especially like that sassy hot pink one.
recommended dosage: 1 teaspoon
just rec'd an update from spoonfed art about their new 'wares....silverwares to be exact. i wrote about this indie company back in february, and i distinctly recall being completely in awe of the entire collection. nothing has changed. teaspoons provide the foundation for this tiny, tiny colla...
These photos are like little mini paintings. What a color blast!
Site of the week: Divine Rose
I have checked out the Divine Rose site before and, of course, loved everything I saw, but with the recent giveaway which has you all exploring these sites, so many of you pointed out the spectacular, colorful, vintage inspired goodness at Divine Rose, that I just had to make it site of the week...
I LOVE Flora's work...she's amazing with her use of color and composition. I have to get me one of those mini's!!
'scapes for an escape
urban elements balanced with earthy hues and shapes create a very pleasant freestyle blend. bold use of color, layering and texture add dimension and movement. i can see these paintings displayed in so many different settings - with each style of decor and lighting lending a unique energy to t...
Yay us dog people!!:) Love those biscuits with pictures on them. Got to get some of those.
no ordinary dog biscuit
we are "dog people"....our extended families are dog people, and most of our friends are dog people. my handbag collections are named after dogs as well as this blog you're reading!! in 2 days, we're adopting another pooch we found on petfinder.org. with all of that crazy doggie-ness, we are a...
Hi Jan! Hope all is well with you.:) Love that t-shirt!
mixed plate summer gift guide
summer gift guide from liana at mixed plate. good round-up of very cool accessories, jewelry, stationery, tees, housewares and miscellany. check it out to see more and learn more. here are a few of the items featured: 1. tee from the stevester at etsy 2. wall canvas from modern art everyday ...
Great find, Jan. Her work is incredible...so colorful and vibrant.
Hope all is well with you! xo
magnificent pottery
what an incredible range of work, from the chosen clay media to the finishing glazes. but the same sense of style and balance is pervasive from one collection to the next. i would be thrilled to own anything from this still-emerging-yet-accomplished pottery artist. she's self-deprecating to bo...
Hi Jan...these are so sweet. I love the one with the "wren"? on the twig.
Hope all is well. Have a nice weekend!xo
bird is the word
fantastic detail achieved on these block-printed kitchen towels! i love the fact that the birds' species are identifiable - that they're not just silhouettes. the design blocks are linocut, and individually printed on the towels. 100% cotton, absorbent and completely usable (not just a pretty ...
Hi Jan...oooh love that necklace. Might have to get one that has Abby's name on it.
charmed by this necklace
i stumbled this designer about a year ago, and it was love at first sight. (i am partial to the name "Jack" as well!) her work is extremely inspired and amazing. edgy elegance and playful styling com together in these sweet name charm necklaces. the artist hand-forms each piece from start to f...
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