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Posted Nov 21, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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Well I haven't really started a new blog... but I have picked-up and moved! In honor of moving my little blog over here I'm doing a giveaway! Please hop on over to my new blog location and get all the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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on inspiration

Admittedly at times I have felt burnt out and a little less than excited about all the tiny details and huge responsibilities that come with running a handmade business. I have been VERY fortunate that I have had plenty of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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toiling away

I have been super busy with metal and fire! New in the shop soon on monkeysalwaylookshop here and on etsy too! Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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wonderful press!

I came home from an awesome vacation to Better Homes and Gardens Country Gardens Magazine in my mailbox. Weee!! Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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my renegade craft fair experience

A few weekends ago was my first ever craft show! And is a word, it was a total success! Never having done a craft show I wanted to write a very candid post about my experience in an effort to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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Etsy Sellers Show Off Their Eco Side

I'm in a fun little line-up on the Planet Green website that is profiling etsy shops that feature and use eco-friendly products. You can see the whole thing here. Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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where have i been????

right here.... I'm launching a new line of jewelry and have been super busy squirreled away working working working! It will be a combination of metalsmithing work like the love necklace and an entire line filled with vintage elements brought... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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a lovely workshop

I have had the true honor of working with photographer Elizabeth Messina for some photo props for her amazing endeavor in the South of France called A Lovely Workshop. She is a true talent and so much fun to work... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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new work

I keep gravitating towards a modern direction. I just love the clean lines and simplicity to these. In the shop! Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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new works!

A little sneaky peeky of upcoming goodies! Very excited. Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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exciting exciting exciting

I'm have been squired away due to some big orders but what I'm most excited about is a new project I'm collaborating with my mom on (or Momoo as I call her). More details to come. Very excited. Hi MOM! Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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want want want - ballard designs

Ballard Designs has some lovely things! These are the kinds of catalogs I rip out pages and stick up on my inspiration board! Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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shopping at artefact design & salvage

We had another awesome day in Napa Valley today. We stopped at my favorite store to date, Artefact Design & Salvage. I bet you can guess which one of those items I purchased (they were available in small, medium and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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vacation!

Mr. Monkeys Always Look and I needed a little time off since we haven't had a proper vacation in over 2 years! We both love our jobs so much that we kind of forget that normal people want to take... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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heritage culinary artifacts

I'm in Napa, California right now for a little getaway with Mr. Monkeys Always Look. We did a little shopping at Heritage Culinary Artifacts this afternoon which just blew my mind. There were too many things that I wanted and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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burn baby burn

Candles are a tiny part of my shop selection but one that I'm most passionate about. I love coming home and having the house smell of whatever new concoction I'm working on. So I'm very excited that a new super... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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new little succulent terrarium

New little hanging glass globe succulent terrarium in the shop! Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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Mar 15, 2010

contest bi'ɐches! with giveaway!

I have done A LOT of garden markers in my day. I'm thinking I have probably stamped over 10,000 garden markers in the last year. Most of it has been pretty fun because I usually watch bad tv while stamping... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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tweed

Teed Rides are popping up all over the world. What is it? A Tweed constitute a rare breed of cyclist — ladies and gents who refuse to endure anymore spandex! The Tweed Ride invites local cyclists to don classic woolen... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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sick

Today I find myself stuck in bed with a horrible cold. I use to get sick a lot but since leaving the germ filled world of office cubicles and shared air space I rarely, if ever, get sick. This reminded... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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ethereal

When I close my eyes this is what I see ingridArtStudio, ohmycavalier, drkennedyjones, and sarap. Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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my hometown

Being a Los Angeles native I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the City of Angels. Every once in awhile LA makes me proud with things like the Smog Shop, a mega green environmentally friendly events... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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zakka & sashiko

When I started my little handmade business I was worried that I would run out of ideas and be stuck. Well I have found that the opposite has become true. TOO many ideas, never enough time. I'm finally getting around... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2010 at monkeysalwayslook

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