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Next animal trend?

September 16, 2011

There’s just been so many animal trends…we’ve had birds (anyone watch Portlandia? Put a Bird On It!), deer, foxessquirrels, owls, bears, sharks, hedgehogs, octopi, pigs, moose, narwhals, polar bears, penguins, jellyfish, pandas, wolvesbees, seahorses and on and on and on.

Some have come and gone and some are here to stay. Owls for one, will always be popular. I remember when everything had owls on it…back in the 1970’s. My grandmom collected owl stuff back then. Today, I collect ALL woodland creatures….well, not the real ones, just things in their likeness. ;)

But what’s going to be our next animal trend? Can we guess it? If you think you know, leave a comment below. Here are a few of my ideas.

1. Armadillo from Christine Dominic Jewelry

2. Zebu from JHill Design

3.  Giraffe  from District Thirty

4. Kiwi from Paper Victory

5. Alpaca from Danger Crafts

6. Platypus from Mint Parcel

7. Hippo from John Murphy

8. Tapir from I Am Kritch

9. Crab from Red Sofa

10.Okapi from Handymaiden

11. Tamrin from Cutezville

12. Mole from le animale

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I’m making a terrarium + a giveaway!

December 10, 2010

One of gifts I’m giving myself this holiday season (you don’t gift yourself? hmm, you gotta reevaluate that) is a terrarium. No, I’m not buying a ready made terrarium, but I am putting one together myself. I may be the last person on the interwebs who hasn’t yet built a terrarium, but I’ve dying to do it. So, I’m slowly gathering all the supplies and it’s one of the things I’m looking forward to working on after the holidays. I’ve already got the tutorial How to Build a Terrarium, Amy the intern wrote last year.

Now, I’m looking at terrarium miniatures. Here are some that I’ve got my eye on…make sure to read down to the bottom of the post to win a terrarium mini house from Little Red Door!

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1. Little Red Door
2. Doodle Bird Imaginariums
3. The Oak Leaves
4. Jennifer Arndt
5. Adoro Me

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6. Suzanne’s Pottery Farm
7. Alma Pottery
8. Jade Flower
9. Whimsical Cottage
10. Koalachickens

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Win a Mini House from Little red Door!

Leave a comment on this post below and share your terrarium experience or plans. Also, make sure to visit Little Red Door. You can also share your favorites from their shop too. Multiple entries will be accepted. I will randomly pick one commenter who will win the mini house pictured above. This giveaway will end Friday, December 15th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be notified via email, so make sure to check your inbox (as well as your spam folder) after December 15th.

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Guest Blog: A Collection of Fall Favorites…by Khristian A. Howell

September 30, 2010

by guest contributor Khristian A. Howell

For me fall always represents a fresh start. The in and out focus of the summer is over, and my clarity returns. I love the feeling of settling in, getting cozy, and digging into inspiration. This time of year feels like when you have the chance to melt into the couch with your favorite blanket and a good book. The perfect cocoon to create something beautiful.

from left to right…{{ItzFitz}}, {{ LexLuxe}}, {{Tina Tarnoff}}, {{Yorktown Road}}

from left to right…{{perch!}}, {{Raceytay}}, {{rokeliux}}, {{Tramp Millnery}}, {{pigeon toe ceramics}}, {{MursBlanc}}

About the contributor: Khristian A. Howell makes patterns, lives to travel, and eat lots of olives.  Yep, it’s kinda that simple.  Be sure to check out her new fabric line High Society with Anthology Fabrics AND her new project SHOWSTOPPER – Road Map to Rocking Your Trade Show!

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Art Star Craft Bazaar Home & Art

May 17, 2010

On Saturday, I attended the Art Star Craft Bazaar in Philadelphia. Art Star is a shop in the Northern Liberties area of Philly and every year (for about the last 5 or 6 years) the ladies behind Art Star (Megan and Erin) have put on an ever-increasingly amazing indie craft show. This year was the best yet.

I spent lots of money supporting the vendors and bought myself and others some wonderful goodies. Mr. Indie Fixx is off the hook this year for my birthday, since I bought my own birthday presents… a month early, but oh well! Here’s what I bought: a couple of bags from Hello Bluebird, some jewelry from Yummy and Company,a necklace and a pin from peppersprouts, some yummy soap from Meow Meow Tweet, some ceramic pins from found studio, earrings from Lauren Markley,  and a felt pinwheel & garland from Giant Dwarf among a few other odds & ends.

I also took tons of photos and I’m sharing some of the best today and tomorrow. Today’s batch are all of goods for the home.

Ceramics from Robert Siegel.

Photography prints from Emmalyne Photography.

A wonderful display of goodies from Peg and Awl and The Black Spot Books.

Wall art from peppersprouts.

Prints from Tugboat Printshop.

Fabric mushroom terrariums from Paper Satchel.

Poster prints from Jen Skelley and Nate Duval.

Porcelain woodland creatures from Kg + Ab.

Porcelain mixed nuts from Kg + Ab.

Baby quilts and throws from Winks.

Little clay curiosities from SeaBelly

Coasters from Just A Jar Letterpress.

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Haiti Relief Fundraiser Auction Day 10 – Last Day!

January 27, 2010
Today is the last auction benefit the Red Cross International Response Fund!

You can still bid on Day 9 Auction items as well until January 27th at 11:59 pm EST, so let’s make it count! Be sure to visit the Haiti Relief Fundraiser page for all the details about the donaters and the auction particulars.

How does it Work? Each day I will share a new batch of items you can bid on via the comments. You will be able to see everyone’s bids and rebid if you get outbid. The highest bidder will win the item and pledges the amount bid towards the Red Cross International Response Fund. The item will then be sent out in the mail to you from the artist, crafter or designer who donated it.

How to Bid. Leave a comment on this post with the following:

  • your name
  • your email address
  • the item number
  • your bid amount

Keep checking back throughout the day to see if you have been outbid. I will do my best to keep up with moderating comments, so you will be able to see everyone else’s bids. If you are outbid, rebid! You may bid on multiple items, just be prepared to win! The goal is to raise as much money as possible!

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Item # 1 Tree Print w/ Rachel Carson quote from Earmark Invitations

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts” ~ Rachel Carson.  A gorgeous print with a distressed design and a large illustrated tree. It is simple and beautiful and we hope you agree. Print is 8″ x 10″ and is matted in a 11 x 14 double mat with a laid texture. Valued at $20

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

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Item # 2  Spinning World Necklace from Sherry Truitt

The spinning world is a seasonal diagram found in the front pages of a 1935 world atlas. This is the view of earth called, spring begins. It’s a great piece for new beginnings. The world is forever preserved in domed magnifying resin and is set in a 16mm sterling silver loop bezel and hung by a 1.5mm, 16″ long sterling beaded chain. This necklace is ready to ship in a signature box. Valued at $40

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

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Item # 3 Charcoal Soap and Squalane from Zaja Natural

This listing is for 2 sets of 1 charcoal soap and 1 squalane each. There will be 2 winners–the 2 top bidders will each win a set. The charcoal soap is a gentle facial bar that will leave your skin feeling smooth and thoroughly cleansed without stripping your skin of its natural moisture. Perfect for all skin types. The squalane  is a clear, odorless and colorless oil of very low polarity that is perfect for moisturizing your skin. Squalane is believed to boost the skin’s ability to naturally regenerate, nourish, hydrate, oxygenate and protect itself. Valued at $33.50

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

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Item # 4 – Vase from Plays with Mud

Sweet little rustic-inspired vase, perfect for pencils or flowers.  Approximately 4″ tall and 3.5″ in diameter.  The glaze breaks along the text, making the variation and design of this vase completely unique.  The text reads “you make the world a brighter place”, because you’re making the world brighter by participating in this auction. Valued at $15

Bid on it and make it yours! The bidding period for this item will close January, 28th at 11:59 pm EST.

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Winter Love Galleria

January 15, 2010

The Winter Love Galleria is up today and I’m so pleased with it. You should visit and see who is participating, there are some really amazing shops and goodies! Plus, there’s lots of coupon codes to be found. ;)

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The Indie Fixx Galleria is an online showcase of handmade, indie-made & vintage goods. Think of it as an ‘indie mall’ featuring a mix of designers & boutiques to provide a curated shopping experience. Participants do pay a fee to take part, but the Galleria is juried.

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