Archive for October, 2006

October 31, 2006

Soapylove’s Sweet Little Soaps

These handmade glycerin soaps are made by Debbie Chialtas and come nicely wrapped, making perfect gifts. They are formed into familiar shapes that include butterflies, hearts and even ice cream bars!

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For Artists on the Go

If you love to sketch or draw, you’ll love Keyka Lou’s Artist’s Sets. What better way to keep your pencils close than in a foldable cloth carrying case?

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October 30, 2006

Lia Hood’s Birdie Pouches

Lia of goodmorning, morning! has new birdie pouches available on her website. Although we’re well into Fall, these primarily summer-themed carrying cases have a nice, homely feel to them that go well with any season.

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Marilyn the Multitalented: Stationery and Stickers

I looove Marilyn Patrizio’s super cute stationery and sticker sets! An accomplished artist in her own right (see her artwork here), Marilyn’s etsy shop carries fruit and food-themed products that have a home-made appeal yet are professionally packaged.

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October 27, 2006

See Jane (make) Work (fun)

Via Decor8: See Jane Work has lots of stuff to to make work fun. Their business card holders are absolutely gorgeous and come with a handy faux-leather strap and magnetic closure.

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Noriya Takeyama’s Bascot Deers

These cute faux-leather stuffed Bascot Deers are the work of artist Noriya Takeyama who has a keen interest in fairy tales from recent Japanese history.

Each deer comes with a studded collar, “flame” design and bendable legs. Available at Day-Lab.

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October 26, 2006

Holy Pylones!

Via Hostess with the Mostess: Pylones is a French company with stores in New York that specialize in all sorts of fun, extremely colorful novelties and knickknacks. Their colors are very much retro 60s/70s with brilliant orange, yellow and red undertones and contrasting baby blues and greens.

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The Roly Poly Rosenpigs

It’s raining Rosenpigs! These time-traveling furry Canadian piggies are the creation of Aaron White and Erica Pitt. No two are completely alike as they are each hand-sewn by Erica.

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October 25, 2006

MyPaperCrane’s Delicious Plushes

Heidi Kenney of MyPaperCrane specializes in putting eyes on things. Okay, okay – I know it’s a gross oversimplification of her lovable plushes, but it’s amazing what a set of cute little eyes can do to everyday objects. From cupcakes to cacti, MyPaperCrane has a nice and varied selection of stuffies that I would love to take home.

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Melissahead Crafts

Melissahead Crafts (which is a variant of “knucklehead” … there’s a cute story behind this) makes beautiful handmade cards with her sewing machine. Melissa tears up patterned and textured papers and then sews them back together to product slightly offbeat but eminently attractive greeting cards.

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