Clockwise from top left: { No. 442 Citrine Beaded Bracelet from Dinosaur Toes } { Triangle Wall Shelf in Deep Teal from Junglai } { Linen Oblong Pouch from Bookhou at Home } { BEAM Silk Desert Prism Scarf from Callen Thompson }
{ Little Ocean }
I hope you’ve been enjoying our coverage of Renegade and don’t mind that we’ve spread the posts out a bit. We’ve got just a few more features left, and next up are some craftsters who were workin’ one of my favorite trends: the southwestern motif! Now, I realize that referring to the traditional designs of an entire culture (or in many recent cases, an amalgamation of different cultures) as “trendy” is a bit asinine, but I’m referring more to it’s somewhat recent resurgence in popular culture (I’m looking at you, Urban Outfitters, with your suede fringe moccasin booties). All the absurdity of popular culture aside, I’d like to introduce you to a few southwestern-themed booths that really caught my attention. I’m buying into this trend quicker than a tourist in an Arizona hotel gift shop!
{ Mobile Homes from Jikits } { Patterned Eggs 1 Original Ink Illustration from The Blackbird Sings }
{ The Black Queen and her Tower from Intres } { Counting Sheep Coin Purse from EmenGee Designs }
{ Porcelain Nesting Bowls from New Mood Studio } { City Blossom Headband from Broken Hallelujah }
{ Sterling Silver Worm Ring from Heron Adornment } { Grey Heart Crocheted Necklace from Craftaria }
I’m not a “purse girl”. Do I have a lot of purses? Yes. Do I use them? Rarely. I am, however, a chapstick kind of girl. And, really, how can one leave the house without a wallet and cell phone? But let’s face it — the pockets on my skinny jeans can barely accommodate a stick of gum, let alone all these necessities. Luckily, my sack lunch gives me a good enough excuse to lug around a giant lady bag every workday. But what do I do on the weekends and after work? Enter: Thea of I Heart Mon Ami.
Well, day two of work left me a little frazzled without the previous administrative assistant to guide me. And it certainly didn’t help that I’m partially deaf in my left ear (thank you ear infections). But everyone else in the office has been so helpful and patient with me. And I was dressed to impress! Are you seeing this necklace from Tree & Kimball?! It’s my new best friend. It’s made of vintage lace, vintage glass beads and the pure sweetness of budding friendship (Lisa, who makes them, is my new pen pal!) You can be jealous… or you can try to win one of these necklaces (a slightly different design, but with all the charm) for yourself in our current giveaway. OR you could just buy one, because $18–$30 is how you spell affordable! And adorable! And that rhymes. Have I convinced you yet?
I regret to inform you that posting might be a bit short for the next several days. I’ve got personal business (or “bidness” as I like to say) to take care of. That’s right, Mama’s got stuff to DO. Oh! You gettin’ nosy? You wanna know what it is? Well, you’ll just have to wait! Until then, please enjoy this collection of delightful oddities (brought to you by the one, the only… the Shopping Sherpa) and the short posts I have scheduled through Tuesday. Don’t miss me too much.
“You saw me standing alone… without a dream in my heart… without a love of my own.” Sing it with me now! “Blue Moooooon. You know just what I was there for. You heard me saying a prayer for… someone I really could care for.” Don’t you just love singalongs! Don’t you just love it when you can’t get a song out of your head, and then you start singing it out loud, and then people around you start humming it, and before they know it… it’s stuck in their heads too! It’s a little game Brian and I play with each other. Why, just last night he planted a seed with a little hum, and before I knew what was happening, I was singing the titular line from “Eye of the Tiger” over and over for a solid hour. I didn’t even know the rest of the lyrics (btw, I just looked ‘em up… what the hell does “cream of the fight” mean?!). Thanks Brian. And today, I have a gift for you. “Blue Moooooon….. ta-da-da dum dum da dum dum… ”
ROW 1: Hello Greeting Cards (I feel like that card really means it… it’s happy to see me.) from bklynstitch; Handwoven Navajo Inspired Earrings (I love me some macramé.) from Moshi Moshi Designs; Vintage Coffee Canister from Olive
ROW 2: Hip Hippo Necklace (It’s Hippo-awesome-mus! Don’t cringe. You love my puns.) from Velvet Seahorse Jewelry; Kimono Cardigan Dress (It’s East meets West meets sweet memories of my mom’s closet.) from Riordan Roache; Flight Pattern Hoop Earrings from Noble Gnome
ROW 3: Cornflower Blue Vintage Slingbacks (Only $23! Oh babies, if only you were a size larger.) from Vintage Shoe Love (If you love vintage shoes, this is the place for you. I mean, obv. It’s in the name.); fancy cancer ex. b Original Watercolor with Frame (This makes me want to be a sea anemone.) from Ryan the Wheelbarrow (No relation, I’m sure, to Willy the Wheelbarrow, who belonged to my grandfather.); Navy Classical Pattern Wristlet from Kelly’s Keepsakes
Why, just the other day, I was chatting with the Shopping Sherpa, and I said, “Shopping Sherpa, I need some pretty art, jewelry and vintage housewares to cheer me up. Something warm and strong, and a little unexpected. Can you find me something like that, Shopping Sherpa?” And you know what? He knew just what I was looking for.
Clockwise from top left: Cranigma Original Painting from Miss Pompadour; Red Silk and Brass Nugget Necklace from Solis Handmade Jewelry; Vintage Geometric Pot from Trampoline; Vintage Dachshund Letter Holder from Hopgrasser
JK. I’m actually more like the opposite of edgy. I’m a big proponent of hugs and baby animals… and hugging baby animals. But that doesn’t mean I can’t look edgy right?
P.S. I realize that some of these items, a ceramic mug, for instance, may not appear “edgy” to some. Just go with me on this. It’s all about the color scheme here. K? Thanks.
ROW 1: Organic Black Hair Triangle Tee from Coma and Cotton; Dreamcatcher Necklace from Erma; Paisley Drums Hair Clip from Paisley and Brass by Ashaloo
ROW 2: You’re a Winner Pennant Necklace from Super Duper Things; Magic Triangle Magnetic Necklace from Color Blind Smarties by Tamé; Triangles Unisex Crew from Jessalin Beutler
ROW 3: Arctic Series Moleskin Notebook from The Blackbird Sings; Neighborhood Mug from Dovetail; Black Lace-up Rain Boots from Vim and Vigor Vintage
Lazy Oaf is not for the timid. This London-based creative label will shock you with color and tickle you with silly graphics. I think I’ll take one of everything!
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