The Shopping Sherpa: Lemon Bars & Brass Beauties

ROW 1:  Amphitrite Necklace from Tree & Kimball; 1808 Lemon Coloured Wall Lichen Print from slinkymalinkicat; Gizmo Portrait Plate from Beat Up Creations

ROW 2:  Eco Leather Shoe from EXTRASEED; Struck Poster from Loveland Miscellany; Ice-O-Mat Ice Crushers from Olde Tyme Store

ROW 3:  Snapper Fish Pillow from Olive Vintage; Vintage Amber Glass Lamp from Fishbone Deco; Ladies in Bird Brass Necklace from Labyrinth Vintage

The Shopping Sherpa: Just Because

{ Clockwise from top left: Woman in a fur cape Print from Hello Earth;  Pie Chart Pin Set from Studio Fludd;  Strange Geometry II Earrings from Chainette;  Sea Green Arrow Necklace from Verla Ivans }

The Shopping Sherpa: Ummm…. GIMME.

Birthdays.  Another excuse to make a wish list.  But not just any wish list.  A special wish list that’s compiled only once a year.  On my birthday!  (Full circle, people).  It’s like a window into my soul.

Now, these aren’t necessarily things you haven’t seen before.  These items, unlike most things, have stood the test of time in my mental list of things I’m convinced I need.  Nor are they things I expect to receive on this holiest of days (August 9th, mark it on your calendar).   Unless you have, say, $145 to drop on an original Joetta Maue embroidered piece for someone who probably doesn’t deserve it (within the last year, I think I’ve forgotten the birthday of everyone I hold dear.  so make that definitely doesn’t deserve it).  There is one thing on this list, however, that I DO expect.  And if you’re the one who’s supposed to get it for me, you know who you are (Brian).  Everyone else, let me introduce you to Pickles, the 1 1/2 year old domestic short hair above center.  She is beautiful, and she will be mine!  Her name is Pickles, for god sake.  We were made for each other.

GROUP 1: Diamond Pullovers Print Set by My Folk Lover; Doily Desert Plate from Mudpuppy; Maia Star Mobile from theStarcraft (we have this ridiculously cool number in our kitchen right now!); Ballerina Pink Sock Garters from SWANclothing; Pickles!; Corte & Denim Boot from Osborn Shoes; Southwest Zapotec Indian Rug from Mission del Rey; The Pam Carter Series: Drawing 3; My Wagonette; Ice Cream Cone Trinket Box from Fruit Fly Pie

GROUP 2: bored… by Joetta Maue of Bird & Bear; Pickle Earrings from Freeforged; Mobile Homes by Jikits; Glass Milk Carton from Rockett St. George; Light Grey Bear Brooch from ememem; Fluffy Kitten Cup from Mie Kongo Studio; Big Ol’ Bow Earwarmers from YesJess; Bunny Snack Pouch from Down Home Amy; White Tiger of Mystery from PearsonMaron

The Shopping Sherpa: Black & White and Awesome All Over

{ 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 }

Artfully Wed: Clementine at the County Fair

Well, folks… things on the wedding front are getting pretty serious.  Except “serious” isn’t quite the right word.  It’s gettin’ REAL!  We’re actually starting to make plans for our nuptials and the eagerly anticipated after party blow-out bash (aka reception).  I’ve been having so much fun collecting ideas and inspiration, coming up with color schemes and ridiculous themes (50′s pool party, anyone?), I think I could make “overboard” my middle name.

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The Shopping Sherpa: Jacques Cousteau

ROW 1:  Spring Zebra-Plant Brooch from Uloni; Explorer Capsule 3000 from Tugboat Printshop; Dolphin Print from Berkley Illustration

ROW 2: Nautical Shipwreck Ring from Brilliance Found; Diving Helmet Keychain Flask from Cosmic Firefly; Vintage Sea Farer’s Charm Bracelet from Pinguim

ROW 3:  Abyssal Angler Fish Mask Print from Matt Cipov; Steve Zissou Finger Puppet from Abbey Christine; Scuba Dress in Jade from Norwegian Wood

Giveaway: Star Mobile from theStarcraft

NOTE: This giveaway has ended. Please enter our current giveaway here!

Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, there lived a little mobile of paper stars named Vela.  Vela was a bright and chipper mobile, and was very proud of her cascading, cotton-candy-colored stars.  She would often float happily through her neighborhood, giggling and saying hello to all the other star mobiles.  But one day, while bouncing along, she was passed by an interesting bit of space debris — a National Geographic magazine!  She quickly and joyously flipped through the July 2006 issue, devouring each page, every image of the land far, far away known as Earth, with irrepressible curiosity.  After flipping the last page, Vela’s usually sunny demeanor quickly faded.  She gazed at the empty galaxy around her, and wished desperately to explore the exotic planet Earth.  Without further hesitation, she resolved to pack up her bags and shoot off on her first grand adventure.  After arriving, the first welcoming face she saw belonged to Frances from theStarcraft, who quickly agreed to help Vela find a home.  If you would like to bring Vela home, leave a comment here letting Frances know.  {Psst.  This is a giveaway.  Leave a comment to enter…}

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The Shopping Sherpa: Goldenrod Galaxy

Clockwise from top left: Block Party Necklace from Peeko Apparel; Spin the Bottle Mixed Media Print on Wood from Retro Whale; Swirly Wordbubble Card from Monkey Puzzle Press; Organic Cotton Finger Puppet Friends from June Craft

Giveaway: Sodalite Crocheted Necklace from Miss Pompadour

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Boy, have I got something special for you, my little english muffins.  Something specialer than a baby mouse singing Christmas carols.  Katherine (aka Miss Pompadour) is giving away a stone and crochet necklace — the very stunning necklace you see above — but it’s not just ANY necklace.  Katherine designed this unique piece specifically for Westervin!  Now isn’t that somethin’?  The three stones are Sodalite, which are said to bring inner peace and harmony and help with communication.  Katherine also used a sparkly silver thread and included a silver lobster claw closure.  With all these special touches, this necklace is a $60 value.  Well, what are you waiting for?  Enter away!  Oh, you’re waiting for the interview aren’t you…

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The Shopping Sherpa: Man Lodge, pt. 1

On The Wall

When you’re trying to set up your own rustic man lodge, you’ll first need some pretty manly things for your walls. I’m thinking bones, and smoke, and lumberjacks (he’s my favorite).

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