Posted: May 2nd, 2011 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Shopping Sherpa | Tags: chambray, Dinosaur Toes, leather, Leona's Olde Linens, likedaang, llamas, Mammal & Lamb, Missibaba, saddle bag, Villarreal Ceramics, vintage | 2 Comments »
Clockwise from top left: { Llama Pair Tumblers from Villarreal Ceramics } { Diamond Green Hair Woman from LIKEDAANG } { Vintage Lavender Blouse from Mammal & Lamb } { Aquamarine Orb Necklace from Dinosaur Toes } { Vintage Chambray Fabric from Leona’s Olde Linens } { Buckaroo Leather Bag from Missibaba }
Posted: October 5th, 2010 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Shopping Sherpa | Tags: birds, Byrd & Belle, C comme Ca, cases, cotton, craft, Dashing Etc., De Nardi, felt, flowers, Frank & Gertrude, handmade, heart, In Blue, iPhone, leather, RN & TN, ShiBang Designs, sleeves, snap, Stash | 2 Comments »
This just in: we are officially those people. We are iPhone owners (aka wizards). We can do anything now–write a blog post on the train to work, tweet in bed, become completely oblivious to the world around us for hours on end (thanks, Angry Birds). If you’re familiar with trendy iPhone apps at all, you might have already noticed this, as evidenced by my incessant use of Hipstamatic photos here on Westervin. So to combat the grown-up, yuppie ubiquity of owning such a pricey gadget, we’ve decided to buy some cutesy, handmade iPhone cases from Etsy! Would you expect any less from us? Or would you expect me to find just one or two sweet options, order them promptly, and call it a night. Of course not! I’ve found quite a few lovely cases for the B-bops and I, and we’d love to know which one you like best. Vote for your favorite!
{ A: Blue Flower Case from ShiBang Designs } { B: Red Birds Gadget Sleeve from Frank & Gertrude } { C: Felt and Rivets Sleeve from C comme Ça } { D: Gray Herringbone Case from Stash } { E: White Flowers Cozy from Dashing Etc. } { F: Gunmetal Gray Case from Byrd & Belle } { G: Claret Red Pouch from De Nardi } { H: Handprinted Heart Case from In Blue } { I: Morning Sunshine Case from RN & TN }
Posted: May 10th, 2010 | Author: Brian and Sarah | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: blog giveaway, diy, elastic, handmade, lace, leather, recycled, sock garters, SWANclothing, Tara Bethune-Leaman, vegan | 54 Comments »
The trend away from cheap, mass-produced commodities seems to manifest itself in all sorts of different ways. From food (think artisinal, organic), to cocktails (classic, non-vodka-based “mixology”), to grooming (double-edged—or straight blade ¡scary!—razors), to clothes (premium jeans with gold rush era details), etc. More and more people seem to be finding that there is something to the simple, high-quality construction of the past. It’s something that is enchanting, timeless, and, importantly, sincere.
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