Archive for September, 2010
September 8, 2010
lisa congdon is hands down one of my favorite artists. this year she started a project called “a collection a day, 2010” where she photographs or draws/paints one collection each day.
yes, she started january 1, 2010 and will continue on through december 31, 2010. the collections mostly consist of real items that exist in lisa’s home or studio {which she photographs}. some are simply imagined {those are the ones she chooses to draw or paint}. her love and obsession with collections is something i absolutely love seeing her document.
but the really exciting news is that her collections will be published into a book! lisa is working with uppercase {who creates beautiful art and design books and, hello, their magazine} to bring it to you and it will be released in march of 2011. pre-order your copy here.
congrats, lisa!
September 8, 2010
add this to the wishlist, people…
i do need new headphones since the ones on my ipod are messed up. i bet these would help keep my ears warm, too! the hand crocheted teddy bear headphones {$45.00/each} are compatible with any standard music player and even comes with a removable bow. too cute. the hardest part is selecting a color {charcoal grey, mocha, honey?}. head on over to red velvet art for yours.
September 7, 2010
as promised, i’ve got an amazing giveaway for you. man, oh, man are you guys lucky! suzie of bees’netta is offering up one of her gorgeous bags to a lucky winner. let me introduce you to the prize…
you’re in love, right? this day labourer {a $250.00 value!} is made of a royal purple twill and was designed by suzie herself with a classic satchel in mind. there are double flap pockets and gold hook closures, and two tote spaces {with enough room for your books/magazines/binders/laptop}, one of which has a magnetic snap closure and the other sports a zipper closure. what i love about suzie’s bags, aside from the fact that they are all beautiful and well-made, is that they are so functional. i’m a practical gal and can appreciate that there are both handles as well as a removable and adjustable messenger strap, pockets for things like your phone, and that the bag closes.
wanna win?…
simply visit suzie’s shop. cruise around for a bit and see what you like. then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite item in her shop is and why.
you know what, though? just because i love you so much i’ll give you another chance to win…
in addition to your comment regarding her shop, if you are on twitter and tweet {be sure to add @mixedplateblog so i’ll see it} about this giveaway, have your own blog and share this , or tell your friends on facebook about it, come on back here and leave another comment letting me know and you’ll have another entry. hooray!
the contest starts today and will end in one week on tuesday, september 14. i will select a winner at random and will post it here the following day.
this giveaway is limited to US residents only.
thanks! good luck!
thanks, suzie!!!
congrats to our winner, tami!!!
September 7, 2010
samantha hahn‘s dreamy artwork combines beautiful colors, both soft and bold, and i adore it all. so i was excited when she said i could share a little something with you guys. there are limited edition prints available in the gallery hanahou shop and you get a discount {see below}!
now through september 30, 2010 use promo code HanahouLovesSH {enter it on the check-out page. code is case sensitive} for 10% off your order.
bird’s nest girl, dancing girls, i make things, burden: all prints $40 – $45
September 7, 2010
the talented designer behind prismera design, laura su, has brought us more pretty. her recently launched tinker supply co. is a carefully curated collection of new, handmade, eco-friendly and vintage goods. simple living items that are not only visually pleasing but practical as well? sounds like my kinda place…
September 4, 2010
recently i received an email regarding the matinee drawstring bags by crystalyn kae. they are now available in seven colors and are all limited editions. each bag has just four- or five-of-a-kind using vintage fabrics. there are a number of inner pockets as well as an adjustable strap so that you can wear it across your body if you choose.
matinee drawstring messenger bags: $190.00.
ps – shipping within the US is always free.
September 3, 2010
Congratulations to Nancy and Andy of Circa Ceramics on their Etsyversary! To celebrate four amazing years, they are having a crazy B2G1F {Buy 2 Get One Free} on all magnets, tabs and pendants. The sale begins today and runs through Monday, September 6th at midnight. Go on, take advantage and stock up {maybe for early holiday gifts?} because they normally don’t ever have sales like this one…
magnet turntable {blue green}: $8.00
tab eat up {white}: $8.00
pendant hey {avocado}: $15.00
visit the shop for all the details.
ps – I adore my cup {she’s the green one in the last photo} that I got from them and you’ll love their stuff, too!
September 2, 2010
Congratulations to Stu and Janet on the opening of their brick and mortar space last weekend!
They put a huge amount of work to transform an old wool mill space…
in to this…
Gorgeous, right? Those were some of the photos from their opening day. Located in Manayunk, a neighborhood in the northwestern section of Philadelphia, the store hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 12 – 7 pm. If you can’t make it, you can still check them out online.
So, who wants to take a trip to Philly with me?
three potato four
376 shurs lane, building a
philadelphia, pa 19128
September 2, 2010
How are you? I’ve missed you so much. I know that I owe you. Big time. So, I promise that I’ll have more posts soon and a couple of giveaways coming up. The first is next week and it’s a good one {trust me}.
bonjour world bubble print by two string jane: $16.00
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