Archive for the ‘I'm Drawn To...’ Category
February 19, 2009
Vintage suitcases. Suitcases of all kinds are a pretty neat thing, don’t you think? It can symbolize an adventure, a change, something exciting, or perhaps even something sad. I like the idea and romanticism behind vintage suitcases and luggage pieces even more. Plus, they always remind me of going into the storage closet at my grandma and grandpa’s and playing with their old brown suitcases. These, I have to say, are much more attractive than theirs were…
Hot Pink Train Case: $64.50; Upcycled Aqua Blue Suitcase Set: $125.00 at Get Ready, Set, Go!!!:
The Audrey Hepburn Suitcase at Thrush: $34.00:
Vintage Hard Case Suitcase at The Pear Tree: $30.00:
Cobalt Blue Suitcase with Mod Ruffled Interior at : JessJamesJake: $40.00:
3 Piece Birkdale Red Suitcase Set with Keys at A Touch of Vintage: $90.00:
Blue Vintage Suitcase with Satin Lining at A Touch of Vintage: $44.00:
January 12, 2009
Pretty Dresses. I’ll admit that I am not the most feminine of girls. I haven’t really worn a proper dress or skirt in ages and am primarily in jeans. I only own flats and really could live in jeans or sweats if I could get away with it. However, I am drawn to things that are girlie. Not over the top girlie, but sweet. Maybe I need the touch of femininity these handmade (and often custom sized) delicate dresses offer.
Shakespeare Dress: $149.00; Pronto Pocket: $168.00: by Makool Loves You:
Gray Sparrow Dress (special order): $675.00; Bleu Rosy Finch: $475.00: by Makool Loves You:
Bamboo and Silk Dress by Econica: $85.00; Yukina – Purple Babydoll Dress by Vivat Veritas: $58.00:
Striped Tutu Party Dress: $168.00; Black Lace Trimmed Party Dress: $240.00: by Ouma Clothing:
Button Neck Balloon Dress: $198.00; A-Line Criss Cross Dress: $230.00: by Emily Ryan:
Fall Shirt Dress – Sunset Yellow: $98.00; Tie Blouse Dress – Black and Stripes: $90.00: by Lemonstory:
Wine Country Dress: $240.00; Lemon Drop Dress: $395.00: by sarahseven:
Fancy That Dress: $189.00; Midnight Stroll Dress: $345.00: sarahseven:
November 12, 2008
Mustaches (Still). Once again I find myself doing a post full of facial-hair goodness. Yes, I’m still obsessed. There are more handmade products to share with you that celebrate my craziness. Enjoy…
Mustache Necklace by Ach Ach Liebling: $40.00; Vernacular Spectacular Shirt by Fuzzy Ink: $17.95:
Mustache Organic Shirt by Partybots: $31.95; Accordian Scarf with Removable Moustaches by Jack Rabbit: $50.00:
Mustachio Nut by Ole Rattlesnake: $40.00; First Mate T. Boone Marrow – Green by The Must Stash: $21.50:
August 14, 2008
Things that’ll keep me warm. I know I’m always talking about the weather now that I live in San Francisco. It was cold and foggy on Saturday. I got all prepared on Sunday and thought I’d throw the ol’ boots on to keep comfy. Uh, yeah. It ended up being pretty warm. The good news is that I’m not the only one confused by what the day will turn out to feel like. So, in the spirit of always being prepared I picked out some great things from Etsy…
Olive Coat in Red by Little Houses: $190.00; Red Wool Hat by Hat House (sister shop of Little Houses): $45.00:
 
Neo-Victorian Fingerless Gloves – Moss Green by Corpseknit Clothing: $49.00; Twigs Long Sleeve Hoodie in Gray by ellembee: $35.00:
 
Trellis Scarf in Mediterranean Blue by Smitten Kitten Originals: $45.00; Army Green Wool Felt Military Jacket by Stewart Randolph: $180.00:
 
August 8, 2008
Bookends! Currently I do not own very many books. When you move (I’ve moved a couple times in Hawaii a few times in the last several years and then here to SF) you tend to keep things pretty minimal in your living space. Of course, I say this as I just placed an online order for an amazing photo book (I’ll share that with you once it arrives). My point is that I have a bookshelf that all my books, cookbooks, magazines and other miscellaneous items are stacked. No bookends, however. Maybe if I can get my act together and have space for some bookends, these will do just lovely…
Fun Pair of Original Recycled Found Objects Assemblages by 1453 designs: $75.00:
Ampersand Bookend by crows with bows: $25.00:
Record Bookend – Dee-Lite, Groove is in the Heart Album by ikcdesign: $10.99:
March 20, 2008
Trees! Drawings of trees, paintings of trees, prints of trees, sculptures of trees, actual trees…what’s not to love!
Canopy Earrings by For Queen Victoria Studios: $16.00; Little Green Tree with Rose by Gypsy and Twink: $65.00:
  
The Thinkin Tree Print by PeachPoPs: $18.00:
Silver Birch Silk-Lined Clutch by Red Ruby Rose: $46.00:
The Tree on White Zip Up Hoodie by TIMBER!: $42.00:
Retro Tree Ring by Block Party Press: $15.00; Leafy Tree Cushion Cover with Paper Plane (Navy Blue) by Peaceful Provisions: $35.00:
  
Personalized Tree Notecards by Number 5 Greetings: $15.00/set of 10:
I think this will be another “Drawn To” item we’ll have to revisit in the future…
February 21, 2008
Dogs. I love dogs. LOVE. I’m more of a big-dog-type-a-gal and my favorites are definitely Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Weimaraners…oh, who am I kidding. I really love too many doggies to list them all. There’s just something that makes me smile and get that warm and fuzzy feeling inside whenever I see dogs and so I thought I’d share some amazing artwork I found on Etsy featuring them. Enjoy…
Lowla Profile Print by Happy Hound Productions: $20.00:
Golden at Play Print by Capture Cape May: $15.00:
It’s A Hard Knock Life Print by Paw Prints Project: $20.00:
Brown Eyes Print by Caley Ballard Photography: $10.00:
Ears Photograph by Harry Giglio at 3G Gallery: $290.00:
ps – sure they’re cute, but purchasing some of these means that part of the proceeds go to helping animals. Check out the shops to see which ones.
January 21, 2008
Buttons. Colorful buttons. Buttons that are in fun shapes and sizes. Did you know that there are all sorts of uses for buttons other than just to keep your pants and shirts on? Use them in crafting (cards, scrapbooking, etc.), sew them on a bag or use them to spruce up an old sweater. I found tons of buttons just on Etsy alone. Imagine the possibilities…
4 Vintage Green Funky Flower Buttons at Atomic Veggie: $2.75:
Whimsy-Button Flower Bouquet – 12 stems at Little Bit Funky: $10.00:
DIY Button Ring Kit at Sew Bettie: $10.00:
Sweet Little Pink and Brown Valentine Goodie Kit at Sugar*Sugar: $9.95:
Everlasting Button Flowers at The Ripe Radish: $14.00/10 stems:
Sweet and Sassy Vintage Buttons at Sink Daisy: $4.00/2:
Colorful Lot of 6 Large Coordinating Vintage 1940s Buttons at Vintage Necessities: $5.00:
January 11, 2008
I seem to go through phases of things that I’m obsessed with. Things I love. Things I’m drawn to. You too? So I figured, hey, why not do a weekly feature on it. It’ll allow me to feed the current fixation I have and you’ll be able to know what is going on in my crazy head (as if you wanted to know!). Here goes…
Recently I’ve been drawn to letters and numbers. Vintage ones, antique ones, new ones…letters and numbers. I like these…
18 Vintage Wooden Blocks at Junk Drawer: $8.00:
Sweet White Letters at Rian Rae (via Bloesem): $18.00/letter:
Got Your Number Coasters at Carolina Cottage: $12.00/set of 4:
A Squared – Edgy Collection by the type junkie: $35.00:
Vintage Number and Letter Game Boards at M’Lou Is Pink: $2.00/each:
Bingo Chip Silverplated Adjustable Ring at The Empty Nest: $5.00:
Ah, I have a feeling that we’ll be revisiting the whole letters and numbers thing…
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