http://www.chocosho.com/Pair+of+Eyelashes+-Stephanie+Simek+-80313.asp
Lately I have been hearing a buzz on the street about Forever 21 and its designer line Twelve by Twelve, at first I was in denial, could this be the same Forever 21 that I frequented as a pimple faced awkward teenager in dare I say, a MALL. Finally I succumbed to curiosity and check out their website and was taken aback when I was indeed overwhelmed with cute, wearable trend items that were reasonably priced...and you don't even have to brave the mall to check them out thanks to their online store. http://www.forever21.com/twelve/default.asp
Ok not that small, this illuminated glass
globe stands at around 2 feet and is supported by an iron frame and ribs that
mark the degrees of the planets circumference. The contents and other embellishments,
like mermaids and sea creatures, are cast in brass and mounted on the iron
ribs. Mounted on the top is a brass star standing in for the
real North Star. When switched off, the glass globe is white, but the
original blue bulb creates blue oceans when lighted. This
Murano piece is Italian and dates back to the 1950’s and you can take it home
for $8,500.
http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=199300
Rose and Radish is a true gem in the Bay Area, this hip yet elegant boutique in San Francisco offers a well edited collection of flowers and unusual housewares. the owner Cate Kellison and store manager Jill Pilotte are very active the arts community and offer an outlet for smaller designers and artisans to display their works,and because the inventory changes every three months it allows the store to always remain fresh and of the moment. http://www.roseandradish.com/
Dragonfly kites by Petit Pan crafted in Paris $33
Mushroom Lamp by Heico crafted in Germany $110
Blown Up Frosted Sheep Light
by Thelermont Hupton crafted in the United Kingdom $385
French Dot Wallpaper created by world
renowned artist Nama Rococo
$220 for a 38"h x 24.5"w piece
Watering Can by Zack crafted in Germany $123
Eggling Herb Garden by Noted crafted in Japan $11
Art Star is a boutique based out of Philly that showcases products made by independent artisans, sort of like a microcosm of etsy. So show your support and buy indie!
With 2008 we see the transition from stag heads to…well…bear heads, and floral ones at that. No it’s not homage to the Grateful Dead; merely the continued fascination for vegan friendly trophy walls, a trend that continues to resonate with urban dwellers and goes well with the renewed interest in baroque inspired interiors.
http://store.roseandradish.com/product-exec/product_id/1862/nm/Something
I love this pheasant feather and silk head piece form the 1940’s, it has a dignified yet bohemian air about it, sort of James Dean meets Hemingway. This rustic cap would pair just as easily with a formal silk tartan as it would with jeans and a cashmere sweater, perfect for any holiday gathering.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8381865
I was amazed when I discovered Anthropologie's furniture and housewares line, the Urban Outfitters subsidiary has an extensive line of French Country inspired hardware
and furniture that has an informal yet sophisticated feel to it. Tre Chic! http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/homepage2.jsp?_DARGS=/anthro/common/apparel_category_topnav_active.jsp_A&_DAV=HOME_HOME_PAGE&_dynSessConf=331726210895697510
There are few things in the world that I’m more obsessed about than the social shopping site Etsy. Because everything is handmade or vintage it’s a good way to show support for Indie artisans and ensures that anything you buy will be a one of a kind. So, to get you started with your every own Etsy fixation I put together a small guide of my favorite sellers; just sit back, relax, fire up your pay pal accounts and let the Etsy madness begin.
Yellena creates beautiful drawings and paintings that have an abstract yet graceful underwater feel about them http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5066099 http://www.yellena.com/
Channel from Junkprints is a fashionista extraordinaire based out of Brooklyn. Part vintage curator and part seamstress channel combines unusual fabrics with found materials to create brilliant hoodies, tops and accessories. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5170554§ion_id=5107178 http://junkprints.com/
Jewelry designer Ragtrader creates all types of affordable and attractive wears, from rings to hair accessories, but it’s really her necklaces that stand out. I like this winged tiger necklace…very rock ‘n roll. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5099826
Jef designs is a one man company based out of Portland, Oregon that creates these beautiful paintings on wood, paper and lightboxes. This internationally recognized artist strives to create a space that “evokes balance, purpose, order and harmony”. His work reminds me of the fluidity of the ocean (sense a theme). http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=105671
Mad hatter, Boring Sydney, creates custom made hats that have a flair for the dramatic. Each hat comes in a hand stitched storage bag with a retro closure. So if you’re planning a trip to the races or just need to keep your noggin warm, check out this indie millinery. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5007565
RKM Studios, based out of Chicago, designs these beautiful hanging glass art pieces. His collection is largely abstract, mostly referencing nature or planetary movements. His work runs anywhere from $50 to $1,000, so there is something for everybody. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5074043
Vintage online super store, blue bell bazaar, is the perfect
stop for designer Chachkes. Adorable stuff at great
prices adds a retro flair to anyone’s home without having to shell out the big
bucks. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5034485
Take off your clothes, no really… that’s the name of this avant-garde clothing company based out of Austin, Texas. Half eighties revival and half krump- alicious this group of designers create fashionable stuff that’s actually good enough to wear…somewhere. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=55025
Slither up with these golden serpent nail rings, new from the serpent centric collection just launched by jewelry designer Bijules. I love their sexy/ tough quality; it’s sort of like a cross between catwoman and brass knuckles.
