Etsy Love: LemonsWithAPea

Okay, so my onesies are anything but politically correct and I am JUST fine with that. So much so that I actually look forward to the weekly hate mail I get. Most of it goes something like this, "I can't believe that you expect someone to put their baby in this. It's disgusting! You should be ashamed that you create and sell such inappropriate things." Ooohhh, my skin tingles and I get all warm inside everytime I can write a response.

Anyway, that's one of the reasons that I love LemonsWithAPea so much. Robin's Etsy shop is full of little nuggets of wonderful that my haters would equally hate. I mean, what's not to like? Check out some of her adorable prints and hit her up. You won't regret the fact that in that moment,  you grew a set.

While you are at it, follow her blog. She's one of my favorite MoFos.

 

Seriously, don't you have people you want to send these to?? My list is growing.

I'm a Sucker for Simplicity

I love type – in all forms. Well, honestly I can't stand Brush Script, but all OTHER forms I'm good with. I also love when type is used in way that makes us think or brings another thought to the forefront.

Check out this amazing grouping of text images by 9gag.com. There's not much more awesome left in the world at this point.

Etsy Love

A fellow shop owner on Etsy, My Selvaged Life is the brain child of designer Heather Torre. She is based out of Bristol, Connecticut and has an eye for all things vintage and beautiful. I'll let you hear directly from her:

"I love to find that vintage component you won't see anywhere else, modern oddities, and then more traditional wire wrapped gemstones using sterling silver wire and chain, and sometimes brass and copper. I mix them with handmade lampworked beads, intricate stampings and vintage glass and lucite beads and pendants from around the globe. Original, sometimes odd, often unexpected, mostly beautiful and always Made With Love!"

I first came across Heather through another favorite of mine on Etsy and recently discovered these amazing butterfly necklaces. I mean, seriously. How darling are these?

I encourage you to visit Heather's shop and stay a while. She's sure to make you swoon.

Images courtesy of My Selvaged Life.

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Heather Montgomery is doing some really cool stuff in her studio near Cincinnati. She's originally an abstract artist, but has started creating these custom wall pieces of cross cut wood. She hand-paints the rings of the trees so that she reveals the amazing texture and some really cool natural, reclaimed art.

Enjoy, and check her out if you are looking for a gift that has to be unique. I'm fairly certain that your mother-in-law doesn't have these hanging on her wall.

missing Skyline Drive

I've been spending a lot of time on Etsy lately, what, with the launch of my store. I'm always overstimulated by the color and variety that is available on the site, but this week I'm especially noticing all the reds and oranges of fall. Here in Tennessee, we still have colorful leaves, although I know that in Virginia, they are long fallen.

This imagery makes me miss the Skyline Drive.

 

1. Copper Acorn Necklace by debradane  2. Rosette Headband by darlingbowtique  3. Original Oil Painting by luizavizoli  4. Abstract Stained Glass by gallerydelsol  5. Red Orange Lampwork Beads by rachelcartglass     6.  Autumn Pillow by moonspiritstudios

amazeballs...

Seriously, this girl needs some Adderall. This poster was submitted as an entry to the Positive Posters contest. There is nothing on this board but nails and string.

I'm amazed at how she was able to create the flow of color gradient. Wow. Just. Wow.

courtesy of Dominique Falla

Etsy Love...

In honor of my upcoming trip to Paris next week - and the fact that I am as excited about fresh macaroons as I am about shopping, here are some beautiful Etsy prints that pay homage to my food fetish.

 

 

I Heart...

Many of us have seen lines and lines of tributes to Steve Jobs, who passed away Wednesday from pancreatic cancer. We have quote him, thought on the message he preached, and continued to use the products he brought us without second thought.

As I sit here, typing this entry on my MacBook Pro, I can't say that my heart isn't heavy. But it's not heavy because he died – although cancer indeed sucks ass. Truly, I'm sad for me and for all the other Apple users in the world because we will never know what the next twenty years of Jobs' brain activity might have brought. The legacy that lives within the walls in Cupertino will undoubtedly continue the progress, but to what extent? I'm feeling selfish. I want more digital goodness. I love the rush I get when I read a leaked report about what's happening at my favorite brand. It's really that simple.

The boys at Foundery, a branch of Mint Digital, found a SUPERB way to honor this innovation giant. Below you will see the portrait that was created using old Apple parts. I seriously would want this in my living room if it weren't for the absolute disaster it would be to dust.

I Heart...

...Beatrice De Guigne. This french photographer, who is used to capturing some amazing wedding shots, was asked to photograph one of the most important weddings of the century. While many weddings like this one have occurred in playrooms across the world, this one is the real deal.

In all seriousness, Beatrice has a way of making you forget that you are looking at miniatures. What a lovely way to capture all the love that these two have for each other! See the entire wedding album here. Enjoy!

 

 

All images are copyright BdG Photography