May 2011
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vraifaux's exo-gem rings →
VraiFaux’s ingenious Ex-Gem Rings are geometric and colorful, minus the expensive bling. Like making scaffolding atop fine jewelry, Jolene Carley McClelland hand-forms her exoskeletons of gems in wax, casts them in bronze, and powder-coats them in a variety of Warhol-esque colors ($120-130). SO FIERCE!
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aiuille et fil's handmade clothing →
Fierce colorblocking and vintage silhouettes combine stunningly in Aiguille Et Fil’s one-of-a-kind repurposed fabric garments. Tough to decide which ones I want! ($75-$175)
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biodidactic's hive honey set →
Need a delicious treat for yourself, or a gift for a friend? Check out Biodidactic’s clear and frosted glass hive-shaped honey jars with “bee’s butt” honey dippers - so sweet! (From $99)
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the hidden shop's heart belt →
What’s better than wearing your heart on your sleeve? Wearing it on your waist, or your chest? Check out The Hidden Shop’s sweetheart dresses, belts, shorts and rompers (from $35).
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antler stuff's chandeliers →
I couldn’t help but post these - working chandeliers, handmade from naturally shed antlers! So many amazing ones to choose from…turn any room into a lodge (from $350). Other antler bits and pieces available.
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kachi designs' ankara dresses →
I can’t get enough of the flamboyant colors and plucky silhouettes of Kachi Designs’ summer collection. Bodacious design joins stunning West African Ankara fabric for a truly stand-out look. ($25-80)
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cantilever and press' wall-mounted bike rack →
Springtime is in the air, and you’ve finally pulled your bike out of the dusty basement. Keep it handy (and spiderweb-free) with Cantilever and Press’ Wall-Mounted Bike Rack ($85-95). Minimalist, functional and still attractive to look at, it’s a great solution for the apartment dwellers among us who don’t want a bike cluttering up the hallway. I should get one for my...
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grey maggy's reupholstered chairs →
You know how some people just have a knack for putting things together? Not too matchy-matchy or obvious, but just the right touch? That’s Grey Maggy. In addition to a beautifully curated collection of pillows, she strips and repaints old chairs, then reupholsters them in the most fetching fabrics. (Chairs from $160).
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zipper 8 lighting's lamps →
Utilizing a wide variety of upcycled and repurposed materials, from coffee filters and drinking straws to scraps of old road maps and phone books, Zipper 8 Lighting’s line of handmade pendant lamps and wall sconces is unique, and sure to be a conversation piece. (From $30)
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arturo rios' couture hats →
I had a flashback to European Princesses when I came across Arturo Rios’ glamorous millinery shop, with oversized Derby stunners and feathered fascinators aplenty (from $129). And then I realized I have an English wedding (in Ohio) coming up at the end of May. I LOVE hats, but there are never any good opportunities to wear them…do I dare?
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cositas bellas vintage elements jewelry →
Want to kick it Mad Men style this season? Check out Cositas Bellas’ sprightly-colored vintage beaded strand necklaces, punctuated with charming brooches ($78 - 186).
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andy ve eirn's summer tops →
Gossamer silks and delicate knits, Andy Ve Eirn’s luxurious tees and tops will keep you cool and collected this summer ($60 - $129).
