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Archive for the Gifts Category

Pearson Maron

Pearson Maron’s creations are made by a married couple in SoCal. Their whimsical sculptures and pins bring a little bit of the unexplained to your life. I have a few favorite creations.

Tags: Etsy Finds, jewelry, sculpture
Posted in Etsy Finds, Gifts, fashion on April 4, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Horne

Beautiful and unique items for the casa from Horne. Also, check out the casa of the folks behind Horne, featured on Design Sponge – beautiful.

Tags: design, Design Sponge, home, Horne
Posted in Gifts, Websites, design on April 4, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Emily Rothschild

Emily Rothschild is an industrial designer living in Cambridge, MA. Her witty upgrades to the nameplate include the emotional and even medical. Above left is her Epinephrine creation.

Tags: design, Emily Rothschild, jewelry
Posted in Gifts, design, fashion on March 23, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Gnome Homes

Whilst trying to expand my plant collection, I stumbled across the Gnome Home etsy store, and had to share. Everyone needs a little elf and fairy in their lives, and these are so clever.

Tags: Etsy Finds, plants, toadstools, unbearably cute
Posted in Etsy Finds, Gifts, Green, art on March 10, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Angela Knipe Brooches

A brooch isn’t something gals these days typically look for to complete the perfect outfit, but Angela Knipe’s etsy store might have them thinking twice.

Tags: angela knipe, brooches, Etsy Finds
Posted in Etsy Finds, Gifts, design, fashion on March 8, 2009 | There are currently 1 Comment

Glass Jar Frames

Photojojo says it best: It’s so simple we can’t believe we didn’t think of it before: just slide a photo into a jar, turn it upside down and display your upcyclin’ genius for all to see. Get the full step-by-step here.

Tags: Green, Photography, recycling
Posted in DIY, Gifts, Green, Make It, Photography, art, design on March 3, 2009 | There are currently 1 Comment

Mast Brothers Chocolate

A chocolate renaissance seems to be underfoot in NYC. More and more chocolatiers are popping up, and the old standbys are quickly adapting to the growing market. Mast Brothers Chocolate just opened their doors in Williamsburg, and are the only bean to bar chocolate makers in the city. I’m willing to try, from the looks [...]

Tags: brooklyn, chocolate, serious business, sweets, williamsburg
Posted in Food, Gifts, Mmmm, brooklyn on February 20, 2009 | There are currently 1 Comment

Shinzi Katoh Toilet Cover Sets

“Cute” and “Toilet” hardly ever make their way into a sentence together…enter Shinzi Katoh. Her cuter than thou toilet cover sets are quite possibly the best toilet get-ups I’ve seen. Peace Target, I’ve found a new mate for my porcelain.

Tags: shinzi katoh, toilet seat covers, unbearably cute
Posted in Gifts, design on February 17, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Nylon Dunks

I’m not a huge sneaker gal, although I have been known to wear a pair of dunks until the laces fall off. Nylon and Nike have collabo’d for the release of their very own shoe available this June. No word yet if Electric Blueberry or Circus Orange will be available as well…

Tags: collabo, dunks, nike, nylon magazine, shoes
Posted in Gifts, design, fashion on February 17, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Erie Basin

Nothing beats a trip down to Red Hook Brooklyn on an almost-spring type of day. After brunching at Hope & Anchor, Key Lime Pie-ing it at Steve’s Authentic and grabbing a brew at Ice House, I came across Erie Basin, the best curiosities shop that side of the BQE. Great antique and unique jewelry, furniture [...]

Tags: antiques, brooklyn, brunch, day trips, erie basin, jewelry, pie, red hook
Posted in Food, Getaways, Gifts, Mmmm, brooklyn on February 15, 2009 | There are currently 1 Comment
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