I’m the first to confess to my love/hate relationship with The Martha, but I also know when it’s time to man up and admit she and her staff have done something noteworthy. I’m completely smitten with this series of projects on how to make handmade jewelry and accessories. Here are a few standouts that I can’t wait to try my hand at…
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I’ve finally found the perfect necklace for a modern design geek such as myself. Tiny Little Chairs is a series of collectable pendants celebrating mid-century design. Each pendant represents a vintage chair that revolutionized design as we know it today. The first series consists of five chairs: The Scoop Chair, The Pavilion Chair, The Dining Chair, The Work Chair. All are available in solid gold, silver and bronze. {via Design Milk}
The vial necklace collection has such a magical amulet feel to it. Choose from compost, crude oil, holi powder, Pacific ocean and sand to wear around your neck as your own personal protection from the wrongs of evil. A collaboration between Alexandra Cassaniti and Unearthen.
I was lucky enough to miss the first massive winter storm that rolled through OKC Christmas Eve, but I don’t think I’m going to have the fates on my side come Thursday. Yup, another one. With lots of snow and ice. Which immediately takes me back to my days growing up in Pennsylvania and throws me into Winter Mode: lots of layers with a heavy coat, hat, mittens and a scarf. Particularly one of these scarves from Spratters & Jayne. They’re handmade from 100% Peruvian Highland wool and come in three styles: cowl, lapel and tube. So chic it hurts.
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I’ve had my eye on these customizable Ego Award Rings by Jimena Rios for a few months and just keep going back to them. The metal is gently curved to fit your finger comfortably. And you get to choose not only the word, but also the elastic ribbon you want the band of your ring made from. Oh so pretty.
Side Note: I believe the one with the orange band on the left says Bizcocho, which means cake or pastry in Spanish and is slang for cutie pie. Coincidentally, it is also the nickname I gave my MacBook… must be a sign to order today!
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There’s so much generosity going on in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti last week, it helps to renew my hope in the human race. Pre-order this super-soft Help Haiti Rise tee from artist Mike Fretto and feel good knowing that 100% of all proceeds go directly to Partners in Health and their medical work in this ravaged country.
I’m having a difficult time finding words sufficient enough to express my love of these graphic tights from Les Queues de Sardines. So I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves and leave it at “Wow.” {via Eat Drink Chic}
Saying that I’m on the hunt for cute pieces to wear to the Alt Summit would be a massive understatement. (I’m speaking on a panel, will I be seeing you there?) And while I’m 37.65% sure these dresses from Carol Hannah would be a bit too much (or perhaps too little, it’s in Salt Lake City after all…) they’re oh so tempting.
Wow, did you all ever love this scarf! (Me, too.) My favorite animal? I have to go with the otter, but that’s just for today. *wink* Congratulations to Ariel on the sweet win and a big thank you to Xenotees for sponsoring this hit of a giveaway! {Thanks for your patience in waiting for me to announce the winner!}
I have a soft spot for screen printing. There’s just something so deeply satisfying about slaving over your design and then dragging the ink across the screen and seeing it take shape.
This week’s giveaway is from Xenotees, where every single piece is screen printed by hand on a manual 6 color/6 station press. And one of your luckies is going to be the recipient of this adorable French Pet Lobster scarf! It’s a sheer jersey scarf from American Apparel screen printed in red with “I have a liking for lobsters. They are peaceful, serious creatures. They know the secrets of the sea, they don’t bark…” in French. So sweet and charming. And perfect for all of winter’s chilliest days.
To Enter, Tell Me:
1. Your favorite animal!
2. Your email address, in case you’re the lucky winner (those who do not will sadly be disqualified)
3. And do it all before Friday, December 18th at 12pm CST
A winner will be chosen randomly and announced shortly after. Best of luck!
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