7.21.2009

Unique Harry Potter Necklaces




I ran across this shop on Etsy and LOVED the necklaces! Being a huge fan of Harry Potter, I was excited to see this fun product! They would make a great gift!

7.19.2009

Retro Modern Design




I have been exploring the idea of retro modern design - I think it's absolutely fantastic and I have come across some fun photos - here are a few :) I desperately love the orange refrigerator!

7.16.2009

Yellow Goat Design Company Fixtures




I just died and went to heaven. These lighting fixtures from the Yellow Goat Design Company are FABULOUS.

7.14.2009

Jay B Millinery Headwear



I would like to share an amazing business with you - Jay B Millinery! This unique and sophisticated millinery was started by a good friend of mine from college, Melissa Boyd Bodway, who now works out of San Francisco. Melissa has a great eye for elegance and glamour which really shows in her headwear designs, available in two collections - Cocktail and Bridal. The pictures above are of my FAVORITE pieces - Vivian and Cleo. Amazing! Here is an excerpt from Jay B Millinery describing materials:

"Our unique line of millinery features the highest quality materials constructed with the utmost attention to detail and craftsmanship. We go to great lengths to source only the finest veilings, feathers, felts, silks, crystals, and leathers. We're thrilled to also offer a limited collection featuring museum-quality antique feather fabrications built in Paris in the early 1900's."

Check out Jay B Millinery at their website and Etsy shop:

7.13.2009

Union Street Glass - Morph Collection Pendants



I am in LOVE with these pendant lights found on Luxe and Liberty's site! Luxe and Liberty is a company started by a good friend of mine who has truly impeccable taste. Everything at Luxe and Liberty is made in the USA so you can pat yourself on the back for shopping "local". :) Union Street Glass is made in Richmond, CA - these pendant lights are part of the Morph Collection and are handblown in so each is unique in shape and color. Absolutely fantastic.

Cocktail Recipe Prints



As a designer, I love Etsy because everything is handmade - so I am guaranteed to find not only items that are made with care and attention to detail, but also items that are unique and one of a kind. The above prints are 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and can be found in Smileshop's Etsy shop. This is such a creative way to share a cocktail recipe and would look fantastic framed in your kitchen!

6.03.2009

Unique Father's Day Gift - Handpainted Pilsners!

I am very excited to share Mootinis' Father's Day Pilsners!  I created 4 pilsners with designs that I thought would appeal to the men in our lives - this would be a perfect gift not only for fathers but also for husbands, brothers, boyfriends, grandfathers, you name it!  These first four are on display at Cottage Industry - let's see how they do!  If they are popular and generate some buzz, I would love to work on more.  The great thing about the college pilsners is that I can do ANY college, high school, club team, etc. - and being handpainted, they are definitely one of a kind!