this is not my work

smiles

 

 

 

Every time I visit the Sveta Dresher blog I cannot help but smile.

Sveta is the creator behind pip-squeak chapeau a line of clothing and brick and mortar shop in Brooklyn.

She creates and sells quality hand made goods.

Sveta says this about her work:

"... with no age or size restrictions, these clothes are less about fashion and more about the way one feels in life... "

I adore this philosophy. Makes me a little heart sick for the days when I worked for this lovely dressmaker...

Be sure to check out Sveta's blog, I think it will make you smile.

Domy Books

 

 

 

 

 

Domy is a great little store here in East Austin that is one part independent bookseller and one part gallery. Their collection of media focuses on short run books, limited editions, and/or those titles that promote art and culture.

I found myself lost here-I browsed their selection for over an hour before deciding on a back issue of Aperture magazine. I found the store's flickr page and happened upon these photos above. All the books pictured are on my wish list, especially the last one-so good!

If you are in Austin, you must stop by their shop. Their website and online shop can be found here, their flickr page is here and they also have a location in Houston.

one neat shop

 

 

 

Um...wow, right?

As some of you know, I moved from Portland, Oregon to Austin, Texas about one month ago and right now I am literally *bummed* that I didn't get to see the is amazing new shop, Alder & Co. before I left town.

They carry hand made and thoughtfully made items from around the USA and the world. Some of my favorites are gorgeous mobiles by Frazier & Wing, Japanese masking tapes, Fog Linen and Makr goods.

Seriously-from the photos it looks like some could buy any one thing in the shop for me and I'd be stoked.

I'm hosting the Little Winter market in November in Portland and I will be sure to stop by Alder& Co. For now, I will read their awesome blog and dream...

(all photos taken from their shop blog...thanks guys!)

perfection in a new form

 

 

 

I'm going to be honest, I am not normally a fan of wall decals.

But my friend Shanna Murray has changed all of that.

Can you believe how stunning these decals above are?

After a year of sketching, planning, research and hard work Shanna is introducing this new collection.

I adore the look of the decals-they actually look like Shanna's sketches!

Another great part about these guys?

They are made in the US and are priced at $10-$40.

Pretty darn awesome, if you ask me.

I already have about seven different ideas of how to display these guys-and best part is-if I end up moving, I can take them with me :)

Thanks for providing us with these beauties, Shanna! See the shop over here.

smile

 

 

 

These vintage goodies from Hindsvik Etsy Shop are making me smile this morning.

(Um, I cannot tell you how much I would like to own that giant "a".)

What's making you smile?

Beckel

 

 

 

I know about ten bloggers off the top of my head that have posted about Beckel Canvas.

So hey-why no throw my hat in the ring?

They are located right here in Portland and their products are made by hand with lots of care and attention to details.

I love how classic and simple all of their products are-and how the designs are timeless.

(How cute is that outhouse?)

When I think about camping, road trips, backpacking across Europe and other general daydreams-these bags and tents definitely come to mind as part of those scenes.

The older I get, the more I think about buying products that last, that are made by good hard working people, and products that I won't want to throw away next year. These definitely fit the bill.

Check out the Beckel Canvas website for more products and order info, you can also purchase the bags here at Canoe, and right now Terrain even has this tote on sale!

Also, this blog post has a nice little tour of the place.

folds

 

 

Have you seen this ridiculously cute and neat paper goods shop Upon a Fold?

They have the most interesting folded paper goods and books. I adore getting cards in the mail and if I opened up one of these I would surely squeal with delight.

They are Australian based and also have a nice blog. (Ever noticed how rad "crafty" things from Australia are?)

I found it through this cute blog, Coquette & Dove.

Franklin Fountain

 

 

 

(photos shown above are all taken from the Franklin Fountain flickrstream)

Growing up we used to go to an old fashioned diner called "Mearle's". They had ginormous ice cream sundaes, the best shakes in town and it was the place to be. Mearle's is long gone, but I always dream of finding old timey places to hang around in-preferably ones that serve ice cream.

Well, next time I find myself anywhere near Philly, I am heading straight for the Franklin Fountain. It's a beautifully restored building and a fully functional ice cream parlor soda fountain.

I mean come on-look at how cute their uniforms are!

Be sure to spend some time on their website-so much good stuff over there.

men men men

 

 

 

Have you noticed over the past year or so that men are becoming more and more a part of this "hand made blog world" (whatever that means) ?

I think it is pretty darn cool.

I adore all of these hand made garments that Brooklyn Tailors is now offering online. The details look exquisite and the fabric choices are just right. There's even a rumor that they'll be adding some women's wear to the shop soon.

I found this shop via the new to me blog, Mixed Plate. Where have I been, Mixed Plate blog is awesome.

Happy Friday you all.

not so plain

 

 

 

 

PlainMADE studio's new spring scarves are hands down the most beautiful, playful and well made fashion items I've seen this year.

Chelsea's illustrations, textures and colors are so original and just plain gorgeous.

I think I need to have this scarf hanging in my room as a piece of art.

And although I own a winter version, I'm thinking I need one of these in either pink or chartreuse.

Be sure to check out her shop, as she'll be adding more soon and stop by her always interesting blog.