Gathering Inspiration

etsy indulgences

I won't lie, sometimes ordering clothes online, there are risks, especially when they are custom made. However, the snuggle up top by shihar is absolutely perfect! As a fan of gray muted/earthy tones, I ordered the color shown in the photo. High praises coming from this gal! if you like what you see... I N D U L G E. The quality and originality are worth it. I can tell this will last a long time in my wardrobe options!

Winged beauties forever preserved

Yesterday, I received my shipment from Bugs Under Glass, and
I just had to post my reaction to receiving the lovely wings and butterflies!

It was..."Be still my heart!"

The photos really do not do the wings justice!
I'm so excited to work on my next collage!
And, I picked up some BEAUTIFUL museum-quality framed butterflies!

Seriously, if you need to pick up a fabulous gift for any gender, age or
reason, take a peek at Bugs Under Glass. Amazing studies of insects
presented in a gorgeous clean and simple frames to fit any decor.

Driftwood Owl Sculpture

Utterly beautiful and amazing! Owl made entirely out of drift wood.

Available (for not very long I'm sure) on etsy.

Sakura Spring Branch

Trés chic - and unique! by sara westermark

when you need some faerie wear...

This past weekend, my husband and I attended a a charity event to benefit Stonebridge School, a Waldorf-methods elementary/middle school (where we hope to send our little Liam). Theme of the night was: A Midsummer's Night Dream. Not having much time to craft something from scratch, I cheated with some amazing etsy finds: Our masks were from MythicalDesigns's and my very fun feather eyelashes were from: warriormaiden1984's. It was truly fun to play dress up!

etsy discoveries: 02.27.09

1. Hogwarts Woodburned Box - Provincial Stain: SixthandElm

2. FACTORY GIRLS Vintage Mixed Media Digital Art Collage: galeriedeilluminata

3. Caoba Top: zelaya

4. SKELETON KEY No. 12 Necklace: katinkapinka

5. Porcelain Wishbone: aligibbons

6. Cherry Blossom Pendant: LaurenRamirez

7. Long Tray of Pots: JMNPOTTERY

8. Flower Petal Vase Green and Teal: CampanaCeramics

9. Wooden Skeleton Keys Porkchops Stubbies Set: porkchopshow

10. Tree Of Dreams 9 - ACEO - Original Illustration: theblackbirdsings

etsy discoveries: 02.13.09

1. THINK recycled wooden sign: WilliamDohman

2. PATIENCE tiny text bowl: palomasnest

3. Steampunk Jewelry Cufflinks: LondonParticulars

4. THE CARNIVALIST Vintage Mixed Media Digital Art Collage 15x19: galeriedeilluminata

5. butterfly kanzashi mask: ccaspia

6. Tree book II: lacunawork

7. Vintage Brass Bird / Quail Set: thegratulatest

8. Handmade Wrought Iron Rooster Dishes: thegratulatest

9. Tiny Bird on Branch Necklace: lisahopkins

10. Branch pendant with gold buds: thalassajewelry

your precious, rooted in the beauty of oak

as an aficinado of all artisan wooden things,
this just made my mandible drop.

amazing artistry and vision!

etsy discoveries: 01.23.09

1. Lambswool Egg Cosy: claireeccles

2. steampunk CONSTRUCTION, RESCUED WOOD: dolangeiman

3. Leather Poppy Wristlet- Olive: tmStudioDesigns

4. marie. 8x10 print: ellemoss

5. Textured Gold - Solid, Hammered Stacking Ring: stamp

6. Vintage Wood Duck Pins Set of 10 with Original Skowhegan Box: Vintage Embellishment

7. robot Anton Android , PDF Pattern: designshop

8. Wildlife Antler Necklace: kiskastyle

9. Air Japan: SASSYspaces

10. porcelain cup - robot girl: SodabyAmy

etsy discoveries: 01.16.09

1. Illusions of Red Temari: julie and co

2. rund ring: tree form jewelry

3. Letter rack handmade from English burr elm: caronruse

4. Poppy Purse - Leather in Red, Orange, Yellow, Burgundy and Mahogany: moxie and oliver

5. Majestic Modern White Stag: mudpuppy

6. Wee bud vase with woven charcoal colored knotless net: muddpuppy

7. pyrite earrings: masaoms

8. VERDANT Heart MULTI Strand NECKLACE: string of blue

9. Woodland Owl for your desk: mudpuppy

10. set of 3 moss terrariums: made by mavis