Wood & Wool

Oh, my! Just when I thought I'd seen enough peeling barn wood...along comes Ingrid! A Dutch artist whose shop Wood & Wool is filled with the loveliest homespun creations made from just that- found wood and wool! Her Christmas trees are too wonderful and the perfect solution for our home this year! Ninainvorm posted a super interview with Ingrid here.  {Etsy} {Flickr} xo

wood & wool x-mas tree

wood & wool x-mas trees

The lovely Ingrid with a stack of her crochet and wood stools.

 

wool & wood stools

Ingrid's x-mas tree from 2008.

x-mas trees in the garden

wool & wood skirt!

 wood & wool garlands

Found this treasure thanks to dottie angel!

Grateful...

I'm sadly reminded everyday while watching the news that not nearly enough is done to thank our Soldiers and Veterans for their sacrifices and to safeguard their futures at home...however, I was heartened to learn about a few folks who are making a difference and are featured in this award winning film, The Way We Get By that will air today on PBS.

The Way We Get By - Trailer from The Way We Get By on Vimeo.

Great opportunities to show your support:

Give an Hour, Disabled American Veterans,
and Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes (Thanks, Linda!)

xo

Jen Stark Paper Animation

In addition to her bewildering sculptures and installations, Jen Stark creates beautiful stop-motion animations entirely from cut paper... this one is particularly entrancing!

"Streaming Gradient" by Jen Stark from Jen Stark on Vimeo. 
Music by Eddie Alonso. found via drawn!

Bonheur by Krista Raak

Ooooh! Over-the-top girlie bohemian vintage loveliness!
Handmade by Estonian Artist, Krista Raak
and available through her Etsy shop, Bonheur or website!

Crush- long necklace from vintage textiles and findings

 

Bonheur - shabby chic girly bohemian

 contemporary embroidered ooak cuff

 

Nonchalant Bride- contemporary bridal necklace

 

Dolce Vita- limited edition unique hand embroidered earrings

 

Aqua - unique hand sewn/embroidered collar

 

 

Icy Glamour- unique elegant hand embroidered earrings

 

 

 

 Last three photos via her prior collections album here.

 

Glorious Treasury of Hair History

I was searching for images of Vintage Shanghai Hairstyles the other day after falling in love with Evangelione's dolls and it lead me to this site: Rapunzel's Delight.com-a website dedicated to all things concerning long hair and hair health. The photo treasury on this site is incredible! Now, I'm eager to find a site about the hair history of Black America...which then led to me to this new documentary by Chris Rock-Good Hair-which I hope comes to theaters somewhere around here! Has anyone seen it yet??

 

 

 

 

above images via RapunzelsDelight.com

Giveaway Winner!!

Thank heavens for the random number generator! And thank you all for leaving your kind comments! Barbara and I really appreciate them! So, the winner of Floridity's handmade beads is..........................

Which is Adorned by Morgan!

Congratulations Morgan!

(who by the way-has her own very cute jewelry line!)

Thanks Everyone!! xoxo

Vintage Storage Solutions for your littlest Loot.

A collection of Small treasure chests from some incredible

vintage Etsy shops!

Vintage Wooden Jewelry Box w/ Bakelight Handle

you must know this little box's details are undoing me.

from Solstice Home

And Away We Go.

Vintage Herringbone Hardsider Suitcase

from Ethan Ollie

Vintage Handmade Dollhouse Shelf

from Ethan Ollie

Little Metal Box from Epoca Eclectic

Vintage Goldtone Corner Vanity Trays

from Epoca Eclectic

Vintage Organizer Basket-brass handles

from Bluebell Vintage

Tin Square Boxes from Hindsvik

Petites Curiosities

I'm a easy target for anything resembling a vintage dime-store or gumball machine toy...and these gorgeous gold and lacquered animal pendants from Petites Curiosities shop are no exception! Isn't the photo of the braided girl on the swing divine?! The pieces are handmade by Amélie in Paris-visit her blog for more!  xo

le lievre / the hare necklace

artist's description- 

he runs all day long like a parisian girl doing some shopping!

 

l'ourson polaire / the polar bear cub

 

le faon / the fawn necklace

 

le renne / the reindeer necklace