Thursday, May 29, 2008

mister postman sampler


{ letter to my love necklace by eclectic eccentricity }

i have been writing and rewriting a letter -- a real, honest-to-god, ink on paper letter. sometimes the best and only way to express yourself is by writing everything down, putting a stamp on it and hoping for the best.

letter necklaces - silverLove Letter Earrings with Fine and Sterling Silver
Love Letters   Corset HandbagJust Hitched Vehicle Decal- Vinyl Lettering
Amoureux Ring Set, Custom Lettering, Quote or Poem, sterling silver rings perfect gift for you and your loved onep49 SCROLLED LETTER B
World War II Vintage Letter and EnvelopeSterling Silver Dog Tag - Custom Hand Stamped Letters or Numbers
custom Envelope Jewelry   CUSTOMIZED with a name or messageLOYALTY AND BLOOD - Letter F Totebag - Small
{each photo links to its shop}

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

toybreaker (tielab) redux, plus interview


{ poppy bronze and cream hand-silkscreened woven silk scarf }

since toybreaker is the current featured seller interview, now seems a good time to revisit since my first post and mention she's branched out into gorgeous, fair-trade, hand-screened silk scarves (my favorite is, of course, the red one). do check out the interview -- detroit-based (and cranbrook-educated!) bethany shorb does what she loves, makes beautiful things, takes enormous care with the environment and with sustainable sourcing, and does awesome custom work. giant etsy crush. check out her store: there's a discount for large orders/wedding parties.

Exhaust Pipes silkscreened necktie - silver on chocolate or charcoalPoppy, silver and berry hand silkscreened woven silk scarf, fair trade
Wish, screenprinted microfiber necktie with wishbone, silver inkSynthesizer screenprinted necktie
Let Them Eat Cake - Marie Antoinette Screen printed necktieSilk Poppy pattern screenprinted necktie, sky blue on white
8 Groomsmen neckties, wedding bulk discount, matching ties, same designPoppy, silver and black hand silkscreened woven silk scarf
Exhaust Pipes silkscreened microfiber necktie - burgundy and berryArgyle skeleton key, cream or steel hand silkscreened woven silk scarf
more at toybreaker.etsy.com

Monday, May 26, 2008

remember what you love


{ '50s spinner brass heart from ragtrader }

just wanted to say this: i just had the best day ever. all my life should be this good. saw a dozen waterfalls and walked all over and ate my face off and laughed til i cried and sang along with beirut at mcmenamin's crystal ballroom here in portland, and i'm sad it's over. you have to go out on a limb sometimes, friends. go after what you love in this life, and hold it close.

happy memorial day, everyone --
xoj

MEMORIES original mixed media collage 12x12A Branch to Remember - Imprintable Invitation Kit
i remember that day so vividly  original painting on canvasMultnomah Falls, 90 seconds 8x12 print
T shirt Steel Bridge Balancing Act, PortlandGrey Antique Lace Pouf Sleeve Shrug
walter - original oilLe Petit Stacking Rings Set of 3 - Made to Order
{each photo links to its shop}

Saturday, May 24, 2008

pouring in portland

Cumulus CufflinksRain Cloud Card
Morning Rain  ORIGINAL PAINTINGFreezing Rain Earrings
Spring Rain Soap - With Shea Butter - Handmade Using The Cold Process MethodThe Midnight Blue
Patent pearl bagHandbound Address Book - geometric white and blue umbrellas
Happy Rain Cloud- Handprinted Gocco Greeting CardWellies British Flashcard Tote Bag- Royal and Light Blue
into the Rain EarringsCa Va Gocco Art Card
{each photo links to its shop}

another fun vacation game: guess what it's doing on mine?
doesn't matter. it is *gorgeous* here.

in fact, am going to walk the dog, damnit. because hey: what could be better than... wet dog? ;)

Friday, May 23, 2008

satsumalynn: lush pdx letterpress

eucalyptus letterpress stationery
{ eucalyptus letterpress stationery }

yes, satsumalynn was in my little portland sampler, but i just cannot resist: oh, sweet letterpress. one day you will be mine. she prints stunning custom invitations (see the slideshow at satsumapress.com), and her shop's epigraph is perfect for it: " 'simplicity is an exact medium between too little and too much.' -- sir joshua reynolds". lovely.

flowering rush stationery - thistlePink Poppies Letterpress Stationery
narcissus stationerylily of the valley letterpress stationery
dandelion letterpress cardsMaple Leaves Limited Edition
Treehouses SINGLE card . KirinCo . Satsuma Presscircle letterpress cards
more at satsumalynn.etsy.com