muntedkowhai: fantastic crochet jewelry

{ admiral on leave necklace with copper chain }

when one hears "hand-crocheted necklace," it does sound like a bit of summer camp craft, or "fuzzy afghan tea cozy" as tiffany put it. but muntedkowhai's crocheted lace confections, paired with asymmetrical vintage buttons and chains, or arranged symmetrically in hand-factured winglets... have never seen their like. original and compelling.

portland-based muntedkowhai is a research scientist by day who combines her globetrotting background (new zealand, malaysia, hong kong) into delightful off-kilter conversation pieces.





more at muntedkowhai.etsy.com

must-read!

if you haven't already, please read:

this, which gets at the heart of why i blog at all

this, which i think is immensely sane and steady thinking

and this, on kicking the wedding blog blues, all from a practical wedding.

oh heck, just read the whole thing. such a blog crush. just please don't stop reading *this* blog, right?

top ten etsy vintage wedding items: march 26

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yes. now am stuck on chalkboards and typewriters (please, someone buy that chalkboard before i do: i do not need a chalkboard. i do not need a chalkboard. i do not need a chalkboard. i... )

why typewriters? for a clever guest book, of course... i read it somewhere... any readers have a link to typewriter as guest book? i don't care if it's been done, i love it. that and polaroids. love.

viabella: custom bridal clutches

{ ivory linen silk-lined clutch }

the perfect little bridal bag, lined with silver dupioni silk, with your choice of pearl/dupioni silk rose (shown above), shabby chic linen flower, or just plain vanilla. the ivory version (bottom left, below) has a pale "something blue" silk interior, but i think my favorite has to be the scooters.

viabella loves custom orders, will work with your fabric, and also makes cosmetic cases, zipper pouches, and eyeglass cases for great bridal party gifts.






more at viabella.etsy.com

ellothere: mod wedding invitations

{ oscar and ruby save the date }

fun! vintage calendar-inspired save the date above meets bold color meets whimsical illustrated invites below -- in designer jonathan's words, intended to be "simple and sincere, like the reason i wanted to marry my wife."





more at ellothere.etsy.com

bridal lingerie: birds and bees spring sampler

{ camisole by hopeless }

demure handmade bridal set? goth bustier? organic bamboo eco-soythong? check, check, annnnd check.

saw the camisole above on etsy's front page (ooh la la!), and thought of you bridal-shower-bound, that ineluctable rite of spring. here are some racy bits to liven up your monday.










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