August 30, 2010

Here on Handmade Evolution I usually feature artists from North America – but today I’d like to focus on an international artist whose work has caught my eye, big time! There are so many pieces from Wapa’s store that I’d like to call my own. Wapa is owned and operated by Ada Shapira who lives in Moshav AVihail, Israel. From the moment she sat at a potters wheel Ada knew that pottery was her calling. Since receiving a degree from The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem she has been working with pottery – creating lighting objects, home decor items, jewelry and more.

Click here to visit her shop

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August 23, 2010

I think it’s safe to call me a details person, so when I come across a sweet little shop like The House of Bouton – I get pretty excited. Cassie Bouton has formal training as a printmaker and earned her MFA at the University of Southern Maine. She creates lovely screenprinted tea towels and art to add a fun burst of color to any kitchen.

Click here to visit the shop.

~Posted by: Amy

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August 18, 2010

These photos make it pretty clear to me that it’s just about time for a trip to the beach! This house just looks so cozy to me – and the cloudy skies, refreshing. The rest of the photos from this space are available here, on House Beautiful.

~Posted by: Amy

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August 13, 2010

If you like homes that are decorated brightly and cheerfully, like I do, Mi Casa Revista never disappoints. Browsing through their site today I came across this fun home – loving the bright pops of red and unique details.

Hope your weekend is wonderful!

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August 11, 2010

Is it alright that I miss the rain? Kind of strange for me as the number of times I’ve considered moving to California, just for the weather, can’t be counted on two hands.

Have you seen the work of Pavel Sidorenko already? I spotted in on the Cargoh blog recently and I’ve got to say it’s pretty neat. Pavel reworks old records and from them he creates some really fun clocks. To check out the whole collection click here.

~Posted by: Amy

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August 5, 2010

Summer Sales are popping up here, there and everywhere it seems- not just at local shops but in the world of handmade too!

Handmade Jewellery from Bird in Flight Boutique

Handmade Pillows from Utilitarian Franchise

Art from Hide n Seek

~Posted by: Amy

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August 4, 2010

Great news! It’s time to stock up on Alyssa Ettinger ceramics – many items are on sale here in her shop for 25% off for a limited time only. Happy shopping!

~Posted by: Amy

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August 3, 2010

How beautiful is this water side patio! I spotted it a few days ago on Skona Hem and have been meaning to post about it. I’m a bit under the weather today so I’ll leave you with this image – and if you click here you’ll see many more gorgeous patios they’ve highlighted down the left hand side of the page.

~Posted by: Amy

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August 2, 2010

Pigeon Toe Ceramics has launched a Fall 2010 Preview for us all to take a peek at here – I’d love to add so many of the new items to our home, I’ve certainly got my eye on that gorgeous bird feeder! Word is they’ll be launching all of their new products on August 15th. It’s been fun to watch Pigeon Toe Ceramics grow and grow over the last year: expanding their product line, opening a shop in Portland and adding products from other artists to their shop.

Hope your long weekend has been fun!

Posted by: Amy

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