March 2, 2010

We just moved back into our apartment tonight (many of us Vancouverites who live downtown took a break from the city for the duration of the games) – so I’m beat! Did find a wonderful potter tonight that I’d like to share with you before I call it a day…

The potter behind Wadeworks Pottery has been working with clay ever since she was a little girl. A lot of her work is wheelthrown, though some of her work is handbuilt too. I’ve got my eyes on all of the pieces in her current collection – the minimal white, with beautifully colored interiors are just gorgeous.

~Posted by: Amy

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March 1, 2010

Came across a wonderful vintage shop on Etsy that I wanted to share! Vintage Scraps features an eclectic mix of home decor, accessories and paper items that are perfect for mixed media collage art and scrapbooking.

Do take a peek here – lots of treasures to be found!

~Posted by: Amy

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February 26, 2010

I came across the clock picture on the left on flickr, and it made me think about time and how slowly the last month has gone by – I’m not sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing! The clock on the right is from the Callaghan Art Gallery on Etsy.

~Posted by: Amy

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February 24, 2010

Being green. Because I agree with Kermit, I am always impressed with the Etsy shops I find whose owners have a strong commitment to keeping it green.

Do check out Enhabiten’s gorgeous pillows and home decor here. For the key racks above and more repurposed home decor from half pint salvage – click here.

~Posted by: Amy

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February 19, 2010

I’d love it if you join me for a bit of window shopping today! I’ve been considering what color palette we should use to decorate our kitchen (open floor plan) and living room, which are adjacent to each other. I know a lot of us don’t really have final say in the decorating – we’ve got either boyfriends or husbands who’d like their voice to be heard. So my thoughts right now are bright colors… Fun, poppy, see if some humour can be thrown in here and there…

1). Red Vase: New Moon Studio 2). Vintage Glass: Finding Fabulous 3). Mini Napkins: Vitamini

~ Posted by: Amy

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February 15, 2010

I’ve already noted recently that you can find pretty much anything you’re looking for on Etsy – another thing that I constantly marvel at, just how much talent there is – every time I’m on the site I come across a wonderful new artist! I was so thrilled to stumble upon the work of Jenna Rose tonight. When I noted she was a fellow Canadian I knew I had to share her work. Each of her items features her own original illustrations, which she screen-prints with water based pigments and natural or organic materials. You can visit her shop here.

I also had a great time looking through her blog – and was so inspired by these illustrations from her sketchbook (pictured below).

~Posted by: Amy

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February 11, 2010

So you may not be a fan of pink – but I am very certainly quite enamoured with this dainty color… But I’m one of those gals who likes everything. Yes – really, everything.

I’ve gone through my phases – throughout high school I scorned those who listened to pop music and was very attached to my olive green pumas… I was into grunge the first time it was a trend – uhoh aging myself here… But I’ve lightened up some and for me fashion and art are no longer a way to identify myself, instead I appreciate and love art in all it’s forms – and I look to see what I can learn from each different artist and their point of view. So any style is good in my books from the very vintage and grungy to the ephemeral and the truly girly…

But enough about me – on to the pictures!

I was thrilled to stumble upon Jackie Rueda’s photostream on Flickr tonight. Her collages are just wonderful and I was excited to see that she’s a fellow Canadian. She is clearly multi-talented as she juggles motherhood and work as a journalist, TV writer and photographer.

The first set of pictures below are all available in her etsy shop.

Each of the gorgeous collages below are from her flickr stream. Please click on the link below the collage to see the credits for each individual photographer.

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~Posted by: Amy

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February 10, 2010

Would not be as sweet – as room6! I know many of my readers from Vancouver have already heard of (and visited) the lovely room6 in Deep Cove… But have you seen some of their latest finds? For those of you not in Vancouver – they also have a well-stocked online shop. room6 is the place to buy handmade from Vancouver artists and select independent designers from around the world. You’ll find jewelry, home wares, paper goods, clothing and more – and now, that’s enough from me – time to let you browse the shop for yourself right here.

But before I go – I’ve got to share some fun news, you’ll also find a selection of posters from my Etsy shop, Field Trip, in their store and online shop!

~Posted by: Amy

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February 9, 2010

Cardboard? Have another look – it is! When I see innovative design like this it reminds me that I can either focus on what I don’t have – or instead, focus on what is attainable and available, and put it to good use! Found via Orange Pop Design.

~Posted by: Amy

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February 1, 2010

Don’t you love it when you’re searching for one thing on Etsy and then you find something so fun and different? I know moustaches have been a very popular trend these last couple years – wondering if anyone can tell me who got it started?! Regardless this moustache salt and pepper shaker is truly innovative and I want a set!

Anyone else a magazine collector? I have stacks and stacks lying around our house – all different subjects from Wired to Home Decor and everything in between… I love this fun magazine holder – also from Paper Doll Woodshop.

Paper Doll Woodshop is Jim and Jenny – longtime friends who both love design, art and architecture. Looking forward to seeing what’s next from this wonderful team.

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