http://www.handmadeevolution.com Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:01:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The time has come for me to take a bit of a "blogging break"! I've been working on a new project for months now, and as it's getting closer and closer to launching, I've had less time to write here. So, in the meantime I'm going to have to take ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/blogging-break/ More gorgeous handmade jewellery to share with you today! Pittsburgh based designer, Amy, creates delicate porcelain jewelry with vintage ceramic decals. Her online store - Red Raven Shop, is stocked to the brim with pretty necklaces, earrings, belt buckles, and more. Click here to visit her shop. On a side note - ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/red-raven-shop/ Spotlight - Handmade in Vancouver It's always so fun to find a new shop from a local seller whose work you love! Last night I came across this gorgeous handmade jewellery from Sadie Designs and I'm very glad I did. I know it's still 2 months away, but I'm already starting ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/shop-local-sadie-designs/ I've had my eyes on some wonderful etsy shops stocking airplants and succulents for quite some time now - and before too long I think I need to make a few of these gorgeous pieces my own. Above I've shown just a few of my favorites, I know it'll be ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/going-green-airplants-and-succulents/ Toronto Shop - Coriander Girl I came across this gorgeous shop from Toronto tonight and knew right away I wanted to share it here. I've got it marked down as one to visit the next time I'm in the city. Coriander Girl is one part floral boutique, one part gift shop ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/shop-handmade-toronto/ Fun news! Forsya is inviting shoppers down for a special night of VIP shopping this Thursday, October 14th - you'll get 20% off all designs and the opportunity to celebrate the launch of Forsya's Fall Collection while sipping wine and enjoying appies. If you haven't stopped by Forsya before, it's ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/forsya-event-vancouver-and-eve-gravel-for-fall/ Thanksgiving Table Settings It's just about that time in these parts - yes, Thanksgiving! I know my American friends and family don't celebrate for another month or so. But here in Canada we like to celebrate a little bit early. So, this Monday, many a Canadian will be enjoying turkey with ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/thanksgiving-table-settings/ If you've been reading this blog for awhile you'll know my taste is all over the place, especially when it comes to home decor! As I collect inspiration here - with hopes of some day having a home that we know we'll be settling in long term - I'm finding ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/johnny-vintage/ I'd never heard of it referred to as "The Golden Hour" until I stumbled upon this treasury... And with dusk being my favorite time of day, and these pictures representing it so beautifully - I thought I'd post them here today. ~Posted by: Amy http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/the-golden-hour/ Thanks to my friend Hilary I've got another wonderful indie fashion line from New Zealand to share with you today! It's fun to hear about the goings on in other countries, and the success of their indie designers. This particular line, Starfish - from what I hear - is the ... http://www.handmadeevolution.com/2010/10/nz-indie-fashion-spotlight/