September 8, 2010
I love those days – where you can lounge outside with a book and watch the world go by. Not having one of those days today, but still wanted to share these great items, they’re definitely reminding me to enjoy the last few days of summer before fall is upon us.
Birdfeeder: Oryx and Crake
Bird Pillow: Joom
Bird Hoop: Concentric
~Posted by: Amy
September 7, 2010
I’m dog-sitting for a friend today – so naturally I thought I’d take a peek around Etsy to see just what’s available for the dog lovers amongst us! Turns out there are lots of cute things to be had, from custom made silhouettes of your dog beautifully screen printed on pillows from Ma Chere Finery, fun posters from SF Girl by Bay, and great collars at Nola and Spencer. Growing up we always had a dog – many of them were cute, all of them were big – and one in particular specialized in being a terror (oh the stories I could tell). We’re thinking we’ll wait to get a dog until we have kids – so that won’t be for a few years yet. Do you have a dog – any fun stories to share?
~Posted by: Amy
September 6, 2010
Because it’s Labor Day and heck you deserve it! We’re back from a fun road trip with various stops along the I-5 and beyond… I’m working today but feeling ready for it. Came upon this very fun site via a friend on Facebook last night (thanks Myra!) – how clever is this lazyholic in recovery, Erin Hanson?
She’s giving away some fun free printables – for the recovering lazyholic who wants to take the first step to productivity by making some lists.
I enjoyed peeking through the rest of her site – especially her series breaking down her wants and needs. I notice she’s also got a great etsy shop selling some of her prints and posters too.
~Posted by: Amy
September 2, 2010
Of all the places I’ve lived – and there have been a few – I’ve got to say Oregon still tops my list. So it’s pretty great to be here for the long weekend. We’re in Hood River now and will be hanging around in Portland Saturday, and Seattle on Sunday. I’m sure I’ll find some fun shopping spots and restaurants to share next week on the blog… If I don’t post until Monday or so – you know where I am!
I Heart PDX art is from papercutworks.
~Posted by: Amy
September 1, 2010
I was lucky enough to “meet” the very talented and kind Kellie, of 74 Lime Lane this summer. Not only does Kellie have a really great blog, she’s also got an Etsy Shop stocked with her own original prints. Kellie calls Australia home, and somehow finds the time to not only work as a graphic designer, journalist and photographer, but she’s also a wife and mom to two boys! There are so many great photos in her shop to choose from – I’ve got my eye on both the teacups and the pictures of vintage cameras.
Click here to visit her Etsy Shop, and here to visit her blog.
~Posted by: Amy
August 31, 2010
Was browsing through dace’s site and saw some great looks I wanted to share with you today. The site currently has a preview of their fall collection, and the rest of the fall looks will be available on the site soon. You’ll probably want to take a peek at their sale section, they’ve got some great summer styles on sale too! dace is one of Vancouver’s most popular indie fashion lines – both designed and manufactured here in the city.
Click here to shop.
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
August 27, 2010
Portland local and indie fashion designer, Riordan Roache’s fall collection is stunning! With a focus on sophisticated and wearable designs each piece is both classic and unique. Riordan has been knitting since she was six, and was homeschooled until going on to study Fashion Design at London’s Central St Martins for four years.
Click here to visit her shop.
Hope your weekend is a good one! I’ll be getting packed for a road trip next week- we’ll be stopping in Seattle, Portland and the Columbia Gorge. I can’t wait.
~Posted by: Amy
August 26, 2010
As many of you already know, Vancouver local, Tyler Wright has been missing since August 16th. He set out on a grueling solo hike on August 10th that was to take him from Squamish through the mountains to his final destination in Coquitlam (read more here). When he didn’t contact his family on the 16th they knew something was wrong. North Shore Search and Rescue has been looking for Tyler in the woods for many days now. They have found footprints (he has distinctive size 16 feet) and spots where he has spent the night and continue to search diligently, every day.
Hikers have been known to survive for up to a month in the wilderness as they have access to berries and fresh water. Everyone that knows Tyler knows that he is a fighter and has an unwavering positive outlook that will serve him well in the days to come. Those of us who are friends with Tyler know that he has the kind of energy and resolve that are needed to survive an extended period in the wilderness.
Tyler’s family is now asking for help from the public in viewing aerial videos. As you have time in your day please take a minute to view a video or two. The more people that watch these videos, the more chance that an additional clue might be spotted.
For more information on viewing the videos and other ways you can help please visit: Missing Tyler Wright
~Posted by: Amy
