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Discovery – Baby Jives
What did you discover today? Ok, I’ll go first. Hmmmm, I’m thinking… thinking…. thinking…thinking. Yikes. I’m suddenly realizing that I didn’t really discover anything “on my own.” Those moments of sheer delight in my day were made possible by you. Yes you – out there. A la mode got me keyed into notcot.org. Erica who [...]
Artist Mark Dion
Do you know about artist Mark Dion? Remember the feeling [or try to imagine it] when someone grabs you by the ankles and turns you upside down and shakes you? That’s Mark Dion. The messages in his work may be familiar- but consider his approach. Big! His work examines the ways in which dominant ideologies [...]
Applause for You.
I would like to take a moment to applaud you… what you’re doing isn’t easy (to say the least). You spend hours upon hours toiling away at your handmade pursuit; and the making is the least of it. You promote: your fingers relentlessly tapping away on your keyboard. You organize: your hands write thank you [...]
Handmade Kids- Joes Toy Box, Valnotte Studio & SqrlBee
Isn’t it amazing how much creativity and ingenuity children have? They can do unbelievable things. Getting them to tap into it is another matter; I totally understand that. For this moment – I’m going to celebrate their great imaginations. Where is your favorite place to find handmade kids stuff ? Whimsical Cottage Playhouse- Made from [...]
Art in Unexpected Places – The Art Gallery at City Hall
In what unexpected places do you find art? I just stumbled upon the inaugural exhibition for The Art Gallery at City Hall in Philadelphia. Fantastic. It got me thinking about the everyday places we discover a treasured piece of art. I can only imagine the courage and commitment it takes to organize art in unusual [...]
Lovelies by Creek Bed Threads
I have a “fresh” radar. I’m sure you’ve already busted me on it; but I like talking about work that is “fresh.” So it will come as no surprise when I tell you that these fab finds by Creek Bed Threads leaped out at me and said “look at me- I’m fresh!” Linen and White [...]
Chicken Coop by Horizon Structures
We are lucky here in Pennsylvania to have so many farmers. Especially this time of year. Yowsa! Farmstands that dot the countryside are overflowing with delicious fruits and vegetables. It’s a great time of year for eating. Aside from what these farmers put on our table- their operations support a tremendous network of services and [...]
Lauren Gray- The Haunted Hollow Tree & Says The Tree
Happy Summer! Outside- the fields and hills are bursting with life; settling into growth and being. Inside- we can create places for our own growth and being. Think beauty and light. Think Lauren Gray. I am entranced by her original artwork and her darling wooden creations. original fine art female figurative painting Schoolhouse- miniature wood [...]
Beauty By Cultivar
Throwing some gorgeous in the mix. Truly stunning. These are handmade using reclaimed fabric and findings- by Cultivar. Hot Pink Blooms, Pair of Bobbies Pianist, Upcycled Necklace Enchanted Forest Bloom, Large hair clip or sash pin Kate, along with her husband, bring together farm, food and design at The Steel Fork. They also design and [...]
The Handmade Dude
So what do ya think? Tools, edgy things, things with motors, hunting things, scholarly things… help me out here? What are your top secret Father’s Day gift ideas? Can you whisper them to us in the comments? Here are a couple of dude-ly things I found. I’ll Have a Pint T-Shirt by Yay For Fidget [...]
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