Holiday Sale!

I'm having a holiday sale until December 10th in my photography shop! Just use the code HOLIDAY at checkout! And thank you so much for shopping handmade!!

My thing for cowls.

Up there is my girl in a lovely cowl I made in my favorite color yarn. I think it is something simple by red heart- but I can't find it on line anywhere. I am going to list this in my owl and fawn shop in a few minutes. I always sit down with an idea to make a new hat or fingerless gloves or a scarf, but I end up making cowls. I just love them!! I have made so many- and I always keep them! So yeah- I have a thing for cowls. Hop over and check them out if you want- Owl and Fawn

A little something new...

For a long time I have been crocheting- my grandma taught me how on a very long phone conversation! I have made tons of scarves and hats and blankets for friends and family. I decided to go ahead and open a little side shop with some of my hats. There are only a few items in there right now, but hop over and have a look if you like! It's called owl and fawn. : )

Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago

I had the pleasure of attending the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago over the weekend. What an awesome turn out! I loved every booth- and there were so many people there! The top photo shows some of the stuff I got while shopping. It was so hard not to buy EVERYTHING! So many amazing artists out there. Now I have to start planning to go to the next one in December!!

Ahhh Holiday shopping... at Project Grab Bag!

This is Basil, she is so cute! She is available at Project Grab Bag on etsy. There are plenty of other adorable handmade dolls there to choose from, even a couple of boy dolls!
Hop on over and enjoy the cuteness!

{image from projectgrabbag}

It's Fall- Time for a Shawl!

It is a brisk 59 degrees here in central Illinois and I thought a shawl was in order! This one is absolutely lovely! Made by Sweetknitting on etsy. I love all of her designs! Go check it out- maybe you need one to bundle up in!

Monday Etsy Love: Ten Things

I love this !! Ten Things has so many lovely items in her shop. I think I love it all. I would love to wear this headband out on a date night with my husband- if we had date nights. : )
Go have a look at all the cuteness!

Must Have: Wood Stump Mug

I am in love with this mug!!! I've always been a fan of faux bois- and this mug is perfection. I found it in an awesome Etsy shop called Rae Dunn. Her work is really amazing. Have a look at her website and her blog!

Etsy Love: Hi Tree

Yes, I've posted about this shop before, but I simply adore these trees! Tina at Hi Tree has such a unique way of representing each tree's individual shape- and the layers of felt are fabulous. I don't have one yet- but one will be mine. Soon! Go have a look at her shop today- and maybe go outside and hug a tree!
{image from hitree.etsy.com}

Etsy Love : Sisoi Handmade Bags

If you didn't already know, I adore owls. Vintage owls, brand new owls, illustrated owls, ceramics owls- I love them all. When I found this Etsy shop- I fell in love with this handbag. Mehran's shop is full of beautifully made handbags- not all owls :Aren't they lovely?? Go check them out !

{images from Sisoi}

Etsy Love: Jellybeans

I am loving the work of Angela Vandenbogaard that can be found in her etsy shop Jellybeans .
The colors are so cheerful and uplifting. Just what I need to keep me in a good mood!

Five Things Friday!

1. I love these handmade ballet flats by Hydraheart.
2. This organic cotton and bamboo wrap hoodie by Econica is so pretty and comfy looking!
3. I want these hydrangea dangle earrings in sterling silver by Patrick Irla.
4. This Love print from Jennifer Ramos is so cheerful!
5. This Polaroid of my girls is enough to keep me inspired forever.

Etsy Love: Mary Elizabeth Hining

I'm loving this hand painted china from Mary Elizabeth Hining's shop aka marywibis .
She also offers prints and beautiful silkscreened napkins... hop over and visit her shop!

Friday Feature: Kalicat Jewelry

Born in Paris and brought-up internationally, Catherine Marche is a globe trotter who lives in London.
Curious and "touche à tout", she has been creating since an early age.
She was already making her dolls jewelry and outfits before reaching the age of 10.
She recently decided to follow her passion for beautiful gemstones and precious by training in Jewelry at Central St Martins and in Hatton Gardens.
Catherine has a keen interest in fashion. Her elegant and feminine creations will jazz up a clientele who rejoices in a unique sense of style, from fashionista to office executive.With a passion for color, Catherine translates her love of many cultures into versatile collections of rings, earrings, chains and bracelets using 18k gold and sterling silver adorned with yummy precious and semi-precious gemstones and shimmering pearls. She enjoys creating limited editions pieces instilled with her unique sense of style.
Diamonds, Blue topaz, and tourmalines are among her favorite gems. Catherine also loves to work on bespoke designs to commission with the challenge of making a dream come to life.

I love her work! Go check her out at her etsy shop, Kalicat .
She can also be found on Dawanda, or blogging on Kalicat Creative.

Etsy Love: Giant Dwarf

I've been loving headbands and fascinators lately and I just saw this one over at Giant Dwarf. If I weren't already married, I would take the advice of Maggie and outfit my bridesmaids in this:

Etsy Love: Hi Tree

I have mentioned Hi Tree before, but here I go again.. There are now the cutest buttons in her shop...
You should run right over and snag one before they are all gone!

Etsy Love: Little Shark Press

I'm loving these t-shirts from Little Shark Press!

Saturday Etsy Love: Hine

I am loving this felt camera case from Hine. Look at all the details that make it look like a little camera itself! Plus, it is all hand sewn. I love felt creations.

Etsy Love: Dallas Shaw

Check out these cute deer doilees I found at Dallas Shaw's etsy store! I would love to use these at my daughter's birthday party. {ok- or at my party : )}

Amazing Creations by Ann Wood

I just found this amazing artist, Ann Wood. She makes incredible fabric sailboats and birds and owls... I'm in love. Most of her work is sold out- but looking at her creations is a dreamlike experience. Go pay her a visit!