Cocktail Umbrella Lamp Shade

This lamp shade is so cute and creative!  It looks like a cinch to make as well, by just poking the umbrellas through a plastic ball.  I guess I’ll have to throw lots of parties so I can make lamps…. Find the full how to here:    http://crafttutorials.net/2010/08/cocktail-umbrella-lamp-shade/

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Irina Werning

This is the photo project of Irina Werning, entitled “Back to the Future“.  Irina is a photographer based in Buenos Aires.  Irina has asked people to recreate their childhood photographs.  I love childlike enthusiasm, so this is just awesome.  I may need to team up with my little sister and make my own!

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the Story of Stuff

Have you seen the Story of Stuff yet?  It is worth setting aside 21 minutes to watch, take in, and understand.  Writer and narrator Annie Leonard takes us through the complexities of modern consumerism: from Extraction of materials and resources, to Production of the “stuff”, to Distribution at stores, to Consumption in whatever capacity that [...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Today, I bring you… Etsy Valentine’s Day goodies! While I truly believe in loving my friends and family every day, it’s nice to have a day in snowy February to dedicate to all things red, chocolate and made with love. Tomiffy‘s headband: super, super cute.  It’s available in a rainbow of colors to choose from, [...]

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Roll On

My Etsy favorite this week comes from Robin from Birds of Oregon.  Robin applies her original illustrations to vintage lockets using resin.  This necklace comes on a long brass chain, so it makes for a great “layering accessory necklace”.  Such cute spring colors!

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