Despite spending a little too much time in Japan than was good for me...or my mental status. I still have a lot of affection for the country, the people and those gosh darn cute, albeit unnecessary, objects. Packaging in Japan is an art form, even at the most basic store level. Go and buy a pack of envelopes and you're sure to leave the shop with it wrapped exquisitely … [Read more...]
event MAKERS FAIR
Let me say this, I 100% admire the makers at the Makers Fair. I mean making a live webstreaming instrument out of a quarter, 2 egg cartons and 29" old modem cable - that's amazing! I didn't see it, but I know it's possible because the makers/inventors at the Makers Fair do that kind of thing for breakfast....probably. But I didn't just go to the Makers Fair so my husband and … [Read more...]
competition BLOG OFF WINNERS
Drum roll please......yes, we finally have the winners for the DESIGN BLOG OFF. 1st Place: Analog Chic Chosen by Trish of Smashing Darling will receive a Smashing Darling gift certificate of $250 2nd Place: Ink + Wit Chosen by Lesley of WHATdesigners will receive a Smashing Darling gift certificate of $100 Your votes, and there were a lot of them, chose the 3 runners … [Read more...]
2020 Gift Guide: Unique, handcrafted, handmade, & Small batch Gifts
We're excited to announce the 2020 Gift Guide! We'll be featuring a selection of the best, unique, handcrafted, handmade, and small batch gifts that are made by independent artists, designers, and makers. Just launched! Check it out here! … [Read more...]
design guide HOLIDAY 2009
The INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE // holiday 2009 launched a day before Thanksgiving last week, but what better day to announce the design guide than on cyber monday. This guide - like all the others is fantastic, fabulous and fun and just takes all the stress out of holiday shopping. Really it does! Over the next week - I will be posting my little heart out about the guide.... … [Read more...]