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Awww...

Maybe I like these because I'm obsessed with cats and these wooly booly little feet are so adorable I'm freakin out!  Maybe I like these because I used to take ballet when I was 3 1/2 years old and rocked it.  Maybe I like these because I have a lot of coupons in my kitchen that need to be hung on the fridge so they'll be at eye level and I'll acutally use them.  Whatever the reason, I really like these magnets, and, lucky for you, I'm getting better at sharing everyday.                                          

Find them at Presents & Law along with bookmarks, calendars, tote bags and other cute stuff.  (ooo, I did 2 "housewares" posts in one day, is that allowed??)

Condensation? Bring it on!

I have a habit of collecting coasters, especially the kind with beer logos emblazoned on them.  I find it comforting to see just how many types of beer from around the world I've had the pleasure of consuming (as is also evidenced by my hordes of beer caps that have not yet found their way to a craft project.)  Anyway, as I was browsing around Buy Olympia, a great site that sells goods from many independent designers, my addiction instantly drew me towards this coaster from Sesame Letterpress.  Mmm, tasty...(as my cat would say)

It features a letterpressed goldfish in, get this, waterproof ink!  (Don't question the physics, just trust.)  Made from a husband and wife pair out of Brookyln, these coasters would make the perfect, comfy home for (dare I mention it yet again) a cold beer, or whatever whets your whistle.  Not diggin' the goldfish?  There's also a buck, birdie, lily, poodle, a salsa dancer and other designs to choose from.  What are you waiting for?  Shop!   

Strike up a converstion!

With these cute little matchbook notes, you can have a place to jot down your thoughts.  Tuck a little love note into your boy's pocket, give a quick thank you to a friend, slip a "hello honey" into your kiddo's lunch box.  It's the thought that counts, and on these oh so cute "Vintage Asia" designs, those thoughts will make an even better impression! Find these and other designs at the Paper Princess, a very pretty site featuring even prettier paper goods. 

Next Big Thing: part deux

So, the next round of winners for Fredflare's Next Big Thing contest were announced today!  All the goodies are wonderful, of course, but here are a few things that stood out to me from the likes of Birdhead Design, Camp Apparel and Snapcrafty:

Check back here on Thursday when the next nine winners will be announced!

Supa Score!

Handmade by the sultry Yana, formerly from Moscow, now living and working in New York, this Supayana shirt is funky, sexy and very unique.  This budding designer puts touches and details in her work that rival some of the most talented and well known designers (perhaps that explains the bid price it's currently at on e-bay, wow!) 

You have to love the flutter sleeves, the scalloped neckline and especially, the belt!  The belt is so great!  Check out this particular shirt for sale now on e-bay, or take a gander at her other e-bay auctions, all amazing, all one-of-a-kind, and all goin' fast!

Orange you glad you read me?

I've noticed I'm on an earring kick lately- sorry for the seeming redundancy, but these are anything but (redundant, that is).  These earrings, from Our Translation, are just so pretty and summery I could not pass them up!  Made from a variety of vintage glass, pearls and semi-precious stones, these handmade gems will shimmer in the sun or on the dance floor, if that's more your speed.  I was turned onto Our Translation by a blog called Closet Therapy (a fashionista's paradise that brings you daily fashion rants and awesome finds.)  They specialize in vintage and one-of-a-kind creations, and have gorgeous necklaces and bracelets as well as more great earrings.  Need an excuse to buy a present for yourself?  You can maybe work-in Memorial Day somehow, eh?

Your new answer for everything.

Someone giving you grief?  Mom nagging again about how you should wear this shirt instead of that one?  Boyfriend being an unbelievable doofus?  Well, tell 'em how you feel about 'em with this chicken butt card!     

Sweeter than a donkey's butt card would be, and too cute to pass up, this is screen-printed by the hands of hubby and wife duo, Young & WithIt.  Check out their etsy shop for other quirky card designs (including one with a praying mantis, which I also love.)  And next time someone says "Guess what?" what's your answer gonna be?  Chicken Butt!

Not just for kilts anymore

Scotland may not be nortorious for its art, but it appears to me that they are busting out at the seams.  Papa Stour proves it by showcasing some of the greatest that the Scottish art and craft scene has to offer, and lemme tell you, they're giving us yanks a run for our money.  There's many incredible artists on there, but Hannah Louise Lamb is who first caught my eye with these silver wallpaper pattern earrings.    

Unique and so gorgeous, these earrings set my heart a flutter.  Inspired by Victorian design, they're very feminine and would be worth the trip across the ocean to own.  Take a look at Hannah's other goodies, and rest assured, you'll see more Papa Stour items on here in the future.  Now, to look up my Scott relavtives, where's that family tree...

Next Big Thing

Hip, indie boutique Fredflare has just announed the first of the winners for their Next Big Thing contest!  They include goodies from the likes of Cornyness, Plughole & Mogo as seen below.  Check out the site to see all the offerings from the first nine winners.  There will be more winners announced soon and, of course, I'll be bringing them straight to ya =). 

SITE OF THE WEEK: debris

Well, one thing I can say about designer Breigh Stanfield is that she has damn good timing.  (I awoke this morning, not knowing what site I wanted to feature this week, and lo and behold, the little letter in my inbox from Breigh made up my mind quickly.)  Another thing about Breigh, she sho' is talented.  Take a look at her baby, debris design, and you'll see why I had to make it this week's site of the week.

The main attraction (and what the whole debris idea stemmed from) is her handmade i-pod cases.  Find one to fit any size i-pod, and keep it comfy cozy in an inner vinyl sleeve.  They all come in fun, funky patterns, in either "flip-n-fold" or "slip-n-snuggle" designs.  The best part, you can design your own!  You pick your pod, pick your patterns, and one will be created just for you. 

Also check out the accessories, like jewelry and handbags:

Aaannnnnd, there's even hand-dyed tees for men and women:

So, stop on by debris, a treasure trove of creativity and design!