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Sweet indeed

I think the sweetest part of decorating is finding the right art to put on your walls; a little color in the right place is like a cherry on top of a sundae, mostly just for looks but delicious all the same.  Flora, a NW artist seems to have caught on to this idea of art as the cherry on top with her mini paintings.
These original mixed media designs are 6x6", the perfect size for that area above your couch that looks like it just needs something.  Painted on bamboo, these poppy, colorful, fun art pieces have a keyhole in the back for hanging and little rubber bumpers to keep it off the wall a bit.  Find these and more lovely, original designs in Flora's shop!

Site of the Week: Trixie Delicious

I found some super unique and cute plates at the Stanley Family Lodge and instantly fell in love!  Who made these plates?  Where did they come from?  Why are they so friggin cool?  In a quest for these answers, I discovered the Trixie Delicious shop, full of funny, snarky, pretty plates and wall art re-conceived from vintage materials with an added dose of personality.  Hip, funny, recycled and functional?  Could it be true!?  It is!  Just take a look!

From plates that tout the 7 sins or the even more unforgivable sin of 70's hairstyles:

To plates that reveal your true nature:

Or plates that'll help you flirt:

And even some ambiance enhancing re-purposed vintage place-mats, now wall art:

All the plates are non-toxic and safe to feast upon, plus they're good for earth!  Find all the kitschy greatness in one spot at trixiedelicious.com and check out her shop at trixiedelicious.etsy.com!

Now that you're done shopping...

...it's time to shop more!  But, for less!  Yes, it's time for post-holiday sale season.  Stay in the comfort of your own home and shop indie, some more!  Here's some sale offerings for you to peruse:

A Planet 4 Creation-  50% off everything except sale, Breast Cancer Awareness and Club items thru Dec 29th.  Use the code "BDS50".

Bonnin Designs- 50% off necklaces, earrings, bracelets and flamenco items.  Many are new or limited edition designs!

Beauty Looking Glass- Now through 1/15/07 enjoy 15% off of your entire purchase with code 15OFF at checkout OR enjoy free shipping on your order with code FREESHIP at checkout.             

Elle B- 20% off all regularly priced earrings and necklaces.  Sale runs December 26 - December 31. Also, free shipping code is good through December 31: 11206WEB0098.

Etsy Glass Artists- lots of post holiday sale offerings from a variety of Etsy glass artists.

Funky Utopia- Thru Dec 31st, enjoy FREE domestic shipping plus, almost every single item in the shop has been marked down considerably... up to 40% off.

Lindsay Designs- up to 30% off pet collars, key fobs, flower pins, accessories and more! 

Lindsay's Candles & Stuff- Every order placed online from now until December 31st 2006 at 11:59pm EST will automatically receive 25% off! Save on the stuff you wish you had received!

Lucky Accessories- 40% off everything in the store through Dec 31st!  Use code 40%offeverything at checkout!

Midnight Firefly- 50% off last season's items and free shipping on all orders over $100!

Six One Six- up to 50% off accessories and more here, plus an "out the door" sale for the last stock on some popular items!

Sommer Designs- Select apron designs on sale just in time for your New Year's Party hosting!

Sweet Pea Handcrafts- All bags, mirrors and belts are 50% off plus items already in the bargain bin marked down another 50%.

Also, check out the Modish Gift Guide as many vendors included are having post holiday sales of their own!

Merry Christmas!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend and I'll be back on Tuesday!  Make that Wednesday! =)

Keep your neck happy

Necks have long since suffered the pain of lopsided scarves handmade by half blind grandmas and rainbow colored turtlenecks, but now necks have something to look forward to, something exciting and unique that they'll just beg you to wear whenever there's the slightest chill in the air.  What could be so thrilling for a neck you ask?  A funky felt collar by the Candy Thief, that's what!
This handmade, one-of-a-kind collar is meant to keep you warm and oh so stylish at the same time.  Made from felted wool "feathers" sewn together with a bright pink thread, this collar could easily take you from work to after work drinks and have people oohing and aahing all the way.  It's backed with flannel to keep your neck toasty and is secured with a cute little button.  Check out all the collars in other wonderful one-of-a-kind designs at the Candy Thief and give your neck something to look forward to tomorrow!

Help out this holiday season part deux!

Modish sponsor Derek of Strong Like Bull has a special request for Modish readers- his dad has been diagnosed with lung cancer and has limited time left. In an effort to raise money for his family's hospital bills, Derek designed this special shirt exclusively for the cause and will be giving all proceeds directly to support his father. He's already sold out of most of the tees and raised some money, but he's asking Modish readers to help him out with the rest. Dontate $25 to his father's cause and get a cute tee to boot!  They are available in both men's and women's sizes- check 'em out here!

Site of the week: Frozen Peas

We're back in action with a new site of the week!  Now up, an amazing, super popular (as in I see her work sold just about everywhere) for good reason accessories designer, Frozen Peas!  Handmade by Alberta up in Portland, OR, Frozen Peas Accessories features funny, cute, original designs.  From wallets to pins to jewelry, you're sure to find something that'll make you smile!

Like this hugging polar bears wallet and rex with rifle pin:

Or these cute wooden fawn earrings and amber the squirrel felt pin: 











And my favorite, this sleepy little fox necklace and betsy the owl necklace:

Check out Frozen Peas for more adorable, unique finds, and help save Alberta from the threat of a "real job", blech! 

Help out this holiday season

In an effort to support the Kim Family (owners of Doe in SF) after their devastating loss of James, Lisa Congdon, her sister Stephanie and mom Gerrie have organized an online art and craft auction.  100% of all proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Kim Family Fund.  You'll have the chance to bid on amazing items from over 40 even more amazing and generous artists and designers.  The auction will take place from Jan 3rd thru Jan 7th- take a peek at some of the items you can bid on at the aution site, and help support the Kims this new year.

How I heart Bonnie heart Clyde!

Thank you Designklub for introducing me to the incredible find of Bonnie Heart Clyde!  I'm in love in love in love.  If I hadn't spent all my money on gifts already, I'd be buying this Huntress top:

This gorgeous eggplant colored pima cotton top is adorned with Freehand embroidered jewels on the front and a little bow on the low slung back.  It's sumptuous color and unique shape make it oh so hot in a woodland nymph moves to the big city to see if she can "make it" kind of way (simple and natural yet sexy!)  Take a look at the other inspiring clothing and accessories from these Portland designers at the Bonnie Heart Clyde etsy shop.  Hope you saved some shopping money for yourself!

Jewelry not just for the birds

Creative, exciting jewelry is always a more than welcome find and Jenga Januska has just that!  Hailing from the design minded city to the west, San Francisco, Jenga Januska is a brand new company with a keen eye for inspiring design and innovative ideas with a line of necklaces to prove it!
These exotic bird pendants are created from original digital art pieces and are decoupaged onto vintage wooden dominoes.  The idea is simple, innovative and leaves me wondering, "Why didn't I think of that first?  Damn!"  Check out all the great vintage style pendant designs at Jenga Januska, and keep your eyes peeled for cards, journals and calendars, coming soon!