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Site of the Week: The Small Object

Sorry for the much delayed post- I'm still sick and trying to tough it out at work today although I feel as if I may pass out at anytime.  But let's not dwell on that, let's think about the small things that make life worth living, worth smiling about, worth getting over being sick for; small things like the ones you can find at The Small Object, a place of child-like wonder with plenty of stuff to put a smile on your face. 

Like this Everyday Valentine and gorgeous Thumbprint Chart of ABC's:

Or these adorable rubber stamp sets:

And these Crafty Recipe Idea Cards and Tiny Note Letter Set Pack:

Check out The Small Object for more nifty knacks and amazing gift ideas, all sure to help brighten someone's day.  I think I need some day brightening myself now...off to shop!

Orange you glad...

Just so ya know, I've been home sick everyday so far this week- sorry for the lack of posts and the possible cloudy-headed post that is about to ensue =)
So, in my limited computer time the past few days, I managed to find this cute little Delphi Clutch at the even cuter little shop, Orange Button! 
Made by Pear, this tweed and silk duponi clutch has a hip color combination and would match your winter wear well.  I love the the little gold flower pin to accent, and with a zippered closure and interior pocket, it's not only stylee, it's convenient as well!  Check out the other lovely fabric creations by Pear and the rest of the goods at Orange Button!

Will you be my Valentine goodie box giveaway!

It's that time again...time for the monthly Modish Goodie Box Giveaway!  The last holiday one was a doozie, but this surely will not fail to impress.  Many wonderful indie shops have sent me $680 worth of amazing handmade goods, and just in time for Valentine's Day!  Don't be caught without the perfect card, or the right jewelry- just sign up for the Modish newsletter for your chance to win!  One lucky name will be chosen randomly this Friday from the list of newsletter subscribers, and announced next week- take a peek at all the goodies that could be yours!

Here's the whole caboodle:

And, here's the breakdown of what you could win! (just click pics for larger view)

Dotsie & Misswit- tee with original watercolor design
Ellen Ikemoto- hand crocheted scarf
Shattered Glass- beaded window catcher
Zurina Ketola- silk charm necklace set
P1UON- hairpin
Minty Print- notecards

Head Full of Pixies- notecard set
Buttered Parsnips- hand altered journal
A Planet 4 Creation- notecard set
Oblinaknit- washcloth
Ada-jito- wire & button necklace
Renee Garner- catnip meowl
N-Designs- beaded crystal bracelet
Minty Print- magnets
Shades of Violet- thank you card set

Nek Jewelry- instaparty earrings
Gajettes- reversible headband
Broken Plate Pendant Co- pendant
Charcoal Designs- deer silhouettes necklace
LanLan Design- multi-crystal hoop earrings
M. Augusta Woodland- coral & turquoise bracelet
Jaime Zollars- button set
Deluxe Junque- leopard clutch
Starving Artist Bazaar- mini amoeba pendant
Early Jewelry- hand carved bone earrings
K. Talis- anderson necklace
Gemdrops Jewelry- green turquoise earrings
Edesse Designs- cake erasers

Breathe it all in, all $680 worth and sign-up for the newsletter for your chance to win! (plus receive weekly deals, special offers and more!)  And thank you thank you thank you to all the indie shops that participated- show them some love with some clicky clicky!

Robots need love too

Apparently there are some lonely robots out there who are dreading Valentine's Day loneliness- well, now it's easy to show your robot and humanoid friends alike a little love with these free mini Valentine's cards from WHiRR!
You can download and print the cards from the WHiRR site and hand them out to friends just like the good ol' days of grade school.  And while you're there, check out the WHiRR shop for unique robot themed artwork and gifts for all occasions!

Valentine's Jewelry Sale!

Stock up on some pretty pairs of earrings and collarbone skimming necklaces for all your future hot dates with some jewelry from the Etsy Metal street team!  Starting today, participating Etsy Metal artists (including some Modish favorites like Simone Walsh, Rachael Sudlow and Danielle Maveal) are offering up to 15% off some or all of their stock to give you a leg up this Valentine's Day! 
The sales will be going on til Friday, Jan 26th so hurry up and check out all the participating artist's sites below!
Ahna
BCYR Jewelry
C Baran
Discomedusa
Down to the Wire Designs
ES designs
Experimetal
Honeybee
Howlin Doggie
Kathryn Riechert
Lunasa Designs
Mimosa
My Little Store
Nina Designs
Nina Dinoff
Nanopod
North Star Jewelry
NY Hedy
Powder Mill Studio
Precious Pups
Rachael Sudlow
Ruby Girl
Simone Walsh
Siren Jewels
Wildflower Designs

My fate is sealed

This is me in ten years.  I'm sure of it.  I hope there's at least a boy hiding out of frame somewhere, playing with that white and black striped cat perhaps?
Find this whimsical print along with many others at Carla Sonheim's shop.  Who knows, maybe you'll find a little bit of yourself too?

¡Ay, caramba!

Meddlin' in other people's affairs: not good.  Medlin jewelry: very good!  Take a break from the rumor mill and calm your senses with some beautimous handmade jewelry by Brooke Medlin, like these Sugarland Earrings-
Featuring very cool vintage lucite faceted drops in a deep teal green, these fun earrings make me think of Salsa music and walking along cobblestone streets.  The pink plastic rose is dainty and feminine to offset the bold drop beneath, and the colors look fantastic together!  The ladies in the office will be gossiping about you and where you got these lovely earrings (a secret romance?  a trip to Veracruz?)  You can just tell them to quit their meddlin' and head over to Brooke Medlin for vintage style jewelry with some spice!

Site of the week (again!): PrettyRaccoon

Today's site of the week is a throwback to long long ago when this blog was first started- this was the first site of the week on Modish, posted 2 days after it's inception!  And, since many of you have probably not been readers since then and perhaps haven't glossed over the archives, I gotta do it again because I love it so much.  Take a look at PrettyRaccoon Clothing.  Everything still applies since the last time I posted about them, but now, now I have finally purchased (why, just today!) a garment of my own to love and cherish- I'm sure it'll be the first of many! 

From cute raglan sleeve tops with original screen-prints (I bought the gold crest one!):

To sexy tees and comfy hoodies:

To completely original, one-of-a-kind designs:

Check out everything PrettyRacoon has to offer, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Problem solved

It's Friday night, you're going out with friends, lips puckered for wine and tongue ready to taste some yummy Italian; you've got the black sweater dress and tights, the boots are oh so perfect, but jewelry, damn, you don't have any fun, sheik, eye-catching jewelry...what do you do?  You head over to moose and check out this Black Dolly Pendant by Kyo Hashimoto.
Nuff said.  Find this gorgeous handmade pendant and more incredible jewelry at moose!