tartan for the holidays

tartan is a great holiday pattern and not too kitcshy (or just enough) i think. i'm rather liking these mugs, (set of 6), from plasticland. hot chocolate would taste so good in them. comes with a unique metal rack to hold them all in one place, $36.

earrings! a sampler

moonrox's blast earrings in crystal quartz and shell

it's late, so here are a tiny sampling of delicious earrings i've been hoarding for just such an occasion -- each is linked to its respective store. enjoy!

science and sons

the phonofone by canadian designer, tristan zimmermann for science and sons is constructed entirely from ceramic and is "inherently rigid and resonant", lending itself well to the application of music player. just hook up your mp3 player + earplugs up to the phonofone and their trebly buzzing is instantly transformed into a warm, rich and resonant sound. no power needed.



they also make these park planters (pending release in spring 2008) , drawing inspiration from the bonsai to elevate the common household plant to the status of full grown tree. it also becomes the backdrop for an urban park scene.

new prints from handmaid

julie from handmaid (an october phm participant) has some new prints in her shop this week which are as beautiful as ever. one of my favorite collage/illustrators, her work always surprises and delights.

handmaid etsy shop

indie shop holiday gift guide - (uppercase)

i must say it's so nice to have such a lovely canadian online shop like uppercase! janine has amazing taste and not only picks out the best things for her shop, she also creates some amazing designs and books herself. so many to talk about, so worth the visit and why i'm mentioning uppercase in my indie shop holiday gift guide.

sukie new leaf notebook, $18

draw your tomorrow book by mmmg, $26

patterned russell & hazel binders, $16

books from graphic design to craft

downloadable calendar

i love this idea patricia from a little hut has for a calendar. not only is it a recycling project, it's a downloadable template for sale, so you can get it instantly if you like! if you're interested, just email her at info@alittlehut.com for all the details. and if d.i.y. isn't your thing, she's featured this month at phm here where you can purchase some of her beautiful hand cut paper art.

affordable art at poppytalk handmade part 3

sitting pretty print by yumiyumi, $20


in sight by ditazol, $20


coffee print by dallas shaw, $20



carmen print by tsktsk, $20


snail mail by jodie hurt, $50


ginko print by cedar seven, $40


flying fish by jill dryer, $35


hoodies by creative thursday, $65


p.j. butterfly by save the butterflies, $38


tropical bird print by sugarloop, $12


rats etching by 3 P-3, $50


hello may by ashleyg, $20


field guide, dolan geiman, $45


bookhou wall art, bookhou design, $50