Heartful Handmade Blog
Blog companion to Heartful Village, your go-to place for high-quality handmade products.
  • handmade sterling silver fishbone earrings
    These handmade sterling silver fishbone earrings are long (2-3/4 inches), dangly, and fun. The onyx eyes are a nice touch, giving them a kind of abstract art appeal. They're whimsical, but they'll go with anything, from a big white shirt...

  • handmade bacote wood jewelry box
    It took me forever to settle on this pretty little six inch square jewelry box. That's because every box in the J. Amberg Furniture Maker shop begs to be shown. The slogan there is "What can I make for you?"...

  • stacking rings for mother's day or groceries
    These rings are billed as stacking mommy rings. And they will make wonderful Mother's Day gifts, with kids names or other messages stamped on each of the three rings in the set. But Mother's Day aside, I think these rings...

  • a t-shirt dripping with artistic style
    This T-shirt is wearable art on a cotton jersey canvas. It's called Graffiti Drips by its designer, Chad Odom. But I call it Jackson Pollock mobile. The design is hand screened on a high-quality 100% cotton shirt. It's ready to...

  • subtle lighting for a dramatic change of view
    It's amazing how you can change your space just by adding a beautiful container of plants, or with lighting that creates a peaceful mood. Both approaches have a way of transforming the energy and making everything seem new and fresh....

  • new home and garden shopping page
    I just realized I never did a post here about the new Lookupquick shopping page at Heartful Village. It makes it very easy to find handmade home products because you shop from an array of cool shops and artisans all...

  • the world is beginning or ending all over again
    You know, some folks say the world will end this year. And some folks say 2012 brings a world of opportunity to start over. Sounds like two sides of the same coin to me. When something ends, something new replaces...

  • light weight art earrings ready for any occasion
    These gorgeous handmade earrings were modeled from lightweight clay, hand painted like the miniature artworks they are, and then lacquered for lasting durability. Their designer, Emily Watson, says they're so light you'll forget you have them on. But I doubt...

  • new antique cufflinks with a place in history
    These conversation piece cufflinks are custom made of map fragments from an 1899 antique San Francisco street atlas. The map is sealed under jewelry grade resin that magnifies and brings the print into clear and dramatic view. These instant heirloom...

  • these wood tiles make any space an art wall
    These beautiful wooden tiles are a great way to add an artful touch to any area of your home or office. They will display beautifully singly, or in groupings of whatever number rocks your boat. You can create something totally...