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I'm really not into clock time. Or, as I call it, artificial man made time. But I do like pretty clocks. And most folks need to maintain a clock driven schedule. So, with summer winding down and school starting back and vacations drawing to an end, I've pulled together a collection of clocks that I wouldn't mind having even if they didn't keep time. But they do. And they also work beautifully as decor and wall art. If you have to watch the clock, it should give you something more than just the time.

KonaInteriors Sk8ter Retro Wall Clock , $35	Modern Artisans Coffee Time Decoutage Wall Clock, $30

Ingela Noran and Daniel Grant Hand Painted Wall Clock, $145	Pragmatic Effects Melting Wall Clock , $50

Art by JM 30" Hand Painted Clock ,$80	Ingela Noran and Daniel Grant Steel and Copper Pendulum Clock, $183

iHRTart Timing Gear and Found Metals Wall Clock, $65	The Glass Niche Fused Glass Clock , $45

mbartstudios Ceramic Rumi Quote Wall Clock, $60	Ken Girandini and Julie Girandini Metal Table Clock, $210

Nina Cambron Art Glass Clock, $199	Desmond Suarez Maple Wood Desk Clock, $79

Bob Rickard Hand Finished Aluminum Desk Clock, $95	Modern Artisans Dragon Fly Wall Clock, $53

The Glass Niche Fused Glass Clock , $45	Leonie Lacouette Wood and Metal Wall Clock, $320

Eileen Young Ceramic Tiled Clock, $96	Ingela Noran and Daniel Grant Hand Painted Wall Clock, $145

let's relax outdoors come fall

Written by Marina Flournoy

Sunday, 22 August 2010 00:53

We've had a doozy of a summer everywhere. Memphis has been a combination sweat lodge/sauna since early July. And my friends and relatives in other areas all have their weather stories to tell: Hot, chilly, dry, damp, totally unpredictable.

But the eternal optimist that rules my soul feels we'll get our reward in the fall and late summer this year. So I've pulled together a collection of beautiful handmade garden decor to help us enjoy a bit of the outdoors before the winter chill sets in.

Glorious Glass Garden Hummingbird Feeder $34.00	John T. Unger Hand Cut Steel Firebowl $600.00

Novica Stained Glass Garden Table $115.00	Sky Chairs Hanging Garden Chair $100.00

John T. Unger Reclaimed Shovel Blade Mask $59.00	Modern Artisans Hanging Opossum Garden Sculpture $54.99

Buddha Groove Sandstone Garden Statue $72.00	Buddha Groove Stone Buddha Garden Statue $550

CarltonARTfactory Hand Carved Garden Sculpture $50.00	Glorious Glass Garden Butterfly Feeders $34.00/each

Modern Artisans Contemporary Hanging Stoneware Pottery Planter $87.99/each	Modern Artisans Winky the Face Jug Planter $84.99

AlmostEvelyn Custom Repurposed Metal Garden Markers $35.00/set of 5	WriteDesign Meadowlark Garden Sculpture $9.95

TrueConnections Custom Wooden Garden Bench $145.00	Nature Inspired Crafts Crystal Windchimes $78.00

Dirt Kicker Pottery Wheel Thrown Potter Bird House $34.00	Modern Artisans Copper Snail Garden Stake $49.99

guest curator: sustainable design with pretty little green things

Written by PrettyLGreen for Spotlight

Wednesday, 21 July 2010 11:09

All of the furniture in this Etsy Storque article is made from reclaimed or recyled materials. How refreshing. And they're all available from Etsy shops. And here are some Handmade Lookup sites featuring recycled products. ~Marina

Barn Board Coffee Table

We've all heard the explanations for why living an eco-friendly life is so essential, so I'll spare you the boring dry facts and scare tactics and just say that it really is that important. But even with all the evidence, I also know what we ultimately want is a beautiful home filled with the things we love. So I"m here to show you that sustainability can be chic and refined, especially with help from Etsy sellers. I've found some amazing crafters selling gorgeous eco-friendly furniture and accessories, so you"ll never have to choose between your house and your planet.

Here are my picks of stunning furniture and accessories, all made from recycled or reclaimed products. By repurposing their materials, these sellers are doing a double service for the environment. They're saving natural resources from ending up in the landfill and protecting new resources from being used to make more things. Now you can enjoy your gorgeous purchases and rest easy knowing that you took a chic step for the environment.

For a slightly rustic dining room look, this 100% reclaimed North Carolina barn wood farm table by brandmojointeriors is perfect.

I love this little Z-shaped table by ecotables. With 75% recycled steel from remnants, it would make a great little side table or even a nightstand, if you"re short on space.

This dining table by cjhdesign would be an amazing focal piece in an industrial-chic dining room (or really any dining room). The top is made from oiled mahogany and the base is cast iron, salvaged from a 100-year-old leather belt-driven metal lathe.

I absolutely adore this bookcase by robrray, made from recycled steel and reclaimed barn wood from the 1880s. I think it would look gorgeous in even the fanciest room.

These stools by filos would look outstanding at a kitchen counter or bar. They"re made of recycled steel tube and a combination of different reclaimed pine and dough fir leftovers.

I think this console by TRUECONNECTION would be a fantastic piece for an entry, especially if you"re short on space. The skinny shape contrasted with the weathered gray recycled cedar gives it a warm yet
modern feel.

Stump tables are very popular right now, and this one by realwoodworks1 is a lovely version because of its light gray color and imperfections. It"s made from box elder wood that was rescued after a flood.

I love the color and movement of this coffee table by Qualitycraftsmen. The simple modern shape would look great juxtaposed against more traditional furniture.

For a more casual look, this coffee table by salvageinteriors would be terrific. It"s made with square steel tubing and reclaimed barn board planks.

This coffee table by xenasdad is made from repurposed printer"s type drawers. I can see it at a beach house filled with shells and or sea glass, or in any home with whatever collection you can dream up!

No eco-chic room would be complete without the proper accessories. These mirrors by natureinspiredcrafts are made from 100% salvaged, recovered, and repurposed wood and would look great individually or as a collection on the wall.

This chalkboard by RowansRoom is a stylish way to keep yourself organized. It was handcrafted from an antique cabinet door that"s over 100 years old. I know I wouldn"t mind making my grocery list if it was on this chalkboard!

This beautiful vase by timberturner was made from an old fence post of weathered mulberry wood. The contrast of the cracked exterior against the warm and polished interior makes this piece just stunning.

Lastly, for all of you iPod users out there, here"s an eco-friendly way for you to charge your device. This charging dock station by SwedishGuyDesign is made from an old barrel stained a rich, deep garnet color from holding wine. I love the contrast of the sleek iPod against the natural wood.

About the author: Pretty Little Green Things is a blog dedicated to showing the beautiful side of green design and the sustainable face of luxury. With a background in high-end residential and hospitality interior design, founder Petra Boykoff believes that you don"t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Her blog regularly features the best of eco-chic interiors and green home furnishings. In addition to her blog, Petra"s interior design company, Evermore Design, helps clients create their elegant and sustainable dream home.

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etsy finds: time to shine

Written by Emily Bidwell for Spotlight

Saturday, 03 July 2010 03:00

The health hazards from the buildup of chemicals in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos and such has gotten a lot of play in the news recently. I hope it leads to us giving more thought to what we put on our bodies. I also hope it leads to us buying more indie products made in small batches by real people with names and faces and email addresses. Anyway, Emily Bidwell has pulled together a nice Storque sampling to get you started. And you find plenty more in Handmade Lookup Bath & Beauty:

Made to order skin scrub

Perk up your summer beauty routine with today's Etsy Finds for the freshest, most fetching makeup, fragrances and mood-setting candles of the season. This batch of handmade bath and beauty products is sure to stir the summer senses and put some plucky pink in your cheek!

Today I had a little help from my very stylish six-year-old friend, Caroline, who reports that we should be on the lookout for very pale pinks, translucent beige tones and anything that smells like popcorn. Scroll through to see her picks at the end!

Don't miss out on Etsy's Bath and Beauty category, where you"ll find a wide selection of handmade products using organic, natural, and vegan ingredients.