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what time is it?
Written by Marina Flournoy   
Sunday, 29 August 2010 23:10

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


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


Art by JM

Large 30 inch Hand Painted Wall Clock by Art by JM

30" Hand Painted Clock ,$80
Ingela Noran and Daniel Grant

Australia Wall Clock

Steel and Copper Pendulum Clock, $183


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


mbartstudios

Ceramic Rumi Quote Clock

Ceramic Rumi Quote Wall Clock, $60
Ken Girandini and Julie Girandini

Metal Table Clock by Ken Girandini and Julie Girandini
Metal Table Clock, $210


Nina Cambron
Nina Cambron Art Class Clock

Art Glass Clock, $199
Desmond Suarez


Maple Wood Desk Clock, $79


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


The Glass Niche
Fused Glass Color Block Clock
Fused Glass Clock, $45
Leonie Lacouette
Wood and metal wall clock by Leonie Lacouette
Wood and Metal Wall Clock, $320


Eileen Young
Copper, Blue and Yellow Tiled Clock
Ceramic Tiled Clock, $96
Ingela Noran and Daniel Grant
Australia Wall Clock
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
glass hummingbird feeder
Hummingbird Feeder
$34.00
John T. Unger
30 inch firebowl hand cut from reclaimed metal by John T. Unger
Hand Cut Steel Firebowl
$600.00


Novica

Stained glass garden table from Novica Mexico


Stained Glass Garden Table
$115.00
Sky Chairs
Hanging garden chair by Sky Chairs
Hanging Garden Chair
$100.00


John T. Unger
Reclaimed shovel blade mask by John T. Unger
Reclaimed Shovel Blade Mask
$59.00
Modern Artisans
Hanging opossum garden sculpure made with recycled materials
Hanging Opossum Garden Sculpture

$54.99


Buddha Groove
Baby Buddhist Monk White Garden Statue at Buddha Groove
Sandstone Garden Statue
$72.00
Buddha Groove
Shaolin Sitting Buddha Garden Statue
Stone Buddha Garden Statue
$550


CarltonARTfactory

Hand carved garden sculpture by CarltonARTFactory

Hand Carved Garden Sculpture
$50.00
Glorious Glass Garden

Glass butterfly feeders by 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
Set of five metal garden markers by Almost Evelyn
Custom Repurposed Metal Garden Markers
$35.00/set of 5
WriteDesign
Rusted metal meadowlark garden sculpture by WriteDesign
Meadowlark Garden Sculpture
$9.95


TrueConnections
Custom wooden garden bench by TrueConnection
Custom Wooden Garden Bench
$145.00
Nature Inspired Crafts
Handmade crystal windchimes by Nature Inspired Crafts
Crystal Windchimes
$78.00


Dirt Kicker Pottery


Wheel thrown handmade bird house by DirtKicker

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.

 

 
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.

 

Bath and Body

 

 

 

 

Care Kit French Lavender

By sweetpetula, $38.

Organic Baby Dew Baby Body Oil

By GardenofHolly, $12.50.

Rose Peppermint Bath Bombs

By ElegantRoseBoutique, $9.75.

SUGAR SCRUB

By naturalblendings, $22.

Violet Belladonna Lily Rose

By opheliasapothecary, $7.50.

Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit

By pipertate, $14.

Milk and Honey Lotion

By aromaticbodyoils, $8.95.

Neapolitan Bath Bomb Cupcakes

By bathbombconfections, $11.25.

Sushi Soap Sampler

By BunnyBubbles, $10.

Off the Grid Sugar Scrub

By SoulSisterSoaps, $9.

Lychee Red Tea Olive Oil Soap

By CleanQueenSoapCo, $8.50.

Lucky Purple Lotus Body Wash

By TheSteadfastSparrow, $8.

Coffee Foaming Scrub Whipped

By herbalmineral, $6.

French Lavender Soap Bouquet

By SatinandBirch, $14.

Sea Salts - Oats, Milk, and Honey

By MookaSoap, $8.

nourishing carrot and apricot

By VirtueNatural, $13.50.

Black Raspberry Shea Butter

By SpaTherapy, $7.25.

Crafted Soap Four Pack

By TallulahsSoaps, $12.

 

Candles and Aromatherapy

 

 

 

 

Scent Sampler Gift Set

By CurlewSF, $36.

Custom Color Votive

By Mireio, $15.

PINA COLADA SOY CANDLE

By purbliss, $16.99.

3-Pack of Soymade Scents

By SimpleJoyStudios, $39.

natural soy wax candle

By ImagoDRIFT, $23.

Soy Candle - Elegant Pear (12oz)

By anthologyorganic, $13.95.

Thimbleberry Soy Wax

By FireflyCandles, $14.99.

ODOR RX

By soychology, $18.

Orange Mint Soy Candle

By CottageGardenTherapi, $7.50.

FOSSIL IMPRINT Peppermint

By SOYpoetry, $10.

ASIAN SANDALWOOD

By JenSanCandles, $11.50.

Honeysuckle Jasmine Soy Candle

By thegoodearthcandleco, $15.

Lavender Soy Candle

By swagalot, $18.

Moroccan Lavender Candles

By SmallGirlDesign, $29.

Pure Essential Oil Aromatherapy

By 1820house, $14.95.

Travel Tins You Pick

By gabrielsaunt, $37.50.

 

Lips

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Mint - Lip Balm

By BalmBox, $2.50.

Vanilla Ice Crream Lip Balm

By sakurabathandbody, $3.50.

Mineral Lip Gloss

By PatinaMinerals, $6.

smoothie. lip gloss pot

By orangethyme, $2.

Lemon Sugar Lip Balm

By FlourishBathBody, $3.50.

cocoa butter - Chai Tea

By swanmountainsoaps, $3.

Sultry Lip Lush - Hint of Shimmer

By DressGreen, $5.

Ananda Organic Vegan

By jewelalchemy, $8.

Natural Vegan Lipsticks

By justpureminerals, $9.

Italian Sausage basil,anise,pepper

By soapopotamus, $3.

Natural Lip Gloss in First Blush Pink

By Blushie, $6.

Vanilla Rose Lip Tint

By PassionMoonPotions, $4.

Pucker Polish Watermelon

By GetLathered, $3.50.

Red Licorice Creamy Shea Butter

By BathLife, $4.

Rose Sugar Mineral Lip Tint

By FrenchGirlOrganics, $6.

FANDANGO (purple shimmer)

By skinbodyworks, $15.75.

 

Fragrances and Perfume

 

 

 

 

Jasmine Rose Natural Perfume

By BazilEssentials, $8.

Pumpkin Amber Perfume Oil

By wiggleperfume, $11.

Baby Fragrance Roller Stix

By forgoodnessgrape, $5.50.

Solid Natural Perfume Minis, set of five

By IlluminatedPerfume, $22.50.

HONEYSUCKLE PERFUME

By solsticescents, $8.

Kai and Gerda- Freshly Fallen Snow

By familiarlover, $8.

ORCHARD Roll-On Perfume

By LatheratiSoap, $5.

Kokeshi Perfume Oil

By BathLife, $8.

sweet olivander - lilac fields

By pixxxiepieandposie, $13.

TITANIA Fairy Inspired Perfume Oil

By MeenasMagickals, $18.

Berry Vanilla Roll On Perfume

By EpicallyEpicSoap, $7.50.

Patchouli Rose Perfume Oil

By scentbythesea, $9.

Fresh Ginger Hair and Body Mist

By bellaboogie, $4.50.

Waterlilies, dewy forest fresh

By themefragrance, $17.50.

Fresh Peony Petals perfume oil

By jadewicks, $11.

Linen - FRESH and CLEAN

By ToccarePerfume, $57.

 

Makeup

 

 

 

 

mica metallic FACIAL GLITTER

By LaLaBloom, $9.95.

jars eye colors

By EllaRoseMinerals, $19.99.

Fierce Smokey Eye Collection

By TheCopperBee, $25.

Skin Secret VEIL Pale Pink

By allurebyjen, $11.25.

Mineral EYESHADOWS FULL SIZE

By MuddMineralsMakeUP, $9.99.

Black Eyeliner Pencil

By PonyDustCosmetics, $8.75.

Bandit Black Eyeliner

By DancingFoxx, $3.

BLACK CHERRY GEL EYELINER

By NatureGirlz, $7.

Vegan Mineral Foundation

By theallnaturalface, $11.

Paradise Vegan Metallic Green Gold

By pinkquartzminerals, $5.95.

Dark Blue Jeans - Eye Shadow

By starshinecompany, $5.

Creature purple matte eyeshadow

By detrivorecosmetics, $3.

 

Caroline"s Picks

 

 

 

 

PB and J Soap

By sunbasilgarden, $4.50.

Very Berry Sugar Whipped Soap

By naiad, $11.

Rainbow Soapsicle - Glycerin Soap

By BodyBeautiful, $5.

MYSTERY KIT -  Gift Sampler Box

By PatinaMinerals, $30.

Soft Radiance Illuminizer

By MyBeautyAddiction, $9.

Golden Sunshine Eyeshadow

By MyChaosbyDesign, $5.50.

Felted Organic Soap

By Engelfelt, $12.

Victorian Lace Heart Soap

By PureHeartSoap, $6.

Pink Nude Real Deal Lipstick

By GloryBoxCosmetics, $13.

2 JUICEE LIP GLOSSES SUGAR KISSES

By ErzulieCosmetics, $6.

Popcorn and Root Beer Lip Balm

By elladean, $3.99.

Caramel Popcorn Lib Balm

By elladean, $3.99.

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