featured: jenny åkerlund

When I first saw the work of Jenny Åkerlund at the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago about a year ago, I was intrigued by the idea of how a copy of a copy further distorts and changes an image, and ultimately the original item itself. That is, until I realized that these pieces were actually drawn reproductions of photocopies, and therefore a copy of a copy of a copy. It would be obvious to discuss how technically beautiful these are, or how the composition of each one is stunning and unique, but I feel the need to do just that. A photocopy tends to be extremely cold and sterile, but the hand-drawn aspect of this brings it back to life, creating depth in an otherwise flat medium.

featured: hug a porcupine on etsy

Sure a mini rabbit brooch would be cute, maybe just as cute as an origami rabbit, but together they become possibly the cutest pin I have discovered in a while. Since we've had a very little amount of snow here in Michigan, I'm imagining a long winter that extends into the spring and therefore I can justify more accessories for my winter coat. Hug a Porcupine's wears are just too adorable to pass up.

rabbit origami pin

ice cream origami pin

fox origami pin

pig origami pin

featured: artwork by stasia burrington on etsy

last bandaid

I recently did some redecorating and artwork is one of my favorite ways to change the feel of a room. While searching for new pieces, I came across Stasia Burrington on etsy. I was first attracted to her work because they were cute, but as I looked at more of her pieces, I began to see the more intimate side of these characters, and instantly fell in love. While the characters themselves may not have extremely detailed features, their complex expressions, body language, or environments express so much of themselves.

rapunzel

bedtime story

featured: so little time co. on etsy





ice-cream brooch



Now that the weather here in Michigan is starting to turn a little cooler (and I've had to break out the winter coat for my morning walk to work), I've begun searching for a new brooch to spice up my otherwise bland gray coat. That's how I stumbled upon So Little Time Co. Their minimalist, yet nostalgic designs evoke a smile while still remaining unique and stylish. 

I think I may have to get one of their lockets too.



wooden locket - lines



featured: cynthia vardhan ceramics on etsy

small black and red dish

Ceramics have never really been an interest of mine, but I've realized that's because I've been looking in the wrong places. Growing up, the only ceramics I ever saw were flowery bowls and paisley patterned platters. Recently, however, I've been exploring the more modern side of pottery.

Cynthia Vardhan's ceramics are just that. I love the way that the patterns are almost so perfect that they seem mass produced and yet they have that handmade quality that makes each piece refreshingly unique. In so many ways they seem to blur the line between classic ideals and more modern aesthetics.

black and white bud vase

thundercloud vase

featured: crafterall on etsy

auke bay

prince of wales island

the great lakes

I recently stumbled upon crafterall's intricate paper crafts on etsy and was instantly smitten. Cut-outs have been particularly popular lately but I love how these pieces take the concept a step further. The added dimension that the layers create, along with the vibrate colors, make these pieces come to life. And unlike many that focus on the grid systems of cities, the organic shapes of these bodies of water seem to almost undulate and grow.

featured: tsurubride on etsy

silver elephant purse

gold hedgehog purse

teal alligator purse

While I tend to wear pretty plain clothes most of the time, I feel like accessories are where you should be able to have some fun. That's exactly why tsurubride's shop on etsy is so fantastic. These bags act as great conversation starters and are sure to get you excited about going out.