beautiful natural pottery.. morphing molecules
Saturday, January 29, 2011
( adopt a.. ) what?
help support an..
endangered navajo churro
icelandic sheep
etc
adoption fee includes photos of 'your' sheep + yarn or wool
alpaca silk mohair=
Friday, January 28, 2011
"necklace about how your life can be split in pieces by mental illness"
paul beelen jewelry via pour porter
Thursday, January 27, 2011
( one )
1 year old blog today.. searching for a festive image led me back to this first post..
thanks for being here, then & now :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
( 2011 )
"today, just about any company can set up shop.. and sell their products wherever there's an internet connection..."
STATE OF THE UNION
STATE OF THE UNION
( at home ) very simply
genius! simple wool felt placemats in 21 colors! coordinating/contrasting coasters & table runner also available, here
Monday, January 24, 2011
( black on black )
we're in the very early planning stages for a trip to the southwest sometime this spring, and I stumbled across the sante fe indian market while researching things to do.. I'd love to go to this, but its in august & I'm far too pale to be in the SW at that time.. they have an online shop though, that features a very cool reversible blanket based on the art of maria martinez (the pendleton blanket that we bought earlier this year is as well)
I so love the prints and feeling of native design from the southwest, but seldom find items in the subdued shades I really love to live with.. so martinez is a real find, and I'm grateful to see contemporary items inspired by her work & distinct aesthetic
images here, here, here
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
( natural ) clean
1. wool dryer balls
2. lambswool duster
3. knitted reusable swiffer mop covers
4. organic wool soap bar
the wool bar is great for cleaning spots on sheepskins!
( it is nice to ponder )
my most indulgent home ideas..
1. black walnut floors
2. custom handmade roman blinds, in natural hemp/cotton
3. handmade cream-colored tiling in bathroom & kitchen (just sort of all over them)
4. miele dishwasher
5. handmade custom kitchen cabinets.. walnut again
we are thinking we may buy the place we've been renting for the past 2 years.. it leads us to wonder- certainly more so me- specifically what changes we would make in the years to come.. renovation would be a drag.. its easier & more quickly gratifying to purchase a great rug to be sure.. dark hardwood floors & an updated kitchen would really be something though
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
( braided ) metal
beautiful handmade braided jewelry from germany, in silver & gold.. this artist uses textiles for inspiration & casting
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
( one big avocado )
sat down with a whole avocado, coarse salt & a dish of olive oil for lunch today.. so appreciative right now of feeling well again; the soft rain & bright light gray sky outside seem tranquil amd beautiful
I was discussing, at this same table by the window last saturday morning, public content-- blogging, tweeting, facebook-ing one's life away. I think it is an interesting thing to make the studied choice between what to share, and what to leave private.. its the sort of thing one feels out for oneself, and is ultimately amorphous, unspecific, and relatively insignificant really
I've had the privilege to consider it anyhow, and for myself, I would say that the impulse to share indiscriminately arises when something seems beautiful in a broad sense, and is a bit too big- in whatever way- to experience alone
( bag )
if you're in need of a basic leather bag, I'm letting this one go..
super high quality thick leather 'sami' bag from rennes, in great condition; beige lining, one interior pocket.. original retail $180
this one $95 + shipping ($6 US / $12 international).. please leave a comment or email me if interested, at metrodeshop@gmail.com
Monday, January 17, 2011
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