pre-fall favorite...

I was purusing through some pre-fall 2011 collections when I stumbled on Matthew Williamson, whom I have never heard of before but now think is fabulous. 

The pre-fall collection is super wearable but also very stylish. There is something great about a designer who creates exciting pieces people can actually wear. 

Some of my favorites...

I will have one of each in a size small please!

Have you peeked at any pre-fall collections yet??

xo, 

Brittany

feeling nostalgic...

So here are some vintage toys...

metal roller skate by : ruggydesign

collection of tin shovels by : sushipotparts

mickey mouse wind up car by : theritzymeow

toy rabbit by : agafrog

vintage uncle sam piggy bank by : claireferrante 

xo,


Brittany

some pretty things...

so very pretty by daisical featuring chain necklaces

xo, 


Brittany

featured seller friday : 42things

This weeks featured shop is 42things. I liked this shop because it is very unique and features old discarded vintage items in a new ways. In the shop you will find upcycled and recycled paper crafts, envelopes, reclaimed paper beads, salvaged gift tags, die cuts, reuse, destash, cloth napkins, bookmarks, postcards, and scrapbooking supplies. 


It is full of crafty vintage goodies!


Check out the interview and some of my picks below...

Where did you get the idea to use recycled items to create your designs? 


I've just always had a sense of things being wasted and wanting to save them.

20 recycled pipe shaped embellishments from a vintage Sherlock Holmes book by : 42things

What has been your favorite find used in your creations? 


Wrapping paper, people use it, and save it or throw it away not knowing what to do with it... but the patterns and colours are so amazing!

elephant hang tags by 42things

Where do you get your inspiration from? 


... many places, my kids my husband, the items that need rescuing.

heart punches by : 42things

Tell me a little bit about your creative process... 


Well, I don't think I'm that creative, but the ideas just come to me as long as I'm open to creating. Each thing wants to be used... wants to be made into pretty stuff, fun stuff.

recycled punches from schoolbook by : 42things

Can we find you anywhere else? 


www.facebook.com/42thingsbyJo 


www.twitter.com/@42things 


www.42-things.blogspot.com


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Thanks so much for the interview! Don't forget to check out the lovely shop 42things...


Happy Friday everyone!


xo, 


Brittany

daisical: shop update

I have been working a lot on my jewelry and have made over 20 pieces over the past week. I am gradually getting them up on my etsy shop. I have another batch of supplies that I am waiting on too, so lots more jewelry in the near future! It makes me happy to be getting back into my jewelry again. 


Take a peek at some of the new items I listed last night...

large pale rose necklace

 pink chrysanthemum earrings

pale yellow rose pendent

 black rose antique copper cuff

rose & chair necklace

More to come soon! Check out my whole shop here. 

xo, 

Brittany

etsy photo favorites...

 

the eleventh hour by : TCaponePhoto

There are some very talented photographers on etsy, these are some of my favorites. All are vintage inspired & very beautiful! If you have the time you should check out their shops for more lovely vintage inspired photography. 

 punch buggy green by : thelonelypixal

ferris wheel III by : heyzee

world traveler by : sommerwithano 

dan les nauges by irenesuchocki

xo, 

Brittany