Wallet in Clay Coriander

05-29-2008 | 10:12 AM EST | 0 Comments

I don't know about you guys, but I seem to have a lot of trouble with my coin purse. In the last year or so, I've managed to destroy three of them, and I'm trying to figure out what to replace my current one with right now. I know that this is actually a wallet, but it has a zippered coin pouch, which I'm thinking might be a good solution. Plus, it's just pretty darn cute.

Designed by LBaccessories, the wallet has six card slots, three pockets (which are big enough for cash, receipts, or even a checkbook), an ID window, a snap to close it up, and like I mentioned above, a zippered coin pouch. The handmade wallet measures approximately 8 x 4 when closed, and it's made with stiff interfacing so it's nice and sturdy. There are a few different colors and designs to choose from, but I liked how this one was somewhat understated and I have a feeling that these colors might hide any dirt a little better. The brighter color might also make it easier to find in my giant bag—I hate making people wait while I dig around looking for my wallet or change purse, so I'll take all the help I can get.

Monster Cards

05-28-2008 | 12:16 AM EST | 0 Comments

You've all heard me complain about picking out cards before, so when my friend Brian (who has a great blog called DevYou, by the way) sent me these yesterday, I decided that I had to post about them. There's something about scary monsters doing completely lovable things that gets me every time...they almost always make me smile, and isn't that the point of sending a card?

This set, designed by Michelle Alynn, includes four cards, two of which say "Thanks" and two of which say "luf you." Blank on the inside, they're printed on heavy white cardstock and come with blue envelopes so they'll be ready whenever you need one. The cards feature two monsters, which were originally pencil drawings that the artists painted in PhotoShop, so they have a really nice handmade feeling to them. Plus, you can definitely see her fun scrapbook skills coming through with the background textures.

Magazine Twist Earrings

05-27-2008 | 04:46 PM EST | 0 Comments

I actually don't wear earrings very often anymore, but I do have a few pairs that I like to wear out on special occasions. It's always good to have some options, and this pair (called Twist) seems like it could be fun. Made out of recycled, laminated magazine strips and sterling silver, the earrings could be real conversation starters—who would expect something pretty like this to come from a magazine?

Designed by BtheNV Designs, the "twist is a sculptural and lean piece that curves gently around the face flattering any shape." They have some other shapes and sizes available, too, but I think that the curved silhouette would be nice—you don't see it very often, and it would be nice to take advantage of a different shape. As you'd expect with a base material like magazine pieces, each earring would be one-of-a-kind, and to make it even more fun for you, you can send the designers your color preferences when you order them so that they'll be more personalized.

Reba the Robot Wooden Bookmark

05-20-2008 | 12:56 AM EST | 0 Comments

I was out walking around the other day, enjoying the sun, when I ran across the Brooklyn Indie Market. I didn't realize that it was open yet, so I, of course, went in to roam around. There were a couple of designers with some pretty cool stuff (you'll probably see them in the next couple of posts), but the first one that caught my eye was a table with some fun, wooden bookmarks for sale. There were squirrels, letters, and a cupcake, but the one I liked the best was Reba the Robot. Being part of the tech world, I always enjoy when handcrafted meets technology.

One of the funniest things to me about the bookmark is that the back of Beacon Bookmarks' business card says "Read Books Not Blogs"—I'm not taking it personally and it actually made me want to post about them even more :-) The bookmarks are made by a husband and wife team (Jon and Kristy Reichert) in a small town up the Hudson River, and they're made from wood (cedar, poplar, walnut, and cherry, among others) and finished with a clear water-based satin finish.

Address Book

05-19-2008 | 10:49 AM EST | 0 Comments

If I had to find someone's phone number and it wasn't listed in my cellphone contact list, I'd probably have to check my email address book, an ancient Rolodex, and various stacks of paper on my desk in order to find it. It seems like it might be time for me to update my system... I was trying to figure out where to even look for a new address book, and one of the first places to pop into my head was Ahlers Designs. I got one of their vitamin cases for Christmas, and the quality is really good—not only was the ladybug emblem cute, but the case was sturdy (which seems like an important thing for an address book).

If you go to Ahlers Designs' website, you'll very quickly see that there are a ton of images to choose from (I just counted 122). I liked the Roxy and West Highland Terrier emblems, but the old-style telephone spoke to me. I mean, it is a telephone and address book, so it makes a certain amount of sense, don't you think?

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