fashion:: holding on to the seventies

If you're as old as me you certainly remember the stylish neckties of the seventies! You know... those wide polyester ties with the big bold patterns? I love how fellow etsian andsometimesy has upcycled them into these cute clutches and wallets. Dotted with funky vintage buttons too. Sweet and very JUST COOL!

oh...and plus they look smashing against that chartreuse dress ;)

furniture - age old wood takes on modern style

Stephen Perren's passion is creating beautiful furniture.
5 Drawer Chest

Drop Leaf Corner Table

“My aim is for the viewer to be drawn in by the form and then further seduced by the silky feel of the furniture’s surface or the smooth glide of a drawer.”

Stephen Perrin carefully selects each board he uses, closely examining the particular grain, the color markings. He has a team of wood suppliers—from Pennsylvania to Virginia—who set aside interesting pieces of wood for Perrin to consider. Often he’ll create a piece to feature the unique quality or beauty of one very special board.

He designs by subtraction—drawing out all his design ideas for a piece and then removing elements one by one to see if they’re missed. Elements that are not missed are subtracted from the design until the piece is distilled to its most visually pleasing form.

Stephen’s work has won numerous awards.

"Wall Chairs"

Hung on the wall, these chairs are works of art. Useful works of art. Because, taken down from the wall, they unfold to become chairs. They’re made regularly, in limited editions, and sell for $1,400 each. Steve uses various woods, including Tiger Maple, Cherry and Birdseye maple. You can view his other furniture here. His eclectic style and use of various woods, make each piece so interesting. His work is definitely JUST COOL!

His furniture is also available at an artful home

STICKS

When you think of sticks do you think of hair? Not likely, but Art For Hair does. This unique etsy shop makes hair sticks - a versatile hair accessory which can be used by anyone with hair long enough to pull back into a ponytail, giving it a fashionable, elegant and unique look. You have seen photos of Geisha in costume wearing this ornate hair "jewelry". It was common place in oriental fashion. But the history of hair sticks goes back much further, as far back as the early Egyptians, ancient Assyrian, Eutruscan, Greek and Roman civilizations who used hair sticks made of gold and decorated with shells and gemstones.


Art for Hair replicates this ancient craft in modern hair wear using a variety of materials in semi precious stones and metals and in a variety of styles , even custom! Check them out.

AND STONES

stones are a beautiful thing


when they are these natural tumbled stones i found at Etsy Shop

Charming Rose Supplies

i love the organic look and color variations in these.

Located in Toronto, Zizi offers unique craft and jewelry supplies at great prices.
You can also find her own handiwork at her homemade etsy shop:
Purple Rose

I find her "ladyhead" original aceos to be

JUST COOL!

OH OWLS!

OWLS! Mysterious bird creatures that they are. They enchant us, they mystify us, they are wise. They tell us stories and folklore is filled with them! With a little help from my Etsy friends here is a wonderful selection of handcrafted art that is ALL OWL. Please check them out and see what other unique items that these artist's etsy shops have to offer and BUY HANDMADE. Thanks Etsians for providing this content!

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade popartcafe.etsy.com

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade vintagewarehouse.etsy.com

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade wendypresseisen.etsy.com