Urban Outfitters

02/03/12 09:30AM

Postscripts

Postscript's Paula Bertolino makes really simple—and super affordable—party decorations. From rustic wood cake stands (mmm, cake!) to party banners, her creations are making us wish we had a party to plan.

From New York

01/26/12 02:00PM

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Lauren Clay

We love the way that Lauren Clay brings her work to life. Her papier-mâché sculptures look almost identical to her drawings. Lauren, teach us your ways!

From Elsewhere

01/26/12 01:00PM

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365 Lucky Days

We just can't get enough of Lucky Jackson's framed embroidered art peices at 365 Lucky Days. Thankfully we still have 238 to go! Buy a day here.

From Detroit

01/25/12 04:00PM

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Allan Young

Allan Young makes clocks out of recycled materials at his Etsy shop Pixelthis. From old bike parts and vintage record players, to computer hard drives and circuit boards, it seems like Allan can make a clock out of anything.

From Austin

01/24/12 01:00PM

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Stanley & Sons

I love this simple backpack by Brooklyn's Stanley & Sons made for Austin shop Arrow & Arrow. The main compartment is made from thick waxed canvas and the other bits from hand dyed leather. With sturdy materials and understated design, you can't lose! -Bob

From Australia

01/13/12 11:30AM

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Dominique Falla

Dominique Falla's string art is incredible. Her use of color and the patterns she creates are so detailed, we can only imagine how long something like this would take. We wish she would decorate our whole room! Buy the print here.

From Elsewhere

01/06/12 11:30AM

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Terrarium Postcard Set

Quill and Fox makes some really lovely paper goods. If you're in the market for invitations, thank you notes or fancy post cards, makes sure to check out their shop. We're so into their Terrarium Postcard Set that we're willing to revert back to snail mail forever.

From Elsewhere

01/04/12 11:30AM

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Jordan Grace Owens

So maybe we're a little too old to be playing with dolls, but these miniature moving paper dolls (and cats!) by Jordan Grace Owens are way too cute to pass up. You can even get a doll personalized to look like you or your friends!

From Elsewhere

01/03/12 12:30PM

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Vintage Camera Nightlights

Check out these Vintage Camera Nightlights by Jayfish! He takes abandoned cameras from the '50s and '60s, modifies them and brings them back to life as nighlights. These are cool whether you need them or not. (Don't worry, we won't judge you!)

From Vancouver

12/28/11 04:30PM

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Interactive Jellyfish Swarm

How amazing is this Jellyfish Swarm art installation at the Vancouver Aquarium? Made out of origami and individually lit up by LED modules, the British Columbia-inspired jellies change colors based on human interaction. (Via My Modern Met)

From Elsewhere

12/20/11 03:30PM

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Hey YoYo

Hey YoYo is seriously the Etsy store of our dreams. With cupcake papers, cake toppers and swizzle sticks, it has all your party needs and more (Macho Man Cake Topper anyone?). Our plans for holiday parties just got a whole lot sweeter.

From New York

12/20/11 09:30AM

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Driftwood Hooks

Kielmead's Driftwood Hooks are salvaged from the beaches of the state of New York, then painted all of the different shades of the rainbow. Each hook is unique in size and shade, giving you a unique and colorful beachy vibe in your space all year round.

From New York

12/19/11 03:30PM

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Field Guide Design

Is your tree looking a little bleak this holiday? Field Guide Design has you covered with their DIY Cut & Fold Paper Polyhedra Ornaments! They're cute, easy to make, and will have your tree looking like a million bucks.

From Elsewhere

12/16/11 10:30AM

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Supervelma

Amy Sheridan hand-stitches and frames the genius words that come from the brain (or fingertips, we guess) of Kanye West. His tweets can now be forever immortalized on your bedroom wall. We want one that says, "I'm sorry Taylor."

From Vancouver

12/08/11 03:30PM

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Becky Brisco

Becky Brisco is an incredibly talented Vancouver based industrial designer whose line of objects and jewelry seem to be better described as artifacts. Her thoughtful collection is carefully crafted and heavily influenced by whimsical qualities of her childhood, history, antiques, and folklore. Becky's first Holiday pop-up shop will take place at the 01 Magazine Pop Up Space (#8 East Cordova) from December 8-23. Warm drinks for all this Saturday! - Jennilee

From New York

12/05/11 03:30PM

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Levi's Tailor Shop Promo

Raf Moses shot this really nice video for the Levi's Tailor Shop (414 West 14th). We wonder if they do bedazzling?

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From Philadelphia

12/02/11 09:30AM

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B Fiber and Craft Emporium

Waffle sheets, a pizza sleeping bag, and a baked potato bean bag chair? Thanks to the B Fiber and Craft Emporium, we've died and gone to food heaven.

From Los Angeles

11/29/11 03:30PM

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Bucketry

Above are ceramics by Los Angeles based artist Mattias Merkel Hess. His show Bucketry is currently on view at ACME (6150 Wilshire Blvd.) until December 21, so go see these beautiful buckets in person. -Bob

From New York

11/25/11 01:30PM

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"Hobbyist" with Lesley Arfin

I think Lesley Arfin, Dear Diary writer and "Ask Barf" columnist, is one of the coolest people ever. So when I saw this episode of "Hobbyist," an Opening Ceremony TV series, I was pretty jealous of Arfin's self-taught needlepoint skills. I mean, album covers? A needlepoint version of (GI)? That is, literally, the best idea ever. Thank you Arfin, for proving that needlepoint can be cool! - Hazel

From Melbourne

11/23/11 03:30PM

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Handmade Romance

Handmade Romance's Bow Tie Boys are exactly like the kind of guys we go for—they're cute, soft, well-dressed, and won't bug you when you're out dancing with your girlfriends.