ModLife » Emily http://blog.modcloth.com Fashion & Frivolity Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Skinny laMinx http://blog.modcloth.com/2009-05-28-skinny-laminx?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skinny-laminx http://blog.modcloth.com/2009-05-28-skinny-laminx#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 15:50:25 +0000 Emily http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=988

[Image above:  Skinny laMinx tea towels-Herds in Grey, I Wish We Had IKEA]

Heather Moore designs and sells simple printed fabric available by the metre and in readymade goods, from tea towels to cushion covers,  in her Etsy shop, Skinny laMinx . I especially love her IKEA-themed tea towel, which is a wishlist/love letter to IKEA composed with line drawings, product names and prices.  Fun prints like these make chores and living greener a little more fun. Moore’s Scandinavian-style housewares suit any room in the house while her cut fabric invites all crafters to create something uniquely their own.

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   Some Girls Wander
[Image above: Emily Martin of Some Girls Wander.]

It’s no secret that I have a tiny obsession with Emily Martin, founder of The Black Apple. She blogs about her crafting endevours as well as her personal style. Above is Emily, standing on one leg, wearing the perfect winter coat, green maryjanes, and carrying a lovely vintage bag.

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[Image above: LookAtMe.ru]

A great menswear look with a colorful twist; I see a rougher Blair Waldorf.

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Found on Lookbook.nu, this look makes me wish for long legs. I love the little ankle boots and striped shirt; and those tangerine high-waisted pants, oh my!

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 Blue tights add an unexpected pop of color against a high-waisted, printed skirt. Originally posted on Lookbook.nu.

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I am loving this combination of rust, cognac, and red with shades of grey.  A cross-body bag and pointy-eared dog are perfect complements. Originally posted on Wardrobe Remix.

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[Part of a set by Crafty Alien, this tiny felted hedgehog is too cute!]

As the weather gets colder and more evenings are spent cuddled up at home, I long for new knitting projects to keep me busy. One of my goals for the new year is to always have a knitting project in progress and as my knitting books begin to look stale, I turn to Etsy. Whether you’re just beginning to knit or are a seasoned pro, there are patterns to match all skill levels.

From gifts to accessories and apparel, here are are some of my favorite patterns…

This scarf by AlterKnits is a quick knit that can be worn a number of different ways.

A perfect (and reversible) slouchy hat pattern from bingeknitter.

Little John 2003 has an amazing collection of vintage knitting patterns, I love this knit skirt.

]]> http://blog.modcloth.com/2008-12-31-emilys-etsy-post-13/feed 1 Handmade Arcade http://blog.modcloth.com/2008-11-10-handmade-arcade-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handmade-arcade-2 http://blog.modcloth.com/2008-11-10-handmade-arcade-2#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:28:50 +0000 Emily http://blog.modcloth.com/?p=207 This past weekend marked the 5th annual Handmade Arcade. An amazing gathering of crafters and their wares, this event has quickly become a Pittsburgh tradition. It is the perfect place to find one of a kind holiday gifts, taste amazing local baked goods (including the best vegan cinnamon rolls ever), and catch up with old friends. To be sure, it is not your grandmother’s craft fair. There are no ducks in bonnets, dried flower wreaths, or cow-themed kitchen kitsch. Perhaps most importantly, everything does not smell of cinnamon and pine. What can be found, however, is a fantastic variety of prints, stationary, jewelry, soaps, housewares, plush toys, apparel, knitwear, and more.

I saw some of my favorite indie crafters this year as well as some delightful new booths.

Handmade Arcade
A busy crowd gathers in the Handmade Arcade’s new location, the Hunt Armory in Shadyside. 

Welcome Booth
The Handmade Arcade welcome booth, complete with T-shirts, totes, and shiny gold balloons.

Sycamore Street Press
The Sycamore Street Press booth, featuring beautiful letterpress prints and stationary.

Kirkiture
Pittsburgh’s own Jason Kirker of Kirkiture who builds paper and wood lamps.

Friend or Foe
Friend or Foe little monster plush toys made from new and found materials.

This is just a small sampling of the many (85 total) great indie crafters who exhibited. I’m already anxious for next year!

Be sure to check out the following vendors who stole my heart:
Miaow
Etui
Basho Apparel
Figs & Ginger
Beth Pohlman Jewelry
My Paper Crane
My Favorite Mirror

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Berkley Illustration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 That raccoon, oh my goodness!

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The last two featured pieces have arrived safely at my door and are ready to begin their decorative lives with me.

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