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i HEART you

Published on May 2nd, 2010
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Handcut hanging paper heart ornaments recycled from old comic books. This particular one is an old Wonder Woman book
Each ornament is approximately 5in x 4in (15cm x 10cm).
Each one is strung on pale gold alcazar metallic cotton and stapled together with green aluminium staples. Each ornament is unique.
These objects are bright [...]

rustic wood cake stand

Published on May 2nd, 2010
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This cake stand is made from reclaimed wood right from the artist’s farm.
It is 7 3/4 inches tall and the plate is a bit over 15 inches wide. The base has been treated with all natural tung oil to preserve the wood. The plate is coated with a food safe coat, the [...]

tree & owl wedding topper

Published on May 2nd, 2010
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This personalized tree and owl pair are are made out of local sustainable poplar wood. They have been drawn, sawed, sanded, details burned (on the front and back), sanded again, painted with US made non-toxic water colors and then finished with bees wax and jojoba oil. The tree is about 4″ [...]

wild project green roof

Published on May 1st, 2010
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as part of the awesomeness of NYC wildflower week, the wild project will open its doors (and rooftop) to the public. i’ve been wanting to do an event here for a while….check it.
Wild Project Green Roof Tour- Manhattan
The Wild Project Theater, 195 East 3rd Street (between Avenues A and B)
Sun. May 2, [...]

solar santa

Published on December 17th, 2009
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growing up in texas has its perks.
i love the mythology of the place.
i love the way the slogan “don’t mess with texas” from our anti-litter campaign, was perceived as bravado (we do have tons of bravado, it’s true) instead of pure genius.
i love that “bring me a tea” means pre-sweetened & ICED!
it also means, true [...]

fall baby shower-owl theme

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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ok.  i admit it.
i am on an owl kick.
forgive me.
love this owl mobile from pink perch/etsy.  suspend it over the table as a centerpiece, then give it to the mommy to be.  or choose one or both of these vintage ceramic planters as decoration instead.  give these adorable owl onesies from ressicajachel/etsy as presents, wrapped [...]

give a hoot!

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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owls were my favorite creatures as a kid.
well, owls and ducks and mr. squirrel.  and my dog.  i loved my hamsters & goldfish too.
but owls really were up there, high on my list of favorite things.
now, so are these, as they have started the romance all over again.
these machine embroidered colorful little bitties  are made [...]

doily news! super cute upcycle newspaper coasters

Published on September 5th, 2009
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these are pretty cute!
cute for being something you don’t really need.  but, i do appreciate the repurposing of otherwise wasted materials.  each pack of 100 sells for 16 bucks.  very cute hostess gift!
also, make for pretty cute crafting supply.

pure habitat NYC

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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who wants to clean up after a party?

not me,  i much prefer to rest on my laurels and put my feet up post-party.
that’s where Pure Habitat NYC comes in.  founded in 2005 by owner cory tixier and partner danny skinz, Pure Habitat NYC is an eco-friendly cleaning service, which promotes and adheres to principles and [...]

etsy: anna maria horner

Published on July 22nd, 2009
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i love these super cute cotton flowers by anna!
you can choose either a brooch or hair clip fastener.  i bet she’d make them into ponytail holders though.  in which case, they would make great summer napkin ring holders doubled as party favors!
xo

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