December 3, 2009

Puces Pop / Rusty Plum

* I still have 2 Gift Guides to publish, For Her, and for DIY Peeps! They are coming! :D
Just been busy with 2 Holiday events and Holidays sales in the shops. Everything’s colliding at the same time! :)

Venez me voir au cette fin de semaine PucesPop/RustyPlum pour votre magasinage des Fêtes!

Come see me this weekend at PucesPop/RustyPlum for your Holiday shopping!

Dec. 5, 11am – 7pm
Dec. 6, 11am – 5pm

105 St-Viateur Ouest

November 30, 2009

Gift Guide 2009 { For Him }

As part of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009,
here are some suggestions for your man, your dad, and all the men in your life!

Take the Handmade Pledge this Holiday season!

** Please note that the sellers suggested are NOT sponsors!
These are MY suggestions! **

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Check out more Gift Guides posts!

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Men’s 50’s bowling style shirt, by LesAndOscar.

Sketchbook, by Paperama.

Big red double barrel, by RuffeoHeartsLilSnotty.

Wood business card case, by Masakage Tanno.

Archaic copper and silver band, by Tinahdee.

Leather sweet home flask, by MoxieAndOliver.

Sterling guitar pick, by PanicMama.

Acorn mittens (custom size), by TheSittingTree.

Mustaches mug set, by Kimay.

Old school bike hoodie, by BareTree.

Wooden birdhead cup, by NatureDesign.

Blue face copper dial watch, by KapaDesigns.

Urban Mystery 11 screenprinted art, by Fantazerova.

Grey wool felt laptop sleeve, by ByrdAndBelle.

Trompe l’what collared shirt, by RusselTMiller.

USB flash drive stick with reclaimed teak, by TuavusDesign.

November 26, 2009

Gift Guide 2009 { Housewares }

As part of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009,
here are some suggestions for adorning every room of your home!

Take the Handmade Pledge this Holiday season!

** Please note that the sellers suggested are NOT sponsors!
These are MY suggestions! **

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Check out more Gift Guides posts!

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2010 giclee calendar, by Joojoo.

*For those wanting more calendar suggestions, I have a post coming up in the next weeks! :)

Poufik pillows, by EvaForeva.

Nest planter, by Fort.

Repurposed Danish vintage chair, by MadsHome

Porcelain Deer Cup, by Miekongo.

Olives and Blooms fabric storage, by SewingMomma.

Revamped vintage plate, by ShopLePetitBoutique.

Recycled T-shirt Rug, by TalkingSquid.

Mosaic clock, by EnjoyMosaic.

Concrete planter with air plant, by TortoiseLovesDonkey.

Pancake lamp, by aWanderingSoul.

Yummy chocolate magnet set, by Jojo2238.

Thrublock wooden coat rack, by Wuda.

Mediterranean fig soy candle, by AJsCountryCottage.
*AJ is my very own candle pusher! Totally addicted to her strong scents!

Handwoven table runner, by Kelgwo.

Red tree porcelain plates, by Yasha Butler.

Crochetted cotton cover for Swiffer Duster, by OlliesBoutique.

November 25, 2009

Gift Guide 2009 { Art }

As part of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009,
here are some suggestions of wonderful art for your really empty walls and shelves!

Take the Handmade Pledge this Holiday season!

** Please note that the sellers suggested are NOT sponsors!
These are MY suggestions! **

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Check out more Gift Guides posts!

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Leaf Wall Wear, by Nea (me!) :D

Atmosphere art print, by JKLdesign.

Porcelain Beaver Skull with 18k luster, by PorcelainSkulls.

Lunaria Triptych signed fine art photograph, by AliciaBock.

Butterfly and Roses print, by PeggyWolfDesign.

Winter Wonderland limited edition letterpress print, by 12fifteen.

Kitchen Still Life, by TransparentEyeball.

Oh Dear art sculptures, by ArtMind.

Stepping Off limited edition print, by BetsyWalton.

Urban lichen wall decor, by Bettula.

A Journey of a Thousand Miles print, by PocketStudio.

To Pluck Down Justice From Your Awful Bench, by Raceytay.

White We’re All In This Together wall decor, by Poodlebreath.

November 24, 2009

Gift Guide 2009 { Gift Wrap }

As part of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009,
here are some suggestions for wrapping your gifts pretty this season!

Go see my post from 2007 on Gift Wrap for some eco-friendly suggestions that won’t cost you much!

Take the Handmade Pledge this Holiday season!

** Please note that the sellers suggested are NOT sponsors!
These are MY suggestions! **

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Check out more Gift Guides posts!

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Mini paper wraps, by Kamal.

Lacey letterpress gift tags, by SarahParrott825.

Letterpress Holiday hedgehogs note set, by LuckyBeePress.

Mosaic pillow boxes, by FieldAndSea.

Cocoa/cream daffodils, by TheGildedBee.

Linen hand-printed furoshikis, by Jodii. { How to use }

Rudolf card, by WitAndWhistle.

Hand-stamped poppies on vintage crepe paper, by TackledAndShackled.

Snowflake screenpritned fabric, by ShowPony.

Gift wrap sheet (50% recycled fibers (25% PCW) and soy-based inks), by ErinRuth.

Pine tree card, by Essimar.

RaiDrop Split Pea screenprinted fabric, by SwankySwell.

Hemp/Organic cotton block printed furoshiki, by PersimmonAndPine. { How to use }

November 17, 2009

Like Confetti

Totally in love with this shop at the moment: KristinaMarie.

Made out of recycled paper, these little garlands (which I would totally use as gift wrapping to replace ribbon!) are like pretty confetti on a string! Just. Love.

Via } Decor8

November 13, 2009

Yum for your Tum

It’s been cold in Montreal for a few weeks now already (with the exception of last weekend!). In winter, we get it harsh and sometimes it’s so cold it pinches the face.

But the best moments are when you come running inside from your bus stop and feel the heat unfreezing you, such a relief!

In those moments, what’s best is a warm blanket and some hot cocoa.

For that, you should check out TetonCocoaCompany. All those yummy flavors will make you drool! :)

November 12, 2009

NatureDesign

NatureDesign, from Estonia, makes functional (and gorgeous!) pieces out of wood for everyday kitchen life.

From hot plate plaques to butter knifes and cups and bringing nature to the inside, there’s really something for everyone! ;)

Go snoop around!!

November 6, 2009

SO happy

A friend of mine had this quote in his MSN status… And I was like WHUT?

When he sent me to see the artwork to go with it, I was totally thrilled! This is gorgeous and the quote is totally enhanced!

By Siergh (was unable to find a website to his work! HELP!)

Via } Vi.sualize

November 5, 2009

Nonnie

At Nonnie out of Chicago, you’ll find wonderful clothing items for her AND him!

Soft fabrics, cool shapes, wonderful colors and great pictures to show it all off! From shirts to dresses to pants and vests, their small collection is to die for!

October 29, 2009

Terraria

LBRANDterraria offers these wonderful glass globes featuring air plants, moss, rocks, sand, figurines!

Beautiful little modern worlds you can get your thoughts lost into as you gaze for hours! Just perfect since winter is lurking around the corner and green will become white… Here in Montreal anyway! :)

October 27, 2009

MYOC

Make Your Own Cheese!

YES! What a brilliant and oh so tempting idea by UrbanCheesecraft!

These simple kits with instructions would be the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Go for the goat cheese kit, the mozzarella and ricotta one, or the paneer and Queso Blanco one!

YUM!

October 22, 2009

Roots

When I pull out something from the garden, I always look at the roots (or what’s left of them). They are really pretty!

Square Root Industries out in Portland realized this too and decided to make great pieces based on the thing, whether it be for wall hangings or to bring dinning room tables into the artistic world! Why should a table be…well, only a table!

Like the idea but prefer playing designer? No problem! They can customize your piece with YOUR design!

October 20, 2009

Classy Taxidermy

Who knew taxidermy could be so classy?

I just fell in LOOOOVE with these today while stumbling on Melissa Dixson’s shop! Mixing antlers on wood plaques with fabrics and textures and colors, how pretty and cool!!

Would like a more minimalist option? Go for the skulls!

October 13, 2009

Feel Like Baking Tinies

Oh MY! How cute are these tiny single serving pies? I’m about to faint! lol

As soon as I saw them I instantly wanted to follow the recipe and make some. Which, by the way, never happens to me… I can’t seem to successfully follow a recipe and have it look and taste like it’s supposed to (except my mom’s meatball sauce)! I’m more of a freestyle cook: take ideas from recipes and use what’s in the fridge in my kind of cooking. No wonder I never made a desert in my life (for someone who LOVES deserts, this is weird right?), unless it came in a powder from a box. lol!

Anyway! Maybe it’s their size, but these look like I could perhaps achieve them! Maybe I’ll try… Not sure yet!

Learn more about these tiny cuties over at Our Best Bites!

Via } For Me For You