Archive for July, 2011
I rounded up the easiest (and neato-est) diy projects on the web for Danni at Oh Hello Friend again this week, and it is inspiring me to make a few things of my own this weekend. We’ll see how they turn out.
What are you doing this weekend?
The organic feeling of rounded edges and gestural lines meets modern simplicity and minimalism at Efrat jewelry. For the modern gal who still likes her heels and maybe the occasional hint of pink in her wardrobe, Efrat is perfect.
Minimal but feminine. Yep, I am likin’ it.
Visit Efrat’s online jewelry shop now to browse the entire collection.
Just wanted to remind you that tomorrow is the absolute last day to submit your shop for the summer/back to school papernstitch exhibition. This exhibition will run from August 1st through September 4th. And all the details can be found here. You can read over our testimonials and press mentions (just updated testimonials with more!) to help you decide. Please note there is a small fee to participate and not all shops who submit are chosen.
Sound good? Submit now.
Already been an exhibitor on papernstitch before? No need to fill out the form again. Just email me at brittni(at)papernstitch(dot)com and we will go from there.
Submission deadline is this Friday, July 29th.
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(above) Georgina Agate Necklace + Up and Away Print (from current exhibitors on pns)
I’ve written about photographer, Laura Evans, a handful of times here on the blog. And with good reason. Her color palette is dreamy, her photographs feel uniquely “her”, and the cherry on top? Laura’s compositions are amazing with a capital A.
I’m not sure what I can say about Laura today that I haven’t said already, so I’ll let the pictures do the talking…
Visit Laura Evan’s photography shop on Etsy at Ooh Pretty Shiny.
Last week’s look at the use of concrete in the home directed me towards a more relaxed look at the color palette. Today we’re going to focus on blue – not the retro, upbeat aqua that we’ve discussed before, but true blues from sky blue to cobalt to navy. Blue tones signify serenity and intellectualism, and can bring a sense of peace and calm to your interiors. Even a bright cobalt blue evokes thoughts of water and purity.
All of these variations of blue can be used throughout the home, especially when paired with neutral backgrounds of white, grey, beige or brown, including stained wood. As long as there is enough of your neutral, mixing different shades of blue can be a great way to find variety and texture within a limited color palette. And don’t forget that depending on the blue you choose, that shade can become your neutral color, adding pops of orange, green or yellow to accent your space. The sky’s the limit!
(above) Reclaimed Blue Board Cabinets
Light Blue Barn Doors + Cobalt Accessories
Sashiko-Pattern Wallcovering + Velvet Chairs
Amy wrote this post. She is the designer and owner of FormFire Glassworks, where she creates modern lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and by day designs custom homes for a small firm in Southern California. You can follow her twitter @formfireglass.
I use to find myself collecting rings to wear alongside my crazy necklaces to add some fun(k) to otherwise basic outfits. But lately, I’ve been hoarding brooches instead. So, I am proclaiming…
Brooches are the new rings!
You feel me on this one?
Because Belle Hibou has a nice collection of vintage inspired brooches that I am partial to. Maybe you’ll like ‘em too. Bonus! You can use this discount code to save 10% at checkout: Enter code SAVE10 at checkout for 10% off.
Visit Belle Hibou now to take advantage of that special discount.
You may have heard me chatting on twitter about how I am speaking at CCE this year in San Francisco: Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs.
The conference is August 5th through the 7th at the San Francisco Women’s Building (in the lively Mission district). Tickets are available right here and full 3day passes as well as individual one day passes can be purchased. They even have childcare available.
I’ll be on a panel with Kelly Wilkinson and Lainya Magana and we’ll be discussing…
The etiquette of approaching press contacts, what materials to put in your press kit, when it makes sense to hire a PR rep or publicist, and how to get the best response with the least amount of effort.
For more info about CCE, read the FAQ page.
Let me know if you are planning on going. I’d love to meet you in person and say hello face to face.
And if you’re already going to be in the San Francisco area that weekend, I’d be thrilled to have you join me at the Fizz & Frills wedding marketplace event, which is going on August 6th and 7th at Blu Bungalow.
I’ll be doing a live demonstration from 2-3pm on Sunday the 7th for Fizz & Frills, where I’ll share a do-it-yourself wedding project that even the least crafty lady on earth can complete.
One day and two day tickets are available and start at just $15! To purchase a ticket for Fizz & Frills click here.
For more info about this event, visit the Fizz & Frills about page.
