Reinventing the Gypsy Caravan
Tonka Campers, created by Dutch documentary filmmaker Maarten Van Soest (and named after Maarten’s daughter), offer a refreshing take on disposable travel. They are...
Urushi Utensils for Kids
A beautiful urushi cutlery set for kids from CO ZEN. According to Spoon & Tamago, urushi (also know as Japanese lacquer ware) is made...
Shadowbox Curiosities
Lovely and surreal shadow boxed scenes by Polish artist Magda Trzaski.
Natural Willow Baskets
These stunning baskets are the work of Irish basketmaker and teacher Joe Hogan, which he makes from the natural willows grown at Loch na...
Etsy Finds: Handmade Cupcake Stands
I came across the beautiful work of potter Whitney Smith while browsing of paper and things (a personal favorite). I love the way the...
365 Messages of Love
365 Envelopes, 365 Messages of Love by Nishat Akhtar: “Every second of a budding relationship feels like a tiny moment of greatness. I wanted...
Etsy Finds: High Seas Automata
Turn the handle and sail away with this wonderful handmade automata from Etsy seller cartoonmonster.
Modern Spin on a Classic Toy
This is only a small sample of Mader’s wonderful collection of tops, each handcrafted in limited quantities in Austria. Beautifully balanced, they spin for...
Etsy Finds: Jen and Jerry Art Dolls
These lovely art dolls, delicately painted with their own hand-woven scarves, are available as a Valentine promotion from Paolo Zakimi on Etsy.
Valentine’s Day Sweets
If you’re up for a little baking this Valentine’s Day, here are two recipes from Martha Stewart that look amazing: chocolate strawberry ice cream...
Etsy Finds: Valentine’s Day Ceramics
Etsy shop PrinceDesignUK is full of wonderful Valentine’s Day gifts, all handmade and glazed by UK-based artist Elizabeth Prince. Up top is a pair...
Favorite Shops: Bianca and Family
Bianca and Family always has a delightful assortment of childhood treasures, both new and old.
Etsy Finds: Crocheted Villages
Wonderful crocheted jewelry from Israeli Etsy seller Sashetta. Love the details!
New Concepts in Children’s Furniture
A wonderful concept created by a student of designer Masahiro Minami–who obviously has great talent in teaching as well–at the Univeristy of Shiga Prefecture....
Reknit Something Old into New
Reknit is a project by designer Haik Avanian that turns old sweaters into new objects, with a little help from Avanian’s mom. For the...