Author Archives: suchisthelife

Puzzled

For someone who loves geometric shapes a Tangram puzzle is pure heaven. (Especially this one from paintedturtlewt on Etsy.) source Placing 7 shapes together to evoke images of animals, symbols and even different shapes?! The possibility of shapes, and fun, is … Continue reading

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Triangulation

I have to admit, I’ve fallen in love with southwestern design. Source Maybe because it’s close to home… literally? Source I love modern geometric design to begin with and this trend pushed me over the edge. In addition to this trend … Continue reading

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Well, hello there

Hello to everyone. After an *ahem* extended absence we’re back up and running. First off, the Fastidious Etsy shop is up and running. We’re super excited about all our new items and hope you are too. Second, we are running a … Continue reading

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Test of Time*

Beard of Ages by Mark Dormand   TheBeardly.com

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Motherboard Designs

Last summer I went to a small local craft fair and stumbled upon Motherboard designs and was amazed. Recycled Hard Drive Pendant Lemon Lime Green Circuit board Bracelet Recycled Circuit Board Ring Shelly Mac makes awesome jewelry from old computers! Not only … Continue reading

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Adorable…Tatoos?

I’m feeling very nautical and these tatoo prints by Isabell’s Umbrella are pretty much the cutest things EVER! Nautical Tattoo Print Set by Isabell’s Umbrella

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Bejeweled

I just cannot get enough of animal jewelry these days. Here are a few favorites: Crafty Companion Ring from Mod Cloth Birdcage Necklace by lunashineshine Deer Head Pin by Modern Meets Whimsy

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Love at First Sight

“Nature inspired paper, gifts, and design”? Modern Printed Matter, you had me at nature. This calendar sure does hit the ‘woodland’ spot. Flora and Fauna Calender by  Modern Printed Matter I also love this notebook. It unfolds to unveil a Rorschach-esque design! Red … Continue reading

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Hedgehogs

Sorry for the radio silence, but we’re back! In the interest of full disclosure I must say I have loved hedgehogs from the moment I saw this cartoon So, I kind of, sort of, fell in love with this pillow by Earth … Continue reading

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Antlers

Maybe it was a trend that passed four years ago, but I still love antlers. They can somehow be both rustic (uh, nature) and modern (clean lines). Tape Antlers Horn Sculpture by Jonathan Adler Floral Antler Photograph by Kari Herer

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