Fun! These funky wall lamps are cast in plaster from the artist's own hand. Check out more of Kara Gunter's work at her Etsy shop.
Cameos
Anyone else like cameos? I've been attracted to them since I was a little girl. My mom had a lapel stickpin with a pale peach and ivory cameo of a woman's profile that I was fascinated with. Here are some fun pieces from Etsy shops:
1. Carved high relief cameo brooch or pendant from leesasimpson
2. Lolita skeleton cameo necklace by sssj
3. Apple green cameo necklace by heathernn1
Friday Flowers — a bevy of bouquets
I just found out a friend is getting married and it started my wheels turning about alternatives to fresh bouquets. The heat is so intense this summer anything fresh would wilt in minutes. Here are three lovelies from Etsy:
Top left: Felt rose bridal bouquet (pick your colors) from handmadecolectibles
Bottom left: Peaches and tangerines satin, jewels and pearl flower bouqet from solbijou
Right: Custom paper flower wedding bouquet from poshstudios
Upcycled filmstrip bracelet
Wow. This upcycled filmstrip bracelet is really inspired. They are handmade to order over at the Etsy shop of bethtastic. She creates them from film negatives that are cast in resin so no two are exactly alike. What a great gift idea for the shutterbug in your life.
Summer sewing
I really like this Bow Tie Top tutorial from Sweet Verbena. It's sew simple, swingy and stylish—a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.
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Upcycled t-shirt braided headbands
Here's a great tutorial at make it and love it transforming t-shirts into braided headbands. All those concert t-shirts from the '80s can finally be repurposed ...
Sweets at Sucré
I recently had the pleasure of sampling the delights at Sucré while on a photo shoot in New Orleans. Their sweets are handmade and they use local ingredients whenever possible. The presentation of the confections and attention to detail are meticulous. I mean just look at those charming 4-color letterpress coasters! Don't fret if you can't get to New Orleans—they ship to addresses in the continental U.S.!