earthly wonders.

I love gorgeous rocks and minerals, and lately I can't seem to get enough of them. Here are a few of the lovelies that have been in my thoughts:

(yes, this is a PAINTING by the extremely talented Carly Waito)

(24kt gold quartz by Laura Lombardi)

(the most beautiful ring in all the land by One Stone NY)

(chunky lovelies by Ball and Chain)

(quartz ring by MSO Joies)

Topography.

Really feelin the topography today:


1. Topographic puzzle by Artios, 2. photo of Mars from NASA, 3. Topographic art by Crafterall, 4. Unkown (but gorgeous) topography found on web, 5. Topographic box by BullFrogStudios

Bubbles Binsburry!

Well, Renegade Craft Fair went swimmingly again this year, thanks so much to everyone who came out to support the handmade movement, vendors and shoppers alike!

There were so many amazing treasures to be found at RCF, but I have a new rule for shows in which I try to only purchase one item... otherwise I will tend to get carried away. This year I could not resist the ADORABLE Big Bots made by Bubbles Binsburry. Although I am a plush artist, I most definitely have a soft spot for wood toys... and these guys stole my heart.

He will sit next to my Pecan Pal and they shall be best friends forever.

the Friend Brigade is here!!!

I have completed the Friend Brigade! This multicultural group of buddies will be for sale at Salty not Sweet in Cuyahoga Falls as well as Renegade in Chicago in the next couple of weeks. I have only made a small batch of 10 sets... but there will be more to come!

Grand Ole Bestiary

Oh man, I just stumbled on these prints by Grand Ole Bestiary and they are absolutely fabulous. I will def be purchasing a set of three for the new workspace project. Too amazing.

Some of my favorites:

Clothes Lust

I just started browsing ModCloth. I had heard of it before but never really dug in. Ugh, it may be the end of me. You have to check out the full outfits area too!
Here are some of my top pics.... my birthday is in October!

mobile food

Lately i have been thinking a lot about mobile food and how I wish we had more of it in Cleveland. Granted, we have terrible winters, which limits your outdoor food slangin' abilities, but seriously... we need more than just hotdogs!

I don't think this place is in business yet, but check out these amazing designs by HelloMonday, which were recently featured on The Dieline:

And then there is THIS little gem for sale on Cleveland Craigslist... I am tempted. More than a little bit. $1300 brings you mobile food ability. Think of what you could put in this thing!!!

And of course, we must pay homage to the famous California taco trucks. Check out this site, it is supreme: California Taco Trucks (dot) com!!!

{bonus points for printing and making the paper taco truck}

We need food carts, and if no one else will do it, I will!!!