Scoutie Girl

from danielle miller’s ring a day series. love how she mixes the ridiculous with the sublime – really makes you think about the form & function of each piece.

from a recent blog post on the series:

The Ring-a-Day Project has given me the motivation to veer off my daily path and the freedom to explore concepts and designs that don’t need to fit in with my production line. I have been yearning for this freedom for a long time and I am so glad I decided to join this project!

images via flickr

thank you to the etsy favorites feature, i have hearts, you have hearts, we all have hearts! here, we’ll hop from heart-to-heart each week, progressively adding to our heart trail as we follow the favorites from one seller to the next.

Last week, we left off with …
… second chance studio {vintage pendant w/ fabric art}, who hearts…
… inaluxe {helsinki afternoon august 1969 giclee print}, who hearts…
… helen rawlinson {drum circles screenprinted lampshade}, who hearts…
… eco chic hand knits {organic fiber nesting bowls}, who hearts…
… lynn david {summer leaves clutch}, who hearts…
… be still {yellow & white stripes pillow cover}, who hearts…
… tune in next week to find out!

seriously – you people are way too talented for words. this bead work is out of this world. shop name? donauluft. freakin’ awesome crafter? viktoria, of austria.

viktoria creates these meticulous creations with “old” beads. i put the “old” in quotes because she does… these aren’t mere repurposed beads, my friends. most are 50-100 years old. all about 1 mm in diameter. you can find out more about her beads in this post on her blog.

visit viktoria’s shop, donauluft, or her flickr stream to find more fascinating bead work!

what i love about erin jane designs’ jewelry is the juxtaposition of brushed & textured silver with the smooth glassy sheen of gems. i get all giddy about how funky & feminine this jewelry is! and ladies, there are also erin jane pieces for your man, as well!

thanks so much for sponsoring scoutie girl, erin!

check out joey and lana make a house a home for a little interview with yours truly!