Scoutie Girl

zoomed local [ connecticut ]

9 mini landscapes by Studio155
lily/keyhole necklace by UnderGlass
letterpress coaster set by 12fifteen
photograph by Callia Photography
enamel pendant by Bonhomie Jewelry
handbag by The Itty Bitty Handbag Co.

friday scout out: penny farthing

1. wall sconce lightbox w/ antique photo from munstre, $195  
2. print of original watercolor painting from magnolia art, $20
3. digital paint & collage print from art and ghosts, $20 
4. vintage brown plexi clock (1984 store) from yesstreen, $46.25
5. vintage brass locket (with irene suchocki art print) from heartworks by lori, $40 
6. women's silkscreened tee from flytrap studios, $22

One to Watch: Bud and Branch

I love the juxtaposition of industrial and organic design aesthetics in the jewelry from Bud and Branch. Carrie, the designer behind Bud and Branch, is an art teach, mother, and silversmith, working out of her home studio.

As in the Seed Pod Necklace above, Carrie takes a special interest in designing pieces that sit near your clavicle. She says, "I also focus on how a necklace will sit on the chest and neck when it is worn. Several of my pieces are meant to sit around the clavicle area as I find this part of the body to be quite lovely and I want to accentuate it."

All of Carrie's pieces are hand cut, hand soldered, and hammered. Many of oxidized to bring out the unique texture created in the design process.

For a full interview with Carrie from Bud and Branch, check out my post on Handmade in PA.

Sterling Silver jewelry by Bud and Branch on Etsy - $20-60

eye candy: 3squares

A love of cooking + an interest in working with metals = 3 squares jewelry. Jean Cameron creates funky pieces with metal and other materials, like fabric, stamps, paper prints and maps. The names and descriptions of the pieces are as fun as the jewelry.

Clockwise from top left:

Hearts of Romaine - brass collage necklace {$34}

Alphabet Soup - custom etched copper necklace {$24}

Eggs Benedict - mixed metal necklace {$78}

Home Fries - custom map necklace {$18}

Radish - sterling silver and fabric necklace {$52}

starting at $12 from 3squares

zoomed local [ nebraska ]

slip skirt by Deciduous Soul
earrings & necklace by Bren Design
Linen scented pear by Marvelous Martha V
key chain wallet by Stash
clutch purse by Lucy Leonard
vases by Sarah Marymee
photograph by Jill Ruth & Co.

friday scout out: red, white & blue

had to post a little tribute to Independence Day tomorrow - but hopefully you'll enjoy these items no matter which country you're in!

1. deep9 encaustic painting from blue koi studio, $50
2. felted wool nesting bowls (set of 3) from valerie's gallery, $30 
3. hand silkscreened v-neck -shirt from sealmaiden, $75
4. pillsbury floursack pillow from catnap cottage, $38.50 
5. framed pop art bag graphic from good lookin, $48
6. ruffle necklace from orangepoppy, $38

prepare to have your socks knocked off

(or your flip-flops as the case may be.) i fell hard & fast for these incredible necklaces as soon as our eyes met! love the balance achieved in their asymmetrical forms - sort of like a mobile. how becoming! the designer, Tuyen Huynh, is a fashion designer who says that her jewelry is "an excess of folly, a wave of creativity and 3 cups of patience." thanks for being such a patient person so we could enjoy the fruits of your labor, Tuyen!

$15-75 from creation twinne

link mini: statement necklaces

lots of intricately woven vintage jewelry that does all the talking for you.

mention "scoutie girl" and receive 15% off your doloris petunia order. now thru july 31, 2009.

$100-350 from doloris petunia

eye candy: fofum

Love this one-of-a-kind collaged jewelry made with found vintage tin.

Clockwise from top left:

House Pendant {$45}

Earrings for Princess Alberta {$28}

Bloom Brooch Flower Power {$50}

Reversible Star Necklace {$35}

Dirkle Necklace {$50}

starting at $28 from FoFum

supply side | stoneware & recycled glass links

simple & earthy connectors, pendants & links made from stoneware clay and glass made in the same manner as functional pottery. all pieces are kiln-fired twice and the reycled glass is fused in place. use with your own findings and cords. lotsa, lotsa options!

$4.50-20 from artisan clay