Last Call For Submissions

Whoa, it's that time again!  We're making a last call for submissions for our upcoming market at Poppytalk Handmade called Indie Love - running October 10 - November 4, 2011 (26 Days).   In appreciation for the handmade, we present this independent pre-holiday market featuring everything indie (handmade and vintage shops) - from accessories, affordable art, ceramics, clothing, crochet and knitting, furniture, holiday items (including halloween and thanksgiving), housewares, jewelry, kids stuff, papergoods, photography, toys and vintage!  Pssst!  October marks Poppytalk Handmade's 5th Anniversary - so we'll have some surprises in store with this market too!

If you're interested in marketing your wares for the upcoming holiday season, send us an email here and be sure to include a link to your online shop (and images of your wares - if they are not already in your shop) by today, Friday, Sep 30th.  (Update:  We'll take submissions through to Monday night - Oct 3/11)!


Poppytalk Handmade is a place to "brand" your product. We've designed our site as an advertising vehicle for the indie culture. We believe it's a great way to introduce and launch new shops and/or new product lines or keep your shop name and product in the limelight. Click here to find out how our market works, here for testimonials from our participants and here to read our recent press clippings.

New Bodie and Fou Catalogue Coming Soon!

Have you heard? I'm super-excited to share a few mini peaks at the new and first ever Bodie and Fou Catalogue.  Online concept store Bodie and Fou are launching it in two weeks, and one of the co-founders, Karine Kong (a contributor here at Poppytalk) has sent us a sneak peak in what she calls making the catalogue, "an amazing creative process".

Packed with a lot of new, gorgeous designs and gifts, the BODIE and FOU mail order catalogue includes beautiful things from House Doctor DK, Côté Bastide, wall stickers by American designer Shanna Murray, NormannCopenhagen - exclusively available from BODIE and FOU – Urbanears headphones, newbooks from EditionPAUMES, beautifulleather shopper bags, that Elodie & Karine, Founders, sourced in Paris.

Click here to request one to land on your doorstep October 14th or wait for the digital version will go live on bodieandfou.com on October  17th/11!

Mini DIY Round-Up

 

Usable (waterproof) vessels made from plastic bags from Supercyclers! (Via Curbly)

Extreme vintage flare tutorial

Toy Animal Coat Rack from Craftzine

Inspiration: Beautiful Bedding

Beautiful bedding inspiration today from Livingetc's November '11 issue.  Styling by Hannah Franklin, Photographs by Ben Anders.

New at SCARFSHOP!

SCARFSHOP is celebrating their one year anniversary this week and to celebrate owner/designer Martha McQuade has introduced two new designs COLORBLOCKS + RANDOM DYE to the collection.  The COLORBLOCKS collection are inspired by modernist color blocked paintings from the 50s and 60s and made of silk/cotton. (Via Sally Shim).

The RANDOM DYE scarves are made with a unique random dye pattern from the original airy cotton . Each pattern develops over several weeks as a result of dyeing solid scarves. 

All so beautiful. Check SCARFSHOP online (free shipping to Oct 4/11):

Site: http://scarf-shop.com/index.html
Shop: http://www.scarf-shop.com/shop.html

Wilsons Plushies + Patterns

Laura of the online shop, Wilsons creates these fun and playful toys that are intended for both children and adults alike.  Her work is simple, clever and super cute!  She also sells patterns so you can make your own if you wish.  She's also working with Lark Crafts on a book of plush patterns that will be released in 2013.  Check her shop out online below or at our market this month HERE.

shop: http://wilsons.etsy.com

website: http://wewilsons.blogspot.com

twitter: http://twitter.com/wewilsons

Cute Shop! Spartan

Found this cute little shop based out of Austin, TX yesterday called Spartan.  A nice collection of modern housewares, jewelry and accessories with a southwestern feel.  Lots of good stuff.  Check them out here.

Today at Poppytalk Handmade: Fall

1. Late Fall print by matte stephens
2. Tall Felted Bowls by hold
3. Brown Leather Clutch by stitch and tickle
4.  Polka Dot Lady Tie, flappergirl

5.  Autumn in Arcadia, september wren

Little Arrows

Loving these images from October's issue of Country Living Magazine paying homage to Native American motifs. Check out that wallpaper (above); Tapestry - Zuni by Cavern Home (um, must have) the fun jewelry (necklace from Old Hollywood Get Moxie Kid; earrings from Spartan) and the Pendleton Native Throw for Edie Bauer (bottom). Photos by Christopher Baker.

(Related:  Today I'm taking a southwestern field trip at Babble finding heaps of little arrow goods.  Check out my finds HERE).

Sharing The Process: By Heather Smith Jones of Blue Sparrow Press

Hello! This is Heather Smith Jones writing here today. Some of you may be familiar with my paintings, watercolor pieces, or my book Water Paper Paint, Exploring Creativity with Watercolor and Mixed Media. I would also like to introduce you to my new letterpress business Blue Sparrow Press. Plus I am happy to have a table in the current Mixed Tape Market here at Poppytalk Handmade Market showcasing my new work. Thank you Jan!

CONTINUE READING...

Smashing Pumpkins

Photo: Dana Gallagher. Country Living Magazine - Oct/1

I was totally stoked today to see these smashing pumpkins from the folks over at Country Living Magazine.  Using a decoupage technique they created these unique and totally refreshing ideas to decorate your home this season.  I’ve found a few more to add to this collection, check them all out here!

Brown Bag It: Zesty Zucchini & Orzo Salad

By Jeannette Ordas of Everybody likes Sandwiches


I made this pasta salad for the first time a few weeks ago. I suggested a last-minute after-work picnic with some friends on our favorite smack-dab-in-the-city-tiny-island. An hour before I was supposed to leave I remembered that I should actually bring some food and that's how this salad was born.


It was a quick endeavor requiring just a few standard ingredients - zucchini, orzo (tiny rice-shaped pasta), onions, garlic & some cider vinegar. Thankfully it made for the most perfect picnic salad. My friends raved and even my husband who isn't the biggest zucchini fan, gobbled it up and fought me for the last bite.


The thing that's great about this pasta salad is that it actually tastes better the longer it sits out at room temperature (well, within reason, that is). There's no cheese or dairy to get things funky so it makes an idea brown bag lunch.


Zesty Zucchini & Orzo Salad
1 cup orzo
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 small zucchini or summer squash, quartered & thinly sliced

1 large handful each of fresh basil & parsley, torn

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Cook orzo in a pot of salted water. Drain well and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan and add in onion and garlic. Stir around until it's soft and fragrant - about 4 minutes. Add in zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes or so until cooked but still with a bit of bite.

In a large bowl, toss the orzo with the zucchini mixture and fresh herbs. In a small jar, shake up the remaining ingredients and pour over the orzo/zucchini mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serves 4.

Handmade Jewelry: 9 Beautiful Curated Pieces

Maranon.

I love thoughtful handmade unique jewelry.  Something others don’t have, something different and stunning.  Handcrafted, maybe embroidered, maybe made with items not intended for jewelry.  My post at Babble today is about just that; distinctive, unique and handmade. Jewelry can be so personal,  I hope you enjoy.  Click here to see.

Poketo! Themis Trio Mobile

Poketo is hitting it out of the ballpark these days with all their new fun home-related products.  And this Themis Trio Mobile is bound to add more joy to any home we're thinking.  Ponder the way the world works with an ethereally beautiful multi-sided mobile in flourescent neons, purples and browns. Hang them in your living space for a touch of neon-neutral beauty or stack the ornaments on top of each other to create your own earthbound installation.

Top 15 Indie Ceramic Makers Online!

perch.com

For the last six years that I’ve been blogging I’ve come across some beautiful ceramics in the indie world and there have been a few that have kept rising to the top.  I’ve collected today a list of 15 of the best Indie ceramic makers online over at Babble.  Check it out HERE!

Mini DIY Round-Up

Paper Teacups by Ann Wood (via Design Mom)

Glitter some shoes using this DIY video via Fieldguided (image by Fieldguided)

Metalic Based Sharpies = Nice by How About Orange

New Book: Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts

The Editors of Martha Stewart Living Magazine are launching a fun new book today,  Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts, 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations.  Martha Stewart and her editors have been creating beautiful, inspiring projects for over 20 years and today they release this new book which is filled with an endless supply of ideas and inspiration; whether it's spooky Halloween jack-o-lanterns or embroidered Valentines, festive tabletops for Thanksgiving or one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother's or Father's Day; I was lucky enough to get a preview copy and it's perfect for both casual and serious crafters as well and a must-have if you're a Martha fan like me!  Available through Random House, Amazon.com, and Amazon.ca.

Hello Kitty Arrives at Liberty!

Wakey wakey, you're not dreaming.  It's true.  A fun new collaboration with Liberty Fabric Arts and Hello Kitty!  My new post at Babble today. Check out the news here!

A Quick + Fun Erase Marker Board DIY

Rikkianne of You Sentimental Idiot sent over a link to a quick DIY she stumbled across on Pinterest.
through Jill Ruth.

It's using old frames, a piece of burlap, and a dry erase marker to create a faux embroidery look.  Rikkianne thought it was super cute and decided to try it.  While she was working on it, her little one came over and wanted to make the design.  Her daughter, Mia often gets in on the DIY's she tells us.  It's incredibly easy and makes good use of old picture frames. And what's fun is, you can have a new design anytime you wish! Just erase and draw again!

Her daughter came home after school, picked up one of her Maira Kalman books and drew this.

Today at Poppytalk Handmade

1. Bracelet from be charmed designs

2. Calligraphy stamp, the hive

3. Pink Initial necklace, foundling

4. Adventurers Tote, fifi du vi

5. Antique Lace, anchor boutique