TOKYOMADE

TOKYOMADE is a new shopping site featuring work from Tokyo and other Japan based independent designers and handmade artists. Here you’ll find the newest talent and styles straight from the streets of Tokyo. This stuff is crazy cute, and very different! You must check this out! I’m very excited to watch this site grow and develop. Here is a little taste of what you will find…

Gemma Correll

Gemma Correll is an Illustrator from Norwich. You absolutely must check out her work. She is a super duper drawer and master of hand-drawn typography. Items are available for sale on both her website and her Etsy shop. Check it out!

Horn-Rimmed Hunks of Delta Sigma Phi

Check out the rockin’ frames on these dream boats! I came across some old, water-damaged fraternity composites and couldn’t help but do a little scanning. I forgot to check what year these are from, but because of the color and hairstyles I’d guess 1960’s. If anyone has any idea let me know! Anyways I’ve been thinking about getting a new pair of glasses and I really want something neat. I’m thinking something chunky and retro with larger frames. If anyone knows of a great place for funky frames please comment! I have no clue where to look!

Nama Rococo wallpaper studio

I am in love with these fine art wallpapers from Nama Rococo.  All of their wallpapers are hand-painted and hand-screened. Nama Rococo is passionate about old fashioned beauty and giving antique romance a contemporary twist. They describe their designs as “looking at the past under neon colored lights”.

Inspired by LOST

In honor of last nights mind-blowing season finale of Lost, I thought I’d showcase some awesome Lost inspired Etsy items! Last nights fade to white ending left me with chills. I don’t think I’ll be able to handle the wait till next season!

1. Lost Inspired Antiqued Dharma Necklace DeniseJewelryDesigns

2. Island Time BrassMonkeyDesigns

3. LOST Numbers Sign soadypopdesigns

4. Flashes In Time, LOST- Handspun Art Yarn Jazzturtle

5. Lost Inspired Antiqued Numbers Bracelet DeniseJewelryDesigns

Etsy Finds: Mustard Yellow Love

1. others turn a yellow spot into a sun photograph by knitalatte

2. Trilobite Triptych by donkeywolf

3. Make up bag in mustard yellow and grey by angharad

4. Beach Waves Hand Painted Mini Wedge Heels Sz. 7 by Craftastrophe

Natural Selection Studio

Etsy  seller Greg Gallegos is the creator of beautiful timeless wood turnings. I’m particularly memorized by these decorative goblets. They have a beautiful fragility, and the natural variation in the wood as well the the unique way he forms each piece gives them so much personality! This is definitely evident in his hilarious item descriptions, he literally gives these pieces a character. For example, here is a conversation he imagines between two cherry goblets. This piece is called A Sweet Cherry Goblet Bromance.

Short Goblet…Man, why are we in here?
Tall Goblet…Would you just relax and look at the camera.
Short Goblet…I just don’t know about this new look we have.
Tall Goblet…You have been acting this way ever since we got turned and were drying out…just be cool…you look great…we both look great…I mean we look like Brad Pitt and George Clooney up in here!
Short Goblet…more like Abbott and Costello.
Tall Goblet… OK STOP!
Short Goblet… Yeah, your right bro…but I’m Brad Pitt right?
Tall Goblet…Sure buddy you can be Brad Pitt.