my love for you.

Lucky Jackson.

I have been thinking a lot about 365 day projects, because it's, well you know the beginning of the year. I'm hoping to launch a blog project around this concept for you all to take part with me. Stay tuned for that!

Lucky Jackson has put the 365 day challenge to the test: each day she embroiders something and posts it on her blog. Each piece is whimsical, colorful and so fun! Umm, hello Mug Shot Week? What I think is best though...is she started it late last year. She didn't need Jan 1st to whip herself into shape, she just up and did it. 

All I have to say is I hope to God there is a Ron Swanson in Lucky's sewing future. Other than that I love this project!

found via Borrowed, Bought, Stolen.

Matthew Reamer & Scraper Bikes.

It's late in the am, but I was scanning some of my favorite blogs and I noticed my friend Jeff from the BOOOOOOOM! is representing the Yay Area with his post about Matthew Reamer and his photography of scraper bikes and the kids that build them in Oakland. Had to reblog and share. Reamer takes pics of kids who customize and build bikes out of scrap parts as a postive and creative alternative to violence that permeates their neighborhoods. You can learn more about the movement here on their blog.

Secret Holiday Banners.

I'll take both of these banners from Secret Holiday aka Ashley Anna Brown thank you very much. Everyone needs a little encouragement, and if you can help support an artist and get that at the same time, well then - I am sold. ;)

Want: Bliss in a Teacup Wood Necklaces.

For those of you who have read this blog for a while now, know that I am a sucker for adornment. I could wear the same t-shirt and jeans for months on end if I had lots of accessories to choose from. Bliss in a Teacup just launched their beautiful new line of wood necklaces. I wouldn't cry if I received one of these beauts. Specifically the triangle charmer above.

Thimblewinder's Tiny Party & Winner Medals.

A few weeks ago I bumped into Marissa of Thimblewinder at the SF Zine Fest. I had met her briefly in Boston at The Handmade Nation screening I did with Faythe Levine last year, but was unaware of her crafty talent. At her booth at the zine fair I quickly fell in love with her Tiny Party! and her winner medals. Let's get real folks, who isn't down for a party all the time? And I don't know about you, but I'll take a medal anyday for being awesome or hell, just plain okay! Plus being sick for a week...I could really use a tiny little party to spruce up this headache. And! Marissa will hand sew your monograms on a medal of your choice!