Etsy Favs - Office Edition

I'm in the middle of reorganizing both my studio and home office at astonishing "snail like" slowness.

Whenever I watch a snail traveling I can't help but think they must be very single minded.

 It looks like it takes all of their concentration just to propel themselves towards their goal.

Perhaps they are actually relaxed about it - they do have a home that travels with them!

Snails are the ultimate RVers - which is pretty cool. I wouldn't mind having a built in stuff quota due to my biology! I don't possess my imagined qualities of a snail as I am constantly pulled in other directions by life events and my family. Hence my studio and office refurb slowness.

Here are a few of my Office Favs from Etsy - in order to encourage a little more imagining about organization. Which will hopefully lead to my actually being organized someday!

Laboratory 424 operates out of Washington State. I've been having a hard time of finding modern yet affordable storage solutions when I can across this shop. I really love this system of organizing they have thought up! You can purchase this minimal and very cool storage solution - I'd probably use it for all my sewing hand tools and drafting rulers. They also offer clever solutions for laptops and Wii controls.  

cOveTable CuriOsitiEs on Etsy offers wide a selection of supplies and vintage smalls.

I think these Vintage Map Tacks would add a little pop of color to the even the drabbest of bulletin boards.

You could also use them to track the places you've been on a retro or vintage map - full wall sized preferred of course!

GoodDay Gentlemen  has a variety of vintage items that fellas may dig.

I happen to be quite taken with this Electric Pencil Sharpener.

The minimalist lines of this white typewriter could be the result of a sordid tryst between R2D2 and something in a Dwell magazine. I like it - a shame they didn't have more!

I'd be happy with it occupying a space on mys typing table!

 

 

 

No office could be complete without a bookshelf, right?

This Custom Modern Bookshelf made by Amit Sturlesi Design is a simple alternative to a pile of books on the floor, or the standard rows of books.

This would be an interesting design to cover an entire floor to ceiling wall.

 

Thanks for reading!

*** In case you can't stand the anticipation the next Etsy Favs will be about vintage 

writing utensils - as it is my newly acquired hobby!

Modern Wooden Jewelry



Dorothea Pruhl Moths necklace elm wood
http://www.dorothea-pruehl.de/

While I was in Germany last Spring I was allowed to use the library of my friend and  fellow metalsmith Leticia Domingues. On her shelf I found a terrific slim volume of Dorothea Pruhl's necklaces entitled Colliers. I've been enamored of her wooden necklaces ever since! 



Djurdjica Kesic Wooden Pins
http://www.djurdjicakesic.com/



I'd gladly welcome even an interior designed by Djurdjica Kesic. These modern pins give me the thoughts of hardworking hands carving away and bringing to mind wooden objects made in the 1950's and the studio furniture movement. They also look like they would be very fun to play with!

Djurdjica Kesic Wooden Pins (more)

 

Beppe Kessler Seek and Find Broach
http://www.beppekessler.nl/

                 I love the use of color in this Beppe Kessler Broach!  

Gustav Reyes organic Coil bracelet
http://gustavreyes.com/



 This Gustave Reyes bracelet has great form! Though I'm not a huge bangle wearer I'd wear this in a heartbeat! I can't help but want to see furniture designed by this artist too!

Now that these artists have helped me see the amazing things you can make with wood I've got my collector's eyes focused on wood scraps everywhere I go!

Thanks for reading!

Awesome Work Spaces

I'm in the middle of revamping and moving tools in my garage workspace. Just in time for the sweltering summer heat in Florida - which always seems to be the time I need to work the most!

Here are some really cool work spaces to tide you over until my next post! :)

Thanks for reading!

Minimal Workspace of  Grey + Greg Studio

Super tricked out workbench belonging to jeweler Mason Cutchin of Chapel Hill, NC.

Steve Lindsey owner of Anthoine Machine Works

A nifty double decker space. I think the top floor is living space - this live/work space is located in San Fran.
 Found via Dwell magazine.

Brandon Donalman workspace - nice and roomy.

Workshop Shots

The bench area!

If you have made a purchase and wondered where your jewelery item 

originated - the answer is My Workshop! 

Watchmaker's bench - I mostly use this for tool storage!

Jeweler's Bench - this is where all the hardwork gets done!



Sterling + Resin Production Work

 New Resin earrings available in my Etsy shop! Perfect for Summer 2012 and Beyond!

Get 'em while they last over at Amanda Thon Metalsmith !!!

Thanks for looking!

Process Shots of New Production Work

Sterling silver post earrings and stacking rings.

Drop earrings that will be kinetic and attached to each other with u shaped connections.

Here are some new items I've been working on for my Etsy shop!

They are all fabricated by hand, hand finished and then will be filled with hand colored resin.

Thanks for looking!

ETSY Favorites

Here are some of my Favorites from around Etsy!

These guys make pretty cool quote posters.

I particularly like this one - for children of all ages! http://www.epiphanyscorner.etsy.com/



This book shelf by http://www.oldandcold.etsy.com/ is pretty ingenious!
I'll take one that stretches the entire length of the living room please!



This ring is really awesome! It has a great attention to detail and looks like a timeless classic with an edge!
The fellow responsible for its creation has my highest regards.
Checkout http://www.etsy.com/shop/dmdmetal for more future classics



For all your V for Vendetta apparel needs

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Anonapparel - because everyone needs a little revolutionary action now and then!

A nice handmade necklace to brighten even the dreariest of days and outfits!http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeByEmilyGreen

Happy Presidents Day to everyone! Don't forget to do your P Day shopping with someone who makes things by hand!