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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Poetry Is An Echo, Asking a Shadow To Dance - Carl Sandburg

Not much in the world thrills me as much as beautiful words. I collect quotes, poetry, manuscripts, books - anything written, which is why I am so excited that today is National Poem In Your Pocket Day!

Today's Thursday Treasury features gorgeous poetry related items from across Etsy:

Henry David Thoreau Wall Decal by rEvolv3r Apparel

A chic homage to the dark poet Poe.

The Raven Nevermore Necklace from Ursula and Olive

My favorite Shakespeare sonnet!

She Walks In Beauty Inscribed Ring by Christen Largent

One of the more cheerful Sylvia Plath things you will ever see!

Quote Print by 3Lambs Graphics

I was named for Emily Dickinson and have always been a fan.

Beautiful Poetry Print from Art By Andrea

Perfect nursery decor - Shel Silverstein is another of my all-time favorites.

Anything Can Be Shel Silverstein Wall Decal by Single Stone Studios

So pretty!

Bird with Ribbon and DH Lawrence Poetry Bowl by Amongst Lovely Things

Haha love it!

1.25" Pin or Magnet by Bean Forest

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Hipster Style

It began with a web site http://www.unhappyhipster.com/ where interior design photos from Dwell, NY Times and other publications are posted with funny captions. I passed it along to friends and someone commented that in all actuality myself and my husband were hipsters!

It got me thinking: what exactly defines a hipster?

"Hipster is a slang term that first appeared in the 1940s, and was revived in the 1990s and 2000s often to describe types of young, recently-settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers with interests in non-mainstream fashion and culture, particularly alternative music, independent rock ..."- Wikipedia

Of course, Urban Dictionary says a Hipster:

"Listens to bands that you have never heard of. Has hairstyle that can only be described as "complicated." (Most likely achieved by a minimum of one week not washing it.) Probably tattooed. Maybe gay. Definitely cooler than you. ...Always denies being a hipster. Hates the word...... Has friends and/or self cut hair. Dyes it frequently (black, white-blonde, etc. and until scalp bleeds). Has a closet full of clothing but usually wears same three things OVER AND OVER (most likely very tight black pants, scarf, and ironic tee-shirt). Chips off nail polish artfully after $50 manicure. Sleeps with everyone and talks about it at great volume in crowded coffee shops. Addicted to coffee, cigarettes (Parliaments, Kamel Reds, Lucky Strikes, etc.), and possibly cocaine. Claims to be in a band. Rehearsals consist of choosing outfits for next show and drinking PBR....."

LOL - all I know is that I am seeing hipster fashion, home decor, accessories, art and more everywhere I look these days. Here are some of my faves:

Hipster Kiss by Daniel Hughes

Hipster Fashion Pins by Tea and Laundry

Hipster Print by Whale and Bee

Geek Rock Hipster Glasses by Pretty. Useful. Stuff. (My site!)

Hipster Glasses Necklace by The River is Everywhere

Hipster Plush by the Felt Mistress

Stay hip!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Thursday Treasury

I love Etsy. Since the day I started my store has been on http://www.etsy.com/ and I have met some of the nicest people in the world through the site. Therefore, every week I plan on paying homage by featuring all Etsy stores and artists in Treasury Thursday.

Last night I dreamt that I had a four headed dog and I toured with a circus after training him to jump through a fiery hoop. No clue what that means, but it gave me the perfect theme for this week's treasury:

WELCOME TO THE FREAK SHOW