Hopping Dog Silver, based in upstate New York, features one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted silver pieces by artist David Frankel, who just happens to be married to one of the coolest clients we were ever lucky enough to represent — Ellen Alexander. Take a peek at their site and bookmark for future gift ideas!
Contact them at hoppingdogsilver@gmail.com for info and prices. And yes, they do have a hopping dog. His name is Sparky.
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It’s getting to be that time again…time to let your kids spend longer hours outside getting good and dirty and having fun. Here’s a great little company that’s putting southern soil to good use — Earth Creations.
Using fibers like hemp and organically grown cotton, along with natural dyes, they’re making an important statement about sustainable products that are not only fashion-forward, but earth-friendly too. See all their styles and learn more at earthcreations.net.
To help you get in the mood for the Academy Awards this Sunday, here’s the marvelous short film, “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,” created by Moonbot Studios of Shreveport, La. and nominated for Best Animated Short. Loved it so much, I even downloaded the way-cool iPad app and read the ebook on our way out West.
Good luck, Mr. Lessmore. We’ll be rooting for ya!
Associated Press, February 19, 2012
“There is a feeling that losing those kinds of structures means we are losing a connection to a really important part of our country’s heritage. You would be hard pressed to find a more iconic symbol of rural America.”
– James Lindberg, National Trust for Historic Preservation
For some reason, I’ve had cakes on the brain lately. Big, rich, three-layer, frosted cakes like this one — which, by the way, we seldom, if ever, make. But when we do, we are in much need of a fabulous cake stand…to display such desserts in all their gooey, sweet glory. Here are a few we’ve got our eye on at the moment. Do you have a favorite cake plate? Please send pics!
Black Bird Silhouette from Burlap + Blue
Vintage glass at Pretty Pedestals
Hammered metal glamour from the folks at West Elm
A classic contemporary, Emma by Pottery Barn
Red transferware English antique, bid at eBay
Black cake stand, Farmhouse Wares
Classic glass stand with dome from Fishs Eddy
Jadeite, so very lovely, also from Fishs Eddy
Wire with glass dome, courtesy of Kirkland’s
Vintage milk glass (a personal favorite), eBay
And finally, for a more earthy look, these are pretty cool (thank you, Pinterest)
Original, Handmade Block Prints
$17.00 – $32.50
Hand Forged Wine Cradle
$75.00
Farm Fresh Candle
$20.00
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