Post Mortem Gallery
I am not one for obsessing over the after life, but if you walk into the Post Mortem Gallery – in New Hope, PA – you are sure to be as bewitched as I was. I’ve inserted a gallery at the bottom of the post, so don’t miss all the great items that I got to see in person! The most interesting to me in that shop, was the mourning art (or Art Memento Mori). The owner of the shop was nice enough to engage in some conversation and directed... Read More
Handmade in PA
View Handmade in PA – Map in a larger map I am proud to be from Pennsylvania and it’s sites like Handmade in PA that make it even better. Handmade in PA has created a special Google map that allows you to find shops that specialize in handmade goods. Are you in PA and make fabulous goods? Make sure to add your location to the map so that if someone comes to your area, they will know how to find you! Read More
Temple
I just saw a link to these goods on the Temple online store, and couldn’t resist them. I especially like the skeleton key necklace! via NotCot Read More
Cross Crazy
Small Coffee Sack Basket I’m not sure why but I’m obsessing over cross related items. Swiss cross, red cross, love them! All items are available on Etsy. Cross Stitch Swiss Flag Red and White Cross Necklace Hippack – Creme First Aid Get Well Soon Greeting Card Red Cross Patches, First Aid Wristlets, 6-pack Red Cross Clip-On Pins, Red Cross Pins These two are from my shop Vintage Suburbia, so I couldn’t leave them out... Read More
Not for Sale
I love stumbling upon things at flea markets and antique stores but some times I just want to keep them for myself. So this time I did. Check out these beauties I found around Labor Day at Shupp’s Grove and The Key Antiques in Ephrata, PA. However, I do have many things for sale at my Etsy store, Vintage Suburbia. Take a look! From an Advertising Portfolio of Olivia Golden. Double Grip Gauges for the Letterpress. Metal Number Tacks, I... Read More
Shop Shopping
It’s always been a fascination of mine, shop fronts. Today I wandered around the downtown area of Hamburg, Pennsylvania looking at store fronts for a dream of mine. Here you’ll see many of the ones I would consider for a business. Thanks to Ellie at Mint for the inspiring post yesterday. #1 – This building would be my number one pick, mostly because of it’s size and it’s potential. Named after it’s owners Jacob... Read More
Odds and Ends
I love odd-ball stores and Kiosk definitely falls under that category in my opinion with items like the Mouth Teach Tool: or the Lift-off Bicycle Basket … or the German Birdhouse … or you might want the Cast Iron Waffle Iron or what about some Tiny (Wallet-Sized) Letter Stencils? Fun! It’s not the point that they are odd really, but rather that they’re unique. As designers we are always looking for something to spark our imaginations... Read More
Flip & Tumble
Ooh, I like these! I’ve been avoiding the plastic bags when food shopping and have been opting for my Target bought bags. But these bags are much more my style. Available at Flip & Tumble, these ripstop nylon bags are just the ticket for my weekly shopping trips. Advantages to these bags over other options? Let me list the ways: It’s large enough for 3 half gallons of milk and then some It crumbles up into a ball size of 3”... Read More
Tablecloth
I love this New York tablecloth on the sweetshorn shop at Etsy. I love the hand-lettering of the New York in the center and the surrounding illustrations are filled with character. Read More
Dishin’ the ‘stache
I’m loving mustache’s right now. Don’t ask because I don’t know. But above are some great products that can help you show and spread your love for the mustache. From top to bottom, left to right. Mustache on a Stick from Something’s Hiding in Here, $36-$40; Black Mustache Disguise by lupin for $11.50; Mustache Pint Glasses from Bread and Badger, 2 for $28; Moustache Necklace from Tatty Devine for $35; Mustache Vinyl... Read More
