How to Make A Japanese House : Modern Architecture

I just had to share this ideabook! These Japanese Architects push the limits of design and are an endless source of inspiration for me. I hope you find inspiration from them as well.

xoxoxo -Amy

6 Innovative New Japanese Houses

Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More »

Browse Furniture on Houzz- For Example:

Bar Carts · Bar Tables · Buffets And Sideboards · Chairs · Dining Chair Cushions · Dining Chairs And Benches · Love Seats · Sectional Sofas ·

New in the Shop!

 

Ohhhhh! Ahhhh!!! New and pretty things are up in the shop! I had wanted to list like 60 new items today and as always, grossly underestimated how long it takes to do everything. Thus I managed to list maybe 6? hahaha! What things does  your mind blow out of proportion?  Also, another  new-and-improved is our International shipping! We are now able to ship anywhere in the big ol' world. Yay!

xoxoxox -Amy

Bangles!

Just wanted to share one if my newest designs-in-progress! I'll let the photos speak for themselves :)

Xoxoxo- Amy

Petite Flower Bracelet - Ready to Order!

Wow what a dreary day it is here in Charm City! I don't know about you but for me these cloudy rainy days make working so much easier. I got up this morning, heard the rain, and just got right to work. Armed with my camera, light boxes, and hot mug of spiced apple cider, I felt pretty unstoppable :)

This weekend was the conclusion of one of my favorite show venues: Ridgley Middle Craft Fair. This was my 3rd year in a row showing there and as such I've built up a bit of a following. It was not only great to sell in such a warm and friendly environment, it was also a joy to see so many familiar faces.  Thanks Ridgley for another great year! My next show is on the 3rd of December at Roland Park Country School's Holiday Fair.


Before I get back to my photo session I just wanted to share the link to my brand new bracelet design that is ready for Christmas giving up in the shop! Go check it out HERE.

MD Home and Garden Fall/ New Bracelets

Tomorrow is the MD Home and Garden Fall Show! I will not be in attendance Friday but my amazing Mother will be working the show that day in my absence! So stop by if you get the chance :)

I've also listed a few new bracelets in the shop today! The Pathways Moss Bracelet and the amazing Petal Drops Bracelet are both up and available to ship out, check them out HERE.

xoxox -Amy

Sunny spot on a cloudy day

Bought these lovely little tea cups that I've had my eye on in Anthropologie for about a year! Finally, and on sale! Good thing I waited. Other than that, this day is fairly cold and cloudy which I actually prefer. 

stumbled upon these awesome chairs by Paper Craft from Japan. They are constructed from recycled paper material and are a beautiful simple design. I would love one for the studio!  Oh one more thing I found the other day: Tenso. It's a site that allows you to get a Japanese shipping address so you can order japanese goods even if they don't ship internationally! Check it out: www.tenso.com

Anyone know of other ingenious services like tenso  out there?

 

Matsuri Earrings

Today I decided to have a studio cleaning day! I slowly seem to create small messes wherever and whenever I work, so I went about eliminating these. In the process I managed to unearth a pair of earrings I had made a while ago that I thought were lost! (they were just lost in the mess...) So here they are, I really enjoyed them because they weren't identical. I had modeled them after Japanese Festivals and were so named Matsuri which is Japanese for Festival! 

3 Things

Just had to side track, here's my top 3 things I've found out in the last couple of days that are trivial, strange, and possibly pointless:

Ogo a Japanese Company that is marketing Highly oxygenated water and selling it in what they call "Water Bars".  A good selling point would be you'll never ever get a hang over.

 Also being sold in Japan are  "miracle cookies" called F-Cup that touts breast enlargement simply by eating  cookies ... I feel like all one would do is put on weight. But who knows! 

Finally, the first attack aircraft to employ stealth Technology, and my personal favorite just retired on April 22 2008. The amazing Fighters will be stored in a secret base somewhere in the Nevada desert. Farwell!