Miss Modish- Mojo Maker

Eco-Friendly Find: My Bearded Pigeon

Are you a traveler at heart? Have a bad case of wanderlust? Notoriously always planning your next getaway? Good. Then you can join me in lusting after these cushion covers from My Bearded Pigeon — I know if I owned one I'd be spending hours sitting on the couch, poking pillowy destination after destination, plotting my trips.

These cushion covers are printed on 100% certified organic fabric—and are 100% original. Cath of My Bearded Pigeon has all her fabric custom-printed—these fabrics do not exist anywhere else on earth. That's kinda cool, no?

In choosing photos today, I couldn't decide between my new home (Oregon) and my old home (New Jersey)... what would you pick?

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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Ah, I haven't done one of these posts in awhile. I think these will be once-a-month or so posts from here on out, so let's call these my picks for May! Oh yeah!

I love these new mixed media pieces by Cori Kindred, inspired by vintage rock collections! She hand-picked each stone and instead of labeling them with their scientific names, she chose words inspired by their shapes and colors. Beauties! A couple left in her shop or see them in person at the West Elm pop up shop this Saturday here in Portland

And speaking of crystals, uh...woah! From five and two

I think our ears need something sparkly too, like these great sparkle post earrings from Tiny Galaxies (via Jillian Frances' blog!)

Or let's just paint our whole body in glitter, inspired by this beautiful photo shoot in the new Papercut mag. They just celebrated their one year anniversary- congrats Papercut!

Also love these summery hobo bags by Della in gorgeous authentic West African textiles. The whole line is made by local seamstresses in Ghana and working with Della gives them steady income, education in micro-financing and training in entrueprenuership. Style for a good cause!

This watercolor whale makes me happy, but would be great for a kid's room too! From Brooklyn artist, My Zoetrope

And gotta love these adorable espadrilles from Spanish shop Gaimo. I haven't a clue the price but they're darn cute. Thanks lovely reader Michelle from El Salvador for the tip!

I would be happy with any of these colors from essie's latest polish collection

This is my dream chair beyond all dream chairs from Sit & Read, upholstered with a super soft vintage blanket! (via Will from Bright Bazaar)

And I love these assymetrical, funky combo beaded bracelets by The Dull Diamond

And this little scallop skirt by Floremark out of Sweden- it's organic cotton and oh so adorable in navy!

And last but not least, this cut paper work by Sara Burgess is pretty dang incredible. And look at what that is, way up in the sky there? A bee! ;)

Happy Thursday ya'll. The weekend is so close, I can taste it!

Eco-Friendly Find: SewnNatural

Jen C. of SewnNatural has been a friend of cosa verde for a long time now, and I always love checking out her shop. She makes absolutely darling eco-friendly toys and clothes for kids, but what has caught my eye with summer fast approaching are her gorgeous, vintage-inspired picnic blankets...

Crafted from all-natural fibers in found or reissued vintage prints, these blankets roll and button with a strap for easy storage and carrying, and will brighten up any picnic at the park or day at the beach!

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

Eco-Friendly Find: creatorB

I was just logging into Etsy to grab some images from a shop I'd "hearted" earlier today, when a picture of this mobile on the front page stopped me short. So long, whatever it was I was going to write about... hello, tiny paper houses.

I'm in love. It's beautiful, simple art that is also low-impact. Just paper and string, it has a big presence—I'm sure it looks amazing in person—and at the end of its life, this lovely object can simply be placed in the recycling bin. Hooray for simplicity. And for tiny paper houses.

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

Eco-Friendly Find: Appalachian Joinery

Like Jena, I have been taking advantage of the Portland sun (when it does deign to come out) to do a bit of dabbling in the garden. This is my first year with some space of my own, and I have veggies on the mind. I know harvest time is a good ways away, but what better way to serve up all the deliciousness that I've got planned than one of these sustainably harvested boards from Appalachian Joinery?

The wood for the boards is sustainably harvested or slavaged, and each piece has a lovely organic shape—with the natural edges remaining from the way the board was sawed. I love that the product descriptions tell the story of the tree that each board came from. And those photos modeling the wares with some aesthetically arranged veggies? Well, let's just say I am anxious to get back to the garden to ensure I'll soon be doing some arranging myself!

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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Making me purr this week...

This stylin chambray dress by Dear Creatures- I love the cut, it seems like it'd be so comfy & I bet super cute with tights! Over at Ruche.

Speaking of cute tights... from Happy Socks

This great photo from sweet 14 year old Norwegian girl, Erle.

These stunning lavastone boards by made a mano {via konfetti!}

These pretty pretty "watercolor" pillows by Hettle {via Poppytalk Handmade}

My dream fridge and range, perfect for our little 50's kitchen- from Northstar {via Mrs. Lillien!}

This beautifully styled and insanely delicious looking cake, by Nikole of Herriott Grace {photo by John Cullen, props by Martine Blackhurst & Nikole}

These paintings are just far too beautiful, by Todd Hunter {via Creature Comforts}

And this "soft blond garden" made up of dried and preserved blooms. I just want to reach out and touch it and I love those muted colors- that's strange for me, haha! By Flores del Sol. Would make a good Mom's Day present!

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Making me purr this week...(seems I've got the springtime itch alright)

These adorable little DIY donuts from a tutorial over at ikat bag- they look good enought to eat!

These Scotch Naturals polishes are intriguing me, and 10% off at Beautorium right now- anyone tried them? Supposedly no base or top coat needed!

These needlepoint loafers are the stuff my granny-chic dreams are made of.

This cats of the world poster by Gemma Correll is TOO. CUTE! Over at L'Affiche Moderne.

This chickadee doormat might bring all the neighborood kitties to your door, from Modcloth

This gorgeous necklace from Asian iCandy, inspired by traditional Maio techniques

This spring-tastic new Blossom Pop collection from Bonbi Forest- makes me think of bubblegum and rollerskates and longer days.

This delicious bouquet full of sunshine and cheer-up juice, by Emerson Merrick.

These so simple and pretty ceramic milk bottle vases, at Canvas

And, this hanging human nest pod of awesomeness by Dedon {via Going Home to Roost!}

My gardening fingers are really itching now after seeing those flowers. Please Portland weather, let me dig in the dirt this weekend- pleeeease!

http://shop.canvashomestore.com/collections/ceramics/products/morandi-hand-made-bottle-vases

Eco-Friendly Find: Monkey & Squirrel

We're just finishing up a DIY kitchen remodel—one that involved a lot of sanding, painting and love to make what we had look a whole lot better. Which is probably why I love the sentiment behind these refinished cast iron hooks and ornaments from monkeyandsquirrel...

Jenn breathes new life into these super-cute pieces that she finds at salvage shops, cleaning them up, repainting them in lovely shades and adding just the right bit of distressing to renew these little lovelies to their rightful vintage (or vintage repro) glory. Hooray for second chances and cute, functional wall adornments!

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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:: image from the State Library of NSW

A shorter but hopefully still sweet list of what's making me purr this week...

These crazy vintage moccasin style oxfords that I wish were my size, from Action Vintage

Man oh man, these gorgeous ombre tights by KronKron, at Olive Shoppe, are just begging to become my springtime legs. If only they were begging a little less expensively!

This gorgeous original oil painting by Maria Kitano, found via Rachel B!

This amazing vintage clock from The Vintage Cabin. What's that clock? You think you'd look really awesome in our bedroom on a side table? Ooh, I agree clock, I agree!

These "shriner's fez" necklaces with pretty agates and brass tassles by We Never Sleep

This Slow Breathing print by Samantha French- ahh, sun, water, floating...I want it all.

This pretty "passenger bag" by Sketchbook, love the blue wool and leather combo

And this cute tricks & magic set over at House 8810, because I totally had a magic kit when I was little and it was so much fun!

The dork in me also has to let you know I'm really digging the new Firefox- are you using it yet? It's faster, friendlier and now has a little thing called TAB GROUPS (pictured above)- serious life changer.

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:: in special memory of the ever-lovely Elizabeth Taylor. How can you not love a girl in a polkadot robe with a kitten in her pocket? via Carbonated

And now, let's see what's been making me purrrr this week... 

I am obsessed with painters lately. Joshua Petker is my latest fascination, via Down & Out Chic!

These clever pencil shaving necklaces in silver with enamel edges- by Victoria Mason, at Oye Modern

I can't wait for sandal season and with Jeffery Campbells in navy- you can't go wrong. At Need Supply.

 These ceramic house numbers by Heath, available late spring. Mmm... Via SeeSaw Designs!

Mazzy Star's 1st album, She Burns Brightly. I just discovered them as I was only a little kiddo who listened to Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson and whatever else my mom liked when they came out (1990.) They so fit my sort of melancholic "won't this winter ever end?" mood lately.

This amazing uniform jacket that lucky Alice of Forestbound found at a "crummy little indoor flea market"

This pretty teepees and rivers tea towel, hand-printed by Indobay

These stunning rings (& other things) made from wood, by Sticks & Stones, based here in Portland

Big girl overalls with railroad stripes? Yes. By Confezioni Crosby, via Teenangster!

I can't resist Jamie Shelman's new whirling, twirling, flower hoarding kitties for spring.

This simply cute vintage Scandinavian flower vase, from 1001 Vintage

 
And, these cute Andy frames from Spex Club. All of their frames come as prescription, readers or sunglasses!

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Sorry no post again yesterday, I was hard at work, a busy little bee! Gotta get back to it, but first, a little break for some of things that are making me purr this week...

This cute kitty cat tee by Leah Goren, found on Greedy Girl!

This pretty harmonic mean necklace on a turquoise cord, by sweet Portlander, Minoux Jewlery!

This special print by Susan Schwake from the Working Proof- 100% of gross sales goes to Médecins Sans Frontières, who are currently in Japan setting up mobile clinics...available only thru March 31st!

These simple but lovely wall pod vases from Otchipotchi, via Unstitched!
 

This new Deborah Lippmann shade called "glitter in the air"- I ordered it early last week, maybe it'll show up today!

These gorgeous Turkish bath towels, by Bath Style

This vintage woven bucket bag, makes me want to head to the beach! From Santoki Vintage.

These vintage macrame patterns for lawn chairs that Renee emailed me this morning (that I promptly purchased!) Whaat? So odd, and amazing. I see a project for a perfect writer's shed chair in my future! 

This pretty brass necklace for Japan, by iswasandwillbe- 100% of proceeds from sales will go to Global Giving, another non-profit collecting relief funds for Japan.

These dreamy glowing gemstone rings by Satomi Kawakita (whom I was reminded of in this great new video series from Melissa!)

And, these gorgeous, moody paintings by Katrina Schmidt-Rinke. I'm obsessed with them. They make me want to try out some watercolors!

Is it Friday yet? Have a good day!

Eco-Friendly Find: Friendly Banter

I have been smitten with vintage quilts of late, so I was delighted to stumble across these recycled quilt pillows from Friendly Banter.

Each is crafted from vintage quilt squares, and would look oh-so-lovely (mis)matched with a quilted throw on a comfy chair.

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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:: image source, from Jan Willemsen

Although it's dark and dreary outside, I'll continue to dream of sunshine and spring. Sigh... making me purr this week: 

 

The baolith & isosceles necklaces from Stone & Honey's latest collection (it's all fantastic, really)

This gorgeous hand-painted shell by Portland artist, Cathy McMurray

This simply pretty silk and linen dress by Three Little Ducks, found on papernstitch

If I could have a piece by Jennifer Davis in every room of the house, I'd be a very very happy girl.

These super cute monochromatic watches- only $20 a pop! By Streamline, at Quirk. 

This one of a kind, hand-dyed silk dress, by Uniform Natural. Stunning!! 

These scrumptious little carrot earrings from Foundling, made with recycled sterling silver and vintage fabric- so unique! 
 

This "forest" print by Debbie Carlos, from her human nature series

These stunning natural edge cutting boards and serving trays by fellow Oregonian, Red Onion Woodworks- they're almost too pretty to cut on!

This vintage kitty tea towel, which the lovely Caroline said reminded her of me. Totally!

These pretty little striped vases in fantastic colors, by Dahlhaus

And last but not least, this interesting ring by Silva Bradshaw- comes in lots of colors but the green reminds me of a little sprout!

Eco-Friendly Find: Stitch Happens

Mmm... wishing I had one of these stones to brighten up my desk and straighten the mound of papers awaiting my attention after a long weekend...

Stitch Happens collects beach and river stones and embellishes them with bits of vintage lacework or eco-friendly fiber crochet, turning lovely smooth pebbles into even lovelier paperweights and objets d'art.

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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:: image source from the New South Wales State Library

So, I do consignment at a little shop here (selling off some leftover clothes from Miss Modish vintage!) and what I make there is just side income that I've decided I'm allowed to spend on whatever I want- hah! Last month I made about $80 bucks so lookie lookie what I spoiled myself with: 

Ooh...it's a 1930's Talisman necklace from Jean Jean Vintage. I LOVE it. The word talisman got me, plus the shape, plus that sweet amber gem. Pretty!

This necklace helped inspire all my picks for today's cat's meow list, in one way or another:

This gorgeous Rachel Comey silk blouse, on sale! at Frances May

These stunning paintings by Mamma Andersson {via The Anthology blog}

These pretty vintage Zuni Sun Bonnet earrings, at Erstwhile Vintage

This fat little bud vase by DiTerra {via Mr Mudpuppy's etsy faves} 

These pretty pretty watercolor butterfly wings by Amber Alexander

This dress from the Yigal Azrouël show as captured by Jamie of From Me To You. I just love the way it ripples as she moves...  

This vintage brass kitty ring holder! from Austria Brass

This adorable handmade "tie top bather" by Minnow Bathers {via Alison's etsy faves}

This cute, colorful desert fox print by inaluxe

This gorgeous antique Turkish kilim rug, from the Rugstore, for the bedroom that currently only resides in my dreams {inspired by Kate's recent find}

This vintage brass wolf shot glass at bellalulu- pretty clever!

Another only in my dreams find, but man- isn't it gorgeous? A convertible backback/tote that could last you a lifetime. Handmade here in Portland by Vanport Outfitters, available at Le Train Bleu. 

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Making me purr this week:

These cute little vintage bug plates, perfect for holding little trinkets, from Monki Vintage

These perfumes by D.S. & Durga sound awfully enticing- anyone ever tried them? I think the "cowgirl grass" scent sounds like it would smell like my childhood home out in the high desert.

These gorgeous and simple little antique stud earrings from Erica Weiner

This stunning mixed media piece (all her work) by Sarajo Frieden, via my Get Your Paint On class!

These gorge eyeshadow colors from Lumiere Et Alouette

These pretty porcelain rings that spell "LOVE" in braille, by MaaP Studio

This springy vintage umbrella from brand new shop, Scout & Smith Vintage

This pretty vintage tote with hand-embroidered flowers and supple caramel leather, at Spool 72

This cute little handmade doggie planter by Miriam Brugmann

The new Radiohead album, which I've had on repeat for days

This sweet trio droplet necklace by MIni Cyn

And this is the Holiday Hair Studio! The newest and cutest little cart on the block, only this one is an adorable salon. I got my haircut there this past weekend and it's the first cut I've gotten in over 3 years by someone other than myself! I haven't trusted anyone with my curls in a long long time, but Robin did an amazing job- I love it! She gave me just what I wanted and sculpted my curls, more than cut them. She's a painter too and I can tell her artistic eye is put to good use with hair too- it looks awesome! Thanks Robin! 

Eco-Friendly Find: the fabric society

I've been working on updating the kitchen in my little house, so between that and an itch for warmer weather, I've got future entertaining on the mind. These lovely natural and reclaimed fiber goods from the fabric society will do just fine for all those summer barbecues I'm dreaming up...

I love that natural "no waste" apron—the pockets are made from the scraps cut to shape the bib—makes me want to get cooking. How about you? Are you dreaming of summer nights and dinners with friends too?

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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Making me purr this week: 

This gooorgeous of Amanda Blake painting. I love it so much, I can't stand it.

These cute vintage granny boots over at Moxie

These stunning fashion/painting match-ups by Miss Moss- she's so good!

This crazy quilted pencil case by Enhabiten
This so pretty Victorian signet ring, from the late 1800s. At Erie Basin

This vintage granny blankie over at Funkey Finds

This pretty little mug by Clam Lab

This gorgeous range of porcelain jewelry with hand-drawn details by Goldenink, via Bloesem

These pop-up wild bird cards, from cute Australian shop Upon a Fold

These pretty and suprisingly inexpensive totes from Fabric & Handle, via Seesaw Designs

These glowing watercolor flowers by Leanne Shapton

These incredible cabochons from Silurian Era, found via Wolf & Willow. I could stare at them all day.

Eco-Friendly Find: Urban + Forest

Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day! Myself, I was stuck with an icky head cold, so I'm taking a raincheck on candlelit dinners and the like. But that's OK... maybe I'll get myself a pair of these pretty birch candlesticks before I cash in on that candlelight.

Urban + Forest, aka virtualdesignlab, crafts these candlesticks, organic shelves and other naturally understated lovelies from reclaimed birch logs from their home state, Maine. Perfect for bringing a little bit of the outside in to your table or walls.

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

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Making me purr this week... 

This diy constellation embroidery kit from Miniature Rhino

This overnight bag made from a vintage leather jacket, by Hoakon Helga 

This pretty crop top from Planet Blue, to maybe wear with... 

These so cute spring trousers from Steven Alan

These gorgeous ocean jasper earrings, by Catherine Chandler

The infused sugar how-to in the new issue of Joie magazine

These stunning silk photo scarves by Maria Alexandra Vettese- they'd look as beautiful up on a wall as wrapped around your neck! Available at cheilliswilson.com

This beautiful cosmic mantra print by Ana Montiel, love the pastels- from Little Paper Planes

This pretty little "wearable planter" (it's a necklace!) by Colleen Jordan

This pretty ceremony necklace by Thief and Bandit- love the color combination

These iceberg studies by Jeremy Miranda- they're all original paintings, so pretty! 

These handmade cork jars by Paula Lopez-Otero- I've been wanting one for so long to hold our coffee grounds!

These swimsuits from Mara Hoffman, at Bona Drag (I also really like this one but it's sold out) 

My friend Ronit is swimsuit shopping for an upcoming trip to Hawaii and it made me realize, I haven't gotten a new swimsuit in over 5 years! And the ones I do have are too tiny-iny for my, how do you say, growing body. hah! I think it's high time for a new one, and then to find a swimmin' hole this summer to use it in, hmm...