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5 July 2010 // bottlecaps, letters

Letterpress Necklaces – Erica Weiner

A work-study program at the New York Center for Book Arts uncovered something brilliant, a gold mine of old moveable iron type. Originally used on hand-cranked Vandercook Proof Presses, Erika Weiner has transfromed them into a series of delightful necklaces. Each piece of type used were worn out ever so slightly by normal printing use, and were consigned to a bin to be melted down and re-cast. These obsolete pieces (each measures a little under 1″ long) have been rescued, plated in sterling silver, or 14k gold and hung from a 22″ silver-plated brass, or 14k gold plated figaro chain. You can choose from a single hanging letter, two separate pieces, or the new combined design. Erika has an amazing Etsy shop of Jewelry. It is well worth the trip over to browse through her timeless creations. Shake it Erica.

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10 June 2010 // art, letters

Jen Renninger – Illustrations

Jen Renninger has a way of bringing some joy and ease to the world through her delightful illustrations. She has an amazing series of mid-century furniture drawings which I of course am in love with, but every once in a while a little Wonder and Wander is in order. Make sure to take a trip to her site pleasebestill.com to enjoy the rest of her lovely work. Now look closely at the last piece….Hello Bluebird, tweet tweet. Ah yes, shake it Jen.

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29 May 2010 // art, letters

Letter Press Poster Art- Roll and Tumble Press

Roll and Tumble Press is one of my favorite etsy finds. Their prints are hand illustrated, hand carved, hand set, and hand cranked. They have a great collection of work and their bio makes it all that much better- “Charming painter turned letterpress printer + Art school dropout turned tattoo artist bond over a love of music, quirky collections and dusty junk shops. One, big, drafty house, three rescue dogs, and a chance meeting with a true old time printer…Roll & Tumble Press is born.”

Shake it.

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27 April 2010 // design, letters, threads

Brookadelphia Charms

These handmade charms are made in Brookadelphia by Amber Zezeck. Her sexy pendents are made from laser cut acrylic with sterling silver or gold fill chain. Any sterling silver chain can be substituted for gold fill and vise-versa. In addition amber does custom work, cutting any design you can think of in any color. Her Charms are a kickass price ranging from $35-$45, with custom cuts priced at $75. I am still deciding which one I am going to get, I think BKLYN may be too hard to pass up. Check out her shop to see the full collection. Amber, you are shakin it.

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20 April 2010 // design, letters

House Industries- Object Collection

House Industries has created 3D objects that have been formed from its 16 years of creating digital type. House has spent much of that time freeing letterforms from their traditional typographic confines and entering them into the three-dimensional world. From Eames Blocks, an Alexander Girard puzzle, spectacular Alphabet Tape, to simple type objects that can be displayed in the home as design elements. It is well worth a trip through their shop.

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5 April 2010 // design, letters

Marquee Lights

Marquee lights are common features in antique shops, but one must search long and hard for one of these gems. I was surprised to find them available at UO for $178.00. Reminiscent of theatres past, the marquee fixtures can add light and a vintage-inspired twist to the modern home. The lights are available in all letters and a wonderful ampersand. In addition there is an ‘@’ symbol which I find bit of humor in for those of us who are fans of Twitter. What a great way to add some interest to a dark reading corner or otherwise unnoticed space in your home.

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29 March 2010 // bottlecaps, letters, threads

Paper Plates Clothing- Romie Plates

I happened upon Paper Plates Clothing the other day. All I can say is I will let the three of them tell you about their brand. It is such a quality ‘About’ page, I’m not going to even touch it. So, I now present to you Paper Plates Clothing (Romie Plates) About. Shake it guys.