I ♥ Jonathan Adler

One of my favorite pieces from my growing pottery collection (which I just realized can actually qualify as a "collection"), is a cheery yellow vase by Jonathan Adler.


This one piece has gotten me hooked on Jonathan's designs, but it's not just the pottery I covet. He designs great rugs, pillows, and bedding, and now, there's a great design your own tool that allows you to customize his products -- and it's addictive. I spent quite a while browsing the gallery of designs and creating some of my own. Here are some favorites:

Animal-Friendly Jewelry Designer, Christy Robinson.

I'm not a vegan. I love cheese and milk way too much to give them up. I'm also not a vegetarian although if tofu's on the menu, I'll most likely order it. My personal beliefs and diet aside, there's no denying the adorable designs by Christy Robinson.

Her animal-friendly, vegan-friendly line of jewelry mixes recycled and synthetic materials with quirky yet poignant eco-political and animal rights messages.


Every Day is Earth Day Ring, $60


Flocked Not a Nugget Chick Necklace, $45

We extra, extra lurrrve her for giving a portion of her proceeds to animal and environmental charities (Earth Island Institute, Farm Sanctuary and Vegan Outreach to name a few).

Which of her designs do you lurrrve most? Check them all out on her website at christyrobinsondesigns.com.

Vintage-ish

I love vintage clothes, but I always have a hard time getting them to fit, since clothing sizes have changed so much over the past hundred years. Which is why I was thrilled when I came across Sohomode's Etsy shop and discovered a listing for this custom tea dress:

$100, Sohomode

Isn't it darling? I think it would be a fabulous summertime party dress, or a great option for a not-so-formal bridesmaid dress. (It's actually kind of similar to the dresses my bridesmaids wore.) I'm also coveting this sweet bias skirt:

$50, Sohomode

It would look so lovely with my collection of wedges, no?

In Lurrrve with Love

I've recently stumbled upon sister sites Twine (home and handmade goods) and Romp (for the kiddies). Both offer adorable ideas for gifts or for your own wish list with an eco-friendly focus. One item in particular on my wish list is this "love" print. Hand silk-screened and printed on recycled paperstock, you can add a little love to any room in your home that might need it.



$30 at shoptwine.com.

Nerd Lurrrve

I swear I wasn't just trolling around online for baby stuff. I really did come across this while doing research for work. But once I found this, I had to share. Tiffany Ard creates "art & nursery decor for serious science nerds." But you don't have to be a Ross (Friends reference, folks) to appreciate her quirky line of books, prints and flashcards for your little genius.

This elephant print, which would perfectly compliment my own nursery's elephant bedding (hint, hint), illustrates Newton's Laws of Motion:


$15

But my favorite find is the science-themed baby book. A great gift for expectant parents, it combines Tiffany's whimsical illustrations with science-y quotes, plus places to fill in blanks and photos to mark your wee one's milestones. Check it:





$40

For more magnificent nerdery, go to Tiffany's Etsy page.