The Dallas Flea

Hi folks! I have been lame about blogging the last two months- so sorry about that! Computer issues, etc. but I promise that you will be getting some new posts very soon with amazing handmade items. Please, if you're in the DFW area, stop by The Dallas Flea tomorrow to see some of the amazing local artists! I promise you'll have a great time!

Friday Fabric Finds: Laminate from Anna Maria Horner

Finally! I have been waiting for her to come out with some new designs for so long.  I love everything that Anna Maria Horner does from her patterns to her color choices- she never disappoints! I would have to say that she is one of my top 3 fabric designers! So, she has just released her new collection, LouLouThi, and it comes in cotton, voile AND laminate! Oh my! That spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E for me! Here is just a taste of this new line.  This is from her laminate (but I believe it also comes in the cotton) and is called Tart. I want just a few yards of this beauty to recover an old chair after I've painted it the day-glo orange color! Perfection! Enjoy!

Modern Monday: Anniversary Presents- year 7

The gifts for your 7th year anniversary are wool/copper (traditional) and desk sets (modern).  I personally LOVE wool and copper and am happy to share some really cool stuff I have found. Hope all these ideas help you on this special anniversary! Enjoy!

Organic Eco Sheepskin Rug from tonusamu on Etsy

Handmada paper and copper lanterns from Khalima on Etsy

The Tilly Throw- wool blanket from mauddesigns on Etsy

White New Zealand Wool Rug from loft4027 on Etsy

pencil holder from lessandmore on Etsy

Vintage upcycled copper side table from LizKDesigns on Etsy

ceramic turquoise and copper bowl from claybydre on Etsy

magic pen cubes from lessandmore on Etsy

abstract gold and copper art from Laffertyart on Etsy

copper dome ring from jdaviesmetalworks on Etsy

Simone Knit wrap- merino wool from TickledPinkKnits on Etsy

Modern Square Wood Table Lamps from AtomicAttic on Etsy

Wool Messenger Bag from marisforssell on Etsy

natural wood pen/pencil holder from lessandmore on Etsy

Shop Spotlight: Society Inc.

Today I'm spotlighting my friend, April's shop on Etsy.  April is a genius when it comes to finding mid-century modern furniture.  She also updates/re-upholsters some of the chairs she finds.  She has AMAZING taste and seems to always be able to track down these beauties!  Please go visit her Etsy site at society inc. and check out these gorgeous items that are currently for sale! Enjoy!

Antique French Provincial Bergere with original upholstery

Sleek Dijon and Wood Lounge Chair

Vintage Amber Glass and Wood Lamp

Teal Blue Mid Century Modern Chair

Vintage Canary Yellow Accent Chair

Saturday Shop Spotlight: atstuart/obelisk

I discovered this Etsy shop a few weeks ago and have loved everything in it! Mostly because of their simple design and that they make things out of concrete, which is one of my most favorite materials of all time! Like I've said before, I am a grey girl and I love modern, simple lines and these guys have them both! Anywhere from concrete hooks to planters to floating shelves.  I will definitely be using some of their creations when we build/remodel a home.  Concrete looks beautiful with dark woods (which is one of my other top materials!) and everything in this shop is AMAZING!

Here's their "bio" from Etsy:

obelisk is an innovative, family-owned, design group offering fine concrete decor and more. We are concrete artisans, print makers, photographers, carpenters, painters, crafters and designers. We are two brothers who work out of a 3600 sq. ft. of a turn-of-the-last-century neighborhood bakery in The Pioneer Valley and an even older barn on the Mid-coast of Maine.
When not renovating our charming bakery, making theatre, or installing custom concrete counters and sinks, we are here offering hand made art and objects that feed the soul and fill the home. All of our wares are hand-formed, hand printed or hand made.
W e are inspired by anything steeped with history, age or patina; objects and design from the machine age, old New England Mills, vintage industrial, nature, old French guesthouses, the Maine coast, The Pacific Northwest, modern design and simple functional art...

And here are some of my favorites from their shop.  I hope you stop by their Etsy shop and find something you have to have for your home! Just click here and Enjoy!

concrete side bistro table

concrete garden bowl

concrete planter

concrete soap dish

concrete utensil holder

concrete floating shelves

Thrifty Thursday: Tie Tutorial

Thank you PurlBee for this wonderful tie tutorial! Just in time for Father's Day- visit http://www.purlbee.com/fathers-day-ties/ to learn how to create your own tie for the special man in your life.  With the freedom to choose any fabric or color you like- what a wonderful gift idea and DIY challenge!  Once I find a Dustin-approved fabric, I will be on my way to making my very own tie! Enjoy!

Wish List Wednesday: Pick 5

Here are some goodies I found on Etsy this week! Enjoy!

Big Fan from SZOSTAK on Etsy

concrete hooks from atstuart on Etsy - LOVE these!!

deerskin ipad sleeve from FERUTObags - what a perfect man gift!

"Number 5" side table from ajaradecor on Etsy

vintage melmac dishes from glasspanic