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All the cute and the precious have been found. All the kitties and puppies have homes. The candy colored, the eco-friendly, the hipsters of the handmade are all duly covered elsewhere. Here I will find the slightly odd, the darkly beautiful, the elegant and steamy pieces of goodness. I am very particular in my tastes and though I promise you that I will share nothing but the most intriguing of my discoveries, you may not always like them. I must also confess that I have no real artistic nor fashion background to base my finds upon. These are simply discoveries dug up from the depths of etsy or perhaps elsewhere, brushed off and presented for your approval.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Hand Pierced

Sheet Of Silver
1. Silver Redspot Sawtooth Butterfly Ring - poppetandpinch
2. Laura Pendant - emmelinestudio
3. Pocket Watch Necklace - skadijewellery
4. Lovely blue zircon and sterling silver ring - Gracebourne
I was checking out those fresh new faces that had added my etsy shop to their favorites when I found one to add to mine. Then I further stalked their favorite list and what do you know? They unwittingly created a whole feature. So thanks for taking the legwork out of today's choices Gracebourne!

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Fashion

Forward
1. Custom hand-stitched silk brocade corset - opioid
2. Rock My World Tribal Jewel Necklace - Vernacularculture
3. Sassafrass - eidialush
4. Parabola - Reclaimed Wood/Brass hair stick - asteriskandampersand
Sure, my idea of fashion may not jive with yours, but I find all these pieces to be striking and worth a second look. I mean, look at those shoes and the deadly necklace, plus the pictures are great. Someday these things just pick themselves.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

What A Man

A Mighty Good Man
1. GEOTRONICS 2 handmade watch customize watch - revolt70
2. Gentlemen's Latex Discreet Holster Bag - lickorishlatex
3. Rivet Ring - contraptions
4. Copper Gear Ring - reaver
Thought it was time for a little move for the men. Though I want more than one of those watches...many more. Oh, and that rivet ring too...so I guess again it's not just for the men.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Wire

Wrapping Round And Round
1. Smoke and Mirrors - jvdarcy
2. Passage Necklace no. 192 Unseelie - sojourncuriosities
3. WATCH BRACELET - Gunmetal and antiqued Metal Beads - CatherinetteRings
4. Renaissance Necklace - Colettesboutique
I've been doing a bit of twisting with metal lately and just when I thought I was getting it, I see this stuff. Yeah, I have no idea what I'm doing. Luckily these people apparently do.
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Monday, February 22, 2010

The Sky Is Falling

The Parasols Are Opening
1. Music You've Never Heard - stilettoheights
2. SYLVIA art reproduction - serpentes
3. Weathered 11x14 Archival Print - razorberries
4. Victorian Vixen 5x7 limited edition fox art print - meredithdillman
It is very difficult to not let things like the weather influence my picks here. So, why bother. It's raining, I'm busting out with parasol art...imagine what you'll see if the sun every gets it's day.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Practical

A Little Bit of Useful
1. Spinning Steampunk Gear Button - treasurecast
2. Mini Steampunk Tweed Zippered Wallet with Black Stenciled Gears - inkstrand
3. Nocturnal Time Piece - Whystler
4. Get In Gear - stone tile coaster set - thepaintedlily
Thought I'd post a few things that you can actually use. A coin purse, a button...that spins, coasters and I'm admittingly stretching a bit with the nocturnal time piece, but it too has a use. So perhaps not completely practical, but they're all very nice to look at so either way.


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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Steam Heat

Super Sexy Steam...Punk
1. Steampunk Aristocrat Tailed Bodice - taeliac
2. STEAMPUNK-VICTORIAN Shirt-SHRUG - blackmirrordesign
3. Luscious Chocolate Steampunk Tapestry Jacket - TatteredCouture
4. DEVONSHIRE high-waist modern bustle in wool suiting - TatterdemalionDesign
I busted out with some old and new favorites to create this mix of steampunk fashions. I love both the cropped jacket and short bustle skirt far more than my budget thinks I should. That always seems to be the case though, doesn't it?

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