theme: POPPIES!

this will be my last post for this theme :( I haven't decided what I'll do yet next... could be graffiti... could be sharks!... could be music... I guess you'll just have to stick around to see!

#1: Like a poppy necklace from byMarianneS ($34). a gorgeous red crocheted poppy hanging from a black chain with various Czech glass beads dangling from the bottom - simple & classy! the artist is Marianne Seiman, a self-taught designer & mother of three from Estonia. her shop is very understated & almost antique-looking, with lots of lace & pastels. she has an array of things to look at, from bracelets to intricate brooches to very elegant neckwarmers & necklaces - go look around!
#2: Letterpress Printed Poppy Flat Notecards from greenirispress ($12 for 6!). these cards were printed on a Vandercook printing press by hand & the poppy pattern was designed by the artist herself. she is a recent college graduate who spent most of her classes learning about bookbinding, letterpress & sewing (awesome!). her store is quite new & very small, but she has a gorgeous Italian longstitch handbound leather journal so GO SNATCH THAT UP!
#3: Poppy, 5x5 print from esoule ($15). this is by far one of my favorite shops on Etsy, so get used to the name because you will be seeing it alot! I love this photo because of how rich and saturated the colors are, yet the slight blurriness & softness makes you feel like you're waking up from a wonderful dream. probably partially due to the fact that the photo was originally taken with a Polaroid SX-70, known for its soft focus quality & strange colors. this shop overall is amazing - especially her Little Zoo prints. the artist, Elizabeth Soule, is truly awesome - come back & thank me later for introducing you to this shop ;)
#4: Felted Green Bag With Red Poppies from larsandaddie ($80). such a perfect, soft bag for just about anything - I can see myself carrying home produce & other fragile groceries in it! The bag comes unlined but for an extra $20 you can have it lined with the fabric of your choice! the artist is a lovely lady named Rhena Tantisunthorn Refsland - the shop is named for her grandmother, Adelaide, and her brother, Lars - vivid characters from her early childhood (I love this). her shop has more adorable bags, hipster pouches, napkins & fabric coasters!
#5: Amber Poppies earrings from LunasaDesigns ($40). I love how light & fresh these are - the amber color is a nice take on poppies, taking them away from the traditional red. plus these look like they probably move nicely as you move - very swingy & flirty! these are sterling silver, hand formed, soldered & hammered by the artist, Rebekah Timlin Meddles. she is a work-at-home-mom from the "backwoods" of Michigan. she has been inspired greatly by her parents & other artists & her shop is a good variety of art-deco inspired pieces mingling with very earthy, organic items. you can see how much work and concentration went into each piece, and the uniqueness is refreshing!
#6: sous la pluie print from labokoff ($25). measuring 8.5"x8.5", this is an original photograph digitally mixed with painting. & it is GORGEOUS. I love the delicate framing of the grass, the dusty blue sky & the fact that despite the poppy being weighed down by plump droplets of rain, it still manages to be the most radiant thing in the photo. unfortunately I do not know this lady's name, but her photos are enchanting little slices of Paris, France -- go drool over them like I did! (and do!)
#7: Poppy sterling silver pendant from AnabellaDesigns ($35). a cute little rectangular pendant with carved poppy silhouettes! each pendant is pierced, cut, filed & finished by hand by the artist, Amalia, from Vancouver. she fell in love with jewelry making after studying Fine Arts at university & has been hooked ever since. she is happily pursuing her (and my!) long-term goal of being self-employed while doing something that she loves. her shop has more WONDERFUL sterling silver pendants as well as enamel pendants & earrings!
#8: Red Poppy Blank Notecards from JustAnotherDay ($10 for 6). beautiful - I love the pairing of the orangey-red with light blue. the artist is an art director by day & a creator of all kinds of things by night! her shop has an excellent array of very modern notecards, flatcards, sketchbooks, prints, tags & even a wedding collection!
#9: Poppy bowl from PrinceDesignUK ($22!). a delightful little clay poppy bowl measuring 4"x4"x2". formed by hand by the artist, Elizabeth Prince, with a single piece of clay, without the use of a mold or a potter's wheel. she has been making art starting from a very young age & spent years as an interior designer at some of Manchester, England's, most prestigious addresses. she now makes handmade, unique items for people like herself who are sick of machine-made, clone-like gifts, decorations & wearables. her store is truly one-of-a-kind, featuring bowls, brooches, buttons, hooks, necklaces, & candle holders!

#10: Fields of Poppies on Black Canvas bag from RebeccaWeis ($45). I just love the tiny, delicate stems on these & the way the heads of the poppies POP right off the bag! the artist is Rebecca Weis, who lovingly handmakes boutique style handbags & accessories. she has other very professional yet fun bags, along with almost 100 pieces of handmade jewelry! go look around!
#11: Poppies (edition one) print from yumiyumi ($20). Giclee print of an original illustration that was later digitally tweaked. I love the variations of the different reds, pinks & purples in this, as well as how dreamy & surreal the watercolor makes it appear. the artist is Aline Yamada, a fine artist & illustrator originally from Brazil. she currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband & toddler son! she has over 150 items in her shop to choose from, in so many different colors it will make your head spin! her items seem to be mostly inspired by nature & are all quite beautiful & whimsical!