Boom Town.

Atomic bomb lace necklace, from This Ilk.

Fly By Night.

Fabric dragonflies mobile, from Baby Jives.

An Old Read.

Vintage set of books, from Flourish and Debonair.

In With The Wild.

Hand-painted aqua chevron antler, from Cassandra Smith.

Hop And A Skip.

"123 Jump" print, from Kiki & Polly.

Light Rider.

Recycled motorcycle camshaft lamp, from Betsy Ryland.

Border Patrol.

Recycled (wood fencing) T-Rex skull, from John Birdsong.

Library With A View.

"Library By The Sea" original painting, from Jeremy Miranda.

Darth Apathy.

"Sigh" digital print, from Connor Creagan.

Theme Of The Week: Featherette Favorites, Part III.

You asked for it, you got it! Actually, no one technically asked for this--but it's being gotten anyways! That's right, it's time for "Featherette Favorites", Part III (echo)...

"Lester the Lion" planter and succulent, from Plaid Pigeon.

Hand-painted vintage clutch, from Junkyard Glitter.

Vintage "Rockwell" parking meter, from Tom Laurus Vintage.

Filigree lollipops, from Vintage Confections.

This week is all about the wildest, wackiest, zaniest, coolest, neatest, cutest, fanciest, awesome-est... O.k., forgot where I was going with that thought. At any rate, this week is going to be amazing! So stay tuned, and enjoy Part III of our most beloved weekly theme to date (get ready to insert another echo):

"Featherette Favorites"... (aaaand end imaginary echo). Have a great week everyone!

Quick! Mother's Day!

Hand-painted chevron wood block, from Red Tile Studio.

Chandelier earrings, from Branchbound.

Natural vine crown, from Which Goose.

"Cookiewich" lovers sampler pack, from Tookies.

Just a little last-minute, gift-giving inspiration for Mother's Day... And remember, your mom birthed you, fed you and even put up with your awkward, adolescent antics--so don't forget to make her feel special this weekend.

Happy Mother's Day, moms of the world! We love ya!

From Past To Presents.

Antique photographs, set of 5, from Sadie Olive.

We love the sweet, honest nature of antique photographs and how they remind us of the "good 'ol days". In fact, we think a stroll down memory lane would make a fantastic Mother's Day gift.

This weekend, ask your mom about her childhood. Where did she grow up? What did she do as a kid? Did she have a dog? Where did she live? Find out more about that special lady in your life.

To break the ice (and get the dialogue moving in the right direction), we suggest visiting Sadie Olive's Etsy shop for a slew of vintage gift-giving ideas. Make this Mother's Day one to remember!

Part of our "Gifts For Mom" series--more finds later today!

From One Mom To Another.

Mom, tattoo heart shirt, red (sizes 3 mos. - 10 yrs.).

Wren Willow's garments are hand-dyed, using water-based inks.

Hawk, screen printed bodysuit, in plum (size 6 - 12 mos.).

Vintage typewriter, long-sleeved shirt, kelly green.

If you're a new mom, you've probably grown tired of hand-me-downs for you kids. Sure, the "retro" look can be ironically hipster-ish, but you gotta draw the line somewhere, right?!

Wren Willow should be the first stop on your journey towards a new look for the kiddos. This working mom's Etsy shop is filled (and we mean filled!) with tons of awesome hand-dyed t-shirts, bodysuits and much, much more! And each are lovingly screen printed using environmentally-friendly, water-based inks. Even the designs are her own gorgeous illustrations. Egads!

So take a pit stop in Wren Willow's Etsy shop and use this Mother's Day as an opportunity to give the gift of handmade. Just think, you'll essentially be gifting an amazing, handmade item from one excellent mother to another!

Part of our ongoing "Gifts For Mom" series. More amazing finds all this week!

Mom, Unleashed.

Reclaimed handprinted pelican pouch, from Seaoats.

Hot air balloon necklace, from Beauty Spot.

Geometric ring, from Nomilk Today.

"TecnoEtno" leggings, from QooQoo Fashion.

Inside that sweatpants-wearing mom of yours, is a secret fashionista, just waiting to be unleashed. Because we all know, when your mom has a good reason to get fancified, she can transform in a heartbeat! 

This weekend, give your mom that reason. She's itching to get out, look sassy and show the world she can still strut her stuff. Plus, how awesome would it be to see your mom in those leggings?!

Part of our "Gifts For Mom" series. More Mother's Day finds all this week!

This One's For You, Mom.

"A Hard Day" 8 x 10 print, from Amber Alexander.

Your mom has experienced her share of taxing days. Sure, you were a little kid at the time and oblivious to the stress your mom was under. But know this: making your lunches, picking you up from soccer practice, helping you with your school projects and keeping your hyper antics in check weren't easy. But somehow, your mom did it all.

So this Sunday, make sure you give your mom a hug and tell her "thanks". And while you're at it, bring her a bottle of wine and leave her alone for a few hours. She's earned this moment of solitude.

Part of our "Gifts For Mom" series. More finds all this week!

Who You Gonna Call?

Recycled felt pillow, from Alexandra Ferguson.

Let this serve as a clever Mother's Day reminder. Your mom simply wants to know that you're doing ok. After all, it's been a whole 4 days since she last heard from you!

Part of our "Gifts For Mom" series--more mom-centric finds all this week!

Super Mom.

Vintage "Super Mom" mug, from Oil and Blue.

Because not every mom is necessarily a "Super Mom"...

Part of our week long "Gifts For Mom" series--Happy Mother's Day!!

Theme Of The Week: Gifts For Mom.

For those of you who didn't know, Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8th. But wait, don't panic--your favorite blog is here to help...

Mother's Day card, from 4/Four Designs.

Your mom, my mom, his mom, her mom, their mom...ALL moms! We think they deserve more than a box of generic, waxy chocolates or a last-minute card from your local drugstore; wouldn't you agree?!

So in honor of moms everywhere, we'll be showcasing a slew of fabulous, handmade and vintage, mom-centric items--all guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any mom! And perhaps to our mom's shagrin, we'll also share a few of our favorite mom-themed tales from years past!

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Art Explosion.

"Pitcho" acrylic, varnish and ink on canvas, from Tinca Design.

"Tiger Mask" print, from Matty M. Cipov.

"Oh Carmen" 8 x 10 print, from Peggy Wolf Design.

Original watercolor painting, from Story of A Seed.

"Blue Cow" print, from Meagan Donegan.

3D Tiger letterpress poster, from Lilco Letterpress.

"Decaying Rabbit" original painting, from Debbie Illustrations.

It's Friday. Normally, this is great. However, this particular Friday marks the end of our 2-week I Heart Art series. Yes, it's sad. But we're not going out with a whimper--no sir! We're celebrating all the amazing art we found with one last double-shot of awesomeness!

We hope you've enjoyed all of our finds! Stay tuned for more wonderful finds (and a whole new theme) next week...

Royal Tea.

"Teapots" A4 print, from Laura Amiss.

With all the hubbub surrounding Will and Kate's big day, we couldn't resist showcasing this lovely tea-inspired print from Laura Amiss. Her shop is filled with cute and colorful prints, textiles and several absolutely adorable embroidered canvas pieces (like this one)--all based on her own original designs and illustrations. Cheers!

Part of our ongoing I Heart Art series. More finds later today!

Hello, Loverboy.

"Sailor Girl" giclee print, from Hellomarine.

Pop meets Art Nouveau in one of our new favorite Etsy shops, Hellomarine. We're fond of this cute little sailor girl (above), but we're seriously thinking about making some space on our wall for "Volta".

Part of our ongoing I Heart Art series. More finds all this week!

Down By The Water.

"Dark Seas" sewn print, from Tastes Orangey.

Changing your shirt, sitting by the water, laying in bed (with a pillow over your face)...moments where your mind is somewhere else, and your body is on auto-pilot. These are the "in between" moments captured so lovingly by one of our favorite artists, Tastes Orangey.

Many of Tastes Orangey's paintings and prints, like "Dark Seas" above, come with a sewn border too--an extra touch that frames each candid moment beautifully.

Part of our ongoing "I Heart Art" series. More finds all this week!

Fish Out Of Water.

"Fish Dance" archival print, from Treasure Frey.

We're so excited to discover Treasure Frey--so many amazing creations to choose from! And if you're a geometric shape lover, you'll definitely be dazzled by "Tunnel".

Part of our ongoing "I Heart Art" series. More finds all this week!

Diminutive Delight.

Gouache painting, 5 x 7, from Squid Whale Designs.

We're loving these small gouache paintings from Squid Whale Designs. Even the tiniest space could benefit from these diminutive, geometric beauties.

Part of our ongoing "I Heart Art" series. More delightful finds all this week!

Easter Hangover.

"The Lone Oddity" print, from lkbarbour.

When I think of Easter, I think of the last Easter egg hunt I was ever a part of. I was 8 or 9...ok, maybe I was 13. Anyways, I remember feeling like I was stealing the joy from the other (younger) kids. Most likely, my paranoia stemmed from the glares of hovering parents--eyeballing me like I was some sort of Easter devil.

I hate egg hunts.

Got an Easter memory (or nightmare) you'd like to share? Let us know.

The Sting.

"Float" 5 x 5 print, from Seven Olives.

We love sea creatures--jellyfish, in particular. Or is it jellyfishes? At any rate, any animal that possesses the ability to sting wins our respect and adoration. And all those tentacles...oh boy!

Part of our ongoing "I Heart Art" series. More finds all next week!

Eye To Eye.

"Waves Crashing" giclee print, from Hello Jenuine.

Part of our ongoing "I Heart Art" series.

Marilyn Monroe Moment Of Zen.

Marilyn Monroe pencil drawing, from Ileana Hunter.

Keep It Complicated.

Hand screened gig poster, from The Bungaloo.

Hand screened limited edition print, from Nate Duval.

"Yellow Bear" limited edition screenprint, from Amanda James.

"Everything Goes Everywhere" print, from Rose Wong.

Part of our week long "I Heart Art" series. More finds all this week!