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Spring...I'm waiting!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Yesterday my husband called out for all of us to look out the window in the backyard...NOW!!! I ran to the window with my two kids in tow and there on the grass (yes, we can finally see the grass) were three cardinals and several bright bluebirds frolicking. It was a very happy sight since it means spring is finally, really, truly on its way! It made me think of my JSchatz bird feeder that is safely tucked away in the garage. These colorful gems are one of my all time favorite objects. Check them out at www.jschatz.com! They are a great handmade gift for a housewarming, run about $135 each and come in a stunning array of spring inducing, vividly bright colors.

All wrapped up!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:33:00 +0000

I saw Gustav Reyes in the latest American Craft issue and immediately fell in love with his sculptural yet wearable style. His medium is wood but he manipulates it so beautifully that it seems so fluid and light. Check out his work at www.gustavreyes.com and enjoy the gallery - his all wood necklace is stunning. He will be at the American Craft Council show in Baltimore February 24-27and at the Smithsonian show in D.C. in April so if you happen to be going definitely look for him!

Modern Gal

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:38:00 +0000

Here's a great heart necklace for the modern gal! Handmade by designer Drea West it is a solid sterling silver heart on a long silk cord. If hearts aren't your cuppa then she really specializes in beautiful cast shells of all sizes and shapes. Just lovely reminders for those of us in the throws of winter that one day soon we will be digging our toes in the sand again. Check out her work on beehiveshop - makes the perfect Valentines Day gift!

Made for Hugs

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:25:00 +0000

As the rainy, drizzly, slushy weather continues today and we brace for ANOTHER snow storm friday, I thought I'd share a fun, colorful company that has darling little dolls that you can match to your favorite girl. Sophie & Lili. Choose hair color and style, skin tone, outfit and order. Voila a great customized gift that any girl will love. Designed by Jennifer Vallez, the handmade dolls are one-of-a-kind designs printed on high quality quilters cotton and are $25 plus shipping. Check them out at www.sophieandlili.com!

Kitchen Classics

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:31:00 +0000

Functional, delightful, well crafted, classic. For those reasons I love Beehive Kitchenware. Their aesthetic is beautiful and any object from their collection makes a great gift! Handmade by Sandra Bonazoli and Jim Dowd in their Massachusetts studio, their work has a vintage handcrafted appeal that is hard to resist. Check out their website, it's beautiful, and from there you can see a list of retailers! beehivekitchenware.com. Look for them on the beehiveshop.com soon!

Customize it!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:44:00 +0000

I was racking my brains to come up with a special gift this year for a special friend and thought of getting some stationery made for her business. As I was searching through endless listings online, I came across Rock Scissor Paper. Now I know them because I've ordered from them before for Beehive but I had no idea that they personalized stationery. But they do and I ordered for my friend and for my kids and they came so quickly and I love the designs they have to choose from! This is a great little gift for kids and adults alike!

'Tis the season for sparkle

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:07:00 +0000

Which is why I thought I'd let you know about Leslie Latto, the designer behind lml designs! Leslie has a gift for choosing amazing gemstones and combining them in cluster earrings that make your eyes dazzle. Unexpected color combinations, drops that are to die for and incredible detail and time spent wrapping each cluster make these pairs something to covet. She has a selection on her website and you can see a selection of her handmade gemstone jewelry on beehiveshop.com. They are truly worthy ornaments for your ears!

Luxurious Color

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:38:00 +0000

Stone + Mann has a collection of scarves that just beg you to luxuriate and enjoy the finest fabrics, colors and textures. I just want to pile them up and wrap them around me - especially as it gets chilly. As the designer Jackie Frankstone says, "the collection grows organically and maybe a little willy-nilly; the whole point is to go with what interests and inspires us, to learn more about the world as we go along and let design + commerce mingle as easily as possible with actual life". I say that is why they are so lovely! Check them out at www.stoneplusmann.com or www.beehiveshop.com.

Desk Accessories to Die For

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:16:00 +0000

Schleeh Design out of Montreal is one of my perennial favorites, their designs make the best gifts for design afficionados and the hard to buy for of the male species. Beautifully crafted they have a bevy of really interesting and functional designs. Beehiveshop.com carries a couple of their products and so does Lumens.com. The perfect pick me up for the boring desk!

Candy Colored Felt

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:16:00 +0000

Off the top I'll admit I know nothing about this artist other than that I love visiting her booth at the NYIGF because it's a delightful mix of colors, imagery and I just want to touch everything! From her website I gathered that Lynsey Walters was born in Scotland and studied printed textiles at Edinburgh College of Art, and went on from there to achieve an MA at the Royal College of Art, London, in constructed textiles. You can now purchase directly through her website www.lynseywalters.co.uk which is definitely worth the visit. For someone who enjoys "art" jewelry her work is a must have addition to the collection!

Housewares with a passion!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Jessica Swift's delightful sense of color and pattern makes me happy! And isn't that what life's about!? About her work she states, "Painting exists as a gateway for me, into an ever-deepening realization that life is not to be taken too seriously. My work hinges on my personal belief that this is our only chance to do what we truly enjoy". Her coasters are wonderful and her 2011 calendar would make an awesome holiday gift for almost everyone on the list! Definitely check them out... www.beehiveshop.com.

Not for the faint of heart!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:16:00 +0000

I've been saving these darlings for those of you who are fans of kitsch. If you've ever been to my house you know that as much as we love haute design, my husband and I also love anything campy. I was treated to a lovely fawn for Valentine's Day. So if you can bear it, check out Cherrybox Studio... www.thecherrybox.com.

Let's cook!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:28:00 +0000

So my niece who just turned 2 received a beautiful kitchen for her birthday! A play set of course and so with the holidays approaching I've been keeping my eye open for gifts for her. I was perfectly pleased when I came across Pickle Things on the www.beehiveshop.com - now the only question is Sushi or Pancakes? Check them out, they are the perfect creative play thing - beats the pants off video games!

Spot On

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:43:00 +0000

So... Spot On Designs is another great find from the NYIGF. Every time I see her work I just love the beautiful color and detail she pulls from the glass she works with. Penelope Rakov is the glass artist behind Spot On and is based out of Philadelphia. She designs and pulls her own version of venetian style murini, which she then incorporates into jewelry. I must say it looks good enough to eat! Check out her website www.peneloperakov.com.

A Modern Wallhanging

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:30:00 +0000

You can certainly see the passion for handmade in the work of Heather Knight of Element Clay Studio in Ashville, NC! I love how textural and alive her ceramics are and have been coveting these wall hangings aptly named Fungi, Turf and Hydrangea. Her work is another victory for those of us who love the combination of a modern design sensibility and inspiration from the natural world! Check out her offering at www.beehiveshop.com and at her website www.heatherknightceramics.com.

Super Sentiments

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:46:00 +0000

Even the most modern amongst us can have a sentimental bent now and again. Lush Designs has been making charms and customized bangles and rings even before the custom charm trend took off. I have three of her Memory bangles commemorating my anniversary and then the birth of my two kids. Then I added in some Sentiment bangles - my words are PEACE, LOVE, FAMILY. What are your words? Check out her work at www.beehiveshop.com.

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:21:00 +0000

I'm all about the modern table setting. Mixing and matching textures and patterns and getting creative as a way to celebrate food. I came across Gail Garcia's work at the last NYIGF and fell in love with these porcelain napkin rings. You can get them in sets of 4 for $48 from her website www.dinner-ware.com and they make delightful hostess gifts or stocking stuffers - yes it's just around the corner. Choose from the Alphabet series, each letter framed by a colorful abstract composition, or the Abstract art series. In either case, you'll be setting the table in style!

Win something handmade!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:36:00 +0000

Okay, I admit it. This is a shameless plug. But I've been working so hard on on this all summer that I'm excited for the launch of www.beehiveshop.com's Lucky Picks contest. Just enter, tell at least one friend about beehive, and choose one of six handmade prizes to win if you are the lucky winner. We're picking one winner a week! Instead of looking at all the gorgeous handmade items online maybe you could win one! See you next week for another handmade pick!

Pretty You!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:55:00 +0000

Pretty Me is a sweet discovery I made on Etsy. Since I love fabrics, I find these eclectically pieced skirts and dresses so enchanting and cute. I say turn up the volume - especially when you're a kid! Actually, I kind of wish she had some skirts for adults. They are sweet without the saccharin! Check out her shop! Pretty Me.

Sculptural beauty!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:08:00 +0000

I've been showing the work of Ryan and Paul of Tivi for over 5 years - since they we fresh out of SCAD. They still remain some of my favorite designers. Their work is innovative, elegant and functional, truly exceptional design. Beehiveshop.com now carries their work and I can say that I really cherish my clutch. I don't get to use it as often as I would like BUT it sits on my dresser like a piece of beautiful sculpture!

Vintage Bling

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:37:00 +0000

In the waning days of summer here's a reminder to be glamorous before sun dresses and bare arms are banished because of icy arctic blasts! Shelley Yankus has been crafting glamorous accessories out of vintage finds for years now. Her shop Relic Boutique is featuring these awesome cocktail rings on beehiveshop.com for a very heartwarming $34. Check them out and choose one to go with your favorite summer maxi dress!

Write your own Fortune!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:34:00 +0000

"Fortune cookies are a small indulgence that offer a glimpse into your future. You carefully select your cookie, crack it open. And read your fortune." So says jeweler Christina Kober, designer of this fabulously kitchy but elegant line of handmade silver jewelry available at beehiveshop. BUT here's the kicker. You can write your own fortune and wear it proudly around your neck and each and everyday!

Hit the open road!

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:23:00 +0000

These images make me happy! Reminds me of summer at the cottage, bouncing around in the backseat of the one and only Buick my Dad bought circa 1978. What a boat, but who could resist the back row of seating facing the open road with the breeze blowing through the open back window. Wow, bet that option isn't available anymore! But I digress... these adorable tea towels from Tiny Peepers Printed Fabric are now available at the beehiveshop. Perfect hostess gift for those summer bbq's at your best friend's cabin.

If the shoe fits...

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:59:00 +0000

I am so excited that Katie Kukulka, the designer/creator of Darlingtonia moccasins has decided to sell her lovely shoes on the beehiveshop . I think they are just adorable and the best part is they are handmade to order. Made of suede leather, which stretches and shapes to your foot with wear, they come with a soft cushioned thick insole made from a super comfy eco-friendly foam. The moccasins are softsoled, which means they have no hard sole only leather, however, they can be worn indoors or outdoors, anywhere you go. I love her color choices and you can see even more on her etsy store. They are sweet perfection.

The cart before the horse.

noreply@blogger.com (Petra Geiger) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:17:00 +0000

So why the strange title? Well, here's the deal. I really want an ipad or kindle but probably will have to wait for Christmas. In the meanwhile, I'm shopping around for covers because as I mentioned before I'm a bagaholic. This is the cutest darn thing I've ever seen - I LOVE it. BoutiqueID makes it, you can find them on Etsy. If you need a gift for someone who just got an ipad here you go, one day I'll be sporting one too!