Handmade High Street

Ben’s pick!

Handmade High Street — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:39:40 +0000

I asked Ben if he would list 3 things he loved about his favourite item in the shop – ‘Blossom’ by OmiLee

3 things I love about Omilee’s picture:

1. I wanted it as soon as I saw it; something about this work spoke directly to my soul and was immediately yet unspeakably familiar and loved. I think this is best of what art offers us .. access to subconscious.

2. I had the particular pleasure of meeting the artist when she brought the work into the store. When I asked if she still had the original work, Naomi responded unhesitatingly ‘yes! but it’s not for sale.’ This too spoke to me of the fabulousness of art, that it is a deeply personal experience.

3. Though the work does not yet have a place on my wall, it speaks to my soul as deeply and as wondrously today as it did three months ago. Arts is transient but also eternal.

Thanks Ben for your lovely words about OmiLee’s print ‘Blossom’

Kath’s fave :)

Handmade High Street — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:27:52 +0000

Hello! Time to check out my favourite thing instore at the moment…

Ahhh Bonney Beads – I love your simplicity and the rainbow assortment of candy-like beads on a comfortable and stylish leather cord. And to top it all off, the clasp is ingeniously made with two buttons!

Here is my favourite colour way!

I loved them so much, I bought a set

Thanks Bonney Beads for brightening up my day each time I wear your beautiful creation!

woodland wordless wednesday

Handmade High Street — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:00:28 +0000

now to make sure you’re humming it all day too

Handmade High Street — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:30:34 +0000

gotcha!

<3 HHst

no raindrops on roses… just pure awesomeness. (Ry’s current favourite thing)

Handmade High Street — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:00:34 +0000

Benjamin, Kath and I have decided to do the occasional post of our own personal favourite things we have in store every now and then.

We will try hard not to sing the song from The Sound of Music as we hunt around store to show you our faves.

There are a few things you need to know about me to completely understand my choices.

I am a 26-year-old man, but some parts of me are still firmly a little boy.

This boyish part still very much likes dinosaurs. This love of prehistoric reptiles has recently been reinvigorated because my 3-year-old Nephew Jaakko is also obsessed with them too. I am always on the lookout for awesome uncle Ry presents for him that involve big lizards.

So that being said it is no surprise that THIS is my favourite thing in store currently.

Dinosaur tea pot cosy in my books equals… WIN!

My favourite thing is made by the knitting power houses at Jane’s Sunday Best. Come in store, take a look fall in love, take it and make me insanely jealous for only $60.

This awesome tea cosy is hand knitted brightly coloured wool is in short not only a really cool design. As a big tea drinker I can think of nothing better than a very special Dinosaur guy that hugs your tea pot and keeps it toasty and warm.

Well that’s all from me for now. (Benjamin and Kath should have favourite things on the way for too!)

Peace,

a week on with the woodland theme

Handmade High Street — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:14 +0000

Late last Tuesday as Valentine’s drew to a close I ran around like a mad man and changed our windows.

I went with a woodland, lush green and bown theme.

Here’s my results of my efforts.

Hope you like it.

More soon,

wonderful wordless wednesday

Handmade High Street — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:00:06 +0000

we heart you

Handmade High Street — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:32:06 +0000

Just a quick little hello and happy Valentines day!

Lotsa Lover type love, HHst.

manday monday

Handmade High Street — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Boys are hard to buy for. *HUMPH*

Stuck for V-day ideas?

With Handmade man still pending the perfect furnishing. I thought that I would to a quick raid of the shelves and show you some of the great things we have for guys.

Dinosaur Brooch - Orange Sherbet ($15)

Want. Black. Shiny. Dinosaur by Orange Sherbet… ’nuff said.

"General Direction" medallion pin - Blackbird's Emporium ($29)

“What do you want, a medal?” HECK YES! Especially this awesome badge form Black Bird’s Emporium.

Bow Tie - Savage Kitten ($15)

Tie down some style with this Bow Toe from Savage Kitten.

Card Holders - Crafty Mummy ($7.50)

Simple and stylish wallets/card holders from Crafty Mummy.

Surrealist Ceramic Cup - Ky Curran Cermaics ($30)

Shot of booze Vs Shot of Espresso? Either way this crazy bird-head-man ceramic shot glass is a winner!

Hope y’all enjoyed. Happy Monday.

saturday silly

Handmade High Street — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:56:43 +0000

Hello everyone!

Ry here! My first post after my solo Saturday. What started as a cloudy morning turned into a sunny day. As the sun came out so did lots of customers!

I had envisioned writing a post live from the store… but I ended up being a little too busy for that ambitious idea. Instead I have chosen Sunday afternoon couch time. Much better.

The theme for Saturday… was busy! I did however get to post a few tid bits on facebook. Including gloating over my latest coveted badge/brooch by Rare Indeed.

Ohh ah…

It is pretty awesome let me tell you!

I also had delicious coffee to get me through and a stash of jelly beans for the afternoon sugar slump!

One of the best part of the day was getting to meet some of our contributors. Which was great, putting a “face” to the label, paperwork and product. (Hello again)

All in all, I had a stella day and found lots of treasures for my “Manday Monday” post tomorrow.

I gathered up a little selection of guy stuff in preparation for Handmade Man.

Keep an eye out tomorrow for what I found. (Just in time to duck in and grab something for your special fella for Valentine’s day).

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday… I think i need another cold beverage.