Maker Faire, Chapter 3

I thought I would space out these maker faire posts because there was so much good stuff and I didn’t want to overload everyone.  This chapter is about Motormouth Press, LLC which makes the cutest greeting cards. Very whimsical and childlike.  Who doesn’t want to receive an ice cream sandwich in the mailbox?  Check them out here.

Brooklyn or Bust

As much as I love our new home in Marin County, California, I still get homesick for NYC.  Especially when I’m reminded of the Brooklyn Flea Market, which opened after I moved out West.  So I’ve never experienced it, but I’m jealous of you New Yorkers who can go.

This is no ordinary flea market, however…some of the coolest handmade vendors and design companies have booths at the Brooklyn Flea.  It’s held in Ft. Greene every Sunday and in Dumbo on June 14.  For directions, click here.

I could spend forever on the vendor list, but I’ve selected a few that are particularly interesting to me.  For example, a jewelry vendor named Citibitz — all sorts of accessories accented with photographs of New York.  Sounds simple, but so intriguing.  A whole mirror devoted to Veneiros?  So cool. Makes me want a cannoli, stat.  I need to peruse the necklaces immediately as well.

Aren’t these delicious earrings from Bonbon Oiseau? The colors are awesome, and I need to use this color palette for something. 

Cute llama tee from SheepsheadNYC.

Are you not in love with the clean and modern ceramics from Perch?  The hanging planter is going to be a “must” above my desk and can’t you see this initial pendant lamp hanging in a baby’s nursery?

And finally, I heart this pillow from a Brooklyn company, Coral and Tusk.

Maker Faire, Chapter 2

I’m adding a new category specifically for this post.  “Dibs on Green.” Or sustainable. Or recycled.

Recycling is exactly what Celeste Christie specializes in for her etsy store and website, CC Accessories.  By deconstructing old mens’ neckties, she can re-introduce them to a new generation - in the form of cuffs, coin purses and buttons.

She has many styles and colors, so zoom over to her store.  No need to tie one on, just snap it.

Maker Faire, Chapter 1

My favorite spot, of course was the Bazaar Bizarre. This is the pavilion dedicated to crafts and homemade goods. I found a lot of good dibs in this area, and my entry is about Tiny Sparks Design based in San Francisco.

Tiny Sparks started only back in January, when owner Bradley decided he was growing tired of building furniture. Even with no past art instruction, he has developed some beautiful pieces. And such a nice guy….you want him to succeed!

He offered pieces of wooden art, silkscreened with natural, modern graphics. Check him out.