ch ch ch chia

NO these are not chia houses!  

These are "green installations" from across the world.  Companies are trying to reduce the amount of concrete in our environment and are starting to replace it with natural greenery.  

The plants not only create a calming and tranquil effect, but are also a great conversation starter.

Check out some more here.

forget where you live, check you hanger!

I've never been the type of person that has all matching hangers in the closet.  I've got a few wood hangers, a handful of fabric hangers, and a slew of plastic hangers.  But I am definitely lacking in the "city scape" hanger department.  These hangers are sculpted into the city skyline of your choice.  Options include London, New York, and Tokyo.

You can find these at www.sixixis.com .   

I may be more inclined to hang them on the wall as art, rather than hang my clothes in the closet.

rain rain go away

Although it is currently pouring buckets, Baltimore is not really known for large amounts of rain fall.  So... I may consider moving to Seattle or London just so I can wear these rainboots everyday.  Folded wellie boots are by designer Rachael Sleight.

years ago

 I was going through some old files and came across these pics of some work I made while I was in school.  Although I've been out of school for four years now, I sometimes secretly wish I still had to complete projects.  Ahh... the memories!

All pieces are made of sterling silver combined with a non-traditional jewelry material.  Grass, paper and fibers are a few of my favorites.

          

music makes the world go round

Many know that I'm a music lover... call it an obsession if you will.  There are song lyrics for every occasion.  I'm not going to lie; I spent a lot of time dancing around my house with the stereo cranked up.  I would love to have these lyric prints (from the Soma gallery) in any room of the house.  Songs included are:  Amy Winehouse's - Rehab, Marvin Gaye's - What's Going On?, and Jay-Z's  I just wanna love you.

      

happy birthday!

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY goes out to my good friend Liz Mathews (March 2oth).  Check out her work on etsy.  Liz creates beautiful jewelry out of patterned lucite set into sterling silver.  All cheers for Liz today... Hooray!

sneak peak

I wanted to give a sneak peak of a new series of rings I'm working on.  Here's the first one.  I'm really excited to see the results of the rest.  Hope you enjoy!!!!!

new webpage

Thanks to the wonderfully talented Steve Goodman... I have a new webpage.

www.12linden.com

fierce

Yeah!!!  Christian wins Project Runway.  I've been rooting for the fellow Annapolis, Maryland native all season and now he's the winner.  His hilarious one-liners have kept me laughing to the point of almost crying.  In his own words... "he's fierce!".  I can't wait to see what comes next on his journey.

oogling and googling

I have been drooling over ENINAJ for the past few weeks.  ENINAJ is run by Janine Golbert in Israel.  Janine has a background in graphic and interior design, but also creates wonderful accessories.  Her scarves are hip and playful (I just placed my order for this circle scarf).  

The jewelry consists of a great combination of laser cut leather and silver accents.  I check her etsy site at least once a week to see if she has any new designs.

          

eco-friendly handbags

I've been looking for a new everyday, sturdy handbag, but I don't want to purchase anymore leather bags.  After reading this month's Natural Health magazine, I found two totally hip "eco-friendly" bag designers.

Matt and Nat is "a brand that invokes our own human experiences and the environment that surrounds us.  In short, a brand that combines the spiritual and the material."  It is a brand that is committed to vegetarianism and there are NO animal by-products used.

Heather Heron designs are all made from organic hemp and natural dyes.  Although, some of her bags do include leather, she finds the most sustainably produced products.

brooklyn industries

One of my favorite New York based companies, Brooklyn Industries, has come out with new handbags and totes for 2008.  I've already placed my order for this one.  Also, check out their hip clothes for ladies and men.