little gems for the home

It's always hard to define one's personal style. Mines come into question now that we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new couch. Color and fabric choices hinged on the fact that we have two golden retrievers who like to play a game we call "Splud". If you have big dogs ... you know what I mean. But the style was something we could play with. I have recently wanted to play up the cabin theme as we live only 150 miles from the Canadian border in northern Minnesota. It's a way of life up here and I love it! As for the better half, I find he's drawn to modern design. Funny ... I didn't know modern design incorporated leaving your underwear and socks all over the house! Just razzing ... So we compromized and got something I think will be great .. soft and cozy with a modern style. And given the store's current promotional offer we got two small lamps that are made of faux antlers. So I guess I could describe our home style as cozy moder cabin filled with new items and vintage items. Oh and I shouldn't forget to mention ... with a nautical twist. We do live by the largest fresh water lake in the world. Why so long a post about me .. well first it's my blog. But second, I found some wonderful home finds that I think encompass the mix bag that we call our home. by the way ... this company makes products from recycled sails.... brilliant!

Ibought these gems for our hodge podge kitchen

Vintage *Etsy* Pick of the Day

Vintage *Etsy* pick of the day

Since I love love love antiques and antique shopping I'm going to try and post a vintage pick of the week M-F.

Here's pick number one from Etsy seller Merchant Army. I love the detail of this little guy!

Traveling soon?

animals in people clothes .. can you believe it ? people clothes... I know ... silly

I am in need of some new TEES

In honor of Perfect Duluth Day

this site is so awesome

http://www.animalhead.com/

How to get a head without hunting ... hee hee get it?

want one!

SIMPLY awesome!
Ruby's Lounge, over at Etsy.com, can custome make these wonderful handmade wilderness trophys. I suggest you check'er out!

going going gone!

I love to see pieces that I put up on this site sell with in a day or two.. .. although I have to say I'm sad because I must admit 99% of the stuff I list I covet myself. Some days I'll go back and say I want this or I want that and it'll be gone. I think YEAH seller .. but booo I wasn't fast enough. So if you've ever purchased something you saw on this site, please let me know. I'd love to help out as many craft seller as I can. Is there something you'd like to see profiled here? let me know. Do you have a super rad artist that makes your head spin with happy every time you see their work? let me know! simply comment or email me direct at craftyeyecandy@gmail.com

I can't wait to hear from you!

Now here is something else you all better run out and buy now