Neighborhood tour of crafty stuff

20May2009

In lieu of a project this week, I’m posting some photos I took during one of my walks around the neighborhood. It was an idea inspired by sfgirlbybay. Instead of beautiful, transporting images (I’m not the photographer Victoria is), I shot items that I like. And I found sources to buy a couple of them!

I have a thing for train station clocks. This one is located outside of a restaurant I have yet to try. The pig adds a little whimsy, don’t you think?

I saw this shelf/table/cart on display in a local shop (photographed with permission). Fabulous design.

I am IN LOVE with this stainless steel mailbox. If I were a homeowner, I would buy one right now. It’s made by Ecco Products, and you can buy it at The Mailbox Works.

More photos after the jump.

I kick myself that I didn’t buy one of these ceramic owl umbrella stands before Urban Outfitters sold out. They’re made by Two’s Company, and you can buy one at BurkeDecor.com or MadisonAveGifts.com.

This weathered light fixture hangs outside a sleek, modern store. It’s so old, they style looks modern again. Love its swirls.

I actually shot this glitter-encrusted mobile last winter. It’s a Christmas decoration. I was going to make my own, but never got around to it. Maybe this year…

I am SO going to do this treatment on a piece of furniture soon. The harlequin pattern is fun, and the shape of the cabinet reminds me of Belle’s armoire in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

This being Craftynest, I couldn’t resist taking a photo of the giant nests in a nearby shop window. They’re made by Laura Del Fava, a local photostylist, not giant birds. :)

Tags: clocks, furniture, lighting

16 Comments »

Jo said,

May 20, 2009 at 6:09 am

I did a version of a sparkly chandelier for Halloween: http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/09/03/spooky-chandelier-halloween/
Andy Dufresne said,

May 20, 2009 at 6:53 am

I’ve been perusing your site for the past couple of days and love your ideas! I wanted to let you know that a seller on Etsy, Fruitflypie, makes/sells similar looking ceramic owl pieces, but smaller-scale. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=16748
Ange said,

May 20, 2009 at 7:29 am

That’s my mailbox! I’m lucky my landlords have such good taste..
Michelle said,

May 20, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Loverly pictures. I love the clock. I have one similar in my livingroom. I saw it at my Dad’s but a larger version and told him I liked it. The next time I had gone to visit he gave me a box and in it was a smaller, but not too small, version of it. Every time someone comes over, they always ask where I got it. It has the time on both sides too. I don’t remember the company right now but if I find out I will let you know.
:D
Trina said,

May 21, 2009 at 1:13 pm

Is that the Left Bank pig?
blue bicicletta said,

May 21, 2009 at 3:07 pm

love that owl umbrella stand–especially that it’s all white!
Dani said,

May 21, 2009 at 5:27 pm

Love the harlequin console-thingy… I want one. Makes me want to paint all my drab wood stuff nifty crazy colors!
Rachel said,

May 21, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Since you’ve got a thing for train station clocks, you’ve got to read The Invention of Hugo Cabret – well assuming you enjoy reading. It’s technically a children’s chapter book, but it’s thick and with some wonderful illustrations. And keeps you reading cause you just have to find out what is going on and will happen next.

And I love that black cart! Looks a bit similar to my changing table, but it is wood instead of painted. When I’m done using it as a changing table, I plan to repurpose it as a cart, similar to that one.
Mermaid Debbie said,

May 22, 2009 at 10:29 am

Those were fun and inspiring pictures. I love the black shelf/cart and the glittered Christmas hanging. I would love to make one of those and hang it in my studio. Thank you for sharing!
Sarahfina said,

May 23, 2009 at 6:30 pm

that mailbox is so cute!….I’m wondering if it’s DIYable
Meream said,

May 24, 2009 at 5:18 am

That is a cute mailbox. One in bronze would be deliciously steampunk, dontcha think? :D
Katrina said,

May 24, 2009 at 9:01 am

The steel mailbox was devine, and the owl umbrella stand even better!! You have inspired me to do a little neighborhood searching myself! Hope I find some things as good as yours.
Kate at Centsational Girl said,

May 24, 2009 at 9:34 am

Oh, I am so in love with that harlequin dresser. I can’t wait to see your creative touch – and the tutorial !

Kate
Kristin said,

June 1, 2009 at 6:17 am

Love love love that shelf!
monica said,

June 2, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Rachel – I will definitely check out The Invention of Hugo Cabret. It looks and sounds wonderful. And I love to read. Thanks for the recommendation!

Sarahfina – I wondered if that mailbox was DIYable too, but I think the reason I love it so much is the shiny sleek metal. I don’t know how to work with metal—yet. But you could easily make a cute one out of paper or cardboard or wood veneer…

Meream – I agree, a bronze mailbox (maybe with some leather trim?) would be “deliciously steampunk.”
Zoe, Conversation Pieces said,

July 9, 2009 at 3:18 am

Those are all so cool… I love the owl umbrella stand and the postbox is so ace… And now I want a very large nest too (not sure what I would do with that one… very big cat bed perhaps?)