Blisstree » artfire http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:01:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Christmas in July at ArtFire http://www.blisstree.com/articles/christmas-in-july-at-artfire/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/christmas-in-july-at-artfire/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:22:36 +0000 Katelyn Thomas http://www.blisstree.com/?p=97948 Post from: Blisstree

Christmas in July at ArtFire

]]> Do you like handmade items? If so, you’ll want to browse through all the fabulous pieces on ArtFire’s new Christmas in July page. Wondering why you’d want to go handmade for Christmas this year? Well, you’ll be giving a unique gift, you can choose to buy American, Canadian, etc. and you can look for artisans who make lead free, non-toxic items.

Photo: SXC

Photo: SXC

More of a DIYer? No problem. Head to Handmade News to find out how to make snow globes or check out the many handmade gift ideas that the many talented folks right here at Blisstree have posted, like Chloe’s embroidered card ideas.

Do you plan to go handmade for the holidays this year?

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Christmas in July at ArtFire

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Artful Stools

]]> I love stools. Maybe it is because I am not on the tall side, which means I am always a few inches too short to reach the cereal or the curtain rods. Stools let me get stuff done. Or maybe it is because they are so functional and attractive. Whatever the reason, I do know one thing for sure. The stools I’ve been seeing on some of the handmade sites, like Art Fire and Etsy? Droolworthy!

Photo via Still Novo Design/ArtFire.com

Photo via Still Novo Design/ArtFire.com

On Art Fire, I am a big fan of Still Novo Design. This artisan makes some of the most amazing recycled wood stools I have ever seen. They have a wonderful simplicity to them and would be ideal for a room with Asian inspired decor.

On Etsy, my favorite stool has got to be the sweet little tuffet by Branch & Birdie. Can’t you just see Little Miss Muffet plopping herself down on it to eat her curds and whey?

Oh, and Studio Stebby Lee has got to have the most unique stool I’ve seen. It is covered in bottle caps and has a fun and funky look.

Of course, since I already have a stool (or two) in every room, I’m only window shopping today!

Are you a fan of the versatile stool or am I alone in my adoration of this type of furniture?

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Artful Stools

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