Three Potato Four! This is one of my favorite shops to find unique items, and they just did a shop update! Here are a few of my faves, snap ‘em up quick if you like them or they will get away. Enjoy!
Hilarious Science Lab Safety Posters. These are really words to live by! When I was in the Chem lab in college we had a common warning that went something like this:
Little Billy took a drink and now he is no more
For what he thought was H2O Was H2SO4.
Remember that, kids, if you can’t get these posters.
Vintage Science Lab Safety Posters $20 each
Two things I need in my life right now. An anchor, and some luck. I should pick these up as monuments to my aspirations.
Decorative Standing Anchor $175
Mini Decorative “Jane” Horseshoe $24
How cute is this? I’m thinking it would be good to haul beach toys for my niece and nephew. Summer will be here soon enough!
Ahoy There! Duffel-Style Bag $35.00
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January 23, 2009 by cpaig
I like small elegant tokens of affection. Nothing gaudy or conspicuous. I find subtlety very romantic.
Enjoy!
The elegance of this ring just blows me away. On my caramel colored skin it would nearly melt away.
“Got Heart” ring
$100
Verameat
This tiny canvas (6″ x 4.75″) is the sweetest Valentine I have come across this year. There is even a “gift tag” space on the back for convenience. It can be hung above a bedside table or in an office for inspiration.
Lovebird Mini Canvas
$30
Fred Flare
The same in any language. Sweet brass or sterling coin pendants stamped with an assortment of sweet nothings in either French or Spanish.
Endearment Necklace, French, Spanish
$23 each
Anne Kiel
In my youth I was big in to HUGE earrings (it was the 80s, what do you want?). Now, if I wear earrings at all, they are the subtle post-type. These may not be the most elegant addition to your wardrobe, but they are sweet and will be effective in expressing that affection that is just about to make the leap from twitterpated to love.
Tiny Red Heart Posts
$4
Day-Lab
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January 20, 2009 by cpaig
I am a lover of modern things, but I also like lovely vintage things. In the case of these valentines I think it is safe to call them antique (being that they are all over 100 years old). It is always good to remember that, when it all comes down to it, people are really not all that different now than they were over a century ago.
Express your passion, your tenderness, and your love – Victorian style.
Enjoy!
I love how this card is bold. The door symbolizes a new beginning, which is a nice sentiment. I love the gold accents. Contains Valentine verse.
Rare Colored Background / Vintage Victorian Valentine Card
$10
Paperbound
Make them puzzle it out. If they don’t get it, maybe it is time to cut them loose. I am really digging the colors on this one. It kinda sounds like Klingon to me – Y’TLORO UUVEE. Very cool. Contains Valentine verse.
Layered Embossed Victorian Puzzle Valentine Card
$10
Paperbound
This is just so sweet. All forget-me-nots and pink roses meaning true love, happiness, and beauty (according to The Language of The Flowers). Not bad…not bad at all.
Contains Valentine verse.
Vintage Victorian Embossed Valentine Card
$8
Paperbound
Feeling not so sweet? Well, that is OK, too. Send a vintage “Vinegar Valentine” (or Penny Dreadful)! Designed to illuminate your cruelest sentiments, this mean, cheap Valentine (often printed on pulp paper) were sometimes sent anonymously. If you want them to know the rejection is from you, sign your name.
Vintage Vinegar Valentine
Around $10
Ebay (search for similar items)
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January 20, 2009 by cpaig
In love, as it is with many things, it sometimes just doesn’t work out they way you wish, or planned. By the same token, love has a way of surprising you when you least expect it, but you need to be open to it. The uncertainty of these things causes some to go into “love lockdown,” refusing to seek affection for fear of rejection.
It is always good to remember, if you keep your love locked down, you lose.
(Thanks, Mr. West!)
I have collected some items that represent this heavy state of the heart. It is also hopeful, as long as you remember where you put the key.
Enjoy!
A very sad, broken, and bleeding heart in a cage yearning for freedom. Its sadness is only trumped by its loveliness. This necklace has a key and lock clasp. Don’t be fooled – this is a fairly large piece with the pendant measuring 2″.
My Heart Bleeds For Freedom Artful Hardware Pendant
$60
COGnitive Creations
Locked up, no key in sight.
Lock Me Up Ring
$160
Whitemetal
I just love this. The design was inspired by the Emily Dickinson
poem “Heart, we will forget him”. Talk about heavy hearted. I love the hopeful flower, and the bell that can let them know you are coming.
I May Remember – Vintage Lock Necklace
$34
November Rose Atelier
Just in case you did lose that key (in France).
Vintage Key from France
$10
P.O.S.H. Chicago
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January 19, 2009 by cpaig
I am not someone who is disappointed if I don’t receive a card for my birthday, anniversary, etc. Valentine’s Day is a different matter. It is basically all about cards (and chocolate). Valentine’s cards should be evocative, heartfelt, and beautiful. Something to be slipped into a drawer and retrieved when in need of reassurance.
A sweet and affectionate sentiment accompanies this truly “dreamy” card.
You’re Dreamy Card
$4.50
Hello Lucky
For when they need a map. I love the Arts & Crafts styling of this card.
Screenprinted Valentine
$4
heatherjenny
Lovely tattoo-inspired design that gets right to the point.
Forever Yours Card
$4.50
Hello Lucky
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January 19, 2009 by cpaig
I am not quite sure what started the mustache worship craze (worship in theory, not practice), but I like it. Mustaches are soothing, my dad had one off an on, so the are OK by me.
I have picked some items that will be sure to tickle your fancy, if not your upper lip.
Enjoy!
This is really a classic, and is second to none. A hand carved mustache, on a stick! I can see this helping to get through those sluggish parts of the work day.
Mustache On A Stick – The Kid
$36
Somethings Hiding In Here
I just think this is cute. Not too fussy (or pricey).
Moustache Mug
$12
Surya Sajnani
To make doing that thing where you balance your pencil on your upper lip all the more amusing. If not to you, then to your cube mates.
Atypyk Mustache Pencils
$16
Rose and Radish
For just goofin’ around, really. You know when there is that awkward moment between putting the DVD in the player and the FBI warning appearing? Crisis averted.
Self-adhesive Mustaches
$10
Fred Flare
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January 18, 2009 by cpaig
In celebration of my new blog home, and my promise to actually create some posts for you, I went trolling for some items that will make any home warmer.
Enjoy!
I just love functional objects like this. It would be perfect for a kitchen to hold dish towels, potatoes, dishes even. Whatever organizing type thing you need to do. It is also labeled with the number 8, my lucky number!
Wire Basket
$30
Kiosk
4 sweet little vintage pots (2″ tall with a 2″diameter) for using at your table for salt and pepper, portioned jam for your famous popovers, or whatever you wish.
Vintage Pillivuyt Marmelade Pots – Set of 4
$32
P.O.S.H. Chicago
To me, there is nothing more homey than a nice stack of books. Jane Mount, over at Etsy, captures this warmth with her little paintings of books. I can get enough of how colorful they are, and how the books stand at attention, but float in the ether at the same time. They are joyous little works.
Bookshelf 21 print
$25
Jane Mount
Because, lately, we would all like to have this laying around the house.
“Bag of Money”
$10
Three Potato Four
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