Craft in the City

Camp Themed Dinner Set Encourages You to Play with Your Food

May 23rd, 2013 | No Comments » | by kristel

Yes, I know I’m almost 30 but I don’t care! I absolutely want this adorable landscape dinner tray set. If you ever had a difficult time getting your children to eat from your boring plates using your boring silverware, maybe it’s time to mix it up!

This handy all-in-one melamine tray includes a plate, cup, dessert/dipping bowl and cutlery – all in the shape of a typical two-up two-down.

Own it: the Fancy

Posted in: Geek, Housewares

Tags: dinner tray set, dinnerware, kids, the fancy

Power Up Each Morning with this Industrial Super Mario Lamp!

May 22nd, 2013 | No Comments » | by kristel

Like many kids of the 80′s, I was all about Super Mario. Even to this day, I feel a little squee of joy in my body whenever I hear the familiar theme song (or even just random soundbytes from the game). You can imagine how hard I squeed when I saw this Industrial Super Mario Lamp.

This lamp operates by using the pull chain switch Mario hangs from. The switch itself is built into the pipe. It comes with an 11 foot cord and two 6 watt clear candelabra bulbs. Choose from any of the 5 characters pictured below. There are two different color Mario’s, as well as a Luigi, Toad, or Yoshi to pick from. These lamps are made to order.

Height: 12.5″

Base Width: 12.25″

Base Depth: 5.5″

Own it: the Fancy

Posted in: Geek, Housewares

Tags: geek, housewares, lamp, luigi, super mario, toad, yoshi

The Patchwork Show in Santa Ana is Coming!

May 22nd, 2013 | No Comments » | by kristel

One of my favorite things about summer is that I consider it to be craft fair season here in LA! Speaking of which, Sunday May 26 is the Patchwork Show in Santa Ana, CA! I went to the show in Long Beach a few years ago and I’m excited to see how it will be in good ol’ Santa Ana. Maybe I will drive to Disneyland after, but I digress.

The show is on May 26, 2013 from 11am-5pm at 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana 92701 (2nd & sycamore intersection and section of 3rd street). The show is free and open to the public! There will be over 100 local vendors at the show, so it’s a great opportunity to support local artist and designers.

From the Patchwork Show website:

Patchwork is the creation of Delilah Snell (master food preserver/owner of the eco-boutique The Road Less Traveled Store) and Nicole Stevenson (owner/designer of Random Nicole and craft instructor). The aunt-and-niece team also produce Craftcation, a four day small business and hands-on DIY conference in Ventura, Ca. The two native Orange County women sought to celebrate local handmade goods and provide a venue for attendees to sell and shop for unique goods.

Starting in 2007 with only 25 vendors in their first shows in Santa Ana’s museum district, the events now attract thousands of people with more than 100 vendors at each location. When Stevenson relocated to the Bay Area the duo knew Patchwork needed to hit the road as well and Oakland was a perfect fit.

“Oakland is similar to our Southern California locations with its’ strong small business and art community. Adding Oakland to our venues was such a natural choice.”–Nicole Stevenson

Attendees at any Patchwork event can peruse and shop at booths brimming with handmade goods from over 100 local independent artists and crafters. These makers showcases clothing, accessories, home goods, ceramics, art, jewelry, bath and body items, craft kits/patterns, paper goods/stationary and more.

Each Patchwork location offers a varied selection of local modern eats from distinctive food trucks, popular neighborhood cafes/restaurants and food artisans. Guests are encouraged to ride to the shows and check in bicycles at the bike valet booths. Snell and Stevenson’s commitment the environment is reflected in the abundance of vendors featuring recycled, green and organic items.

Patchwork doesn’t just encourage attendees to shop but also to make something themselves at their DIY craft booths where adults and kids can learn new skills and create on the spot. Each event also highlights emerging music, providing a venue for local bands and DJ’s.

“What started out as a craft fair is now a great networking event for businesses and artists as well as the customers,” says Snell. “People are making connections in their community and stores are starting to look at the event as a way to scout interesting products for their stores.”

Patchwork Show

Posted in: Events, News

Tags: craft fair, event, los angeles, patchwork show

Power Up with this Heart Life Pin!

May 21st, 2013 | No Comments » | by kristel

Geeks and gamers alike will love this Heart Life Pin! Designed by Jon Kay, this Zinc alloy 1″ wide pin comes with a metal butterfly clasp on the back to secure it during spin attacks. Now you’ll remember just how much energy you have left and know you can push on ahead!

Own it: Fangamer

Posted in: Accessories, Geek

Tags: fangamer, lapel pin, pin, video game

Baby Skull Necklace – Cute and Edgy

May 21st, 2013 | No Comments » | by kristel

This baby skull necklace is the perfect balance of cute and edgy. It comes in three different colors: silver plate, gold plate, or antique brass and comes with a chain. Alycia Engel Studio also sells other jewelry and it’s 100% vegan!