kitty buttons
She Loves Stars is a small accessory and gift company founded by 24
year old Hana B from England. She makes cute colorful button packs and
other treats w/ the help of her boyfriend Mike.
apple apron
Karissa Cove has made it her goal to outfit the world's craftsters, one
sweet accessory at a time! When she's not sewing her aprons, this
Canadian cutie enjoys knitting and playing Gameboy.
Art Circus CD
The girls from Art Circus are only 15, but they sure know how to rock.
These friends and siblings from Nashville, TN record hits in their
basement, including our super favorite titled ?Fred Flare?!
earrings
While getting her Masters in software engineering, Danwei also creates
the yummy accessories of Cornyness. This sweet Swede believes good
things come in small packages. We agree!
LaPorte, Indiana
FOUND magazine editor Jason Bitner?discovered an archive of 30 years of
studio portraits in a Laporte, Indiana diner & knew they had to be
shared with the world. This book is the result.
unicorn wallet
We so want to live in Tokyo-raised, NYC trained fashion illustrator
Miki Amano?s colorful world. Her playful patterns and beautiful girls
have also been featured in awesome magazines like Elle & Nylon.
postcard set
The Plughole, alter-ego of a respected North Carolina design
collective, finds
inspiration in everything from cut paper to mechanical drawings. Their
graphic
& fun postcard set will make you smile.
letter set
We love SC?s Sarah Neuburger from The Small Object so much that she
made this list two years in a row! She creates amazing stationery &
limited editions that are insta-collectible cute.
passport wallet
Mogo?s Ann and Dabney from Boston
insist that if you put them on a plane, they will happily go about
anywhere! In addition to travel, they love sewing, all things Japanese
& their cute dog!
stitch-it kit
Tess Darrow, the founder of Portland?s Egg Press lives to make things!
When she's not designing letterpress cards and other screen-printed
fun, she is sewing & spending time w/ her family.
flower necklace
Sandra Durkin is a scientist by day, but at night she designs jewelry
made of retro treasures for her line Snapcrafty. She lives in Michigan
with a black lab and she loves pumpkin ice cream!
key chains
Mexico?s Gabriela Cantu, the creator of Bobabo, finds inspiration in
nearly everything! When she?s not reinventing objects as smiley plush
key chains, she is probably enjoying banana gum.
brooches
Lynda Lye, Singapore supertalent and founder of LittleOddForest, loves
cats, color, anim?, cartoons, fairy tales and all things
cute-with-an-attitude. We love her mushroom heart brooches!
banana phone
Laird Rickard is a metal fabricator, inventor and prankster out of San
Fran, CA. His company, Nanaco, has brought his vision of people around
the world talking on banana cell phones to life!
journals
Rock Scissor Paper is a CA family affair run by sisters Heidi and Susie
w/ extra help from other siblings. Their treasure trove of collected
vintage children?s fabrics inspired their featured designs.
wise owl tee
Birdhead Design is a fun collection of streetwear & accessories from
Boston. The line began in Japan, however, in 2002 when Michael Crigler
found inspiration in Tokyo?s supercute style.
embroidery fun
Jenny Hart began Sublime Stitching in 2001 w/ a line of embroidery
designs including tiki drinks and pinups. She now offers over 20 themes
you ain't never seen before! She lives in Texas.
camp clutch
Camp Apparel of Colorado is run by Tori Gardner, a fan of both fine art
and pop culture. Her designs fuse high with low, prep with kitsch. She
loves cruiser bikes, cocktails, mohawks and her dog.
apple kitty tee
We love supertalent Sarah Utter. Since her recent move to Los Angeles,
this artist/musician spends her free time experimenting with copy
machines and painting colorful pictures of owls.
earrings
Sarah Fox of Cursive Design says that she created her great accessory
line for good times both on a night out or a daytime bike ride. She
loves vintage lace & seeing tulips bloom in Chicago!
school tote
UK girl Laura Gledhill began designing under the pseudonym Heidi Seeker
right out of fashion school. Her rockin? designs are inspired by punk
record sleeves and rad 80?s arcade games.
skull magnets
Besides stitching her awesome skulls Gaytha of Krooked Stitches paints
lush portraits on velvet, adds glitter to just about everything and
teaches an after school program in Oakland, CA.
mirrors
My Favorite Mirror is Kellee and Matt Milner, a silly duo who enjoy
yetis and werewolves & making up new words. They create their fun and
functional mirrors and other items in New Jersey.
dear diorama
When Rachael Rice of Flying Chicken isn?t making dresses, writing
poetry or painting murals, she spends her free time in Vermont
rehearsing her all-girl country/rock band. Hey, turn it up!
squirrel tote
Diane Toepfer, proprietor of the Maine shop Ferdinand Home, stays out
of trouble by crafting non-stop & playing the drums. She also loves
flowers, long drives, yard sales & miniature ponies.
ghost necklace
Los Angeles based Crowded Teeth is Michelle Romo?s line of super cute
tees, pins and other sweet accessories. This self-taught illustrator &
graphic designer has her own playful style we love!
coloring book
Roxy Marj takes influences for her accessories from children?s books,
Disney movies and life in NYC. She also loves going on walks with her
hubby and two doggies. Awww!