Happy St. Paddy’s Day all. Hope your day is filled with greeny goodness! And since the day calls for it, here’s my one and only Irish joke. What’s Irish and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture. Cue drum roll ching! See, I knew you’d love it. Maybe.

But you know what else you might love? These cool flower brooches made from vintage zippers. Sorta edgy but still sweet at the same time, and what isn’t great about that? Keeps people guessing. And of course, they come in a bunch of colors, but in the spirit of today, I’ll stick with showing you the a couple with some green!

And for more Irish inspired loveliness, check out my past blog cleverly titled “Irish” here (apparently my creativity was a tad lacking that day!). So as the St. Paddy’s day well-wishers would say. . .

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning  and night!

Really? Apparently now even your hands can have their own, specially made grundies. Slightly inappropriate, but very silly, these cotton “handerpants” might do best under your regular mittens for extra warmth. Or if you don’t mind stares, let your handy-undies make a brief, yet memorable statement on their own.

You could say I’m a gear head. . . but not in the grease up to my elbows under a car hood kinda way. But rather as a fan of these super cool, vintage gear necklaces by Jill of Creative Manifestations on Etsy. Just look at the delicate details combined with the rough, machinery vibe, it’s such a good thing!

By: Nora G.

Girl, hold on to your clutch!

Becky White and her brand Ben’s Sister has been making customized bags for a long time, and I must say I just LOVE her clutches. I can’t get enough of them and I want every one of these to add to my collection. Ben Sister’s bags are handmade, and each one is truly a uniqe piece of art. Made from high quality leather and silk, you can get involved in the design process now by landing that stellar clutch you’ve always dreamed of. And I do agree with her when she says,  ”Accessories makes the outfit!”.

For more inspiration, see these other super cool clutches I’ve found! Me likeeee. . .

YSL bag

Ri2k

Marc by Marc Jacobs

I have no clue what one could put in there, but this dainty drawer ring is super unique and cool. I love the mix of the metal with the itsy-bitsy drawer, it’s a great balance of spicy and sweet, and a great modern take on the classic locket. It’s also a fantastic set-up for a corresponding Valentine message! Clearly not one that goes inside, but you know what I mean. Something along the lines of where to keep a key to someone’s heart, yadda yadda yadda, you get it! So. . . happy Valentine’s Day!

Talk about lovely. The way these vintage letterpress stamps are transformed into simple, beautiful necklace charms is just fantastic. Pick your letter. . . maybe it stands for your name, your doggie, your honey pie or your favorite flavor of pie. Whatever works!

And whatever the case, or whoever the person, it will be an utterly charming charm. My first choice? The letter B all the way!

Get your letter over at GwenDelicious on Etsy here!

By: Nora G.

Okay, listen up all you fashionistas out there. This week is Copenhagen fashion week and I’ve been out to scout some of the hottest new looks for spring, or at least what I want to wear this spring! Stine Goya, Baum und Pferdgarten, and my all time favourite Malene Birger, represent some of the best of the best in Danish design right now. Take a look and hope you enjoy it as much as I do, I’m off for a bit of champagne. . . ta da!

Baum und Pferdgarten

By Malene Birger

Stine Goya

I’ve returned to the frozen tundra and am slowly getting back into the swing of things. . . so I thought I’d share some fabulously unique jewelry to start off everyone’s week just right.

A little bit of quirky mixed in with a whole lot of brilliant designs thanks to Yellowgoat and their fantastic jewels. From the perfect match necklace to the polaroid inspired ring you can load up with your own photo, I can’t decide what I want to buy first! Check out all of their sweet wares here!

A Perfect Match

I’m Priceless

Good Time Ring

Today Is Bangle

Half Full Half Empty

Sugar and Spice

(all images courtesy of Yellowgoat on etsy.com)

With prices continuing to go up, up, up in this down, down market, you can rest easy to know that hugs are still free. Sigh o’ relief. So when I saw this sweet coin purse advertising one of my favorite things in the world, I couldn’t help but want to buy one. Because what is a sure way to feel better about down down things? You guessed it… giving and receiving a hug! And what’s even better than that? A delightful birdie telling you they’re free!

By Nora G.

Yes I admit it, I’m addicted to designer bags.  Alexander Wang’s Rocco Mini Duffle is my to-die-for item this month. And realizing that spring is yet to come, I’m going to cuddle up in big cardigans and put on large fuzzy hats. Next week I’m off to London and I promise I’ll come back inspired and hopefully I will have some neat findings to show off. Plan is: drink beer, watch people and shop until I drop, because it’s London January sales!!!! Wish me luck!

Handbag: Alexander Wang

Jeans: Genetic Denim

Cardigan: Hayden

Boots: Kamik

Hat: Mokaii

Necklace: Tickle Bean

Recently it has come to my attention that I’m a little more Irish than I thought. Okay, a lot more Irish than I thought. With a name like O’Shanney only a few branches away from me on the good ‘ole family tree, I was a bit surprised by my sudden ability to actually say, ‘Kiss me I’m Irish!’, and mean it. With that being said, I figured why not use this newfound identity to find something cool and chic (and a tad celtic)?!

Guiness Extra Stout Soap $6

I Heart Guiness Brooch $8

Celtic Comfort $15

Green Hoops $16

Green Gem Earrings $33

Celtic Business Card Holder $22

Peacock Scarf $90

Fawns, birdies, bunnies and big, fluffy treetops. . . these are a few of my favorite things. And I must admit I’ve never loved them more than now. Seeing the eco-friendly metal accessory designs by Figs & Ginger rekindled my flame for such sweet forest characters, and the elms and maples they live in and under.

Although I should clarify my love for such things tends to only stretch as far as art, style and design inspired items. . . I love not camping is my motto of course! But I’d be more than happy to wear a fawn in the forest around my neck, or a chubby sparrow on my finger. They’re too cute and too enchanting to pass up! Visit Figs & Ginger’s online store here! The bunnies and birdies are waiting!

all photos courtesy of figs & ginger.com

That is the word of the week, er last couple weeks I should say. FROSTY. Everything in my world at the moment is iced over, chilled, numb, frigid, frozen and especially frosty. Thank goodness a trip to warmer weather is just over the horizon for moi (sorry to all the rest of you below zero peeps!). So in honor of the bitter cold days here up nort, I’ve decided to make some extra nippy lemonade out of some super arctic lemons, and shed some light on a few fantastic, frosty inspired gems.

Frosty Coffee Mugs $25

Frosty II $17

Frosty Deer Pencil Case $18

Twisted Frosty Earrings $45

Winter Textures Handmade Buttons $6.50

White Oval Pendant $10

Frosty Grace Hair Piece $29

The Frosty Fox Print $14

Frosty Leaf and Pearl Necklace $38

And with that, may I leave you with two very important words. . . stay warm!

Ringing in a new year often means resolutions up the wazoo for many. Perhaps shedding a few pounds with a new gym membership is what you’re after, or saving a few more pennies here and there would be better. Whatever the case may be, stylish savings are always a great resolution. And an easy way to do just that is using what you’ve already got and then adding a new accessory or two to spice things up. Take the innovative and vintage inspired brooches by Two Stitches. . .

The beautiful colors and imaginative combinations of vintage buttons and fabrics are stunning. What a genius way to update your once favorite black dress or your go to vest that needs a little something extra. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say a touch of Two Stitches is like a whole new wardrobe in itself!

Continuing with our style faves for 2009. . . here’s Nora with her year end style snack perfect for ringing in 2010!

By Nora G.

I am celebrating the coming of 2010 in a place with a forecast of -20 degrees Celsius. BRR. And although I know I’m going to be freezing cold, I will not under any circumstances trade off style for comfort (and warmth!). Having decided that 2010 is the year with a capital Y,  what better way to ring it in than popping champagne and screaming Happy New Year! in this gorgeous dress from Marc Bower GlamIt!?

Dress: Marc Bower GlamIt!
Shoes: Nine West
Ring: Les Neredies
Bracelets: Julie Sandlau
Clutch: Christian Dior