Doodle Dog Paintings

Another morning, another hour of Etsy-obsessing. Yes, I am addicted to the "Pounce" tool.

I just discovered the store of Doodle Dog Paintings, which features the work of pet portrait artist, Kellie Oliphant-Burns.

Etsy Find: Frankensteined Ceramics from Melabo

I've been playing with Etsy's Pounce tool this morning. If you haven't seen it, it's a search feature that lets you see recently sold items or discover new Etsy shops that haven't sold an item yet.

I was totally blown away by these weirdly awesome statuettes from seller Melabo. I collect white ceramics, and I can't wait to get a few of these odd animal hybrids.

From the top, Deerman, Totem Kitty, Reclining Deerman, and Bride and Groom, $40 each.

Food and Wine Lists the Best Small Appliances

Take the guess work out of taking the leg work out of your kitchen duties. Food and Wine has published a list of the best small appliances.

Get the low-down on everything from mixers to panini presses here.

Via Eats.

I Wish I Could Knit, Unless This is Crochet

I love this jellyfish. Unfortunately, only the pattern for making him is available for sale.

Via More Ways to Waste Time.

Leather Coat Rest

This looks a little like a weapon or possibly art, but it's actually a coat rest.

DwellStudio for Target: Not Just for Kids

I just read that DwellStudio has a new line of children's furniture for Target.

If you don't have kids, don't worry. Some of the items would be just as cute in your living room as they would be in a baby's room.

For example, this Zebra Rug ($179) is exactly the right combination of cute and chic for a big girl like me.

Wooden Knuckles

Carved wooden knuckles. Cherry, to be precise.

$30 bucks a pop, on Etsy.

Lucky Strike

Lucky Strike
12x12" Silk Screen / Acrylic
by Andrea Heimer
$90 here.

Via Decor8.

Bread & Butter, Faster

I've been saying that I'm going to bake a loaf of bread for the past 4 consecutive weekends. I've got all of the ingredients ready to go, but I keep not getting around to it.

I used to make my own bread every week. This was back when I was in college and spending an afternoon in the kitchen was better than writing a 20 page essay.

I want to believe that all that kneading and waiting around makes the bread more delicious, but this No-Time bread recipe from AT:Kitchn has me curious. There's little kneading and you pop the dough in the microwave to accelerate the rising time.

Drew Print Ballet Flats from Target

Enjoy the Isaac Mizrahi for Target goodies while you still can. Word is '08 is our last year to snap up sensibly chic staples like these Drew Print Ballet Flats ($29.99).

Product tip via Black White Bliss.

DIY Suitcase Planter

My brother made this succulent planter out of a vintage suitcase he found in the garbage, some prefab chair legs and scrap wood.

He lined the inside with plastic, placed potted succulents in the case and covered them with landscaping stone. The stones are heavy, but he reinforced the bottom with support beams and screwed the legs onto the frame underneath.

I showed this photo to a few friends at work and they said it was a very manly planter.

CORRECTION: This suitcase has not been augmented, but the Anthropologie version that inspired this project had a plywood-reinforced bottom.

Linkety Snackums: Tuesday, January 15th

Awesome Camper Van Beethoven / Cracker poster by Michael Wertz. Read an interview with him and see more of his work on sfgirlbybay.

Ceramic trivets printed with stove elements.

Who uses clothespins? I wish I did, because these "crowspins" are adorable.

Adorable Humbuggery

The anti-Valentine's Valentine from marinaowens's etsy shop.

Via Another Shade of Grey.

How to Frost a Cake Without the Mess

I...

feel...

so stupid.

You'd think a reasonable human being could figure out that the easiest way to ice a cake and get it onto the cake stand in one piece is to put a little wax paper under it and ice it on the cake stand.

In my case, you'd be wrong.

If you want detailed instructions on how not to ice your cake like a ding-bat, AT:Kitchn has 'em.

Images of Jovovich & Hawk for Target

A first look at the Jovovich and Hawk line for Target via Racked (and Harper's Bazaar). I have to say I'm cautiously optimistic after a long string of Target fashion disappointments.

Though I continue to find great deals from the Isaac Mizrahi collection, I really couldn't get into the last three lines from Target's Go! International. Erin Featherstone skewed too young and girly, I was very disappointed with the quality of the Alice Temperley pieces (I think the designs were too ambitious for the price-point), and Libertine was a little too trendy.

I am sad that we have to wait until March for the Jovovich & Hawk collection to debut. So Target, if you're reading, please make it worth the wait.

Etsy Union Jacks

As flags go, the Union Jack has to be my favorite design. And I never tire of seeing it in all the colors of the rainbow.

I just hope these amazing pillows from Etsy are kosher with the Brits. Although, as international incidents go, a pillow fight would be an upgrade.

Today's Obsession: Poetic Glassware Storage

This rustic little shelf of glassware is absolutely beautiful. The sleek glasses are a wonderful counterpoint to the cabin-y, handmade feel of the rack.

It was hanging in the shop attached to the Le Gamine cafe in New York, which has since closed. So, it's unlikely to be available for sale anywhere.

I suppose you could replicate it with a little ingenuity. Which sort of sucks because I want it now.

Local Shopping Made Easy

Today I discovered a wonderful way to find locally grown/produced food. It's as simple as typing in your zip code (or city and state) on the Local Harvest search engine.

The site helps you find sustainably grown food close to you. Plus they have a catalog for anything you can't find in your area.

Via D Home.

Cool Art on the Cheap: Untitled (Black Blocks)

I love this print of faux bois blocks from 20x200, the site that sells affordable, limited edition prints in multiple sizes. I had totally forgotten to check this site for the last few months (shame on me).

"Untitled (Black Blocks)", by Todd St. John, is still available in three sizes ($20 - $2000 each).

Via Black. White. Bliss.

Messy Table Cloth

Have you ever used a table cloth? I've never been partial to them. It just seems easier to wipe the table top.

It probably doesn't help that most stores stock only the most stodgy and traditional styles.

But check out this Messy Table Cloth (apparently only available on this Polish-language site). I could actually see myself using something fun like this. And it's black, so it will be easy to get the inevitable red wine stains out.