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Indie Business Feature - The Wild Unknown

I'm so in love with everything from The Wild Unknown! I came across this beautiful company last year, and they just keep getting better and better! All of their designs evoke a feeling of mystery and folksy-ness that I just adore. Check out their website to shop or head on over to their facebook page to keep up to date on their latest happenings.

The Wild Unknown is an independent and family-run business specializing in handmade objects. The distinctive illustrative style of the prints and calendars is the work of Kim Krans, a multi-faceted visual artist, musician, and connoisseur of all hand made things. In 2006 Kim began gifting her calendars to a few friends, and The Wild Unknown has been growing steadily since. Recently, her husband Jonny Ollsin joined The Wild Unknown as the positive-vibes coordinator and web designer. Seeing as though the couple’s creative endeavors include everything from playing music to building a cabin together, The Wild Unknown has become yet another extension of their aesthetics and values.
In 2009, Kim's mom (and expert stained glass artisan) Gaynelle Oslund joined The Wild Unknown's team. She now produces the amazing prisms on the site.

Inspiration:

Our work is inspired by summers spent in the Catskill Mountains and
on the shores of Lake Superior. We hope The Wild Unknown items bring you moments of solitude and wonder, wherever you are.

All images copyright The Wild Unknown.

I may need to make a cake..

Oh lordy! This is adorable!! I just found this on Etsy and had to share! It's Cake Bunting from Kiki La Ru!
This cute decoration is available in so many different patterns - such a clever idea!

In love with Kiki La Ru!

Curiousities- greenlaundry

I love this little guy. He has been sold, unfortunately, but... there are plenty more over at greenlaundry
.. whimsical loveliness ..

found via For Me, For You

Happy Groundhog Day!

Maryjill

I woke up this morning like it was any other day. Low and behold, Etsy had a way of telling me it was definitely Groundhog Day with a beautiful bevy of groundhog themed handmade goodies! Have a gander at some cute critters inspired by the holiday. Oh, and by the way, it's been predicted there are six more weeks of winter, but I don't believe that in my permanent spring filled world ^_^ (you can't fool me! Spring is SO almost here!)

Rough and Perfect

Mama Roots

Moons Creations

And you can't think of Groundhog Day without thinking of the movie! I love Bill Murray, so maybe I'm a little biased.. 

WinterCombatKnight

Found - Emily Sutton

These awesome little birdies are the creation of artist, Emily Sutton. So whimsical and surprising! It's an adorable idea and the way the birds are executed (note all the amazing little details!) makes them so fab!
I totally want one just to keep me company while I work!

Find out more about artist Emily Sutton here.

(Found via BOOOOOOOM)

Soaps Galore!

LoveLeeSoaps

I'm busy trying to find new soaps for the shop and I'm coming across some pretty amazing/interesting/down right weird soaps! (And don't get me wrong, sometimes we need a little weird next to the sink hehe).

Amethyst Soap

Soap Cafe

DECA Candle

Stinky Bomb

Painted Shed

Sun Basil Garden

Hope you enjoy these cool finds and maybe you'll see some of them in the shop soon! If you know of anyone who sells awesome bath and beauty products, send em our way - contact through here or email us! We would love to expand on our selection of goodies :)

Oh no!

Yea... you guys think I spilled my hot cocoa. Well, I didn't. Just havin a good laugh - blog style. This is a *fake* spilled hot cocoa that I just found on the Etsy front page. I'm sorry. The kid in me had to share ; ) haha

Fake Food Decor has a whole bunch of faux food for your enjoyment. Go play a prank on someone this holiday season!

(*Please note that it is 1:30 am here in NJ and I should probably not be posting silly things like this while I'm delirious hehe)

Weird but true (and amazing?)

Guess what that is.....

Don't scroll down just yet.....

It's adorable, no?

I found it while I was analyzing myself (worth) on craftcult.

It was in the little rotating strip above everything.

Has some simple ads for Etsy listings and such..

Did you figure this out yet?

I bet you want to know.

Because I did.

That's why I clicked it.

Ok.

You're ready ; )

....

*gasp!*

Yes! It is a headband!! Oh my goodness, gracious! Now, the question is, do we like it? Would you wear it? I can't decide for myself. It's available for $32 from Pretty Good Things. If you click on the last picture above, you'll be taken to the listing for this cutey.

Let me know what you think! I'm curious...