Poppytalk - Here Comes the Sun Favorites

Hey, Hey! It's the last days of the Here Comes the Sun theme online market over on Poppytalk Handmade.

Thought I would share a few of my favorites:

I love, LOVE this purse by Murray Adams:



And these sunny yellow coasters from 12fifteen:


They would be great with these cocktail napkins from Three by Sea:


And what could be more comfy than this little light dress from led thread:


I'd accessorize it with these Mala Bead & Pearl earrings from Mannybeads:


Oh, one more: look at these clever nest egg banks from Mudpuppy:


Click quickly: Here Comes the Sun online market at Poppytalk Handmade ends tomorrow Fri July 10th.

Simply Summer

How beautiful are these prints of original oil paintings by Amanda Kavanagh? Why settle for one? I can definitely imagine all three hanging together on my wall.

Check them out in addition to other works at Poppytalk Handmade where the current theme is Here Comes the Sun. Catch it soon, as this theme ends on Friday.

High Line

We walked the High Line Park yesterday and it was a completely wonderful experience. And not just because it was sunny and 75! The park that has been upcycled from the elevated train tracks has been cleverly designed at every turn. With street view gallery, wheeled benches that move on the original tracks, landscape that weaves in and out of the walkway - it's a park that keeps surprising and entertaining. Currently, it runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th with exits/entrances on 14th, 16th and 18th streets. There are plans to extend the park further to the north.



We have vowed to return with our kids when they come back form their summer adventures. This would be a great outing day or night. If you do visit at night you might be able to catch High Line Park Renegade Cabaret held between 9 and 10 pm and hosted by Patty Heffley's fire escape on 20th street. Visible from the park, it's literally a stones throw away. Check here Facebook page for announcements of upcoming performances. See and hear a beautiful audio slide show by the New York Times here.

High Line Park Hours: Open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

More pictures on flickr.

Stars and Stripes

July 1st already? Who took June! Oh well.

I know it's only Tuesday but, like everyone else, I'm already thinking of the weekend. Looking forward to July 4th picnics, bbq's, friends and fireworks. Enjoy!

Locations: See Jane

One aspect of running Reiter8 that I really enjoy is meeting people. For example, wholesale vendor Katie Gibson who owns the shop See Jane located in the in trendy East Village section of Long Beach, California. Sweet and friendly, Jane has a good thing going with her shop in the Broadlind building, said to be one of the prettiest in Long Beach which she fills with many one of a kind handmade products.

"I like to be different and unique and that's a good selling point," she said. "People don't realize that handmade is good for the community because you're supporting your local artists, and it's good for the environment because it's not mass-produced and won't end up in a landfill."

Customers also get a well-made product with a story, Gibson said.

"Someone spent a lot of time making that item and put their heart and soul into it," she said. "Everyone that makes things - they do it because they love it. They don't do it because it's a job."

- from an article in the Press Telegram

Only someone who makes things (which she does) could nail that last part. I love that.

See Jane, 145 Linden Ave. Long Beach (map)
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays

Clambake!

I'm trilled to share that Reiter8's Recycled Sail Luggage Tags have been featured in an Food & Wine / Etsy article!

The Food & Wine site features a lovely slide show of images and yummy recipes by husband and wife chefs Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon of the Nantucket restaurant The Straight Wharf on Nantucket Island.

Photo by © Buff Strickland

'As the style editor for Food & Wine, Jessica Romm gets to combine her twin passions for excellent food and amazing design. Every month she tracks the best in tabletop, choosing stunning plates, glasses and other serving pieces to showcase in the magazine. To start off a new series of Food & Wine summer party picks, she shares a few of her favorite nautical Etsy Finds for the perfect clambake.'

'These luggage tags would be great wrapped around napkins. They are a fabulous party favor, since guests can use them again and again.'

I love the idea of giving them as favors! And using them as napkin rings - how creative is that?!

Among my favorites of her picks are:

Alyssa Ettinger's Mason Jar Lantern:



These beautiful block print napkins by Julie Peach:



The sturdy bowls and mugs by Dodge Station Pottery:



And this enamelware pot by Cabin Windows:



There are many more, so I urge you to read the Etsy article, check them out and start your shopping list!

Have a great weekend!!

Let the Sun Shine

New to the shop: a few bright bags in this otherwise dreary weathered weekend.

More info on the yellow 8 tote here.
More info on the yellow dot purse here.

Stay dry!