iRetroFone :: freeland studios

I'm a huge lover of all things Mac and when I stumbled upon Freeland Studios very cool combination of the iPhone and retro house phone...happiness filled my heart. Florida artist Scott Freeland fuses Art with Function and I seriously want two of these for our home. The best part....You can actually talk into this phone's receiver by plugging into your iPhone...VERY COOL!

The iRetroFone Base is a fully-functional, stationary iPhone dock with working handset and complete compatibility with USB cable. Each individual iRetroFone is hand-sculpted and handcast in urethane resin by Scott at Freeland Studios, Inc.

 

To see more of their products visit the following links:
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so my type :: vintage typewriters

In a time where every home has a computer, I thought I would pay homage to our old friend the Typewriter. This little machine stood the test of time for a very long period in history only to be replaced by our lovely Macs and PCs of the world. Enjoy everyone!

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Lost In A Daydream - photo by Morgan Kendall - link

 

Vintage Ad - photo by Picnic by Ellie - link

The Edge of Love - photo by Vamoose - link

 

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things - photo by yyellowbird - link

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teal type - photo by amanda woodward - link

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follow friday :: jewelry by white owl

If you are a lover of jewelry that stands apart from the crowd, then you will fall in LOVE with White Owl. Christina Spivak and Courtney Spivak are the two sisters behind this beautiful collection made up of new and recycled/repurposed materials.

The sisters behind White Owl :: Christina & Courtney Spivak

I love their vintage necklaces, lace earrings and their romantic color palette making each piece perfect to wear with ANYTHING! Pretty much I love every piece they have designed! Every design they create is feminine, delicate and perfect to give or receive. I got the chance to interview these talented ladies about their company and craft and here is what they had to say.

teatime in the garden - lace necklace by White Owl

When and how did you first become interested in jewelry?

We have always made jewelry for ourselves. I don’t really recall when we started, exactly.

tristan - lace earrings by White Owl

How long have you been designing jewelry?

We both have experimented with jewelry making for years, but only recently started selling our creations.

 fleur de lis - structured necklace by White Owl

What is your favorite piece in your collection?

 Christina: My favorite piece right now is the Muse lace necklace- Although it’s made of lace,  I think it’s simplicity and the grey color really give it a modern edge.

Courtney: I love all our pieces, but my  current favorites are the tulle, ribbon and chain necklaces I have been working on, like the Gabrielle Bonheur- I also really love the muse lace necklace!

 isabelle - lace earrings by White Owl

Favorite time of day to create?

 Courtney:  Anytime! But because I have a day job, usually I work at night!

Christina: I’m totally a night owl, so I  do much of my designing at night, but I do love to set up a table in the garden on really pretty days.

 lucia - lace garden necklace by White Owl

What is a typical day like for you both?

 Courtney: Get up, grab some coffee, go teach a few classes (I teach film studies and audio production at a local college), come home and visit with friends & make jewelry.

Christina: Coffee and a trip to the Post office, then  a trip to the flea market or resale shop,  a little socializing, and then it’s back home to dye lace, make jewelry and take pictures.

astrid - lace earrings by White Owl

What's your biggest accomplishment so far?

Courtney: Hmm…maybe my master’s degree?

Christina:  When my documentary won Best in Show at The Moving Media Film Festival. I was so happy!

dahlia - lace necklace by White Owl

You absolutely cannot go without....

Courtney: Good accessories! The size of my purse, jewelry and shoe collection is alarming!

Christina: I am big on accessories too, but especially earrings!

 calliope - lace necklace by White Owl

Where are some places you are scheduled to travel to this year?

Courtney: I just got back from Manhattan, and next I’m headed to Cannes, France for the film fest! I am also planning a visit to Atlanta, Georgia to visit our brother!

Christina: I’m going to Cannes too, and  thinking of a trip to Quebec in late summer.

  tatiana - lace necklace by White Owl

Who or what inspires you?

We are  inspired by so many things- vintage finds, street fashion and old films, to name a few!

   madeleine - ribbon and tulle necklace by White Owl

What is your favorite material to use in your designs?

Courtney: Right now I am crazy about tulle!

Christina: I  love  use  all different materials, but I am always drawn to old lace and vintage finds.

clementine earrings -  by White Owl

What is your favorite type of cake or cupcake?

Courtney: Chocolate cupcake, for sure!

Christina: I’m not sure if it counts, but I love brownies. We spent weeks one year perfecting our ultimate decadent brownie recipe and  it beat any cake I’ve ever had!

victoria - lace necklace by White Owl

Coffee or tea?

Courtney: Coffee! I am addicted, most mornings I can’t cope without it!

Christina: I love both, but coffee is what keeps me going !

marie antoinette - earrings by White Owl

Thanks Christina and Courtney! 

To see more of White Owl, please visit their etsy shop here or become a facebook fan here.

buckle up :: handmade accessories by Vintage In Retrospect

Looking for something to give to your man this St. Patty's Day (other than a green beer)...well look no further! Amanda with Vintage In Retrospect creates unique one of a kind belt buckles made out of vintage license plates. I absolutely LOVE the ones combining retro colors with typography. Such an awesome concept and well executed design!

 

Irish Belt Buckle by Vintage In Retrospect

42 Belt Buckle by Vintage In Retrospect

 

Here is what she had to say about her designs: "I'm twenty-seven, and married to a great man who takes over the house chores when I have lots of buckles to make. Making these buckles is pretty dangerous at every step, with fumes and cutting by hand, but this just makes the whole experience thrilling and challenging."

Michigan State Belt Buckle by Vintage In Retrospect

Irish Belt Buckle by Vintage In Retrospect

"My favorite step is finding the license plates. We drove across country last year, so I was able to visit some junkyards, flea markets, antique stores, garage sales, and sometimes dumpsters along the way. Finding the plates was the best part of the trip for me."

Irish Belt Buckle by Vintage In Retrospect

Cassette Tape Belt Buckle by Vintage In Retrospect

To see more of her handmade wares, please visit her etsy shop here or show her some love on her facebook fan page here.