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Thinking of becoming an automatism sponsor? A couple of ad spots are available for October, just in time for the approaching holiday season — with rates that are perfect for small creative businesses. Find out more here.


(lovely photo by lisa cohen)

Meet the Sponsor

I'm very excited to introduce you to new automatism sponsor Jolly Polly Pickins, the lovely vintage etsy shop run by Lindsey, who has a truly wonderful eye for colour and form. Lindsey focuses on home accessories — I've highlighted her collection of glassware today, which is just amazing. Have a browse here.

Sponsor Spotlight

This month's featured artist on Lobo Luxe is the brilliant jewelry designer Clare Hillerby, who incorporates beautiful vintage letters and other paper ephemera in her work. Clare extracts intriguing pieces of handwritten messages, and then combines them with new metalwork to create a contemporary and mysterious story. Shown here is the lovely Circles Bracelet, but Clare also has a beautiful selection of necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings and cufflinks in her collection, too — in limited editions and one-off pieces. Shop her collection (and check out her gorgeous vintage stamp earrings!) here. And to make it even more appealing — Lobo Luxe is offering free shipping September 1 to 3!











Great news for those of you who love the delightful Keepsake Boxes from Small Equals — Liza has been able to streamline the production so much that the price has been reduced accordingly — these high quality, locally made, sustainable, re-usable and adorable products are now a very affordable $15, down from $22. And to get you even more inspired, you can watch a fun little video of the making of the boxes here, too. Each box is unique — Liza uses images from her collection of vintage ephemera for each one — so be sure to visit the shop to see her full selection.











Pamela of Bates Mercantile Co. has been busily building up the vintage section of her always fascinating shop, and she's made some great finds! This cheerful little 1970s teal green fondue pot is just one example of what's new in the shop, and it would definitely look fab at a retro dinner party — or as a part of your kitchen decor, to add a pretty note of colour. See more goodness at the shop here, too.

advertise on automatism

Thinking of becoming an automatism sponsor? A couple of ad spots are available for September, with rates that are perfect for small creative businesses. Find out more here.





(lovely photo by rachel whiting)

Meet the Sponsor

I'm very excited to introduce you to lovely new sponsor Deborah Flanagan, whose beautiful silver jewelry combines delicate modernity with a warm, tactile quality. Each piece is hand made by Deborah, and is versatile enough for any occasion, whether it's with jeans and a tee or a classic little black dress. See more of her beautiful work here.

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Thinking of becoming an automatism sponsor? A couple of ad spots are available for August, with rates that are perfect for small creative businesses. Find out more here.


(photo by rachel whiting)

Sponsor Spotlight

Brighten up your kitchen or yourself with a pretty palette of sapphire blue and white from Leif! Make any meal instantly fun with the playful Guinea Pig Salt & Pepper Shakers, handmade and hand painted by the designer in Ohio — or add a touch of sculptural colour to your wardrobe with the lovely Felt Necklace in Cloud by Magdalena Hartleb, made from soft, non-itchy merino wool. The perfect way to add a little crispness to summer!






Dreaming of Paris? So is Izabella of FifiduVie — her recent vacations in the City of Light inspired her sweet new print, Paris is Paradise. Available as a signed, limited edition of 10, it measures 14" x 11" and is printed on Canson Edition White 90 lb (185 gsm), acid free, archival quality paper in two shades of pink non-toxic acrylic ink. One of these prints over your desk would definitely inspire happy daydreams of the sights and sounds of one of the world's most beautiful cities!






Interested in adding a little mystery to your life? Lobo Luxe is now carrying these beautiful flower earrings by Tasmania-based jeweler Shauna Mayben, with a secret message on the reverse side. Called He Whispered Sweet Nothings in Her Ear, they're created by cutting up old romance novels and juxtaposing them with floral images, and offer a new perspective on the meaning of flowers. Each piece is also one of a kind and is responsibly made from upcycled perspex and 100% recycled sterling silver. Why not add a secret romance to your summer?






Pamela of Bates Mercantile Co has a pretty new series of classic furniture illustrations in the shop, such as the lovely Louis XV chair shown here. These delicate drawings would work equally well in both traditional and modern settings. And as they're available as a downloadable file, you can choose how you'd like to print them, too — on a classic textured paper stock, or even on something with a fun pattern. Frame it and you have a perfect housewarming gift!






Exciting news! The Small Equals line of cologne and facial elixir is now available, and it's utterly delectable. The Jasmine scent is light and flowery, and is the perfect size to stash in a purse, pocket or car for a quick spritz. And the deliciously scented Coffee/Jasmine Elixir is a fine blend of pure facial nourishment that can be used alone or under make up — perfect for all skin types, its exquisite emollient and firming qualities won't clog pores, making it ideal for summer weather. Indulge yourself!

Meet the Sponsor

I'm very excited to introduce you to the beautiful work of artists Ildiko and Flavia, who together run the magical etsy shop Harem6. Well known for their exquisite art dolls, they also offer an intriguing line of jewelry, lovely photos and delicate original drawings as well. Do drop by for a visit — you'll be inspired! And there's also a Harem6 blog, where you can keep up with the latest news and check out their other creative pursuits, too.

Sponsor Spotlight

Just in at the beautiful Lobo Luxe shop — the stunning handcrafted Dragonfly Necklace Belt by New Zealand artist Caroline Bassett. Featuring a gently textured dragonfly set off with aventurine and amethyst stones, this versatile piece can be worn draped once or twice around the neck, in lariat form or as a belt, fitting up to a size 14 (Australian) comfortably. A simple catch means that changing how you wear it is a snap, too. And to make it even more appealing, free shipping on this item is available worldwide until midnight of June 30 2011 — though lucky automatism readers are eligible for an extension, with free shipping until midnight of July 2 2011! Visit Lobo Luxe for details — and happy shopping!

Sponsor Spotlight

The Geometric Thank You Card Set from Leif is just one of the exciting new arrivals at the shop! Designed by Yellow Owl Workshop, the boxed set features four different geometric prints (two of each design) made with vegetable based ink and packaged with recycled envelopes. Add some style to your day — use these to dash off a sweet thank you for the little kindnesses in your life!






Looking for a bit of urban chic this summer? The wonderful White Moth Jewelry is here to help, with a lovely offer of 20% off just for automatism readers! All you have to do is use the checkout code of Auto20 before July 30. There's loads of lovely pieces to choose from, so happy shopping!






If you've been thinking of adding a little bit of sparkle to your summer wardrobe, now is the perfect time to enter an amazing giveaway on the 100 Applegate blog! For a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from the 100 Applegate vintage jewelry shop, pop by the blog before July 10 and leave a comment on the giveway post. Good luck — and hope you'll be wearing some vintage loveliness soon!






Marisa of modulem has just launched Book Flora and Fauna, a new series of photos featuring maquettes of her book structures, or sculptures. These lovely and ethereal images of her work — all tiny fluttering books linked by delicate silver wire — would be a perfect gift for both book lovers and art lovers. So pretty. See the full series at her shop here.






Liza of the wonderful Small Equals shop has just introduced the luscious-sounding new Jasmine Grandiflorum Cologne, specially blended for Small Equals by Lunaroma Aromatic Apothecary in Burlington, Vermont. There's also an intriguing Coffee/Jasmine Elixir, which offers something a little different for fragrant summer evenings. Available for pre-ordering — though Liza does have a small stock on hand, for those who just can't wait!






Pamela of the delightful Bates Mercantile Co. now has a blog! The Mercantile Muse offers readers a peek behind the scenes of their little shop of prints, photography and vintage items — illustrated with lots of personal photos by Pam herself. Be sure to visit their shop, too, for such items as the charming little bean pot shown here!

Giveaway

I have a great giveaway for you today, thanks to lovely Charmaine of Lobo Luxe — a pair of gorgeous funk dimension earrings in mango, hand made by Australian designer Felicity Peters. Made of sterling silver and acrylic, they're perfect for adding a colourful punch to your summer wardrobe! For a chance to win, all you have to do is first like Lobo Luxe on Facebook, and then return here and leave a comment below — with an email address or link where I can contact you, too. Contest closes midnight EST on June 30 2011. The winner will be announced here on July 4, and the earrings will be shipped out directly to the lucky reader by Lobo Luxe. Good luck!