A weekend in Big Sur.

A weekend in Big Sur...

Beautiful Comfort.

     This past weekend I was lucky enough to spend in my beautiful home of Monterey, CA. It was my best friend's 30th birthday and we spent our Sunday driving down The Coast and camping out at the beautiful Fernwood Resort in Big Sur for a fun night of rock steady Reggae beats courtesy of Woven Roots and ARMY.

     Growing up in the Monterey area, Big Sur is the place you always find yourself wanting to be. Drives down The Coast are relaxing, rejuvenating experiences for your mind and body. Big Sur is the birth place in my opinion of "Beautiful Comfort". Clothing that is functional, comfortable, and pretty all at the same time.

     This week's Find's are my homage to my love of this idea and place. If you have never had the privilege of spending time in Big Sur, find it. Enjoy the serenity of this magical place. Enjoy a drink and a snack while cooling your feet in the River at the legendary Big Sur River Inn. Or drive a little further and enjoy a basket a Fries and a Pink Lemonade on the deck at the majestic Nepenthe Restaurant which has one of the most breathtaking views in the world.

I dedicate this week's Find's to the locals. Love you all. Nowhere else can you find a place, or people, quite like home. ♥


Enjoy!

From Left to Right:


Baerreis Hair Fork Pair - Plain and Simple Style - Chakte Viga - Small - three and one half inch Functional Prong from Designs by Baerreis: " DESIGNER ORIGINAL - PAIR - Chakte Viga Wood
"Plain & Simple" Style

4 inch length - 3.5 inch prong length
Designer Crafted, Hand Carved
Smooth - comfy hair fashion!
Perfect for a small bun!
Your forks will be made and the grain will vary from pictured
Hand Made in USA
Signed
pictured - 2 PRONG (3.5 inch prongs)
Nature does the ART! We do the CARVING!
Original design by Phil & Martha Baerreis dba Designs by Baerreis copyright 1972 - 2009 all rights reserved."

Design's by Baerreis is a family of artist's who have come together to make some beautiful, incredible pieces of art. Their hair combs are beautiful and unique and you will fall in love with each one! Please stop by their Etsy shop to learn more about this talented group of designers.

You can find Design's by Baerris at: http://www.designsbybaerris.etsy.com/



Walnut Wood Cuff - Small Medium - Free Worldwide Shipping from In Bloom Designs: " ♥ This Bangle started as raw lumber and was shaped into what you see! It is local Canadian wood, very pretty chocolate brown tones. This bangle has a very subtle six sided shape.
Measurements:

** size medium
** inside opening diameter is 2 5/8" (6.7 cm)
** inner circumference measures 7 3/4" (19.7 cm)
** Bangle is 1 3/4" wide, (4.4 cm)
Each bangle goes through multiple stages of sanding and finishing.
If you Love this bangle and would like a smaller or larger size, please contact me, we may be able to make you a similar one just for you depending on availability of wood!"

In Bloom Design's is the husband/wife team of Jillian and Kaleb. They make everything out of their home/studio in Ontario, Canada. Jillian graduated from Fashion Design school and Kaleb is a woodworker and luthiery (he makes Guitars). Their love of these art's combine to make some incredible wooden jewelry. Please stop by and check out their shop, you will not be disappointed!
You can find In Bloom Designs at:  http://www.inbloomdesigns.etsy.com/



Organic cotton/bamboo hoodie wrap in forest green from Econica: " THIS LISTING IS FOR BAMBOO HOODIE WRAP IN FOREST GREEN SIZE MEDIUM - SEE SIZE CHART. Ships within 2 business days.
Beautiful, rich, forest green, soft and smooth bamboo/cotton interlock! The actual color is a bit darker then it appears on the image. I am in love with this color!

PLEASE CHECK SHOP POLICIES BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER:
http://www.etsy.com/shop_policy.php?user_id=6695585
Very soft and stretchy blend of organic cotton and bamboo and long, wide, wrap-around side panels of this casual yet stylish kimono wrap make a great, very flattering fit for just any body type!
Dress it up with some fabulous jewelery or down with a pair of casual pants.
Ships within 2 business days. The sleeve length is approximately 20" from underarm - let me know if you need it longer or shorter.
~thank you~"

Natallia is the very talented lady behind Econica. She is a graduate of the Royal Danish Art Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark and now lives " a quiet life just outside Ottawa with my wonderful and very supportive family." She is a very talented designer, and I love her work! Stop by and check her out!

You can find Econica at: http://www.econica.etsy.com/

Rococo Shawl II - Luxurious and Elegant Knit Merino Wool, Alpaca and Silk Wrap from Tickled Pink Knits: " Undeniably opulent, this striking Shawl / Wrap is hand knitted in a luxurious blend of Peruvian-made Merino Wool, Alpaca, and Silk. The elegant and versatile shawl would make a splendid addition to your year-round wardrobe. Wear it with your coats and jackets to stay toasty and in style through the coldest days of the year, or keep it close and ready to wrap and envelop you on chilly nights and brisk mornings at any time of the year. Sexy and ultra-feminine, the shawl would make a marvelous evening-wear or special occasion companion, too. Generously sized, this beautifully terra cotta colored shawl allows for many styling possibilities. The shawl features a highly textured, three-dimensional scalloped geometric pattern throughout its body, and is adorned with playful and voluminous ruffles all around. Meticulously crafted and executed, featuring many thousands of stitches, this shawl an irresistible piece of handmade knitwear. Treat yourself or a loved one to this most luxurious accessory!
Size: One size fits all.
Length: ~62" (157cm)
Width: ~14" (35.5cm)
This shawl can be custom made in the color, size, and yarn/fiber of your choice. Please feel free to contact me with your requests and wishes.

Elena is the lady with the talented hands behind Tickled Pink Knits.  I must just say, I am IN LOVE with about 4 of her shawls.  She has a New York based studio and makes all of these incredible works of art by hand.  She was also an Etsy Featured Seller, and you can find that interview HERE.  Please stop by and see for yourself why I love so many of her beautiful pieces!

You can find Tickled Pink Knits at: http://www.tickledpinkknits.etsy.com/



Burgundy Canvas --everyday purse-- --top ZIPPERED CLOSURE with double straps--from Bayan Hippo: " ::High Quality::

::Attractive Price::
::Large and Roomy::
This purse is very comfortable, fashionable stylish and practical.. It has plenty of room, two inside pockets and a zippered closure and a swivel clip for the keys. The purse fabric is high quality, eco friendly cotton canvas, lining is unbleached cotton. All the stress points of this bag are manifold stitched."

The talented lady behind Bayan Hippo is not only a designer, but a Mama of twin girls as well!  All of her item's are handmade with so much l♥ve!  This is a fabulous shop, I hope you will stop by and see all of her wonderful products for yourself!
You can find Bayan Hippo at: http://www.bayanhippo.etsy.com/

Eco Chic-sadie bamboo leggings from Meadow: " you will want to live in these pants. so, so, soft.....bamboo is the best. gathering detail with ties at bottom. xs, s, m"

I am very excited to be featuring these leggings from Meadow this week! Meadow is a VERY old friend of mine, and one of the people who helped to inspire this little dream of my own. She is an amazing artist and designer. She lives part time in "the concrete jungle and part time in the real jungle". Which means her hometown of Miami, and part time in Pavones Costa Rica, where she has her own boutique, "Ylang, Ylang" and is building a sustainable homestead with her husband and children. If you want eco-friendly fashion with a conscience, Meadow is your girl!

You can find Meadow at: http://www.ecochic.etsy.com/



Tasi Earrings from ARCO IRIS handcrafted: " These stunning Tasi Earrings are colored like the blue/green ocean depths that they are named after. Made from beads of green Australian Jasper (4 and 8 mm round).

These are one of my most favorite pairs of earrings. The word "Tasi" means ocean . The blue, green colors of these Australian Jasper beads are like the ocean on a sunny day. That was why I paired them with the gold wire. They are stunning, and unique. You will definitely be noticed wearing these!
*Hoop measures approximatley 2 by 1 1/2 inches.*
Gift wrapped in its own beautiful box, a handwritten note or card can be added at no extra cost. Simply type your message in the 'message to seller' section during purchase. Can also be shipped to your recipient instead of you."

This week, I finally made the executive decision to put one of my own pieces in the lineup. :) If you want to know about me, and ARCO IRIS handcrafted, you can find all that above here on my Blog.

 ARCO IRIS handcrafted will be donating 20% of each sale to YELE HAITI to aid in the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief!!

You can find Iris (ME!!) and ARCO IRIS handcrafted at: http://www.arcoirishandcrafted.etsy.com/



Plain Gladiator Leather Sandals from Sandali: " This is an amazing pair of sandals -- not only is it beautiful but it's completely sassy !!!

It takes me back to the ancient Gladiator Period where all the Goddesses stood strong in the winds of change ;)
This pair is made from Brown Cow Leather & soft plum brown leather straps which can be closed in a variety of ways. You simply decide how you want to adjust the straps & there you go ;)
The obvious question is, is it really comfortable & will the straps not scrape my leg ?
These specific straps were made from strong yet soft leather which forms one with your leg -- Not only is it extremely beautiful, it so comfortable & very strong!!"

Sandali makes some of the most incredible handmade sandals around!  It was quite a challenge to pick only 1 pair for this week's Find's!  Spring is almost here, so stop by and get your own pair of beautiful Sandali sandals today!
You can find Sandali at: www.sandali.etsy.com



Vintage Map CUSTOM Sterling Pendant from Anne Holman: " For those of you who love to travel, who want to carry a piece of home around with you, or are just collectors of maps, these sterling pendants feature a map from an antique world atlas.

A unique and personal gift for the special person in your life, your pendant can be customized to showcase and preserve any significant location.
Rest assured that you are purchasing an heirloom quality piece of jewelry. Settings are constructed individually by hand and measure approximately 1" in diameter. Silver is finished with a gentle oxidation and a light brushing to leaving a rich antiqued surface. Maps are protected and set behind a magnifying resin.
Your pendant will come on an 18" linen cord with a sterling lobster clasp.
If you prefer a polished sterling chain, or an oxidized sterling chain for an additional $8, please let me know and I can send a new invoice.
I have a varying collection of antique world atlases, so chances are very high that I have the city or town you are looking for. Please write a note with the location you have chosen in the 'message to seller' on your order when you check out. I'll let you know if I have any trouble in locating your chosen town.
Please allow 1-2 weeks for your order to be custom made just for you.
Thanks so much for stopping by!"

Anne Holman makes some great jewelry!  Her collection of Vintage Map jewelry is wonderful!  It is great to be able to buy a piece that has a map of a place that is special to your heart so that you can always carry that place with you!  Great gift idea's too!  Anne was also an Etsy Featured Seller, and you can read that interview HERE.

You can find Anne Holman at: http://www.anneholman.etsy.com/

Vintage HIGH Fashion Sunglasses from Captain Cat: " These vintage fashion glasses are just super cute and irresistible! the perfect sunglasses for driving to work hung over like the rock star that you are."

"Captain Cat is an art collective combining the skills of three different artists into a unique craft making trio.

within Captain Cat can be found not only the result of this effort as a collective but also the individual work of
Rodrigo Neto, Pedro Esperança and Zelda English.
Captain Cat in a Transatlantic creation."

  You can find Captain Cat at: www.CaptainCat.etsy.com 

I am so grateful to all of the designers who have been kind enough to participate in all of my Friday's Fashion Find's. They are kind, creative, and supporting of each other and I am thankful to be a part of such a wonderful community.

PLEASE, stop by there stores, follow them on social networks, leave us some comment's here, and lastly, enjoy the beauty and talent these designers and artists have to offer. Thank you, and don't forget to stop by EVERY Friday for more Fabulous Friday's Fashion Find's!!