gold school

the official weiner dog post!

I know I've been M.I.A. a bit the last few weeks.  I've been stressing out with lots of orders and shows and workshops to teach!  I thought I'd take a break and work on this post that has been in my head for quite a while now.  Every once in a while I want to do an "official" post with a whole slew of crafty goodness with a common thread.  So here goes the first "official" and its dedicated to the cutest pup ever:

dang argyle, $8


nut & bee, $5.50


fluffington, $14


uncommon goods, $10


jenna lou, $8.50


dolce the daschund, $60


Yoshitomo Nara Pup Bookends, $110 (can't find these anywhere but australia??!)

MyPetLamp, $59


Egg Press Stich It Kit, $24

free kittens!

i was once on a road trip with some friends - completely lost in the middle of nowhere.  we're driving around trying to find our way back to the highway.  we're going up yet another hill with nothing but fields around when the driver yells "please GOD give me a sign!!!" just then as we head down the hill we see a huge hand painted sign (red dripping blood like paint) that says "free kittens!!"  and then hysterical laughter ensued followed by my serious pleas for a kitten.

therefore, i had to buy this kittens apocalypse shirt  while in virginia this weekend.  made by  Seibei, $16. 

wonderland

I purchased some of Art School Girl's  stationary at Renegade Chicago last year and absolutely love it. This set is $29 and supports a great cause.  More info about wonderland retreat:
"Alison Gordon -- crafter of WonderlandQ (http://www.wonderlandq.com), co-organizer of Bazaar Bizarre (bazaarbizarre.org) and Sampler Contributor Relations superhero (http://www.homeofthesampler.com) very recently faced a medical emergency. Like many other independent artists and crafters, Alison is without health insurance. Wonderland Retreat was created by her friends to help ease the financial burden of her ordeal." 
There's always new listings from generous crafters - have a look!  Donate too if you can.

avalove

ohhhhhhh prettttttty! avalove $60

minishop!

figs&ginger

lovely metalwork at figs & ginger. this sterling fawn necklace is a delight. $75

employee of the month

man, i wish i had a kid to put in this. ichabods.com $32.80

trip to toronto

go to toronto! here's a little "to do" list from me to you.

Mokuba has over 20,000 different ribbons. you'll never leave.
575 Queen West

the Paper Place @ 887 Queen West

magic pony. 694 Queen West
my favorite spot to shop. gallery and shop with vinyl toys, tees, books, etc.

madeleines pie & ice cream
1087 Bathurst St
rosewater macarroons, peach pie, hot chocolate by a fireplace. yum!

NAAPUAPRMEB

If an online shop could be a best friend I think I'd have to give half of my BFF heart necklace to Mod Cloth.  Yay for this shirt that lets everyone know you support Steven Colbert's patriotic hatred of bears. Mod Cloth is also offering 10% off anything in their shop to my readers if you use the coupon code "goldschool". I count as a reader right?   With the discount this shirt is $26.10.

totes

neon nietzsche tote @ modcloth $27.99

bill murray tote @ stevester $16.99