Melissa Contreras 'Axelhoney' for Classic Hardware

A beautiful new jewelry collaboration between Melissa Contreras and Classic Hardware. This line really accentuates Melissa'a lovely artwork. I especially love the necklaces and bracelets!

Axelhoney Necklaces & TigerBunny @ Leanna Lin's Wonderland!

These handmade Axelhoney necklaces are so pretty! Excited for Melissa's upcoming show at Leanna Lin's Wonderland, Tigerbunny, opens Saturday January 8th!

Lampshades from MySoti featuring Gaston Caba & Axelhoney!

Oh my gosh, MySoti now has custom lampshades and wallpaper! Check out my top two lampshade picks, by two TokyoBunnie faves, Gaston Caba and Axelhoney!

Favorite Artist Etsy Shops

Obviously, Etsy is an amazing marketplace of talent. I am overwhelmed whenever I venture into the thousands upon thousands of shops featuring handmade items. One thing I especially love about Etsy is the ability to purchase work from artists and have the profits go right in their pockets. I love going to gallery shows, but if I can purchase something right from an artist, I'd always prefer it. Here's some of my favorite artist-run Etsy shops.


Apak

AxelHoney

Gemma Correll

My Folk Lover

Pretty Little Thieves

Poketo's 'F%#K Cancer! We Love Justin' Benefit THIS Friday

Art for a cause is the best kind. If you are in Los Angeles, please attend Poketo's 'F%#K Cancer! We Love Justin' benefit tomorrow night.

Details here.

There's an amazing list of participating artists, including:
Shepard Fairey, Saelee Oh, Jeana Sohn, Travis Millard, Mel Kadel, Marco Zamora, Ye Rin Mok, Studio Number One, Sumi Ink Club, Chris Bettig, Sarajo Frieden, Kim Buzzelli, Sheli Ben Ner, Casey Ryder, Saejeen Oh, Skyrocket Studios, Ashkahn, Leah Chun, Bill McRight, Josh Hart, Derek Albeck, Ernesto Yerena, Jesselisa Moretti, Kristian Henson, Zach Gibson, Jeremy Baker, Phillip Lumbang, Matt Goldman, Florencio Zavala, Marissa Textor, Jordan Isip, Damion Silver, Josh Cochran, Caroline Hwang, Amanda Visell, David Weidman, Katsuo Design, Jared Purrington, Blake E. Marquis, Michael Coleman, Ryan Callis, Jason Filipow, Tim Biskup, Ramis Kim, Melissa Contreras ALSO, goods from Poketo, Obey Clothing, and prints from Mike Giant, Dalek, Saber, Jim Houser, and more.

My Favorites so Far #4

Etsy Shops! Oh, Etsy, how you amaze me. I can lose myself for hours browsing all the wonderful handmade creations on Etsy. There's a million wonderful shops, here's just a few of my favorites!

Axelhoney : Such gorgeous jewelry, prints, and more! All by the amazingly talented Melissa Contreras.

Argyle Whale : Really witty gocco prints and stationary with darling illustrations.

Beantown Handmade: Such adorable handmade pet clothes and accessories!

Cuore: Some of the best designed, cutest illustrated accessories and pillows ever!

Pretty Random Objects: Super darling ceramic vases!

Untamed Menagerie: Gorgeous, intricate jewelry.

Axelhoney Jewelry

I am a big fan of the paintings by Melissa Contreras of Axelhoney (her tees are adorable too) and I am super stoked to see she makes jewelry now! There's lots to choose from, it's all original hand crafted designs, and it's available in her Etsy shop!

Melissa Contreras

I have been a big fan of Axelhoney's Melissa Contreras for quite awhile. She has three pieces in the group show "Everything But the Kitschen Sync" (March 6 - March 29) at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles and I want them all!

There's also always great stuff available in her Axelhoney Etsy Shop and a selection of Available Works on her Flickr page.

ISM: SK8OLOGY Auction

I previously posted about the super cool ISM: SK8OLOGY show of one-of-a-kind decks created by over 150 artists, celebrities and skaters. The decks are now up for auction, to support both ISM: a community project, which uses art to enrich our communities, and 'Now That You Know' which provides girls from developing countries a secure environment for learning and growth.


As of this post, the auction has raised $17,636, and their goal is $30,000. There's some amazing pieces up for grabs, including decks by Melissa Contreras, Amy Sol, and Audrey Kawasaki.


Check out all the decks in the auction, and place your bid, here.

Bountee

Axelhoney, yay!


No, not the paper towels, this is an awesome t-shirt company. At Bountee, you submit your designs, they make 'em, sell 'em, and you get some dough in the process. A bit like Threadless, but I don't think there is a voting process involved with Bountee. They have some awesome shirts, at great prices, so head over and check 'em out.




This one is perfect for Dan!

My Favorite Mirror

My apologies for the lack of posting. I released my new Decorama line of vinyl wall art this weekend at CaBoom 4, and almost killed myself stressing out over it in the meantime. ANYWAY... I think it's about time you bought a new pocket mirror, or a new mousepad from the folks over at My Favorite Mirror. Amazing stuff done by oddles of wonderful artists, and it's all so affordable you'll wish you needed 12 mousepads!