April showers are here in the US Northeast and I am really looking forward to May flowers, how about you? Today I take you to Singapore, to find some bright and pretty things to tide us over until we have real flowers to enjoy.

Fleur Avenue seemed an appropriate choice for my post about flowers. Brenda is a lovely Etsy seller who describes her vintage inspired bobby pins as “a summer paradise, exotic fruits, tropical islands,” all of which make me feel warm and... → Read the rest of this article]]> http://tryhandmade.com/singapore-the-lion-city/feed/ 1 http://tryhandmade.com/catkill-cuff/ http://tryhandmade.com/catkill-cuff/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 22:12:32 +0000 Erika Jurney http://tryhandmade.com/?p=63

This bracelet really does it for me. It is perfectly exquisite and makes me think of old-fashioned men’s cuffs, but this elegant piece is so much finer. A feather sets it apart from other beaded bracelets.

By The Beaded Lily. …

This bracelet really does it for me. It is perfectly exquisite and makes me think of old-fashioned men’s cuffs, but this elegant piece is so much finer. A feather sets it apart from other beaded bracelets.

By The Beaded Lily. (:: And one more because I just can’t resist. ::)

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What if you love the music of Kraftwerk and you just have to have action figures of the guys? Well, that’s something you just can’t buy, so of course you’re going to go make it yourself.

Check this out.

I’ve bought some old Mattel Ken figures (that guy from Barbie, you know) at flea markets, “decapitated” them and sculpted the Kraftwerk heads to apply them onto the bodies. First of all I sculpted them and then I built moulds and casted... → Read the rest of this article]]> http://tryhandmade.com/when-you-have-to-make-it-yourself/feed/ 3 http://tryhandmade.com/whats-in-season-now-august-edition/ http://tryhandmade.com/whats-in-season-now-august-edition/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 21:59:33 +0000 Diana Prichard http://tryhandmade.com/?p=17075

August, the eighth month; a time when there is no longer any denying that what stands just on the other side of these long, hot days is autumn. The year is two-thirds over. And, I loathe to admit, in many …

August, the eighth month; a time when there is no longer any denying that what stands just on the other side of these long, hot days is autumn. The year is two-thirds over. And, I loathe to admit, in many locales so is the growing season. Last week the ripening of my tomatoes came on in earnest. Just in time, as a sick and demented cosmic plot twist would have it, for me to leave town for 5 days. While it’s a time, as I mentioned in both On Inheritance and Cooking... → Read the rest of this article]]> http://tryhandmade.com/whats-in-season-now-august-edition/feed/ 0 http://tryhandmade.com/in-bloom/ http://tryhandmade.com/in-bloom/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 21:44:40 +0000 Jennifer Simoni http://tryhandmade.com/?p=12628

There’s nothing like fresh cut flowers. Here in the NYC area, it’s one of our few inexpensive luxuries. A simple bunch costs about $10, and adds instant freshness to any room. Placed in an office, on a kitchen counter, coffee …

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There’s nothing like fresh cut flowers. Here in the NYC area, it’s one of our few inexpensive luxuries. A simple bunch costs about $10, and adds instant freshness to any room. Placed in an office, on a kitchen counter, coffee table, or windowsill; flowers, like tulips, are an easy and inexpensive addition to your home. All you need to do is fill a container with water, add flowers, and done. (Small vases are perfect for small spaces, from Anna’s Pots. )

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$68 from My Sunset Road.

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$68 from My Sunset Road.

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Last night Super Donkey started on a mission to raise money to get his cat back from the vet (step one: find a new vet), and even though he has already raised enough cash, you still need to check out his wonderful work.

I love this elegant men’s cowl scarf.

By KarinSF.

My wedding anniversary is coming up, which happens to be less than two weeks before my husband’s birthday. Which happens to be three weeks before my dad’s birthday. And don’t even get me started on Christmas…

When it comes to gift buying for the men in my life, I often draw a blank, especially when it comes to traditional presents like books, CDs, etc. The fact is, if they want something like this, they’ve often already bought it! This... → Read the rest of this article]]> http://tryhandmade.com/product-showcase-men-men-men/feed/ 3 http://tryhandmade.com/on-a-silver-platter/ http://tryhandmade.com/on-a-silver-platter/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 21:15:01 +0000 Diana Prichard http://tryhandmade.com/?p=7832

It’s no secret that I have an obscene love of food. What most people don’t know however, is how much that love extends to the utensils and dishes with which food is prepared, served and enjoyed. I would wager, in …

It’s no secret that I have an obscene love of food. What most people don’t know however, is how much that love extends to the utensils and dishes with which food is prepared, served and enjoyed. I would wager, in fact, even my own family is in the dark as to how deep my fondness for all things food-service related runs.

They know how I adore a fitted apron, a wooden spoon, a vintage mason jar collection, a well-set table at dinner time. When it comes down to... → Read the rest of this article]]> http://tryhandmade.com/on-a-silver-platter/feed/ 4