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Did you know that the female seahorse lays the eggs but the male seahorse carries the unborn youngins in his pouch? Seahorses also like to swim in pairs with their tails linked together. Pretty cool. Here is a roundup in homage to this incredible creature.

Make a paper seahorse wall sculpture with a printable PDF pattern.

Or crochet your very own seahorse!

I like this nautical-themed mini dish set.

seahorse Ceramic Platter Set — ceramic platter set from Creative Co-op

And here’s the same seahorse design on a canister. Simple but lovely.

Or get this fantastical pillow from Roostery that’s filled with mermaids sleeping on the moon and riding seahorses.

mermaid seahorse fabric pillow cushion — throw pillow with mermaid/seahorse design made from Spoonflower fabrics

They have lots of color options…

Or adorn yourself with a seahorse pendant necklace cast from an actual dried seahorse.

brass cast seahorse necklace — brass seahorse pendant necklace from monteazul

Can you find the seahorse in this art print from society6?

society6 art print — Rainy Days by Judith Clay

I stumbled upon this French site that has many old engravings, often in large format and in color. I really like botanical illustrations. Most botanical illustrations are all over Pinterest, but this old image is new to me. The description reads: “Fish color drawing after ‘Universal Dictionary of Natural History’ Atlas Zoology Volume 2 reptiles and fish by C. d’Orbigny – Paris.”

Mix the old with the new with this custom vintage iPhone.

Check out this seahorse crest!

seahorse crest from Fairbairn’s Book of Crests

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Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn!

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I just returned from the annual Renegade Craft in Brooklyn. It was pretty great. The fair showcases handmade work and wares of independent craftspeople, artists, and designers from all over the country. Each year the quality of the crafts and goods gets better and better. Here are a few photos I quickly snapped earlier today.

Stuffed animal pillows by Broderpress Acrylic jewelery by Brevity Rope necklaces by Homako Embroidered artwork on linen by Coral & Tusk Tagged accessories, animals, art, new york cityLeave a comment

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Presenting the Hedgehog

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Hedgehog print by Katie Vernon — Hedgehog prints by Katie Vernon

Who isn’t a sucker for hedgehogs? Or at least baby hedgehogs.

This hedgehog pencil holder is a pretty cute way to keep track of art supplies.

I like the idea of finding a hedgehog figurine in my morning coffee…

hedgehog figurine coffee cup — ceramic hedgehog coffee mug

These hand-sewn hedgehog zipper pouches from a maker in New Hampshire come in four different sizes. The coin purse size is particularly adorable.

Or if you want to infuse some humor into your zipper pouch…

You can fold your very own hedgehog!

origami hedgehog designed by Sergey Yartsev

Or plop this little one on your desk to keep you company while you work.

needle felted hedgehog from Wild Whimsy Woolies

I love this bagpipe playing, rooster riding hedgehog illustration from Hans My Hedgehog, an Etsy store named after the Grimm’s fairytale about a hedgehog boy who grows up to become king of the forest.

Giclee print hedgehog — 8×10 Giclee print of Brothers Grimm Fairytale Hans My Hedgehog, Black and White version by

And some hedgehog baby gear:

MilkBarn Hedgehog Baby Blanket — Milkbarn Hedgehog Baby Blanket

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the pineapple in black & white. . . ok, and color too!

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pineapple fabric in black and white — pineapple upholstery fabric

Love everything about this tropical fruit? Yeah me too. It’s been a symbol of hospitality for hundreds of years and even has an interesting imperial past. Here is a roundup of my favorite pineapple finds.

It’s all about the neon. This neon pineapple light features a dimmer so you can adjust your level of fabulousness. Also available in cactus, flamingo, crab, rainbow, toucan 🙂