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Handpicked Goodness: NottyPooch

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As I was perusing all of the beautiful handmade things on Etsy, as I often do, I stumbled across a unique little shop by the name of NottyPooch. Huey and Wah of Penang, Malaysia are the creators of these organizational products made entirely from recycled billboard banners for an eco-friendly, interesting look. Each piece is different from the next with variation in color, pattern, and age.

This creative team assembles a wide range of products from these bright and colorful billboard banners. Check out these one of a kind storage bins! Use them to stash movies (they fit up to ten DVD cases!), video games, books, or a variety of other knick knacks in your workspace or in your home. Their products are also waterproof, so you can even use them in your kitchen or bathroom to organize supplies or toiletries.

Add a little spice to any space with these colorful handmade planters. They allow for drainage so that your plants stay nice and healthy and would be suitable as accent decor in any room of your home. Place one on a side table, in the kitchen, or on your balcony to add a little interest to your space. These planters can even be hung for an even more exciting look.

In addition to the products mentioned above, NottyPooch also creates laptop sleeves, journals, beverage coasters and wallets from these recycled banners. Keep your valuables safe when you’re on the go with one of these creative laptop sleeves, complete with a soft inner lining.

Find these and more of their amazing work in their shop: NottyPooch

Handpicked Goodness: Elegance Farm Homestead

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This post, like my last, focuses on the work of a single artist. Sometimes, the work of an artist catches my eye and one photo or little snippet of their work isn’t enough to do their beautiful work justice. So this week, I bring to you: Elegance Farm Homestead.

Elegance Farm Homestead creates beautiful, one of a kind, handmade magnetic memo boards. From Caldwell, New Jersey, artists Jane and John design their sophisticated bulletin boards for just about any room in your home. Use them in your nursery, dorm room, office, or even for special occasions such as a bridal shower or wedding reception for display menus, photographs, seating cards, and so on!

The artists at Elegance Farm Homestead take inspiration from the simple, crisp cottage style and currently reside in a turn-of-the-century colonial farmhouse. Their appreciation of the simple, elegance of this style is clearly seen in each piece of their work. The small details in the frames and accessories make a huge statement.

They offer a wide range of fabric options for your custom designed piece. The fabrics you can choose from are bold, graphic, and simply beautiful. The wooden frames are handmade as well. Jane and John use their own, original designs to stand apart from the rest and have several different size options to fit in with any space and decor. Buy a few different shapes/sizes and piece them together in a unique arrangement to create a functional focal point in your room.

Add some interest to your work spaces and beyond with these one of a kind creations by Elegance Farm Homestead and stop by their shop frequently to see all of their newest work!