Friday Five - April 5, 2013

1. Gandalf & Saruman Salt & Pepper Shakers

Periodically Dan will send me emails of things that he wants to buy.  I got a link to this salt and pepper set in an email earlier this week and I concur -- want!

 2. Mary Had a T-Bar Platforms - by Iron Fist

I love Iron Fist merchandise and their shoes, platforms included, are always super comfy.  I love t-strap heels and the lambs, bows and spikes just make these extra adorable.

 3. IAMX (Chris Corner) 

IAMX is the solo project of Chris Corner (from the Sneaker Pimps) and the reason I'm included him in this week's Friday Five is because he just released a new album (March 22nd) and I'll be seeing IAMX at the end of this month.

I had tickets when he came to Toronto in 2007 but ended up getting extremely sick and couldn't go.  So this will be my first time seeing IAMX live and I'm incredible excited.

 
 4. French Bulldog Ring by KopoMetal

Hey Alex, don't you already have a French Bulldog ring? I CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH FRENCH BULLDOG THINGS!!!

First, how cute is this ring (there's also a really cute French Bulldog wrap around ring) and second, there's quite a few cute rings available at KopoMetal's etsy store (fan of cats?) so I wanted to share.

5. Coconut Bacon

I follow Paul Jarvis on Instagram and Twitter and last week he posted a picture of coconut bacon that looks delicious and I've wanted to make some ever since.  In the comments section he indicated it’s made by mixing coconut pieces, soy sauce and mesquite powder.  Then you dehydrate the coconut pieces.  It sounds pretty easy.

If you like eating healthy veggie raw and cooked meals then you can check out his website EatAwesome.Ca and his “Eat Awesome - A regular person’s guide to eating plant-based, whole foods” guide.  There’s some yummy recipes and resources in there.

Happy Friday

Alex & Arthur 

 

Take a Gander Tuesday #6 - elaine ho jewelry

Today I wanted to share with you Elaine Ho's jewelry.  I'm actually flabbergasted that I've never posted anything about elaine ho's work or shop before.  I spent a good 10 minutes searching my blog for any mention of her because I was 100% certain that I posted about her work before.  Apparently I didn't, but I'm correcting that right now!

I've posted about one of my favourite stores, Labour of Love, here, which is where I buy most of my elaine ho pieces.  If I had to guess, I'd say about 80% of my jewelry collection was made by elaine ho...in fact, I'm wearing two of her pieces right now. 

Thought I'd just share some favourites from my collection but definitely go check out her etsy shop and wesbite!

 

I'm a sucker for sterling silver jewelry

I follow elaine's Twitter and Instagram feeds.  I definitely recommend that you check out both.  She's been posting pictures of her newer work (it's awesome! I've been eyeing her most recently completed rings), plus she has super adorable cats.

Thanks for stopping by!

Alex & Arthur