http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com quirky lovely green handmade things I like Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:53:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are working on some changes here at the ranch -- and as you can see, things are a wee bit of a mess. We will get it straightened out as soon as possible! http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/04/07/hello-world/ Bamboo can grow three feet a day.  The United States produced more than 110 million tons of steel last year. Despite this profusion, a square of bamboo framed in stainless steel can feel rare and precious.  This striking pendant is a good reminder that worth and value are often as much ... http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/elemental-pendant/ Charm your charming valentine with this witty charm-on-a-necklace. Romantic! (And ideal for digging yourself out of a tiny hole!) 27 bucks from adorkable jewelry (at etsy) http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/02/08/dig-you-necklace/ I love the feeling of stillness and the monochrome tranquility of this patterned tray. Perfect for a Valentine's breakfast in bed. Made by a family-owned company, too. 100 bucks from elsewares http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/02/07/leaf-tray/ Sweet vintage valentines labels to stick to wherever you choose. Isn't it great how all things super-sticky-sweet, that might be borderline saccharine or cloying in other circumstances just work in vintage? Set your inner mush-ball free! 9 bucks from magic cabin http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/vintage-valentines-labels/ The unexpected material -- cork -- elevates this bowl from simple to stunning. 80 bucks from branch http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/cork-bowls/ I really love this soap. It doesn't smell soapy at all -- but like the forest. Woodsy and fresh and natural. I wish this were the way I smelled naturally, but I don't, so I buy this soap. 6 bucks from Juniper Ridge http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/wild-soap/ offbeat gift tags for offbeat gifts    4 bucks per set from itty-O-matic http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/a-cowgirl-by-any-other-name/ Festive felt birds that have a touch of holiday feeling, but would really be nice all year. 18 bucks from branch http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2007/12/13/flight/ A theory I am working on: flakier crust through better taste in kitchen implements . . . Simplicity and ornamentation in perfect measure, how could these lovely measuring cups not result in better baked goods? set of two 24 bucks from three potato four http://cowgirlcurio.wordpress.com/2007/12/11/measure-by-measure/