Tukoni Tribe

A couple months ago I happened upon Tukoni Tribe, a truly wonderful Etsy shop that continues to warm my heart. I've been browsing the shop a lot, but somehow didn't get round to sharing it on my blog until today. So here we go!

The shop is filled with beautifully illustrated brooches portraying animals and fantasy creatures. All in the same Tukoni style, but in a big range of colors and personalities. I fell in love with so many that I found it hard to choose!

I often gravitate towards cute critters, but these seem to be a lot more than just adorable. They look like they have their own little world and community, like they're alive. And I find them very uplifting and soothing to look at.

Some creatures just are, but some of the others carry items, and there is even a group of musicians! I secretly wish I could hear the music they're making… There's even one that plays guitar just like me! Needless to say I adopted that one today.

Apart from brooches you can also get art prints for your home, as well as postcards to send or to frame. And laslty, I also wanted to mention the most recent addition to the Tukoni Tribe… families of owl stickers in different sizes!

Anyway, this is one of those rare shops that immediately became a favorite of mine. Everything about it is just wonderful! The creatures, the products, the packaging and even the photography! No wonder I browse it so much.

Beautiful Brooch + Sale Tip

A few years back I ordered a beautiful brooch from an amazing blog shop called Vestida de Domingo. I was in awe of the mixed media technique combined with the details of the miniature portraits and the personalities it captured.

One of the reasons I picked the above brooch was that I had just designed and made myself a sweater that looked very much like the one in the portrait. And they look perfect worn together! I'll do a separate post on that in the winter!

As you can see it was an absolute treat to receive in the mail! It came with a handmade box and an amazing drawing that still makes me happy everytime I look at it.

Anyway, I'm so happy to say that Vestida de Domingo is still up and running and full of beautiful pieces! In fact, there is currently a sale going on with lots of beautiful brooches and necklaces, a lot of which are currently 50% off.

This is just a selection of what is still available. There are so many gorgeous brooches and necklaces! Some with painting and felt or crochet, others entirely crocheted and then there are necklaces that are painted on both sides!

So I suggest you visit the beautiful shop and take a look around. It might be hard to choose from all these gorgeous pieces, but I'm sure you'll find something beautiful to add to your wardrobe. I actually ended up picking three...

Wishlist

As I love pretty much everything Mark Ryden makes, it was to be expected that I would get very, VERY excited about a brooch like this. Isn't it gorgeous? And yet again, slightly eerie, because it wouldn't be a Mark Ryden if it wasn't.

Anyway, I could maybe get over the fact that this brooch is very expensive. It's a Mark Ryden, so that's no surprise. But to have the slowest option of shipping to Europe already be nearly half the price of the actual thing…? Not to even mention custom fees that will no doubt follow… Consider my dream shattered. But it sure is gorgeous, isn't it?

Moons: Shop Update!

I haven't made any new designs in ages. In fact the last one were the woodland creatures a year and a half ago. But now that I have time again, I've been sewing too. Here's the first update -there will be more very soon- and it's moons!

Moon phase items were really big a while back, but I think they'll never really be out of style. What outfit wouldn't look even cuter with a little moon shining at you? I know there are silver-people and gold-people, so I made both!

And bookmarks too, of course! Aren't these perfect for any magical story?! Also, they're pretty unisex, so they make a cute gift for anyone really. Anyway, I'm definitely keeping one for myself, because I love them!

You can get the brooch here, the bookmark here or just browse my shop to see the rest of my collection. 

Would you pick a gold or a silver moon?

Woodland Creatures: Shop Update

It is finally time to unveil a collection I've been wanting to make for ages. I did a lot of sewing this past month, followed by waiting for the sun to come out so I could take pictures, but here it is: my Woodland Collection!

I already had plenty of owls in my shop, so I now focussed on some other lovely creatures. All designs are available both as bookmarks and brooches. 

There is still time left to order for the holidays, so if you need that perfect gift for your fox/raccoon/squirrel/hedgehog-loving friend, you can make them happy with a handmade bookmark or brooch. Or spoil yourself of course!

You can find all new items in my shop.

Wishlist

As brooch enthusiast I almost screamed when I found Sconnie and Jam on Etsy today. Here are a few of my favorites:

I love this design so much! The shapes intrigues me and, well, we have the same haircut...

One of the coolest ideas for a brooch I've ever seen. I always feel bad when I throw out my soy fishes, but this is the perfect solution to hang on to one forever!

Cute bunny, cute frame, need I say more?

I could have posted pretty much all items on my blog, they're all amazing. I suggest you head on over there to check out the Sconnie and Jam shop in all its glory.

Owl Things Considered

Have you seen these amazing brooches from owlknowhow? They are way outside my budget, but incredibly cute as well. I love those bunnies too!

They even make them as amazing 3D creatures.

And there are also some other items available. Like their beautiful book, limited edition packs, or this fantastic handkerchief!

Click this link to see more!

New items in the Shop!

Last month I made a new line of brooches for the shop. I listed them this morning, so I can now reveal them to you!

It's all about bows! But of course I had to combine it with owls. And I also used some other charms, like deer.

And cameras! And even these adorable little bunnies. More different creatures/charms will probably follow.

I picked the colors I thought matched the charm best, but if you want a different color, it can definitely be arranged.

Also, to celebrate this new addition, I'm giving you all 10% off till the end of the week with coupon code READERBOW10