Spotted

This week I happened to spot a bunch of origami inspired items. It's amazing how many different things you can make with the ancient Japanese folding technique. Here are a few:

I am just in love with this necklace! It is so subtle, yet intricate and very cute as well.

Isn't this brooch amazing?! I suppose beetles are the closet thing to origami in nature, but I'm still really impressed by how this was made.

I love how elegant and delicate this skirt looks.

This crane bird is actually a little lamp.

Not something for every day, but it sure makes an amazing statement necklace.

Isn't this elephant brooch adorable? It reminds me very much of the circus.

I bet this lamp would look wonderful in my new home!

Not only is this necklace beautiful, the money made from it will also go to a good cause!

Believe it or not, but these origami heels are actually wearable.

I really love this dress, especially the back looks very unique.

Can't have a collection without an owl now, can we? I thought this print would fit right in.

Another clever and intricate idea for a necklace!

 And last, but not least, a beautiful little keepsake box.

Owl Things Considered

A while back Donkey & Friends' DIY lamps caught my attention. I really loved all their creatures, but the owl was my absolute favorite of course! So today, when it went on sale over at Fab I jumped at the opportunity and ordered one.

I'll have to assemble it myself when it arrives, but I'm looking quite forward to that. And though you can also use it purely for decoration, I will definitely use it as a lamp.

You can order one here if you want one as well, or you can get a fox, or a cat, or a bunny. And even a donkey or a penguin!

-You can also get them here at Etsy when the Fab deal ends!-