Fletcher and Fox

Babiekins Little Wild Things

I sent some of my arrows off by request toBabiekins Magazine awhile back and here they are in the spring issue!  Babiekins has a great curated collection of all that's amazing out there in the baby and kids industry and their editorials are fabulous!  So far, it's been an online only  magazine but word is that they'll be offering it in print starting with the Fall 2012 issue and I will certainly be picking one up then!

Photography by Jessie Kenney, Styled by Heather Rome, Creative Director Priscila Barros

Gems + Gold

Yesterday, I went to the Gem Faire for a few hours and picked up some restock of some of the beads I use regularly.  I also got a few new things, like these African style beads that I'm currently really loving. The fellow selling them, Haji, was super nice too and I'll definitely visit his booth again next time.  I also picked up some crystals to use for display at the Mineral and Matter pop up in a few weeks.  I'll put up pictures of them once I can take some outside, my little photo tent isn't doing justice to the shimmering and sparkling of the gorgeous gems.  I've always loved collecting rocks (remember our anniversary rock hounding trip?)  and now, I think it's turning into a full on hobby.  I wanted to buy so many mineral specimens and even tried to haggle a guy down in price on one particular amethyst piece.  Plus, I hardly watch tv anymore but I did finish up the Bering Sea Gold series tonight (go Sluicey!) plus James and I are in talks of getting a metal detector with our little tax refund when it comes.  We also signed up for the Utah Gold Prospectors Club at the Gem Faire after talking to the VP of the club for awhile.  He even has his own diving dredge that he uses on rivers here locally.  I'm seriously excited to attend our first meeting next month!

Shop Update

I have updated my shop tonight with a bunch of jewelry and a few new colors of arrows.  I currently love wearing this simple, long, horn necklace with pretty much any tshirt and the peaches arrows are my new favorite.  I also have a sale going on right now on GroopDealz for the simple chevron necklace.  Take a peak here, it's 50% off for the next two days!

Bear Claw Yurt

Last month, I went on a winter camping trip with some friends to a yurt.  Started off with me breaking a ski pole in the first three minutes (thank goodness for people who plan ahead and bring extras)  but it was really fun overall and so, so beautiful!  The air was so fresh, skiing in was a nice and the yurt was cozy.  Despite having the most uncomfortable beds ever.  My favorite part was the night ski.  The sky was so dark and was filled with stars that I can't even remember exist when I'm in the city.  It was cold, as evidenced by my frosty hair, but completely worth it!

Mini Treasury: Glints of Gold

Geometrical Illusion Leather Pouch by Corium, Truth Seekers Giclee Print by Emily Janowiak, Nature Boy by Lizzie Stewart, Outdoors Playground by Amelia Kay Photography.  Full treasury here.

Sneak Peak

I've been working on a new collection of jewelry, all in ceramic and here's a sneak peak at it!  I originally wanted to make an arrowhead necklace out of an arrowhead that I found while on a camping trip in Montana with my grandparents.  I found it in the parking lot of these health mines that we were visiting and I still remember how proud my grandpa was when I found it.  He made me show it off to everyone we came across.   I saved it for the longest time in my keepsake box but I've searched everywhere for it and somehow between my last 5 moves, two of them being cross country, I seem to have lost it.  So, these arrowheads aren't the original, but the long one is from an antique store and the fat one is from a trading post here in SLC, made by a local Navajo gentlemen.  The rest of the collection is Southwest inspired and I'm really loving the colors so far.  Hopefully the first batch will be in the shop before the end of March!

Wool Felt Elbow Patch DIY

Yeah, I know spring is coming and everyone's getting ready for short sleeves and sandals, but these wool felt elbow patches are too darling to pass up!  I've never tried my hand at wool felting, but this tutorial from Honestly...WTF looks easy enough.  I wait for evening to bring the cooler breezes every night in summer because I love how cozy long sleeves are and I plan to patch up several elbows with this soon!

Shark Teeth and Crystals

I recently came across the lovely jewelry work of Kelly Bishop from Beau and Arrow UK when she emailed me about purchasing some of my arrows to use in her displays.  Not only is her work gorgeous (!) but she used the arrows in this birdcage and I love how it turned out.  Take a peak at her shop, I'm a fan of the shark tooth bangles!

Mineral + Matter: A Mobile Boutique

 

Thanks for visiting Mineral + Matter!  Sorry things look a little confusing, this is a placeholder/old blog until I get the website done for Mineral + Matter.  Mineral + Matter started a little pop up shop at craft shows in Utah and is now a mobile boutique.  Most goods are handmade by talented artisans and the truck is themed around the idea of a natural history museum meeting a space observatory.  The preview opening is Friday, June 7th, 2013 at the Rooftop Concert Series in Provo, UT at 6pm.  The Grand Opening is Saturday, June 15th at the new Granary Row in Salt Lake City from 10am to 11pm.  An online shop is in the works too, for those of you who can't visit in person! 

 

I have a new little project, a pop up shop!  I love seeing what other artists make and hope to have my own brick and mortar store in the future, so this is a nice start.  I'll be taking a selection of handmade goods from my favorite artisans around to various locations throughout the year.  The first will be at Bijou Market in Provo, UT on April 13th and 14th and the second will be at Beehive Bazaar on May 10-12th, also in Provo, UT.  If you're in Provo, don't miss the first show, because goods may change for the second one and there will be new artists represented at each pop up!  Look for announcements on a new date in June in Salt Lake City!  Check back here for updates or follow me on Twitter @NativeShop.

Artists for Mineral and Matter Pop Up at Bijou Market, April 13-14:

Beautiful, ethereal photo prints from Tomas's shop, Promo Pocket in Europe.

Handmade, wood veneer sunglasses from Beca and Doug's shop, Tumbleweed Oddities in St. Elmo, Tennessee.

Darling watercolor prints from Joana and Luis' shop, Vapor Qualquer in Coimbra, Portugal.

Constellation pendants and cuffs from Julie Nolan's shop, Julie Nolan Jewelry in Easthampton, Massachusetts.

Hand painted nylons from Gal's shop, Gal Stern in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Felt children's play masks from Jessica's shop, Opposite of Far in Bloomington, Indiana.

Nature inspired illustrated watercolors from Marisa's shop, River Luna in California.

Skinny leather belts from Paulina's shop, Paulina Carcach in California.

Original artwork screen printed shirts and scarves from Jody and Karl's shop, Black Bird Tees in Seattle, Washington.

Wooden teething toys from Amy's shop, Little Alouette in Columbus, Ohio.

Inspirational prints from Gen's shop, Graphic Anthology in Chico, California.  

Minature landscapes with air plants from Monica's shop, Sea and Asters in Tampa, Florida.

Nature and space inspired prints from Michelle's shop, Calamari Studio, in Utah.

Mineral and Matter logo is designed by Michelle Tavares.

Metallic Must Haves

I haven't been as much in love with a pair of shoes as I am right now with these for a long time.  Metallic leather, great cut, handmade (!) and gorgeous.  Must have.  From EleHandmade.