Indie Artist Spotlight: Rommy Kuperus of RommydeBommy

When it comes to Rommy Kuperus’s foodie fashion accessories, you can have your cake and wear it too.

Totally calorie free, her fanciful, over-the-top creations break all the rules, definitely turn heads, and are just too much fun.

Fancy a candy roll purse, a waffle clutch, a fried egg brooch? No need to cry over spilled coffee when you can wear a matching coffee bean necklace.

Did you know it’s totally de rigueur to accessorize with baked goods? How do you think baguette got its name?

And poor pasta, always getting such a bad carbo-rap. Why not stash all your guilt in Rommy’s farfalle bow clutch?

While you’re at it, deck out your male friends in babelicious bow ties. Is there anything cooler?

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friday feast: 21 cool gifts for poetry lovers

‘Tis that time of year once again to shift into gift-giving mode. Here are some lovely and fun ideas for the poetry lovers on your list, or for adding to your personal holiday Wish List. Click on each image for descriptions and prices.

shakespearetea
Shakespeare’s English Breakfast Tea by Steep Show Teas (Emily Dickinson Garden Jasmine and Poe’s Midnight Blend also available)
craftypoet
Superb poetry tutorial by Diane Lockward (model poems, prompts, tips, interviews)
dickinsonbookpendant
Emily Dickinson “Not in Vain” Poetry Book Pendant by Red Quadrant
cummingsbowl
Handmade letter-stamped poetry quote large serving dish (can be personalized) by LoveArtWorks
emilybrooch
Emily Brooch (oil painting on wood OOAK) by Mrs. Peggotty Arts
frostdoll
Robert Frost Miniature Doll by Uneek Doll Designs (many other literary figures available)
bookends
Poetry Text Steel Book Ends by Knob Creek Metal Arts
poekadottote
Poe-ka Dots Tote by Out of Print
rumisign
Rumi Quote Stoneware Clay and Ice Agate Sign in Gilders Paste by Hidden Fire Pottery
poetsgiftpack
Poets Gift Pack (notecards, bookmark, magnet) by artsyletters
shewalks
Shelley Gold-filled Pendant by Pangaea Designs
william_shakespeare_action_figure__84622
Shakespeare Action Figure at Annie’s Tea Time (on sale!)
sara
Fleetwood Mac “Sara” Glass Tile Pendant by Lyrical Lady
shakespearepurse
Shakespeare Book Purse by Novel Creations
quotetag
Handmade Cummings ceramic quote tag by Kylie Johnson
scarf
Romeo and Juliet Infinity Book Scarf by storiarts
poesoupjpg
Edgar Allan Poe Porcelain Soup Bowl by More Than Porcelain
hopependant
Emily “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” Gold-plated Pewter Necklace by Heart Felt by Foxy
Shakespeare Insults
Shakespeare Insult T-shirt at Unemployed Philosophers Guild
haiku
Haiku 2015 Calendar (Art Gallery of Greater Victoria)
poetryonrecord
Poetry on Record 4-disc Box Set – Grammy-nominated collection featuring rare recordings of poets like Whitman, Cummings, Tennyson, Yeats, Ginsberg, Stafford, Plath, Frost, and Bukowski reading their own work.

 

Do you have any other gift suggestions for poetry lovers? Please share in the comments!

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poetryfriday180Becky is hosting this week’s Roundup at Tapestry of Words. Click through to check out the full menu of poetic goodness being served up in the blogosphere today. Enjoy your weekend!

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lovely letter necklaces ♥

#40 in an ongoing series of posts celebrating the alphabet.

Love these necklaces created by collage illustrator Laura Tarrish of Bridgetown Papers in Portland, Oregon. The little bottle is filled with tiny custom letters cut from silver card stock.

 

Buyers can specify which words they’d like inside — names of loved ones, special places, even secret messages!

 

You can also include a gold icon (cut from metallic card stock) with your letters.

 

Too Cool!

Click here to order.

♥ More alphabetica here.

Certified authentic alphabetica. Handmade for you with love and snips.

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