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“Boyle Heights used to be a predominantly Jewish neighborhood,” Debora explains. “These street signs hold that heritage as well as the memories of people who live there today, including the gangs that plague the area.”
“Boyle Heights used to be a predominantly Jewish neighborhood,” Debora explains. “These street signs hold that heritage as well as the memories of people who live there today, including the gangs that plague the area.”
“I wanted to give this bag the essence of the street, with a twist,” Debora says of his second collaboration with Artecnica.
“I wanted to give this bag the essence of the street, with a twist,” Debora says of his second collaboration with Artecnica.
"Olifant Achmea," Molenwerf, Amsterdam. Distance saved: 100 feet.
"Olifant Achmea," Molenwerf, Amsterdam. Distance saved: 100 feet.
"Kantoorpaadje," Pietersbergweg, Amsterdam. Distance saved: 10 feet.
"Kantoorpaadje," Pietersbergweg, Amsterdam. Distance saved: 10 feet.
"Zoetermeer3," Bredewater, Amsterdam. Distance saved: 18 feet.
"Zoetermeer3," Bredewater, Amsterdam. Distance saved: 18 feet.
Still-pristine tableware.
Still-pristine tableware.
Katherine Raz (left) and Libby Alexander, founders of Vintage Bazaar, a pop-up flea market in Chicago.
Katherine Raz (left) and Libby Alexander, founders of Vintage Bazaar, a pop-up flea market in Chicago.
The Vintage Bazaar captures the ephemeral appeal — and inherent thrill — of traditional flea markets. Danish modern items are still predictably popular, but vendors don't discriminate.
The Vintage Bazaar captures the ephemeral appeal — and inherent thrill — of traditional flea markets. Danish modern items are still predictably popular, but vendors don't discriminate.
A colorful array of sunglasses.
A colorful array of sunglasses.
A series of classic cameras.
A series of classic cameras.
A painting of Richard Nixon. Click here for an extended look at the Vintage Bazaar: Katherine and Libby's favorite designs from their most recent event. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
A painting of Richard Nixon. Click here for an extended look at the Vintage Bazaar: Katherine and Libby's favorite designs from their most recent event. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
Vintage yellowing newspapers.
Vintage yellowing newspapers.
Table accessories.
Table accessories.
The finished bracelet!
The finished bracelet!
Take the pliers and fold the end of the aluminum over until metal meets metal. You'll need a little hole.
Take the pliers and fold the end of the aluminum over until metal meets metal. You'll need a little hole.
Stitch the ends of two pieces together. These stitches will be hidden for the most part, but I like the contrast so I chose black embroidery floss. Tie off the ends, then continue until you have an incredibly long strap.
Stitch the ends of two pieces together. These stitches will be hidden for the most part, but I like the contrast so I chose black embroidery floss. Tie off the ends, then continue until you have an incredibly long strap.
The supplies! You'll need: Aluminum wire Scraps of fabric. You should have enough for approximately 50 to 70 inches of one inch wide strips. Embroidery floss (whatever color you like) Needle Scissors Pliers
The supplies! You'll need: Aluminum wire Scraps of fabric. You should have enough for approximately 50 to 70 inches of one inch wide strips. Embroidery floss (whatever color you like) Needle Scissors Pliers
Scruuuuuuuuuuunch!
Scruuuuuuuuuuunch!
Stick the one side of the end strap through the little hole, then tie a knot, then another. This will be the end of the bracelet.
Stick the one side of the end strap through the little hole, then tie a knot, then another. This will be the end of the bracelet.
Once you get about six inches or so, scrunch the hell out of it back towards the knot. Keep repeating this: roll and scrunch, roll and scrunch.
Once you get about six inches or so, scrunch the hell out of it back towards the knot. Keep repeating this: roll and scrunch, roll and scrunch.
Another view. Easy peasy! I like leaving a bit of the ends on the ties, but you can trim them as much as you want. If you make a bracelet or modify the design, post a link to a pic in the comments, I'd love to see!
Another view. Easy peasy! I like leaving a bit of the ends on the ties, but you can trim them as much as you want. If you make a bracelet or modify the design, post a link to a pic in the comments, I'd love to see!
When you get to the end of the strap, cut the wire, fold it over, and tie a knot as you did with the other end. And there you go! A brand new bracelet.
When you get to the end of the strap, cut the wire, fold it over, and tie a knot as you did with the other end. And there you go! A brand new bracelet.
Cut the scraps into strips that are approximately one inch wide. They can be as short or as long as you like! If some of the straps have funny ends, just cut a complementary shape on the next one. You'll be scrunching these up so will need more than you think you might need, but I'd say 50 to 70 inches worth is about right.
Cut the scraps into strips that are approximately one inch wide. They can be as short or as long as you like! If some of the straps have funny ends, just cut a complementary shape on the next one. You'll be scrunching these up so will need more than you think you might need, but I'd say 50 to 70 inches worth is about right.
Wrap the leather strap around the wire without overlapping.
Wrap the leather strap around the wire without overlapping.
When it's all stitched together, cut about three inches down the center of both ends of the very long strap.
When it's all stitched together, cut about three inches down the center of both ends of the very long strap.
It takes a mix of four different colored dyes for the gals at Bellingham, Washington's Spincycle Yarns to get this pitch-perfect, super-saturated mustard yellow.
It takes a mix of four different colored dyes for the gals at Bellingham, Washington's Spincycle Yarns to get this pitch-perfect, super-saturated mustard yellow.
This ceramic chicken has a bit of an Egyptian look which I was strangely drawn to. The Ranch Design Group had some really lovely rough-and-rustic stoneware, from plant pots to custom tiles.
This ceramic chicken has a bit of an Egyptian look which I was strangely drawn to. The Ranch Design Group had some really lovely rough-and-rustic stoneware, from plant pots to custom tiles.
There's something about the way this bear embraces his state that just truly tugs at the heartstrings. Artist Annie Galvin is an SF local, and half of 3 Fish Studios (along with her husband, Eric). If you're not familiar with their work, check it out because it's fantastic. And if you're local, they host printmaking classes in their studio, which I've heard are a ton of fun.
There's something about the way this bear embraces his state that just truly tugs at the heartstrings. Artist Annie Galvin is an SF local, and half of 3 Fish Studios (along with her husband, Eric). If you're not familiar with their work, check it out because it's fantastic. And if you're local, they host printmaking classes in their studio, which I've heard are a ton of fun.
I am a sucker for ceramics, and the big, bold florals on this collection from Dahlhaus stood out.
I am a sucker for ceramics, and the big, bold florals on this collection from Dahlhaus stood out.
Have a gander at these hot studs! Lots of little posts on display from Isobell Jewelry. So, I watched Bridesmaids a couple weeks ago and Kristen Wiig has these colorful heart earrings she wears in almost every scene that looked so damn cute, and I thought these would probably give the same effect.
Have a gander at these hot studs! Lots of little posts on display from Isobell Jewelry. So, I watched Bridesmaids a couple weeks ago and Kristen Wiig has these colorful heart earrings she wears in almost every scene that looked so damn cute, and I thought these would probably give the same effect.
It's blurry, but this is a cute print from El Lohse Illustration of Charles, Ray, and an Eames Rocker. What a happy family!
It's blurry, but this is a cute print from El Lohse Illustration of Charles, Ray, and an Eames Rocker. What a happy family!
A bounty of bangles from Voz Clothing and Art. Neon is back, people! Embrace it. These are beyond awesome.
A bounty of bangles from Voz Clothing and Art. Neon is back, people! Embrace it. These are beyond awesome.
Fort Mason, the venue for the SF Renegade Fair, sits right on the bay. It was an (unseasonably) clear day, and from the windows in the back you could see straight across to Alcatraz. Budds and I celebrated our purchases with a beer at the bar. What a smart idea to have a bar at these shows, amirite?? Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
Fort Mason, the venue for the SF Renegade Fair, sits right on the bay. It was an (unseasonably) clear day, and from the windows in the back you could see straight across to Alcatraz. Budds and I celebrated our purchases with a beer at the bar. What a smart idea to have a bar at these shows, amirite?? Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
Accessories aren't just for ladies. David from Wood Thumb models one of his signature timber ties (which are made from reclaimed materials, natch). They're pretty stylish, and would certainly make a statement over the standard silk or wool.
Accessories aren't just for ladies. David from Wood Thumb models one of his signature timber ties (which are made from reclaimed materials, natch). They're pretty stylish, and would certainly make a statement over the standard silk or wool.

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