Perpendicular

I got to do some shopping this weekend from a great new source called "Perpendicular." Mitzi Mayer (above) is the entrepreneur behind this fun private shopping event. To quote her mission statement: "at perpendicular we showcase combinations of old and new, funky and traditional, bright and faded, vintage and contemporary. we look for pottery and glass, photography, paintings, textiles, jewelry, and a vast array of FRIVOLOUS IRRESISTIBLE OBJECTS."
Here are some pics I took of some of the very cool inventory:

Fun little canvases for a wall grouping or to tuck into bookcases. The one on the left says, "I feel a sin coming on!"

Chunky gold and pearl jewelry

Unique, well-made tees

Plastic-coated tote bags; more affordable than Scout bags and can be monogrammed.

A painting on burlap! by artist Vickye Storey

LOVE these leather wrap bracelets with inspirational sayings. Pile 'em on!

Fun retro collage art by Charla Steele

Gorgeous handmade necklaces

Another style of leather bracelet -- this one has magnetic clasps so it's easy to put on.

You can become of fan of Perpendicular on Facebook. They don't have a shopping website yet, but let Mitzi know via Facebook if you're interested in something, or comment here and I can help you out. She's going to market next week, so be watching for more great stuff!

ideeli

One of my new addictions (in addition to keeping up with all the great blogs out there) is my invitation-only shopping sites. Today I want you to know about ideeli, which sells designer clothing and jewelry at MAJOR discounts. This is the stuff you see in InStyle, Lucky, etc. You can have great stuff that not everyone else in your neighborhood will be wearing from the mall. For example, check out this ABS dress: it's $39, reduced from $328. Click on the link above to join, and try it out. It's fun virtual window shopping, if nothing else, but I bet you end up buying something!