Krrb Blog, Neighborly living

Candy heart rings from Sora Designs are the kind of candy we like.

When Valentine’s Day began in the High Middle Ages, it was about chivalrously expressing love and admiration. Not with generic cards and stale candy hearts but with heartfelt notes and thoughtful gifts. Every day through February 14, we’ll feature a Krrb corner with fresh gift ideas for your loved ones.

Today’s featured baubles come from Sora Designs. Originally making jewelry was just a creative outlet for Wen Chang, but nowadays the San Francisco resident spends her days wrapping wire and transforming vintage materials into jewelry with a personal touch …

Get some fresh air in those lungs. Photo: Picture-of-the-day.com

It’s Friday and we can’t wait to unchain ourselves from our desks and get out and about. Weekend Wanderer is a new series that you’ll find every Friday morning featuring a few activities we’d like to explore. Check them out for yourself or do something in your neck of the woods. Either way, just get out and wander. …

Wanted: This print in our home.

When Valentine’s Day began in the High Middle Ages, it was about chivalrously expressing love and admiration. Not with generic cards and stale candy hearts but with heartfelt notes and thoughtful gifts. Every day through February 14, we’ll feature a Krrb corner with fresh gift ideas for your loved ones.

Second to be featured is Tella Press. Printing all her cards by hand, Donatella Madrigal puts her design background and a lifetime of doodling to work. The Brooklyn-transplant by way of Madrid makes beautiful cards for every occasion …

Note the embroidery on this vintage cowgirl shirt.

As part of a new series called The Hot Corner (we can’t wait for baseball season!), we’ll be featuring Krrb corners that catch our eye with their well-curated inventory. Whether it’s upcycled, re-purposed, vintage or handmade, be sure to see for yourself why we think these Krrbsters have it going on. …

This vermeil bangle from FriedaSophie's Krrb corner makes a lovely statement piece.

When Valentine’s Day began in the High Middle Ages, it was about chivalrously expressing love and admiration. Not with generic cards and stale candy hearts but with heartfelt notes and thoughtful gifts. Every day through February 14, we’ll feature a Krrb corner with fresh gift ideas for your loved ones …

Just the kind of sweet nothing a person likes getting on Valentine's day.

One of my resolutions (or is it a dream?) is to actually get it together to send people cards on various holidays. In a timely fashion. Clearly I have a long way to go, as I have already missed the whole Christmas/Hanukkah/New Year’s boat.

But wait – there’s still hope. Valentine’s Day is three weeks off. If I just act now and buy myself some cute cards (these small ones are perfect because they look great but I don’t have to write much on them) and get them in the mail soonish, I’ll be all set.

Check them out on IdeaChic’s Krrb corner.

Yum Yum! Photo: Blog.sycamorestreetpress.com

Well, the contest is over. Thanks so much for entering. We loved all of your wonderful reminisces about pickles and brine. Three lucky winners have been selected and will be contacted via their supplied email. Thank you to the McClure brothers for their delicious pickles and Bloody Mary mix!

Bon appétit, winners!

Inside the I Heart Denver Store! We Heart Denver, too! photo: Iheartdenver.info

This Valentine’s Day, instead of stuffing your face with candy hearts and sending your honey their weight in See’s assorted chocolates, why not shop local and get your significant other a gift that counts? Luckily, for Denver folk, on February 11th from 12-5, they’ll have just that chance: Denver Independent Boutiques (DIBS), will be hosting a Sweetheart Crawl for all you lovers out there. DIBS is a great network of shops that sell local, independent businesses’ and individuals’ merchandise. During the span of 5 hours DIBS shops will provide arts and crafts, DIY, and lots of treats to eat for shoppers on the prowl for the perfect gifts …

Barrao's Mashups are a weighty tribute to the power of scavenging and upcycling

Sometimes the best way to beat the winter chill is to simply ignore it. Sure, when its 20 degrees outside the temptation to stay buried under your covers is great. But seriously, winter is much more fun when you don’t let it defeat you. Of course, it helps when there are stellar reasons to get out and about and thankfully, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut has provided an excellent one. …

We want to wrap ourselves in this electric blue knit from Lyla Rose's Krrb corner.

Welcome to “Quick Picks” where we scour Krrb for remarkable finds and amazing pieces guided by just one word. Today’s word: Knit …

Make a terrarium with a DIY kit from Twig Terrariums.

As part of a series called 5 Easy Pieces, we’ll be gathering our favorite upcycled, re-purposed, vintage and handmade stuff from around the web for you to buy or make yourself. So stay tuned for quick lists of 5 must-haves and get ready to wish you had thought of that …

Master Terrarium-makers Michelle Inciarrano and Katy Maslow.

These old friends have captured the whimsical nature of terrariums and turned it into a booming business. Check out Twig Terrarium’s Krrb corner because you’ll want to enclose your world in one of their creations. And, if you act quick, you can pick up a cute terrarium on Fab, the design lover’s flash sale site. Read on for inspiration and to find out how these ladies found their calling …

Step lightly but step out this weekend. Photo: Visitrainier.com

It’s Friday and we can’t wait to unchain ourselves from our desks and get out and about. Weekend Wanderer is a new series that you’ll find every Friday morning featuring a few activities we’d like to explore. Check them out for yourself or do something in your neck of the woods. Either way, just get out and wander. …

These 1970s loafers are red hot.

As part of a new series called The Hot Corner (is it baseball season yet?), we’ll be featuring Krrb corners that catch our eye with their well-curated inventory. Whether it’s upcycled, re-purposed, vintage or handmade, be sure to see for yourself why we think these Krrbsters have it going on. …

This. Is. Elvis Land!

When we first heard about Graceland Too—collector Paul McLeod’s homage to Elvis in Holly Springs, Mississippi—from New York-based photographer, Lauren Silberman, we knew we had to share. Located about 50 miles from Graceland proper, visiting Graceland Too is like entering someone’s dream-world populated solely by the King. Lauren was kind enough to share not only her photos but her take on a trip into the mind of an intense and focused collector. …