Heartful Handmade Blog

subtle lighting for a dramatic change of view

It's amazing how you can change your space just by adding a beautiful container of plants, or with lighting that creates a peaceful mood.  Both approaches have a way of transforming the energy and making everything seem new and fresh.  And when you're ready to change your space, here's the place for you to find that something special. 

Farrah Sit, who has a nice selection for you to choose from in her online shop, describes these elegantly simple porcelain planters and clustered hanging globes as "quiet minimalism."   And it's a fitting description.  But, all the same, the transformation of your space will come through loud and clear.  And Farrah Sit's pieces will be perfectly at home no matter what your style of decor.  They'll blend well wherever and with whatever, but their presence will bring a whole new point of view. 

So click on over now and check out Farrah Sit's porcelain energy changing decor.  This three-tiered hanging globe arrangement is $225.

new home and garden shopping page

I just realized I never did a post here about the new Lookup^quick shopping page at Heartful Village.  It makes it very easy to find handmade home products because you shop from an array of cool shops and artisans all together.  Art, decorative boxes, garden decor, Buddha statues, vases and lots more handmade products for around the home are easily shopped by price, by store, or by artisan.  So click on over and check the new Home & Garden shopping page now.

create a relaxed mood with lamplight

Is this lamp just the prettiest thing going, or what?  I love pretty lighting. In my opinion, unless a lamp has something special to offer, it really can't hold a candle to the mini-sunlight of candles.  This lamp definitely has something special to offer.  The light is softened as it glows through the walls of the cylinder.  The flower cutouts provide a bit of drama, and the darker stems and grass leaves add to the quiet mood the lamp evokes.  It's made by Hannah Nunn at her studio in Yorkshire, England.  But you can order it from her online shop hannahnunn, where you'll find lots of other pretty lamps.  This one is just under a foot high and about 5 inches in diameter.  $88.00

lamps your way

G. Scratchard has been making pottery for over 50 years, and he set up shop in Vermont in 1960.  Somewhere along the way, he settled on the specialty of lamps. And now, with two helpers. makes about 2000 a year, most of them made to order.  It's nice to be able to order things the way you want them.  

Scratchard offers several contemporary styles, sizes, and glazes that you can mix and match to your preferencess.  You can also add on an optional dimmer, and a white or clear silver cord (brown is standard).  His lamps come with one of two basic lamp shade styles.  There's no shipping charge within in the United States, and he offers multiple lamp discounts.   Prices range from $99.00 - $500.00.