made by melouca: Archive

Just bought my first roll of washi tape…there’s no turning back now.

Dec 6th

Decisions, Decisions

Sigh, which leather bag to get? baggu madewell forestbound They are all so good. (And yes, of course I would come back from long hiatus with something completely superficial)

Nov 22nd

Oct 4th

Autumn Sweater

Autumn Sweater. New in the shop.

Sep 1st

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Rufus

I should have known this guy would be trouble from the moment I saw him. There he was, held out by some sketchy dog selling dude, outside the central market of Trujillo. On one arm was my future pooch, on the other his brother. Both shivering. I wavered. Should I get a puppy? Which one? Meanwhile, Kevin stood by rolling his eyes. So, like a good Peruvian market shopper, I decided what I...

Aug 24th

Into the Woods

Looking forward to Girl Camping in the woods of Wisconsin - fish fry, friendship bracelets, peanut butter, Yahtzee, swimming…and hopefully not too many bug bites. Photo via Phillip Klinger Photograpy

Aug 5th

Mad Development

A Mad Men and Arrested Development mashup. Genius. http://maddevelopment.tumblr.com/

Aug 5th

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Wearable Planter

I just ordered Wearable Planter No. 1 by Colleen Jordan. This amazing little design was created by a 3D acrylic printer. So. Cool. I plan to snip bits of our lavender and rosemary plants to add a delightful smell to the equation. I can’t wait to receive it!

Jul 19th

Jul 10th

Jul 7th

Jun 23rd

Another CSA Meal

More goodies from the CSA. Kale sauteed with onions and garbanzo beans, topped off with a soft boiled, farm fresh egg. In addition to the eggs and kale, this week’s box also contained red leaf lettuce, radishes, rhubarb, and a 6 year aged cheddar. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Jun 16th

Jun 15th

First CSA Meal

This week we got our first CSA box from Simply Wisconsin. Green garlic (a new favorite), spinach, radishes, rhubarb and eggs. And here’s our first meal! Spinach and green garlic quiche with a radish, cucumber and onion salad. Can’t wait to see what comes next! Also, next week we get CHEESE! Yessssss.

Jun 9th

May 9th

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Small, Cool

How much do I LOVE these finalists in Apartment Therapy’s Small Cool 2011 Contest?! Answer: LOTS! I am somehow strangely envious of how amazing these places look, and yet how teeny tiny they are. Makes me wish I could live in a “small cool” home, but given the number of old ratty t-shirts I can’t bear to part with…that won’t be happening any time soon.

May 2nd

Silhouettes

These lovely custom silhouette portraits are available at Love & Victory. Enter a comment, and you can have one of your very own! Incidentally, I am making something similar in my Metalsmithing class. But of my dog. Love & Victory giveaway spotted on A CUP OF JO

Apr 7th

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Little Bicycles!

HOW did I miss this giveaway on A CUP OF JO!? What I wouldn’t do to go back in time, enter the giveaway, and win an EmersonMade shopping spree and get the Yes Dress with LITTLE BICYCLES! So good. And the “coming soon” Blue Shirt isn’t too shabby either.

Apr 6th

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Mar 25th

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WANT

I’ve been seeing this Hetterson crenelle + patches sweater all over blog-land lately. Which must be why it is now SOLD OUT! BOO! Anyone out there know of any other great sweaters with elbow patches? spotted at elephantine and wit + delight

Mar 23rd

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High Speed Knitting

For a travel knitting project, I went with The Purl Bee’s Socks for Giving. Easy to pack and carry. I had to modify slightly for a) height; b) my feet which, though large, are not man sized; and c) the “giving” part. I plan to keep these babies when I finish.

Mar 16th

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Spain

Chris and I went on a trip to Spain. It was fabulous. We visited Barcelona, Sevilla and Tarragona. We ate, we walked, we drank…we ate and drank some more. It was fabulous. We just have to go back. Did I mention it was fabulous? Chris took some photos of the trip. Here are a few of my favorites: Tarragona Augustus Vineyards Spanish Countryside at High Speed Gaudi’s Sagrada...

Mar 9th

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Get Personalized!

Almost forgot that, in addition to the knits, I also added this engraved personalized necklace to the shop. As you might have guessed, that’s “m” for melouca.

Mar 3rd

Back from Vacation

I’m back from vacationing in Spain! More on that later. Now that I’m back, that also means that my Etsy shop is back from vacation, too! Perhaps you missed it, but I added a few items. I’d like to say that the need for cozy knits is a thing of the past, with Spring right around the corner. But…alas, no. So why not stay warm in a cute style like The Mega Muffler Crocheted...

Mar 2nd

Hey just so we're clear, today the government...

Feb 20th

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Insert snow photo here

Nope. Not gonna do it. You all know what snow looks like and you can probably just look out your own window to see what I’m seeing. I’m spending this snowy day curled up with hot drinks and a warm dog, knitting up some baby slippers. How do you like to spend your snowy days?

Feb 2nd

Kafka, in color

I am really into these redesigned Kafka covers done by Peter Mendelsund at Knopf. Existentialism just got a bit snazzier. Source: nyah via nyah.

Jan 31st

everybody's doing it

posting about the steven alan spring 2011 lookbook, that is. i think i would like, nay, i require the dress at top right for my trip to spain. just sayin’. spotted, well, everywhere (including here and here and here).

Jan 25th

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Be a Fan!

Eek! So you can now be a “fan” of Made by Melouca on that social network thing. You know, the Facebook. Eek! Holla at me.

Jan 11th

Today I start my Working with Wax and Casting class at Lillstreet Art Center. I really, really want to make a little triangle ring and maybe a “diamond” ring in brass. Hopefully some time in the not so distant future I’ll be able to post photos of what I’ve made! Oooooooh, I’m so excited!

Jan 10th

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Jan 8th

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Bizarre Love…Rectangle? When I was a young thing, my heart belonged to two dudes: Luke Skywalker and Kermit the Frog. I was pretty sure I was going to marry one of those studs. I’d watch Return of the Jedi and swoon, thinking of my life out and about in a galaxy far, far away. Or pop in the Muppets Take Manhattan tape for the billionth time and sigh and think to myself what an...

Jan 7th

Jan 5th

2010/2011

photo by linzo So, enough with my grumpiness. Time to say goodbye to the past year and usher the new one in the right way…with lists. In 2010 I: - Moved in with my sweet BF - Drove to Michigan lots times - Was laid off (funemployment, what what?!) - Started a great new job - Got a fancy camera - Started my Etsy shop and this blog - Went to my 5 year college reunion In 2011 I will: -...

Jan 3rd

Later 2010. You were kind of the worst. 2011, you better be ready to bring it.

Jan 1st

Thanks so much to Steve & Michelle of twigcreative for including my Oma Slippers in their cozy up treasury!

Dec 29th

Happy Howl-idays

How festive.

Dec 23rd

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Adorable. Crocheted Coasters by MariMartin

Dec 22nd

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For Linzo, for Rachel. For anybody who might appreciate this totally bonkers Yoga Sweatshirt from Species by the Thousands, available at Robber.

Dec 10th

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Calendars

‘Tis the season for gift giving and getting new calendars. I kind of love the idea of a nice, beautifully printed calendar. I love this bird calendar by MOCIUN + CORWIN. Also, I just purchased this lovely Midwest Produce Calendar by krankpress from the Renegade Craft Fair to give as a gift. I kind of wish I bought one for myself. Maybe I just have community gardens and urban...

Dec 10th

Dec 9th

Some Yarn Projects

Some things that I’d like to make with yarn soon. PomPom Flowers spotted via Design*Sponge, tutorial by Poopscape This lovely Winter Turban by Pickles And this Sailor’s Knot

Dec 7th

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Looking for a Sweet Gift?

Look no further. The Lace Trim Necklace. Now available. Also, if you’re interested in giving the gift of Oma Slippers this year, get your order in! T - not a lot of days until THE day. And, as usual, you can check out more items in the shop.

Dec 5th

The Congregation

Tonight I’m going to see my friend Gina’s band, The Congregation, play at the Chicago Recording Company studio as a part of their Spotlight Sessions series. I’m anticipating a killer show. Why? ‘Cause The Congregation rocks. Gina’s got some outrageous pipes, the guitar shreds, the drumming is explosive, the bass thumps, the horns blare and the...

Dec 2nd

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I heart beets

Been on a beet kick lately…

Dec 1st

While watching a moment of Detroit 1-8-7 (yeah, don’t ask…or watch) I caught a flash of something shiny around a female character’s neck and thought “oooh, that looks like an interesting necklace!” only to realize that it was a detective badge. Whooooops!

Dec 1st

Nov 20th

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Banger* Eating Bangers at Bangers (& Lace)

** Here I am, enjoying some Banger Breakfast Sliders at Bangers & Lace, a new craft beer and sausage joint in Wicker Park. It was really good. Within those tasty mini buns some of my very favorite things: spinach, hollandaise sauce, cheese, and, of course, SAUSAGE (err, I mean, bangers)!!!!!! Also, the beer selection was out of this world and the menu had super helpful descriptions to help...

Nov 19th

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Centipede Necklace

New necklace in the shop! The Centipede Necklace is made with copper drop beads and brass beads on an antiqued brass chain. Great for layering, great for gifts! Stay tuned for a couple more updates, hopefully some time this week.

Nov 16th