We've moved!

The Half Pint Review has joined forces with Blackbird Tees! Our new collaborative blog, Featherette, was officially launched in January 2011--which sadly means the Half Pint Review is no more...

But fear not! If you love handmade and vintage goods, you will love Featherette! Each week, a revolving theme helps us corral our ever-wandering minds, and we're able to bring you our favorite-est of favorites--on a daily basis. So come on by and join the fun!

Will You Be My Anti-Valentine?

Congrats to Blackbird Tees! Their "Going Stag" t-shirt was featured in the Ready Made blog! That's pretty serious stuff. And quite cool to boot! Find more amazing t-shirts in Blackbird Tees' Etsy shop.

Anti-Valentine's picks from the Ready Made blog.

PS--this is my last mention of Valentine's Day!

Jumpin' Jellyfish.

"Grape Jelly" men's t-shirt, from Blackbird Tees.

Geometrics

My brain seems to be happier when geometric shapes and themes are in play. Doesn't matter if they're in the foreground or background--any "ground" works well. A clever arrangement of squares, a never-ending sequence of interlaced triangles, or even a mod-themed, geometric pattern--they all seem to stimulate my network of neurons.

Giclee print, $33 - from Inaluxe.

Embroidered necklace, $75 - from Spinthread.

"Moon" t-shirt, $25 - from Blackbird Tees.

Paper assembly card, $8 - from Essimar.

Feathers in the wind

For me, the weekend means it's farmer's market time. Georgetown on Saturday, Fremont on Sunday...this is the routine. Starting at about 8am (each day), Jody and I set up the Blackbird Tees booth. After that, we sit back and hopefully enjoy a day filled with happy customers (and sales).

Today was a bit chilly; definitely a sleeping bag kind of day. And as I sat, cozily cocooned in my sleeping bag, a little tuft of goose feather filling escaped and floated through the air...

"Feathers" art print, $20 - from Groundwork.

 "Fly Away" moleskine journal, $20 - from Mary's Granddaughter.

Silver feather ring, $16 - from Velvet.

Needle-felted miniature owl, $48 - from Sewn Natural.

Friday Faves, the Friday Edition

Yes, it's been one of those weeks. The kind where you can't remember what day it is. And although its been a hectic week, it's been a good one. So let's celebrate! Friday Faves, the Friday Edition!

Hipster glasses necklace, $12 - from The River Is Everywhere.

Little Fox Prince print, $20 - from This Years Girl.

Upcycled vintage train case, $72.50 - from Get Ready Set Go.

Gilsan Street Water Tower Print, $20 - from Michele Maule.

Ursa Major women's raglan, $35 - from Blackbird Tees.

Necklace with turquoise gemstone, $43 - from The Peach Tree.

Create your own vintage book journal, $20 - from The Fancy Lamb.

Friday Faves

I love when Friday rolls around. Yes, it's wonderful that the weekend has finally arrived. And yes, the work week is over (for most of us). Those are magnificent reasons to love Fridays. But I love Fridays for one simple reason--every Friday means it's time for "Friday Faves"!! So instead of coming up with a creative blog topic, I can be incredibly lazy and post some of my favorite items from this past week! TGIF, indeed.

Today's featured artists are all members of the Artisans Collective (I'm a member too!). Here's our info:

Web: www.theartisanscollective.com
Blog: www.artisanscollective.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/theartisanshive
FB: www.facebook.com/artisanscollective

"One That Got Away" Birdcage T-shirt, $35 - from Blackbird Tees.

"Dionysus" print, $18 - from Amber Alexander.

Hand-embroidered wall hanging, $65 - from Mary's Granddaughter.

"View of the Sea" photograph, $25 - from Lucy Snowe Photography.

Kitty #26, $45 - from Penguin and Fish.

"Boy Meets Girl"custom cake toppers, $60 - from Goose Grease.