tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36794837579647300512024-02-19T02:57:36.629-05:00Lock and SpoonThe Amazing Adventures of Lock and SpoonLock and Spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15237018973394045307noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-26389625403368082012013-07-16T12:37:00.003-04:002013-07-26T12:57:54.124-04:00FacetsAnd, finally, we are back with some new offerings. Custom faceted rings and some serious brass faceted pendants. We've been carving wax, honing our soldering skills, and playing in the realm of 3D printing. Right now we're launching the Facets, and we are so excited about them. Cast in Brass or Silver (or, Gold--if you want it!) Each is one of a kind and the rings are each created as a custom order. We carve the wax by hand and cast from that piece directly--no molds involved ensure that each piece is completely unique.<br />
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I love the imperfections in each piece. Because we do the finish work ourselves, we can choose to highlight the areas we like (such as the beautiful irregular mark on the pendant in the photo above) We've received a lot of feedback on this series, and we hope you love them as much as we do!</div>
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Check them out in the link <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LockandSpoon">here</a>!</div>
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We recently dropped off an order at <a href="http://honeyandhazel.com/">Honey and Hazel</a> with some new faceted wooden charm necklaces. Each of these are completely unique, handmade from scraps of exotic woods. They are cut into a faceted shape, then sanded down win increasingly finer grit paper until they are super-smooth. Finally they are polished with a beeswax based finish that makes them feel downright silky. They have a great tactile sense (for those of us who like to play with our jewelry) and they look cool too! Right now these five necklaces are at <a href="http://honeyandhazel.com/">Honey and Hazel</a>, so get 'em while they last!</div>
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I just got these sterling sugar tongs, and I like them. Now I can be all fancy when I serve tea. One lump or two?</div>
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<br />spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-79578201074491621032011-10-04T22:41:00.000-04:002011-10-04T22:42:11.697-04:00Baby raccons!<br />
This weekend I had the opportunity to sit a pair of baby raccoons. They are being rehabbed by a girl who works at a veterinary office (and they have been vaccinated against rabies) And they are the most adorable creatures I have ever met in my life (sorry, kittens) They make these purr-like noises and squeaks and I can't get enough. But they definitely have wild animal genes; their hands are almost primate-like and they are incredibly smart and curious. They remind me of a super intelligent cat on speed, except tiny and cute. Especially when they fall asleep on my shoulders. Squee!<br />
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They also tried to steal my ring and my watch. Shiny things=fun to play with</div>
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I know they are going to become adults and will be much less cute and much more wild, but I am going to enjoy the adorable baby raccoons as much as I can before they grow up! (can you hear my squeaky voice?)<br />
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I thought other people would enjoy the cuteness too, so I'm sharing photos (I took over 200...yikes)spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-47085211361777111162011-09-24T17:44:00.000-04:002011-10-04T22:43:08.471-04:00Toad Lilies!My toad lilies are blooming and it is so very exciting. They are my favorite flower in the garden, and I was afraid that they wouldn't bloom. Hopefully they'll come back next year.<br />
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These were the first two, but right now there are many buds ready to bloom, and I can't wait!spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-27821313753345401212011-09-08T07:48:00.001-04:002011-09-08T07:48:33.950-04:00Trash Beach, Post Irene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I know I'm always showing pictures of of the loot I find at Dead Horse Bay, so I thought I'd show some pictures of where it comes from. The Hurricane blew out <i>tons</i> of new detritus, so it was kind of an amazing wonderland of, uhhh, trash. I'll show my treasures soon. </div>
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I know there are differing opinions on Dead Horse Bay. What do you think; is it great for amazing treasure hunting or a sad instance of ruination? </div>
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I picked up some old French postcards at a thrift store the other day. One is missing a stamp (was it worth lots of money?) and I think the postmark says 05. That would be 1905, making these more than a century old! I love the fancy handwriting in the bottom photo. They also make me nostalgic for handwritten letters (not that I have had many occasions to write them) I have a hard time coming up with things to write when it's to easy to facebook/email/text/videochat with most of the people I know. I'd have to hold off on communication in order to have anything interesting to say.</div>
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We live under a flight path--either planes taking off from JFK or landing at La Guardia--I can't tell which. There's something I really like about pictures of planes in the sky. I love flying: you are completely untethered to anything that is touching the ground. It fascinated me as a kid, but now I just think it's fun--I'm sure the whole "destination" part of it helps, too!spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-62535347511079924912011-08-17T09:55:00.001-04:002011-08-17T13:53:52.930-04:00Crochet Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'll often make small crochet motifs to try out a new yarn, or just for fun. I like to keep them in an old wooden cigar box, and use them for <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2010/12/gift-wrap.html">gift toppers</a>, or <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines-day.html">sew them onto cards</a> (fabric postcards, anyone?) but mostly I like collecting them and then taking the box out and taking pictures. Enjoy!</div>
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Pieces of lace, flowers, snowflakes and the beginnings of doilies. I love to crochet, but apparently I have the attention span of a ten year old.<br />
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We had a good run at dead horse bay last week. Sometimes I get pulled away by the rest of my party when there is still so much searching to do! But we stayed until full high tide this time--and I'm getting better at culling my collection: the final haul was relatively lightweight (and certainly exciting!). Here are a few treasures from the recent trip:</div>
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Some of my favorites are the <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/US-Military-U-S-brass-collar-pins-2pc-Army-Marines-Air-/260828831945?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cba9c20c9#ht_500wt_1094">military collar pin</a> and the old locket below. I can't open the locket without breaking it because the hinge has completely corroded off. I'm sure anything that was inside is long gone, but we'll never know!</div>
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Finally, I've completed a new set of crochet covered bottles. Most of them have been done for a while, waiting for the thread ends to be woven in and all of them needed to be photographed. They are all posted to the <a href="http://www.lockandspoon.etsy.com/">shop</a>, if you'd like to purchase one!</div>
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They were fun to photograph. I especially like the set of champagne colored thread bottles with fancy patterns, like the ones above; I think they look good together. I've been trying to expand upon my patterns lately, using more than just a simple netted stitch (although I still do like those). I've found that the ones I like best are the most open patterned bottles. They let the light through nicely.spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-59705539204668341222011-07-31T22:40:00.002-04:002011-08-17T13:54:45.452-04:00little blue flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I love cucumber water and recently stumbled upon this variation: rosemary cucumber water. It's as simple as any recipe can be and great during a massive heatwave like we have now.</div>
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For a pitcher's worth I slice roughly half a cucumber and about 5 or so sprigs of rosemary in a pitcher (I also like to use repurposed looza bottles) You can drink it right away, but it's best if left to steep overnight. It is. So. Good. If you only want a single glass, about 4 or 5 slices of cucumber and a couple sprigs of rosemary is all you need. Enjoy!</div>
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My bleeding hearts are finally blooming! I thought for sure they would just grow leaves all summer--don't they all bloom earlier in the year? But look! Here they are.<br />
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Also, I couldn't resist including a little teacup collection, they are some of my favorites <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2010/04/this-weekend-we-went-to-trash-beach.html">from</a> <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-favorite-place.html">trash</a> <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2010/06/trash-beach.html">beach</a>.<br />
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I hope you're enjoying your summer!spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-21938159968818402842011-07-15T21:22:00.002-04:002011-08-17T13:53:27.955-04:00Some new things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We recently dropped an order at Honey and Hazel with a few new items. I'm excited about the new cylindrical icicle earrings; they're a little bit softer and a tiny bit more understated. I'm also in love with these v-shaped rose charms that look so good paired with a sparkly chain. You can check them out in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77879853/rose-charm-necklace">shop</a> right now, but if you're in the area, I suggest you visit them in person at <a href="http://honeyandhazel.com/">Honey and Hazel</a>!</div>
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Yum. I had never had them before, so when we found some this weekend in Massachusetts, I got excited and grabbed a bagful. And yep, they were delicious: cooked in boiling water for about 5 minutes, placed into an ice bath, then sauteed with salt, pepper and olive oil until tender. Then served up with a splash of balsamic vinegar. It was a good first foray into fiddlehead territory. But, alas, their short season is just about over, so I'll have to wait a year to have another taste.spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-29383903779677726382011-06-06T23:49:00.009-04:002011-06-06T23:54:15.546-04:00Lights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We had a fun Memorial day weekend playing with sparklers and long exposures. And writing our names in lights. I know it's a bit late, but I thought these pictures were fun, and with the heat wave coming up this week I need all the happy summer thoughts I can get!</div>
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<br />spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-92087846999326438142011-05-31T15:35:00.000-04:002011-05-31T15:35:53.437-04:00Chicken Rental<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Meet Gladys and Clarice, the chickens who lived with us for about a week and a half. Since my brother starting <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2009/12/oh-farm.html">raising</a> <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2011/03/homestead.html">chickens</a>, I've wanted some, too. But we have significantly less space in New York City than he does in Arizona. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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They were great to have, but they did decimate some of our plants (see above) and while the mess didn't really bother me (chicken poop is way easier to clean up than dog poop), the flies it attracted did. There just wasn't enough open space to get away from the flies. So we took them home again and came home with easier to care for plants. But one day we will continue our adventures with chickens.spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-76697120796083168442011-05-19T08:43:00.001-04:002011-05-19T08:45:10.252-04:00Rainy Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One reason we've been busy lately is that we've spent every free moment (and there haven't been many) on our garden. When we first got here, it was a tiny concrete slab surrounded by warehouses. Remember the <a href="http://lockandspoon.blogspot.com/2011/04/growing-ferns.html">baby ferns</a> from the first teasings of spring? Some of them have grown up, but some are still unfurling. I've also been on a fern buying spree for the past few weeks; every time I see one I like, I'll snatch it up... but now I'm having a hard time placing all of them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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It's the perfect place to sit and have a cup of tea in the morning. We made a small table that sits next to it and is perfect for a cup and plate of cookies. There's also a surprise that will be coming soon...spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-37242247260548102872011-05-17T23:28:00.002-04:002011-08-17T13:55:14.563-04:00It's that time of year again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And another visit to trash beach. I love the waste knob and the sugar tongs. The pawn was a pretty fabulous find, too; it's solid iron! These were found on a miserable day a few weeks ago, but now that it's a bit warmer I'll have to go again soon...</div>
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yay trash!spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-53591040204705784232011-05-13T17:09:00.001-04:002011-05-13T19:34:41.325-04:00Spring Forest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know, it's been a while, but there has been a lot going on lately. Last Sunday we took a break from life in the big city and toured the forest upstate. It was a lovely day, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect: warm and sunny in the morning, cool and overcast in the afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was so nice to spend time outside in nature (well, as nature as it gets around here)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These tiny red ferns were growing on a patch in the middle of a stream;<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But my favorite was the salamander who was hiding in an old, rotten log. Isn't he cute?</td></tr>
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I love the unfurling baby ferns.spoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326012774093277280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679483757964730051.post-39750859501659156952011-03-31T11:30:00.000-04:002011-03-31T11:30:57.041-04:00Letterpress Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I so love letterpress type. I love type in general; I love design; I love fancy letters and especially flourishes. It was fun to poke around the studio and look at all the old plates and type in all the drawers. Now I want to make some text posters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the wide mouth mason jar and all the coffee tins, and of course, that stack of Lawyer cards. They are significantly larger than business cards, and I don't know what exactly they were for. Mostly I get all giddy because they are letterpress made. It hurts me to leave them sitting out, but I've already taken a fairly large stack for myself, and they obviously have been OK out there for decades, so... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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