Babes on Bikes

I know these pics have already made the fashion-blog rounds, but since one of my new years resolutions was to ride more bike (one week in and still going strong!) I thought it appropriate to post them here too.

The January Free People's catalog was shot in bike-friendly Amsterdam and supposedly marks the introduction of their new line of bike accessories: hand-tooled bike seats, embossed handlebar grips, hand-painted bike stands and more. I've searched the site and have found no evidence of such things, but I'm really excited to see the goods once they make their debut.

In the meantime, how cute are these pictures?! I'll take that Lace-Up vegan leather jacket please

New, Sale, One-of-a-Kind: Update 1

As part of the process of easing myself into a new year where it's no longer acceptable to sleep until noon and eat cookies for breakfast everyday (Holiday rules, ya know?), I set out to organize the Heist Studio.

To make room for all the exciting projects I'm getting busy with in the near future, I'm starting a little something I've informally dubbed "New, Sale, One-of-a-Kind." Over the next few weeks I will be updating the Etsy site with, you guessed it, New items, Sale items and...well, you get the point.

This first update will be the 4 items above:

(clockwise from upper left)

1. Copper Studded Heart Charm - SALE! I put this cutie out a few years ago, sold out and discontinued it, received requests for it, put it out again, and now here we are. I have 3 of these bad boys left and then that will be the end so snatch one up now before it's too late!

2. Vertebrae Necklace - NEW! I'm SO excited about this one! Made from a mold of a rodent vertebrae, this necklace has 4 vertebrae pieces cast in sterling silver, fit together perfectly, and threaded on a 24 inch sterling silver chain. It hangs so beautifully. I'm so happy with how it turned out.

3. Silver Shark Tooth Charm - NEW! This charm is made from a mold of a shark tooth and cast in sterling silver. It might look familiar, but this one is silver. Which is, like, totally different. 

4. Turquoise Cocktail Ring *SOLD* - ONE OF A KIND! This ring is a one-of-a-kind piece that was made towards the end of last year, photographed many times...and then never posted. It features a large Turquoise cabochon set in a sterling silver bezel accented with screw heads. Once this guy is gone, it's gone forever.

Keep an eye on the shop because I have many more of these updates coming!

Get Into It

Are you in the market for an antique bobcat skull or a "sexy ceramic lady bust"? Well, if you are, dear reader, you are in luck. I'd like to introduce you to two new shops, opened by some of my dear friends.

The Vessel Co.

Started last year by my good friends Tiffany and George, The Vessel Co. is an online shop that sells, well, vessels.

"The term vessel is stretched to its limits within our store, all an object must do is be able to contain. A spoon, a pouch, a basket, a grain scoop, can all be given a new purpose, and a second chance."

Diamonds and Rust

If you happen to find yourself in the Beverly, MA area be sure to stop by the perfectly curated treasure shop, Diamonds and Rust. From Pendleton camp blankets and Turkish Kilim rugs to a light house paint by number and the most beautiful wooden card catalog I've ever seen, this shop has it all. And if you don't happen to live nearby, you can always stop by their newly opened online store. 

A New Year

I never like to make short-sighted "lose 10 pounds" kinds of new years resolutions. I like to think of the new year as more of a clean breaking point to reassess where you are, where you've been and where you're going. And this year is no different. 

This little list that I found on Pinterest basically sums it all up. So here it is, all spelled out, so I can look at it often and be reminded. 

I hope your new years resolutions, no matter what they are, include a "be happy" in there somewhere too.

A Year in the Life Of

As much as I'm ready for 2012 to be over, it's always nice to look back on the year and remember everything that made it so special. I had a year of travel, visiting everywhere from Austin to Norway and the Florida Keys to the Appalachians. It was also a year of new adventures and projects (Heist handbags coming soon!)

So before we move along to 2013, I just want to say THANK YOU! Thanks to everyone who orders from Heist, who visits the blogs, who posts pictures of their Heist jewelry on Instagram...it doesn't go unnoticed and I'm so grateful.

I wish you all a very happy new year!

xo

(All pictures via my Instagram @Tiffheartzero)

Heist Holiday Sale: 20% off Everything!

Looking for some Holiday presents? The Heist Scrabble Piece charms make great gifts...everyone loves a personalized gift! And now here's your chance to scoop one up for 20% off!

Stop by the Etsy Store Monday & Tuesday (11/26-11/27) to get your discount off anything in the store! Just use coupon code "Monday12" at checkout.

xo

Van Life

I went to see Breaking Dawn Part 2 on opening night. Before you're tempted to click far, far away from this here blog post, rest assured that this post is not about Twilight*...or my love for KStew...or my alignments with Team Edward. Ok, I'll stop.

The point is that while waiting for the movie to start, we did some Instagram lurking. And thank the lord we did because I discovered my new absolute favorite Instagram, @Fosterhunting.

According to  his blog:

"I left my design job in New York in August 2011 and bought a VW van. Since then, I have put 50000 miles driving around the west, surfing and camping."

Sold.

*I lied. Photo number 7? That's La Push. See how I fooled you into reading a Twilight post?

Mother of Dragons

If you know me, then you know that I love Game of Thrones. A friend turned me on to the books well before the HBO series and from there the obsession continued to grow.

I decided to dress up as Daenerys for Halloween this year and I couldn't be happier with how my costume turned out. I thrifted a faux-suede skirt that I ripped up and then I made a pattern for the shirt which I sewed in a course brown suiting material that I found. A little spattering of "blood," a long blond wig braided in Daenerys' signature style and a lot of bronzer later...I think I nailed it!