Guest Curator: Design Milk

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Story by jaimers

Published on May 06, 2009 in Shop

Photo by jaimers

Jaime Derringer, a.k.a. jaimers, is editor of Design Milk, a blog dedicated to art, architecture, and design. In addition, she co-owns a company called BAKERY that assists bloggers, artists, and small business owners build and improve their online presence. Design Milk originally began as a collection of Jaime’s favorite finds on the Internet, and soon branched out beyond home décor to art, architecture, and technology. 
What I look for on Etsy are items that are unique, quirky, and original. I’m such a huge fan of creativity and the making of strange and wonderful things out of various materials. Etsy shop owners often remind me of little MacGyvers. I’ve chosen a selection of items I think are inspiring, different, and brave.

Modsu Chest – Cherry with hand-carved Walnut panels


To make and sell furniture on Etsy is courageous. I am a huge fan of woodworking, and if you read my blog you are aware that I often post about small woodwork shops. Wook is no exception. By wookwoodworking, $3350.

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bubble necklace


This dude is hardcore ’cause he makes necklaces and bracelets. And I want them. And his shop name is an imperative sentence. By takeoffyourclothes, $40.

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Tentacles Zipper Necklace in Sea Foam Green


Oh boy, this is a sea monster around your neck. If you wore this out, you’d likely get a lot of people asking you about it. By HooklessDesigns, $250.

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ICEE Blue on Blue Nightstand


When it comes to creative home furnishings, Chromalab has got it down. By chromalab, $325.

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BLOck tiLes PiLLow


Made of 100% recycled wool sweaters! By plytextiles, $79.

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Sunset, print mounted in 10×10 shadow box, black


Renee from Scribble n Scratch is super creative. Her art reminds me of caves, cotton, webs, goo, and geology. By scribblenscratch, $60.

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Bubbling Scarf—-Dream


I want a scarf from this lady. By Clariceonline, $32.

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On Deck – giclee print (12/100)


I have one of these chairs in blue and I’m sitting on it right now! By leahgiberson, $30.

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HIVE necklace – glossy black


I am pretty sure I will be buying one of these soon. By silvercocoon, $72.

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Circles Table


Michael Arras makes beautiful tables and chairs.  By michaelarras, $449.

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Atlas Dining Table Base


Costello creates flat-packed furniture inspired by car seat construction! By flatpatterns, $350.

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Your fragrance choice, 16oz Foaming Sugar Scrub with extra scrubby sprinkles


I am a sucker for packaging, and if you read the blog you know I am a huge fan of minimalist packaging. By Thebathcreamshop, $15.

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Lili Pastel


I love everything SCHiZO makes. First of all, her hair is fierce. From one curly girl to another: you rock those curls hard. Secondly, not to date myself, but I used to be somewhat of a raver, and these clothes remind me fondly of those times. By SCHiZO, $145.

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Big Drip Modern Wall Clock


What’s not to love about this clock? By pilotdesign, $45.

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FREE SHIPPING Cobwebs SHAWL / SCARF in beige


Las Lopez’s creations blow my mind. By laslopezlas, $128.

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Thanks to Jaime for sharing her picks. Head on over to Design Milk for more fierceness!
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  • VintageEye

    VintageEye says:

    fantastic picks!

    3 years ago

  • EJPcreations

    EJPcreations says:

    The zipper necklace is so great!!! Amazing picks!!!

    3 years ago

  • tinahdee

    tinahdee says:

    good eye, good eye.

    3 years ago

  • daniellexoAdmin

    daniellexo says:

    I absolutely <3 Design Milk. Great picks!

    3 years ago

  • 47thStreetSupplyCo

    47thStreetSupplyCo says:

    oOh that nightstand is amazing!

    3 years ago

  • englishmuffinshop

    englishmuffinshop says:

    great picks Jamiers! i'm a sucker for good packaging too.

    3 years ago

  • FlanneryCrane

    FlanneryCrane says:

    I love these...how unique. Like the cobweb scarf.

    3 years ago

  • niTeBecOmEsdAy

    niTeBecOmEsdAy says:

    that cobweb scarf is fantastic! and i always love the furniture at chromalab. great picks!

    3 years ago

  • odiliafu

    odiliafu says:

    Very organic and modern!! Great picks!

    3 years ago

  • 4TheSparrowsNest

    4TheSparrowsNest says:

    "little macgyvers..." yep, that's us! ;O) Super neat, original finds....

    3 years ago

  • buttercupbloom

    buttercupbloom says:

    Great taste.

    3 years ago

  • worksofwhimsy

    worksofwhimsy says:

    What do all these selections have in common? They all made me say "Wow".

    3 years ago

  • ireneagh

    ireneagh says:

    Wonderful pics! :) i love bubble necklace!!!

    3 years ago

  • lovelygifts

    lovelygifts says:

    Very unique items!

    3 years ago

  • themefragrance

    themefragrance says:

    Love all the shapes and textures!

    3 years ago

  • baconsquarefarm

    baconsquarefarm says:

    Speechless~! Incredible finds~!

    3 years ago

  • yaelfran

    yaelfran says:

    oh my god... wonderful taste!

    3 years ago

  • maiziedesigns

    maiziedesigns says:

    Inspiring, unique and lovely finds!

    3 years ago

  • adoreneko

    adoreneko says:

    My sister loves Design Milk. She says it brings out a lot of inspiration for her interior design projects. :-)

    3 years ago

  • cravejewelrydesign

    cravejewelrydesign says:

    These picks are all so great! LOVE the furniture and I am a huge fan of Schizo! YAY! :)

    3 years ago

  • MyJunkyTrunk

    MyJunkyTrunk says:

    Wow! That bubbling scarf is gorgeous!

    3 years ago

  • VanessaAdmin

    Vanessa says:

    Great picks. Your style really shines through — very unique. ps MacGruber!!

    3 years ago

  • gretchenmist

    gretchenmist says:

    very cool finds. am a desingn milk fan too :)

    3 years ago

  • sandali

    sandali says:

    WOW -- I love all your selected items -- they are all AWESOME !! I think "thinkbakery" is great -- will most definitely be making use of this site - thanx !! Happy Days ;)

    3 years ago

  • VintageinBohemia

    VintageinBohemia says:

    nice choices! I love the cobwebs shawl

    3 years ago

  • seedknits

    seedknits says:

    Great neck-wear choices!

    3 years ago

  • raegunfabric

    raegunfabric says:

    I am in love with that nightstand thanks for sharing!

    3 years ago

  • RolledOats

    RolledOats says:

    I love your finds.. you should smile more ;)

    3 years ago

  • Urbanknit

    Urbanknit says:

    the clock is ace

    3 years ago

  • pogoshop

    pogoshop says:

    Lovely! Some of my favorite artists! The deck chairs print and the circles table are wonderful.

    3 years ago

  • Cocosjewelry

    Cocosjewelry says:

    excellent choices! beautiful!

    3 years ago

  • 5gardenias

    5gardenias says:

    super selections---each and every one of them--very now and forward thinking-- great, exciting stuff!!!

    3 years ago

  • vivilian

    vivilian says:

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    3 years ago

  • lisahopkins

    lisahopkins says:

    Fascinating choices!

    3 years ago

  • artesprit

    artesprit says:

    great picks jaime! love those scarves.

    3 years ago

  • recycledwares

    recycledwares says:

    oh my, what an eye you have! great textures and designs. i might have to keep a close watch on your blog and take a peek at your favs.

    3 years ago

  • recycledwares

    recycledwares says:

    oh yes, i was right....great blog. now, on to look at your favorites.

    3 years ago

  • beautifulbridget

    beautifulbridget says:

    mmmmm....sugar scrub!!

    3 years ago

  • CollectionObsession

    CollectionObsession says:

    Michael Arras tables are so beautiful.

    3 years ago

  • zeropumpkin

    zeropumpkin says:

    every things look so class :)

    3 years ago

  • fibrevolution

    fibrevolution says:

    Beautiful collection... many sellers I can't believe I haven't heard of yet! New favs :D

    3 years ago

  • mythunderstood

    mythunderstood says:

    Yeah, I like the loopy picks!!!!

    3 years ago

  • CoraDesigns

    CoraDesigns says:

    Hi...Wow love that scarf thanks for putting some of the more unique Etsy treasures out there....Cora

    3 years ago

  • jaimers

    jaimers says:

    Thanks everyone! I had so much fun putting this together. Vanessa - LOL @ MacGruber

    3 years ago

  • GollyBard

    GollyBard says:

    Wonderful collection of truly unique finds. Love Laslopezlas!

    3 years ago

  • Furiousdreams

    Furiousdreams says:

    Great finds and a good eye - I put leahgiberson in one of my first treasuries when I joined up this January.

    3 years ago

  • luxe

    luxe says:

    gooooorrrrrgeousssss!

    3 years ago

  • busterandboo

    busterandboo says:

    I love the blue nightstand. Everything here is so awesome!

    3 years ago

  • zuppaartista

    zuppaartista says:

    really unique picks! great eye! i love the circles table! :)

    3 years ago

  • hazelandhunter

    hazelandhunter says:

    nice! i really like the circles table!

    3 years ago

  • thepatacakebaby

    thepatacakebaby says:

    Great to see you! Neat article!

    3 years ago

  • strikk

    strikk says:

    nice to see the curator behind the curated! i'm a fan of designmilk and look forward to the daily email ;-)

    3 years ago

  • jkldesign

    jkldesign says:

    Fan as well of Design Milk.. Always such amazing discoveries.

    3 years ago

  • reiddamnit

    reiddamnit says:

    love takeoffyourclothes, such clever and simple designs!

    3 years ago

  • bethanyjbowman

    bethanyjbowman says:

    Whoah!! Cobweb scarf!! AAAH...MUST....WEAR...

    3 years ago

  • voleurdebijoux

    voleurdebijoux says:

    GORgeous!! lovelove :)

    3 years ago

  • BrazanDesign

    BrazanDesign says:

    Beautiful wood pieces!

    3 years ago

  • Clariceonline

    Clariceonline says:

    These all are great picks..And I am very happy to be a part of it with my bubbling scarf....

    3 years ago

  • Periay

    Periay says:

    Lovely choose.. But I love bubbbling scarf..

    3 years ago

  • ikabags

    ikabags says:

    Stunning selection, bravo !!! Merci Beaucoup :)

    3 years ago

  • evihan

    evihan says:

    great job...congratulationssss

    3 years ago

  • Ebruk

    Ebruk says:

    lovely choise.

    3 years ago

  • Cance

    Cance says:

    great list! thanks for pointing me in the direction of some shops i haven't seen yet :D

    3 years ago

  • nezoshop

    nezoshop says:

    great selection!....

    3 years ago

  • BayMoonDesign

    BayMoonDesign says:

    Love all the picks!

    3 years ago

  • slinkymalinkicat

    slinkymalinkicat says:

    Incredible selection of goodies!!!

    3 years ago

  • BabbidgePatch

    BabbidgePatch says:

    fabulous pics!

    3 years ago

  • stonz

    stonz says:

    Great eye!

    3 years ago

  • BeadinBabe

    BeadinBabe says:

    Those are so cool! Very unique finds!

    3 years ago

  • FebystanDesigns

    FebystanDesigns says:

    wonderful selection, esp. love the bubbling scarf by Clariceonline!

    3 years ago

  • pamwares

    pamwares says:

    i fav design milk so fun to see Jaime's picks on etsy! I wish I were one of them! Next time!

    3 years ago

  • BellaLili

    BellaLili says:

    I love the pink and gray scarf! Its soo soft looking.

    3 years ago

  • sweetbriarstudio

    sweetbriarstudio says:

    Wowee! What a terrific selection of creations. Great inspiration for getting bold, thinking non-conventionally, and designing something really well. Thanks!

    3 years ago

  • ChaunceyPGraham

    ChaunceyPGraham says:

    I love the necklaces! All of them:)

    3 years ago

  • leahgiberson

    leahgiberson says:

    Jaime - What a nice surprise to see my print included in your picks! I actually discovered it a few minutes ago when I was reading through my design milk daily email (which I love by the way). Great way to start the day. Thank you!!!

    3 years ago

  • PhineasandLou

    PhineasandLou says:

    Man! These are fabUlous!

    3 years ago

  • nanouke

    nanouke says:

    I think I'm in love with every creation you put here!

    3 years ago

  • jenniferladd

    jenniferladd says:

    Very cool stuff - some of it I've never seen before! Thanks for the great picks!

    3 years ago

  • bread

    bread says:

    I love these picks! Takeoffyourclothes also makes some pretty cool tees,but there for dudes.:(

    3 years ago

  • monkeyandsquirrel

    monkeyandsquirrel says:

    the ice blue night stand has stolen my heart!

    3 years ago

  • pearlsquiltedcrafts

    pearlsquiltedcrafts says:

    Great scarf from Clariceonline! I love her items so much!

    3 years ago

  • retrovertigo

    retrovertigo says:

    I follow DM daily! The BEST eye candy!

    3 years ago

  • BeanTownHandmade

    BeanTownHandmade says:

    Beautiful picks Jaime! So glad to see you as a guest curator ;) Bean is definitely like a little MacGyver

    3 years ago

  • PDXfabricdeli

    PDXfabricdeli says:

    WOW!!!!I love the furniture. and another interesting addition in my blog file. Thanks

    3 years ago

  • wirequeen

    wirequeen says:

    Wonderful! I love the unusual. I've hearted several so I come back and shop.

    3 years ago

  • inajuicebox

    inajuicebox says:

    Awesome items!

    3 years ago

  • SimpleTraditions

    SimpleTraditions says:

    I love the modsu chest!

    3 years ago

  • Perceptions

    Perceptions says:

    Stunning collection, you have a great eye!

    3 years ago

  • fineartstoneware

    fineartstoneware says:

    Very interesting pieces. Thanks for sharing!

    3 years ago

  • littlepinkpebble

    littlepinkpebble says:

    Go Milk~!!

    3 years ago

  • lissilulu

    lissilulu says:

    Wow...the the talent you showed is amazing.

    3 years ago

  • bleuview

    bleuview says:

    How lucky am I that Jaime is my cousin!!!

    3 years ago

  • myetsyvintage

    myetsyvintage says:

    wow!! great collection takeoffyourclothes is so super!!!

    3 years ago

  • rubytoosrelics

    rubytoosrelics says:

    I echo these comments and thanks for opening my eyes to this terrific display of great design.

    3 years ago

  • PAINTINGSBYSAM

    PAINTINGSBYSAM says:

    Gorgeous Picks! I LOVE that Wood Table w/ Circles.

    3 years ago

  • Signs

    Signs says:

    Those furniture and woodworking pieces are amazing.

    3 years ago

  • BeckyJoyArtist

    BeckyJoyArtist says:

    Great furniture. I'm a real woodworking fan.

    3 years ago