Rare Bird Finds: Shopping Blog for Unique Gifts

Lovely Octopus Necklace

If you like t have fun with your accessories then this lovely octopus necklace would be a great addition to your collection.  $40 at Shana Logic

Carved Hand Cast Resin Cocktail Rings

I saw this vendor at the craft show I went to over the weekend, and could not stop oohing and ahhing.  These carved resin cocktail rings are large, funky and fabulous.  These are definitely show stoppers!  Choose from  a variety of fun images.  I'm going by memory, but the rings ran approx. $50/each.  The site doesn't have a shopping cart, but you can email them at info@hotcakesdesign.com with the item you're interested in, and they'll get back to you with price and shipping info.  I know, a bit old school, but the rings are worth it!  If you like to get even more old school, you can see if there is a brick and mortar near you that carries their items (and for those of you lucky enough to live in the San Francisco area, you can visit Hotcakes Design directly at Favor @ 2420 Polk Street). 

Stone Pendants

I went to a craft show over the weekend in Santa Monica, and found a few vendors whose items i really enjoyed.  These stone pendants were a favorite.  The images are applied in a clever way on stones, giving each pendant a sturdy, substantial feel.  Love the variety of designs, and the prices are very affordable. $15 - $20 at Voz Jewelry

Glass Tetris Necklace

As I've mentioned before, I was a huge fan of Tetris back in the day.  I love these Tetris piece necklaces.  You choose the piece and style of chain.  $35 at Girlz Lyfe

Multiple Flower Rings

Right now I'm totally groovin' on lemon-y yellows for summer.  This sweet flower ring comes as a set of three so you can wear it solo for an every day, casual look or pile them on for a funkier finger adornment (photo above is of 3 rings).  I can totally picture wearing one of these while in a summer dress on a porch while drinking margaritas!  Comes in a variety of colors, and you can just buy one or you can buy the 3-ring set. $7 for one or $20 for a set of 3.  Free shipping in the U.S.!  P.S. The mint green one is also a personal fave! 

 

Bee Bracelet

Gorgeous little bee bracelet that shows you're both stylish and concerned about how honeybees are endangered.  $25 at Mama's Little Babies  (And if you're interested about learning about why honeybees are endangered, click here for a quick explanation.)

STEAMPUNK BEETLE INSECTUS RING

Very unique beetle ring. The solid brass ring band is adjustable. $45 at The Steampunk Trunk

Swine and Feline Pin

This is how you get the swine flu! $6 at tinyartjewelry

Lotus Love Pendant

Isn't this lotus necklace just beautiful?  An image was taken from an old matchbox and transferred onto leather in a process similar to tattooing.  I have to say I love the final result and may just have to snap it up for myself!  Other designs available.  $35 at Flight Path Designs

Freckle in the Spring Deer Photograph Pendant

When I went to Unique Los Angeles, there were so many cool finds.  This photograph deer pendant (on a Scrabble tile) was one of my purchases - so cute!  I love it!  The shop carries a variety of photo pendants.  Honestly, it was super hard to buy just one!  $16 at Stacey Winters

TETRIS Bracelet

Did any of you ever play Tetris for so long that when you tried to go to sleep you saw blocks falling down in your head?  Ya that was me.  I was quite the fan back in the day so needless to say, I LOVE this resin tetris bracelet.  $70 at Silwia Calus designs

Octocherub

What an odd little pendant! $50 at fancifuldevices

Robot Glazed Ceramic Clay Pendant

Ohmygoodness, how cute is this handmade glazed ceramic robot pendant?  Totally adorable.  Check out the shop's other ceramic pendants here.  $17 at Little Red Door

Hello Necklace

I love this sterling silver, handcrafted "Hello" necklace - it's perfect for social situations where you need an ice breaker.  $120 at Joanna Rutter

Red Dahlia Earrings

I love these new laser cut wool Dahlia earrings from Feisty Elle.  Lots of detail and light as air.  Available in orange too. $28

Cute Animal Glass Pendants

 

This shop carries glass pendants featuring the cutest little animals - from bunnies to hedgehogs to squirrels.  Pendants feature artist's original artwork. Check them out!  $11 (pendant only) at Rain Cloud Studio

Maximum Fringe Necklace

I realize that not every girl can pull off this fringe necklace but I thought I would post it for the girls that can because I think it's pretty cool. Lots of color combinations and sizes available. $59 at Norwegian Wood

Open & Closed Necklace

What a fun necklace!  It's is reversible with the word "closed" on the other side...naturally!  $45 at The Curiosity Shoppe

In A Pickle glass bottle necklace

This tiny bottle holds wee pickle chips. No they are not real, that might get a little gross! The pickles are polymer clay and the "brine" is resin. $13 at Dotted With Hearts

Bunny Buns Brooch

This brooch would have been a funny little Easter outfit accessory! $20 at Mama's Little Babies