Tag Archives: Industrial Revolution

Raw Salvage

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Denise

I first heard about Big Daddy’s architectural salvage and antique business from Reuben’s blog Rancho Reubidoux and had been itching to check it out ever since, which I finally did about a month ago. The contrast between the natural world … Continue reading →

Posted in design, garden ornament | Tagged Big Daddy's architectural salvage, H.G. Wells The Time Machine, Hick's Machinery, Industrial Revolution, machines, morlocks, Obsolete in Venice, Obsolete v. Restoration Hardware, salvage | 12 Comments

The Trouble With Etsy

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Denise

Yesterday morning, in the shower, I wondered if men were writing the code and starting up sites like Etsy, and if women were thereafter predominantly the ones selling their wares in this virtual bazaar. There’s no point to a lengthier … Continue reading →

Posted in essay | Tagged Amelia McDonnell-Parry, craft, Etsy, handmade, Industrial Revolution, labor, Liza Lou, Slate Sara Mosle, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire | Leave a comment