Just launched: Ship&Shape's "Be Mine" collection

Minneapolis-based e-retailer Ship&Shape has just released its second collection, "Be Mine." Just in time for prime Valentine's Day shopping, the limited-edition collection features a romantic selection of curated, handmade goods by Twin Cities artists and designers - from the overtly love-themed, like the ceramic mug sets with the phrase "I love you" written out in various languages; or more subtly sweet, like ruffled cotton bloomers and a porcelain lace collar. Each item is available in ultra-limited runs of about five a piece, so get them while they're hot.

Here's a sampling of the goods for sale:

Urban Jungle Scarf by Beth Chekola

Porcelain Lace Collar by Erin Smith

Valentine Mug by Ginny Sims

Turquoise Dangle Earrings by Molly Erickson

Cotton Bloomers by Rachel Blomgren

Window Moons by Isa Newby Gagarin

Visit www.shipandshape.com for more.

New designer spotlight: Molly Erickson's long beaded earrings

I got turned onto brand-new jewelry designer Molly Erickson via knitwear designer Annie Larson's blog, and immediately fell in love with her unique, super-long, colorful beaded dangle earrings. When I contacted the designer, I found she was not yet selling the earrings officially, but hopes to set up a retail site by the end of the week. Keep your ears to the ground - I'll let you know as soon as I hear.

[Photo via Annie Larson]