Archive for May, 2007
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »
On the main page this morning on Etsy these pillows by
JRitter Designs caught my eye…yes…I am an Etsy-A-Holic…I do look almost every morning!! They are so bright and have such attention to design placement. The positioning of the fabric and the designs for me is what makes a great throw pillow or accessory. These spoke to my design aesthetic…8) Bold and bright in salmons and blues and also subdued in taupe…they will add some design flair to any couch or chair!
Check out the Etsy shop where you can find more of these:
“Abbi 18in Pillow” $125
“Molli 18in Pillow” $125
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 Posted in Food | No Comments »
If there’s one thing I will NEVER grow tired of…it’s CHOCOLATE! And now after finding these deliciously delightful little chocolates from
Choco Choco House…there are just more reasons to want chocolate! The crafty hands of Aliya the mastermind behind the handbag confections uses only the best chocolates from France and Belgium..so you KNOW they taste as sweet as they look! Check out her creations below and be sure to
take a peek at the site…but remember not to drool on your keyboards…8)
Monday, May 14th, 2007 Posted in Non-Profit | 1 Comment »
“…a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. The mission of Nest is to support women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. To do this, Nest provides micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and/or maintain art or craft-based businesses.”
I am about independent design, whether it is here or in other countries. Art is a universal language, and it is worth supporting always. Women who are like us, driven to create, should have that outlet, and should be able to make a living doing what they love.
You can help Nest with their mission by either shopping from their site, donating items to the site and to their cause, or making donations to one of the woman in need. Please stop by and see what there is to offer, some of the items are made by the women who are benefiting from the program!! Below are just a few things I found.
“Latch Tote” $50
Designer: Mad Imports
(“This handbag was handcrafted by artisans on the island of Madagascar and in Kenya, using renewable raffia fibers found there (and is pleasantly lined with cotton). Mad Imports is a fair trade company, enabling women (and thereby assisting families) to earn fair compensation for their talent and work. Nest is currently working with these amazing and talented African women so that they can apply for Nest loans to grow their businesses.”)
“Raspberry Lounge Dress” $62
Desginer: Rectangle Designs
“Flying Bird Card” $5.00
Designer: Perla Anne
(All images property of each designer and the Nest Website.)
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Friday, May 11th, 2007 Posted in Paper Goods | 1 Comment »
I am a journal hound…and I found these Journals on
Etsy by Rosa Murillo…and I may need another journal now! They are fantastically made with mixed materials, but just the colors and shapes pulled me in. In this design I am particularly fond of the little guy in quotes in the middle!
Please check out her Etsy shop…and her
website…there are many more fabulous journals there that need homes!
“Sirena, Mixed Media Journal” $60
(All Images Property of www.rosamurillo.com.)
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007 Posted in Clothing | No Comments »
The next designer I found on
My Bonnie & Clyde, a great online boutique filled with serious Indie goods!! Everything from music, to accessories to artwork…allthough today I am featuring a clothing designer. I was browsing and these two pieces by
Nicole Rae Styer made me stop and click…look…and drool! They are so adorable and funky and feminine and FUN!!! The no 1 camisole top with it’s embriodery and accents is the perfect thing to be wearing today…it’s a little warm and nice and sunny here…please take a peek at them below and head over to
My Bonnie & Clyde for more things to covet!!!
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 Posted in Contests/Coupons | 2 Comments »
I wanted to share that recently two of the wonderfully talented artisans I have featured
have graciously offered coupon codes for my readers! So here they are:Use the code “INDIELOVE” for 15% off of your order
for the month of May from www.katie-james.com
Use coupon code “LAUNDRY07″ for 10% off of your order
from www.lindysues.com.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 Posted in Jewelry | 2 Comments »
I have to share this next business with you, because her work it truly some of the best I’ve seen. I own several sets of beads from this artist, and I will surely own several more! Carrie Hamilton at the Bead Tree is an incredibly talented bead maker who has recently crafted the set I am showing below. The intricacy of these beads and the color combinations as well as the sheer patience that I’m sure it must have taken to make them completely bowls me over! There are plenty more beads to choose from on her website. The following set is on ebay at the moment. They are surely a labor of love, as are all of her beads…please take a look they are incredible works of art!
“CAROUSEL”
(Currently up for bid on ebay.)
“The Celts”
(a set from www.beadtree.net)
(All images are property of Carrie Hamilton and www.beadtree.net.)
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2007 Posted in Bags, For The Home | 1 Comment »
I have forever been attracted to the look and feel of silk dupioni. So, upon finding
Katie James and all of the magnificent items on
the site…I am hooked. I have picked my favs, the pink checkbook cover, and the jewelry case. Both constructed for function while being decadent in silk! I LOVE the little pockets in the jewelry case, other’s I’ve seen are just one big case, no dividers so when you do wanna wear something you have to untangle it first. It’s ingenious…and beautiful and I want it…lol…other than these items there is also a clever little doggie treat bag made of pleather that you can carry your treats in while walking your best little 4-legged bud! Too many beautiful things to list here…please check it out yourself!
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Monday, May 7th, 2007 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »
The next find is really in honor of Mother’s Day!
Mommy Makes Roses, is a company run by an artist named Cassie Mae Chappell. All of the roses on her site are HANDMADE using paper! I was completely blown away by her artistry. They look like real roses…so much so that just looking at the photos on her site made me feel like I could smell them. They come in a range of amazingly crafted colors, and for all occasions. The best part is, they never wilt! Please take a look, you won’t believe it yourself!
Friday, May 4th, 2007 Posted in For The Home | 2 Comments »
My mother in law…is always joking that laundry is her life. She had two boys and basically did my husband’s laundry till the day he actually moved out…(lucky!) Truthfully tho, she still does it, cause when we go there for dinner she actually asks us to BRING IT!! She really just likes to do laundry…so this post is dedicated to my wonderful mother-in-law Barbara…who loves her family and friends……and laundry!
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nicole rae styer 
“Clothes Pin Bag” $34
“Lindy Sue’s Come Clean Kit – Travel Edition” $18