Archive for October, 2007

Sidney Ann Chic Accessories and Home Decor

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 Posted in Accessories, Bags | 1 Comment »

In keeping with my gift hunting theme, I found these beautifully done cosmetic bags and a bright red clutch from Sidney Ann. I myself LOVE all things red so had to include the clutch! Who doesn’t need a red clutch in the winter? Anyway…the cosmetic bags are a favorite of mine too…not only are they cute on the outside, but on the inside too thanks to Sidney’s attention to detail!

 

“Floral cosmetic bag – large” $24

 

 

“Brown and green polka dot cosmetic bag – large” $24

 

“Red leather and cowhide clutch” $120

 

(All images and designs property of Sidney Ann!)

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Teepetals Handmade Wallets

Monday, October 15th, 2007 Posted in Accessories | No Comments »

It’s time for me to start my holiday shopping…I start late I guess…my mother in law starts in June…but I digress! It’s time for me to start poking around and looking for the perfect little gifties for my friends and family this holiday season…so I will be posting this week specifically about items you could buy as gifts! I would like to start out with Teepetals Handmade Wallets. There are these beautiful wallets, as well as zip pockets, and hand mirrors! The perfect gifts for your organized friend…or…uh…even the one with the enormous bag who always loses everything…(like me!). Either way, take a look at the cute prints on these pieces:

 

 

“Black Paisley Paisley Button Zippy Pouch with matching mirror” $10

“Pinky Purple Hearts Baby Bi-Fold Wallet” $22


(All images and designs are property of Teepetals Handmade Wallets.)

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House Of Six Cats Photography

Friday, October 12th, 2007 Posted in Artwork | 3 Comments »

I love me some romantic and beautiful photography…so when I came across these prints by House of Six Cats on Etsy, I felt the need to share them! They come in a set of 3 images as 5×5 inch prints. They would look perfect on the wall in your little girl’s room, or in your craft room or office for inspiration. Nature at it’s finest! I also dig the vintage feel they have. I am sure if you asked he’d even make some cards for you…they would make a lovely set of cards!

 

 

 

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7409980

 

(All images are property of House of Six Cats Photography.)

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2 Hounds Design

Thursday, October 11th, 2007 Posted in Pets | No Comments »

I have two kitties myself, but if I were allowed dogs in my apartment building trust me I’d have AT LEAST one…and they would definitely be outfitted in one of these beautiful collars by 2 Hounds Design! The colors, and fabrics and patterns are so rich…your four legged friend is sure to feel appropriately spoiled!

 

 

“Boho Paisley – Pink” $32

 

 

“Bombay – Green Martingale Dog Collar” $36

 

 

“Fuschia Floral” $32

 

(All designs and photos are property of 2 Hounds Design.)

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Little Tile Gnome “fancy coasters for fancy people”

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »

Talk about a perfect housewarming gifts? I just purchased a set of these for a friend who recently moved into a new apartment and I can’t wait to give them to him. There are so many colors to choose from, and look how they come all tied together in a bundle…I love the whole idea from start to finish, they are so cute and so well done! Please stop by The Little Tile Gnome and see what you can find, I’ll probably be stocking up at the holidays!

 


Sparrow Tattoo Coasters – Set of 4 – $10

(All images and designs are property of Little Tile Gnome.)

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kjoo handmade felt/crochet, accessories and more!

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 Posted in Jewelry | 3 Comments »

I am excited to be posting on my new blog, and I chose some larger than life jewelry for this momentous occasion! I was browsing around my favorite place again and came across these intricate and delicate yet colossal pieces by kjoo. I was struck by the use of color, and the details as well as the sheer size of the pieces. You are sure you get noticed with one of these bad boys on! Each of her pieces are one of a kind and are numbered. No two will ever be made the same! Here is my pick below!

Special number -80 - Necklace $122.00

 

Special number -80 – Necklace $122.00

(All images and designs are property of kjoo!)

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FREE INDIE LOVE GIFT GUIDE THIS YEAR!

Friday, October 5th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I have been kicking around having an Indie-Love gift guide this year. Since I have not been up for more than a year yet until after December, I decided to make this year’s guide FREE

The guide will be called” Nifty Handmade Holiday Gifties” (or something similar) and it will run from October 22nd through December 31st.

The categories for the guide are:

She wants
He wants
For the Home
Stationary and Gift Sets
Babes and Tots
Under $25
Gotta Have a Sparklie (jewelry and sparklie things)
One of a Kind

If you are interested in the gift guide for this year, please email me at sidonia7@gmail.com. with the following information:

Name:
Business Name:
Gift Guide Category:
Email:
Would you like to be part of our advertising mailing list for future guides:

The spaces will be filled on a first come first serve basis. I am looking for at least 5-8 entries for each category. I will need the following ad information from you by October 15th in order to be included in the guide on time!

A 300x300px jpeg of the featured product
70 words or less describing the item and a little about your business
A coupon code for my Indie Love Readers (if you like)
A link to your site or shop
A link directly to the item

There will soon be a newsletter sign-up and an rss feed available on the blog and I am currently working with Nadine of Curious Light on a blog redesign that I am REALLY excited about! I will also be switching to wordpress in the near future and will make an announcement on the site when I do!

I sincerely hope that the guide brings you some traffic for your 2007 holiday season!

Thank you,

Kristen Berge

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Whimsey Press

Friday, October 5th, 2007 Posted in Paper Goods | No Comments »

I am already having Holiday pangs of joy…thinking about gifts, and giving and my Christmas tree and shopping and crowds. So, I thought I would post something that will be useful for those of us who LOVE to wrap beautiful presents. In my mother’s house as I got older, present wrapping was a production. We cleared off the dining room table, put the extra leaf in, and brought out the bins, and tubs of ribbons, tags and stunning papers. It was hours of wrapping until every gift looked like a work of art. Secret Santa’a within our family were funny…my cousins always knew that there gift was from Aunt Rosemarie! Anyway, that brings me to Whimsy Press. I was poking around for holiday papers and found some truly wonderful wrapping paper on their site! My two favorites are below, but please go and take a look as there are MANY more! They are double-sided papers, so their are two images for each paper type!


“Snow Birds” $4.50/Sheet


“Retro Festive” $4.50/Sheet

(All images and designs are property of Whimsy Press.)

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Lucky Duck Designs

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 Posted in Paper Goods | 1 Comment »

This next find is a Trunkt Artist who is also on Etsy. Lucky Duck Designs handcrafts beautiful cards using beautiful papers and soft delicate tones! They make me feel relaxed and loved just looking at them, so I imagine getting one in the mail would be REALLY nice! Aside from my favorite picks below, there is also a service where you can order 10 cards in a row, it’s called “Ducks in a Row” and if you give them all of your info about a friend’s birthday or an anniversary, they send you a reminder to mail the cards! This is priceless to me, I never remember anything! Please take a look at the shop, they are too pretty to miss!

Just say “HI” card $3.25

“Birthday Stripes” $3.25

“Green Garden – Set of 3 Cards and Envelopes” $8.50


“Texture” $3.25

(All cards and designs and images are property of Lucky Duck Designs.)

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The Portland Beanie Company

Monday, October 1st, 2007 Posted in Baby/Children | No Comments »

A friend of mine recently had a baby, and I find that I am constantly on the look out for cute baby gear! I simply can’t help it…there are sooo many cute things out there! That’s how I found these adorable beanies by The Portland Beanie Company. Flowery and girly my picks are perfect for a fall baby gift. Browns and pinks on the beanies, and beautiful autumn orange in the booties make them hard to resist! Not to mention the adorable little model!! Here are the ones I loved:

“6-12 Month Flowered Visor Beanie – brown, pastel pink, rose” $24

“Kids Flowered Scarf – brown, rose, cranberry, hot blue” $19

“6-12 Month Flowered Visor Beanie – espresso, yellow, soft ecru” $24

“6-12 Month Maryjane Slippers – brown, peach, burnt orange” $20
(All designs and images are property of The Portland Beanie Company.)

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