Get ready for a handmade fall
The crispness of Fall is in the air - and I’m ready for a handmade scarf. Check out some of our favs from Etsy.
Soft - Gossip Scarf by Branda.etsy.com
Nomo Cowl by Perishables.etsy.com
Woolly Bear Button Scarflette by LazyTcrochet.etsy.com
Fall Scarf by ystefani.etsy.com
Falling Leaf Wool Scarf by Kruser.etsy.com
Oopsy Daisy - Mustard scarf by kindocool.etsy.com
Cozy, Chunky Button Cowl by [...]
Etsy Favs -
Check out some of DIY City Mag’s favs from Etsy. One of my favorite things to do when I just want to chill is to look at everyones favs from Etsy. You can learn a lot about an artists/designer by there favs.
The JC Report - Death of Trends
Very interesting series about the Death of Trends. The JC Report is doing a 3 part series on the Death of Trends. They talk about the new media and micro trends. Because of blogs, new media, communities and online mags you can now choose what designs you want to wear instead of only what was [...]
Sarah Clemens - Designer
Browns - fresh - relaxed - comfy - I just love the designs by Sarah Clemens, a stay at home mom that loves to daydream up her lastest creations.
“Linen is mainly what fabric I use, the way it drapes and rumples and wrinkles and all it’s little nubs and the way the dye is always just [...]
Sustainable fruit and vegetable grocery bags
More and more cities (San Francisco, LA, Modbury in Devon England,…) have banned plastic bags from super markets and shopping malls. Taking your own tote shopper with you gives you something to carry your shopping home, but what to do with those small vegetable and fruit bags? You have to pack your veggies somewhere to [...]
LoveMary is having a contest
LoveMary is having a little CONTEST to win this Neo Victorian Soy Wool wrist cuff. You can view all details by clicking on the word contest above.
Rob Walker - Etsy and Threadless
Very interesting article in the Washington City Paper today. Rob Walker talks of Etsy and Threadless in his new book titled - BUYING IN.
“Q: In your book, Etsy founder, Rob Kalin says, “It’s the Baby Boomer generation that fell in love with the mass-produced aesthetic,” continuing to call Etsy a resurgence with it’s growing customer [...]
Handpainted mugs by artist Harrie Damave
Have you had your cup of latte or coffee yet this morning? My coffee cups never match my dishes, and to be quite honest I don’t drink much coffee but I seem to collect coffee cups. Visual that I am, so when I see a great design on a cup - I have to buy it!
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Metal designs by artist Catherine Chandler
Unique - that it is. Jewelry designed by: Catherine Chandler. Working with metal seems to be Catherine’s gift. Visit her web site to see more of her work at catherinechandler.com.
A Passion for Lace
Vintage lace ages beautifully. Just like wine it just becomes better the older it gets. There is always a romantic feminine feel present and it just needs to be touched. Here are some of my lace-favorites from this weeks surfing.
Lace in trees - The Magnolia Project: (by Poppalina)
Colored lace earrings: modesign.etsy.com
Lace and mixed media cuffs [...]
