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It's late in the day to post, but I thought I'd stop by and say hello! 
Here's a simple and sweet card from Sugar Lily to spread the greetings to one and all. If you're feeling like dropping a little line to a friend, check out Sugar Lily for a nice hello, and find many other retro style cards and great stationery. Alright, goodbye now.
...with this Paige set from Sparkle and Shine Design. 
Includes a matching necklace and pair of earrings that will shine and sparkle in the sun, just like their business name promises. They are made with milky orange colored shells and accented with fire polished pink beads. They're the perfect colors to accent your lacey white tops this summer. And, might I mention again how hot shells are in accessories this season? So cool off by the seashore (perhaps in Mendocino! ah, sweet memories) this summer with this pretty shell jewelry set.
Want to add a little spring to your step? Or, more accurately, your lapel? Or bag? Oh, you get the idea, I have buttons! Cute buttons from make-out goods! Handmade from vintage textiles from the 50's and 60's, these pins will add a spot of color to personalize any drab wardrobe. You can buy 'em at Copacetique, and be sure to check out the make-out goods site for other info and more goodies.
Hey all, there's a new kid in blogtown called Make It written by the oh so sweet Shannon. It's in its fledgling phase but is sure to become another daily read for us craftin' folk. It's targeted towards crafters who need advice on turning their passion into a business, or those already established in the indie world who'd like to learn a little more, especially about one another. Besides it's glowing review of Modish (and me), it also features an interview with an indie business owner (what will hopefully become a staple on the site), a "make it" business tip and tons of advice from taking good pictures to finding the right canopy to use for a craft fair. So, take a look at Make It and see what it takes to make it in the world of indie business!
No, the title of this post doesn't mean anything, but it rhymes. Why am I so giddy that I feel I must rhyme, you ask? Well, because this clutch is so dang cute! From 2 Fresh Petunias comes the Polka Mocca clutch. I'm really diggin' the color combo with the deep chocolate brown and baby blue polka-dots combined with the bright red and pale yellow flowers. It gives a funky twist to a sophisticated style.
So stop and smell the 2 Fresh Petunias site where you'll find this cute clutch plus totes, handbags, belts and more fabric goodness!
This is it! Last but not least, here are the final nine winners of the Fred Flare Next Big Thing contest. I'm noticing a definite bright colored, kitchy creative, witty, fun sort of trend throughout all of the winners this year. Congrats to everyone who won! And super duper props to everyone who entered (I didn't have the guts, or the $5 at the time, perhaps next year...) As always, here's a few of my favorites from this latest crop by Pony Beaver, A Fine Mess and Seam Ripper:
I'm back from a much needed few days off, yay for breaks! (It was more so a break from my day job, I actually kinda missed this bloggerville nerdy stuff.) So, on to the finds! In honor of my camping adventure and all the cool coastal trees that I oohed and aahed over this past weekend, I'm happy to bring you some great new jewelry from Giant Jewels.
These retro yet contemporary looking necklaces feature handcarved acrylic tree shapes with an etched copper trunk and hang on copper chain. Very cool indeed, I nearly gasped (well, actually, I did gasp) when I saw them on day-lab. How does the saying go? A tree a day keeps the fashion police away? Well, it should.
By the time you read this, I should be in Mendocino, eating delicious vegan food, drinking North Coast beer and listening to the waves crash. Have a good Memorial Day weekend. I'll be back in action on Tuesday! =)
It's Thursday, and what does that mean? The next 9 winners of the Fred Flare Next Big Thing have been announced. Here are a few of my favorites from Ferdinand Home, Krooked Stitches and Cursive:
Shop the Next Big Thing and check out the rest of the winners!
Long since a fan of Jill Bliss (I've even featured an item from her before) my upcoming journey to the ocean this weekend (hurray! getaway!) made me think of her work, filled with jellyfish and undersea creatures. So, I started looking around the blissen site in search of the undersea scences I'd remembered, and also discovered art and goods featuring forest critters, beautiful plants and more! I love them all! I couldn't decide what to feature, and loved everything so much, I decided to make blissen this week's site of the week. Here are some of my favorite items from the site, all of which are handmade and illustrated by miss Jill herself.
Here's that undersea style I was craving in the form of a cute t-shirt:
Some adorable forest friends wallets made from re-used sheets:
And some gorgeous note cards featuring native herbs:
There's also orignal artwork, totebags, jewelry and lots more to see at blissen so go explore! I promise, it'll put a smile on your face.
