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Danielle Maveal special

One of our favorite Modish designers, Danielle Maveal, is having a Halloween special she wanted me to tell y'all about.  For today only, if you purchase either her mean kitten earrings or necklace (they are wicked cute) you'll automatically get the full set free!  So, buy the earrings, get the necklace free, buy the necklace, get the earrings free.  Easy peasy pie.  Check out the details he-yah!  Meow!

We have a Hallowinner!

Happy Halloween!  Celebrate with pumpkin pie, candy and a big congrats to Sierra B from NY who is the lucky winner of the October Ghoulish Giveaway!  Sierra is much appreciative, and she's an indie designer and artist herself, check out her stuff at Manic Trout, and look at all the goodness she won below!

Apple Seed-  a vintage daisy brooch from the '50's
Evy Jacob- set of 8 notes w/paisley fabric
Flat Earth Jewelry- handcrafted gemstone ornament
Honorable Mention- "hey sailor" luggage tag
Simone Walsh- sterling silver butterfly wing pendant
Stiletto Heights- collage art card
Beccalights- hand poured "witching hour" candle
Ellen Ikemoto- leather mosaic cuff
Underdog Ink- special hand altered tote
Truche- shell angel wing earrings
Noteworthy Crafts- set of 6 notecards with original art
Deluxe Junque- cherry bomb clutch purse
Quarry Jewelry- amethyst & hammered sterling earrings
Scribble Scrabble- hand beaded pen
Dear Monday- birthday card
Jewelry by Jessica- hand-drawn pendant necklace on leather cord
Pequito Bun- $20 gift certificate at pequitobun.etsy.com
Isabel's Rose- handmade glass bone pendant on "patchwork" chain
Shades of Violet- boxed thank you notes and enclosure card
Krista Raak- hand embellished, silk lined, one-of-a-kind choker
Shattered Glass- painted valley jasper cabochon
Everything ok!- hand crocheted fingerless mittens
Alicia Bock- notecard featuring original photo
+ goodies from some Sampler contributors: Write & Magic (incense), Things that Make Scents (pumpkin pie soy tarts), Chebang! (skeleton charm) and Asta Arts (pirate butterfly rubber stamp)

Thanks so much to all the wonderful indie businesses who donated!  Keep watch for early December when the holiday giveaway will be announced and I'll have at least two separate giftboxes for two different winners!  Now, go back to your candy fest.

A thriving metropolis, almost.

Everything I know about New Jersey I learned from the movie Garden State, so that's not much.  Even with limited knowledge though, I somehow think that this shirt is keenly astute in its declaration.  Cute and clever, this Mr. Pickles women's tee features a kooky little New Jersey graphic and the saying, "So close to where you'd rather be."  Hah!  There's other shirts to show your state pride too, like "Ohio loves me!"  Ohio doesn't love me, but it sure does love its resident creative duo, Jack & Rita, the brother and sister team behind Mr. Pickles.  Check out all their offerings including buttons, note cards and cuddly nerd ghosts and support your local Buckeye!

It's Monday mornin, time to get Naikid!

Next time you hop in the shower, you'll definitely want to get Naikid first- Naikid, a healthful, handmade soap company is just the ticket for a refreshing cleansing experience.  I received a bar of the "butter" soap in my Sampler this month, and have been using it ever since! 
It contains a host of butters that are nourisihing for the skin, like kokum and shea butter, along with skin softening avocado and coconut oil.  The best part is, it is unscented, which is good for me so as not to compete with the smell of my lotion and perfume, and especially good for boys, like mine, who don't like foo foo la la smelly soaps and would rather wash with water alone than something that {shudder} smells "girly."  Naikid stocks many simple, non-frilly soaps in either no scent or light refreshing scents that are boy approved.  Check out the entire line of natural soaps and find something that works for the whole family! (even your dog!) 

Oh dear, or, deer!

As an owner of a video i-pod I think it's nice to address its individuality.  Each filled with a unique collection of music, pictures and perhaps the occasional episode of the Office, i-pods deserve an equally unique covering to show you care about them and Charcoal Designs' Oh Deer is just the case the do it!
They're totally hand embroidered and hand stitched, and with a cute little fawn with pink spots motif on it, how can you resist?  The tan felt exterior is lined with vintage fabric for added protection, and the interior features windows for the screen and click wheel, and of course, there's a hole to plug in your earphones!  They're made to order just for you for a video, 4th generation or i-pod mini.  Check out the other designs along with cute, kitschy, vintage inspired jewelry at Charcoal Designs! 

Take a walk in the woods

There's black forest ham, black forest cake, and yes, even a real Black Forest in Germany, but a black forest scarf?  Yep, it's true!  Add some mystery and depth to your wardrobe with this luxurious, gorgeous scarf by Kimono Momo.  Made from black silk, it features a hand-painted Japanese design of trees against a pretty pale blue, and is completely one-of-a-kind!  This would be good anytime of year as an elegant accessory- paired with a simple black dress for going out on the town, or peeking out of a high collared wool jacket for fall.  Take a look at all the beautiful scarf designs and other goodies made from vintage kimono fabric at Kimono Momo! 

Be queen of your castle

So, you're not queen of a country, or even queen of anyone's heart =( but you can still be the queen of style with this pretty little handbag from Queen Puff Puff.  It's their most popular bag, and it's easy to see why- simple, feminine and delicate in a gorgeous Japanese style print.  I especially like the deep red trim and shoulder strap in a luxe silk duponi.  Features an inside pocket for the little things you could lose, and a nifty snap closure.  Check out this design and the pretty clutches and belts at Queen Puff Puff and finally be queen of something!

Site of the Week: Random Nicole

Oh, I must warn my boyfriend because I've fallen in love with another.  Random Nicole hath beseeched my quaking little heart!  Bred from the brains of a writer, the eye of an artist and the creative genius of uh, well, Nicole, Random Nicole features hand-picked, hand-screened, hand-embellished clothing, each created one at a time, each a piece of wearable art.  Take a look at just a small sampling of all the lovelies!

Uniquely beautiful women's tees and skirts, with appliques:

And, for lounging, stylish fleece lined hoodies and pretty camis:

And, for the lovely mens, lovely hand-screened tees and jackets:

There's also adorable kid's clothing, and accessories such as travel bags with a full line of bath and body goodies, album cover purses, and handbags made from vintage fabrics.  Unique, innovative and hard to resist, check out all the amazing offerings at Random Nicole!  (just be prepared to whip out your wallet, it's gonna happen, it can't be stopped...)

What's better than Halloween?

Halloween beer!  But, how do you open said beer in a stylishly Halloween way?  How 'bout with a bottle opener from Cherry Momma, featuring classic spooky movie characters like Frankie(stein) and the Mummy?

These unique, handmade bottle openers feature a handcut spoooky image on the front and there's a split ring attached to a bottle opener on the back.  Attach it to your keys so you'll never leave home without it!  You never know when a beer may appear!  Be the hero at your Halloween party this year, and check out Cherry Momma for more great, non-Halloween themed bottle openers, pocket mirrors and more!

It's he-eeere...the October Ghoulish Giveaway!

Wow.  All I can say is, wow.  I mean, how can these giveaways keep getting better and better?  Is it possible?  I would say no, but that'd mean that the impossible has come true, because today I announce the biggest (and best smelling!) giveaway yet!  Over $500 worth of amazing goods, um, yes over $500 worth of crazy indie wonderfulness is up for grabs!  Holy Moly!  Everything will be given to one lucky ducky who will be chosen randomly from the list of newsletter subscribers this Friday, and announced on Halloween!  Who knew Halloween could be better than Christmas?!  Damn!  Just take a look! (click pic for larger view)
Apple Seed-  a vintage daisy brooch from the '50's
Evy Jacob- set of 8 notes w/paisley fabric
Flat Earth Jewelry- handcrafted gemstone ornament
Honorable Mention- "hey sailor" luggage tag
Simone Walsh- sterling silver butterfly wing pendant
Stiletto Heights- collage art card
Beccalights- hand poured "witching hour" candle
Ellen Ikemoto- leather mosaic cuff
Underdog Ink- special hand altered tote
Truche- shell angel wing earrings
Noteworthy Crafts- set of 6 notecards with original art
Deluxe Junque- cherry bomb clutch purse
Quarry Jewelry- amethyst & hammered sterling earrings
Scribble Scrabble- hand beaded pen
Dear Monday- birthday card
Jewelry by Jessica- hand-drawn pendant necklace on leather cord
Pequito Bun- $20 gift certificate at pequitobun.etsy.com
Isabel's Rose- handmade glass bone pendant on "patchwork" chain
Shades of Violet- boxed thank you notes and enclosure card
Krista Raak- hand embellished, silk lined, one-of-a-kind choker
Shattered Glass- painted valley jasper cabochon
Everything ok!- hand crocheted fingerless mittens
Alicia Bock- notecard featuring original photo
+ goodies from some Sampler contributors: Write & Magic (incense), Things that Make Scents (pumpkin pie soy tarts), Chebang! (skeleton charm) and Asta Arts (pirate butterfly rubber stamp)

Alrighty, that's a whole lotta links to keep you busy for awhile, huh?  Want to win all this loveliness?  Just sign up for the Modish newsletter!  Easy as pie.  And, please take a moment to visit the sites of any contributors that may catch your eye.  They're all very generous and talented, and have lots of great stuff to offer!  Payback their generosity with some clicky, clicky!  And, check back next Tuesday, Oct 31st when the winner of the giveaway will be announced!  It could be yooooouuuuuu....