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April 21, 2011 etsy

a little shop talk

I don’t talk too much about my little shop here mostly because I’m secretly afraid it will bore you all, but I hit a big-for-me- milestone this week and I just had to share! I hit my 500 sales mark on Etsy! It’s hard to believe that I’ve made more than 500 cozies and other [...]

April 5, 2011 macarons

english mum, french mère

This post is a little too late for Mother’s Day in the UK and bit early for us, Americans, but I thought I’d go ahead and write it because I know I never have my best ideas at the last moment. And this year I came up with great ideas! My mom is quite the [...]

March 31, 2011 lovely

interview: a lovely, little shop

I am so excited about to today’s handmade interview! The peacock ore necklaces were the first thing to catch my eye in Chelsea’s stunning A Lovely, Little Shop, but everything about her shop is so dainty and divine! I know you’ll love her work! Q. Hello Chelsea! Could you tell us a little about yourself? Hi! [...]

March 24, 2011 ele

interview: elehandmade

Today’s handmade interview is with the wonderfully talented accessory maker, Ele from Ele Handmade. Her creations are stunning! I keep dreaming of this pair of pewter colored ballerina shoes. I think my spring kind of needs them!

March 10, 2011 il_570xN.145720966

interview: ayofemi jewelry

Ayo is one busy lady. She’s a full time college student and has the most delightful jewelry shop, Ayofemi Jewelry! I especially love her modern take on friendship bracelets!   Q. Hello Ayo! Could you tell us a little about yourself? Hi! I’m 22 years old, a senior at Arizona State University, and I run a [...]

March 9, 2011 il_570xN.195977236

wednesday loves: photos, films and happy mail

I have lots of lovelies to share today so let’s get right to it, starting with photos! One of the great things about Joel’s grad school program is that it’s so bloody interesting (to me)! I steal his textbooks and tag along on homework assignments and sometimes try to make my own versions. This semester [...]

March 3, 2011 Crystal-and-Silk-Necklace-by-The-Vamoose-001

interview: the vamoose

I can safely say that The Vamoose is the prettiest, new-to-me jewelry shop I’ve come across in ages. The materials are gorgeous and Kathryn, the shop’s maker and owner, clearly loves what she does. Her pieces are so joyful!   Q. Hello Kathryn! Could you tell us a little about yourself? Hello! I’m 24, living [...]

February 26, 2011 il_570xN.195404127

uncommon sale

Happy Saturday! So far mine is full of snow and indoor projects. And right now I’m having a hard time pulling myself away from my coffee cup and internet window shopping. Speaking of shopping, I got an exciting email from the lovely folks at Uncommon this morning! They’re celebrating their 2nd anniversary on Etsy with [...]

February 24, 2011 il_570xN.205410785

interview: every eskimo

I always look forward to Thursdays, because Thursdays mean I have a brand new handmade interview to share! I am constantly inspired by the passion and the joy of making that so many handmakers share. Regina from Every Eskimo is no exception! She has create a shop that combines vintage and handmade treasures in the [...]

February 23, 2011 The Clementine 2

shop update: little feather

I am so excited to finally share some cute, cozy things that I have been working on! These are the beginnings of my adorable accessory line for little ones, Little Feather. I have big plans for this little project! First up, moccasin style booties: