Heads up! I’m working on a brand new line of cozy things for the shop. September 1, 2012 the shop will undergo a complete transformation. I’m so excited! This also means that I will not be making any more cozies. What you see is what I’ve got and once they’re gone they are gone. Get [...]
I feel like I can never promote the wonderful handmade artists and vintage shopkeepers of the world enough. So here’s a little something I pulled together inspired by this morning’s weather. When Cors and I went out this morning, the sky was grey with little wispy pink clouds. Just like this collection: You can find [...]
Tabletop Made is a Santa Barbara, CA based, letterpress stationary collaboration between Karis and Sarah. The ladies were kind enough to spare a little time for to share more about their work here today. I’m so glad they did! I’m sure you’ll just love Tabletop Made, too! You can visit their Etsy shop, website, and blog, [...]
I can’t believe December is almost here! I’ve almost finished my Christmas shopping and soon the house will be all cozy and cheery and Christmasy. While checking my list of to dos I realized that I still needed to update the ol’ Wayside Violet shop with holiday info and I thought I’d share it here, [...]
Lately, I’ve been missing the old handmade interview feature I used to have here. It was so fun getting to share my favorite Etsy artists! So I’ve decided that from time to time I’ll have a little Handmade & Vintage Spotlight post popping up. I hope you’ll enjoy them and find something you love, too! [...]
I’m not a big tea drinker but I do like making iced tea. And I like making jasmine tea best because it smells like drinkable flowers. We picked up a new packet of tea bags this weekend. Aren’t they pretty?
My beautiful iPhone sleeve from RobbieMoto came today and I know it’s something I will cherish for ages. Joel and I both pronounced it “sunny” as soon as I took it out of its wrappings. It’s so well made and soft. I can’t decide what I love the most about it, the dovey gray, the [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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