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February 17, 2011 il_570xN.188715063

interview: river farm, ri

Today’s handmade interview is all about woolly sheep and busy honeybees. Natalie and Paul are the hardworking folks behind River Farm, RI. I first noticed their beautifully photographed honey on the Etsy front page and had to visit their shop that instant. Their shop is gorgeous and filled with amber colored honey and the coziest, [...]

February 10, 2011 il_570xN.154928810

interview: knot & bow

If you spend much time reading design blogs or browsing Etsy you have surly seen the gorgeous wares of   Knot & Bow on display! Erin does a superb job of filling her shop with the loveliest things! Q. Hello Erin! Could you tell us a little about yourself? Hi Jessica! I live with my [...]

January 27, 2011 trying to be happy print

interview: sarah mcneil

The first time I saw one of Sarah McNeil‘s beautiful illustrations I almost couldn’t believe the sweetness of it. Each one seems so thoughtful and effortless at the same time. I could look at them for hours! I especially love the custom pet portraits she creates and I’m pretty sure I need one someday soon! [...]

January 22, 2011 coffee date cozy

coffee date cozy

Hello! I just wanted to pop in to share a new addition to the shop with you! This is the Coffee Date Cozy. It’s hand knit in pretty chocolate brown yarn and has an adorable row of tiny, pink buttons. I think it’s kind of cute! I found some forgotten bark buttons hiding in my [...]

January 20, 2011 chalkboard

interview: mary kate mcdevitt

Are you a list person? If you are or if you would like to be (New Year’s resolution, maybe?) you need to check out Mary Kate’s Etsy shop! She has everything you need to give yourself that little extra nudge to Get Some Things Done! Q. Hello Mary Kate! Could you tell us a little [...]

December 9, 2010 il_570xN.196333937

gift guide: for them

I love planning parties this time of year! And this year I’m especially excited for a little belated-engagement celebration that will be happening once we get back to West Virginia. One of my very best friends from high school got engaged over the summer and I am so looking forward to it! Of course when [...]

December 2, 2010 il_570xN.191337185

gift guide: for kids

I don’t have any children to buy for right now. No nephews or nieces, no friends with little ones, but if I were a doting auntie these would be under some little rascals trees for sure!

November 26, 2010 il_570xN.193133522

gift guide: for him

I am so glad that I do not need to be out in the shops and crowds today. It’s much more pleasant to be home with delicious leftovers and the lovely shops of Etsy! Today’s shopping guide is for all the rugged and clean shaven fellows: Rugged 1) Vintage Flannel 2) iPhone Travel Case 3) [...]

November 18, 2010 il_570xN.182578597

gift guide: for her

I hope I didn’t go too overboard on today’s gift guide!  It’s always easier to shop for yourself isn’t it? I ended up with two guides: one full of luxury and one full of cozy. Both are filled of handmade and vintage lovelies that I would buy two of in a heartbeat. One for you [...]

November 11, 2010 il_570xN.190454795

gift guide: love & letters

I am not a big fan of seeing Christmas trees up and lights strung before Thanksgiving, but I am a serious list maker and a planner and so I must (secretly) admit that I have started my shopping. If I was feeling a little more truthful I would tell you that I may or may [...]