Today’s “Blog We Love” isn’t just a blog. It’s oh so much more. But first, here’s the blog.
This blog is to help document and promote the Indie Craft Documentary, which is currently in production. This documentary is being produced and directed by Faythe Levine, who is the founder of Milwaukee’s Art […]

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I am a loyal Apple Computer user, ever since I made the switch a few years back. But unfortunately Apple recently got some pretty low scores when Greenpeace published its Green Electronics Guide, the ranking of how different companies stack up on the socially-responsible and enviromentally-friendly scale.
What was Greenpeace’s course of action after publishing […]

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I just discovered that yet another amazing indie craft superstar lives nearby in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There’s so much amazing talent here in South Louisiana!
My new Baton Rouge-based indie craft find is Supermaggie, who were recently seen at both Renegade Craft Fairs in Brooklyn and Chicago. The Supermaggie team is composed of Maggie […]

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Remnant Clothing is the perfect brand for those of you who also want to indulge in a little bit of luxury while you’re doing some eco-friendly shopping.
Renee, the Remnant designer & creator, recycles cashmere and lambswool sweaters to create wonderfully warm accessories and home decor, including pillows, handbags, scarves, neck and leg warmers, and even […]

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If you are so inclined, I’d love it if you would please take a minute and go vote for the “Lookin’ For That Lucky Five” music video on the IFC Media Lab’s New Orleans Film Fest contest.
You’ll be helping to support a great local music act, The Bingo! Show (which I posted about here), as […]

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I’m such a sucker for sea creatures…when I was little I wanted to be a marine biologist when I grew up. I still love going to aquariums and watching all of the marine life, especially seahorses and octopi. So I guess it’s no surprise that some of my most frequent Etsy searches are […]

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Modish is another indie shopping blog that I’m really into. Started this past spring, it was actually one of my major inspirations for wanting to create my own blog here.
Jena, the writer of Modish, also works for eco-friendly outdoor clothing company Patagonia and has her own jewelry line called curio j.
One of the cool […]

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Finding Unsung Designers is going to be bad news for my pocketbook. A new online boutique dedicated to bringing you the best in independent fashion, this site is one of the best I’ve found featuring a wide range of clothing, jewelry, and accessories by indie designers.
There is clothing category marked one-of-a-kind, with some to […]

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Why shop at your neighborhood mom & pop store when the general assumption is that it’s cheaper and more convenient to buy all of your household needs at someplace like Wal-Mart?
There are lots of reasons….you’re helping the environment by reducing the C02 emissions caused by shipping fresh produce & groceries from half-way around the world. […]

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Boy, what a slacker I’ve been! Classes begin and my professors seem to expect me to put shopping on the backburner. Obviously they don’t understand the kind of gal I am.
So today I present to you more haute hair & head wear, courtesy of Peacock Blue Design Studio.
Peacock Blue Design Studio […]

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