Every couple of months here at MissMalaprop.com I’ll be setting up a new fundraiser page via Firstgiving to raise money for worthwhile charities. The first charity fundraiser ran during January and February and raised $225 for Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana.
In conjunction with Earth Day, I’ve picked The Green Project & Recycle for […]

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I’ve just discovered Bobo Junket, aka the artwork of Diana Grappasonno, and I love it all. Everything from her cartoon creations to mixed media artwork is brilliant.
After working as a forensic scientist for years, she decided to quit her day job to pursue her passions. The subjects of most of her work are […]

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I recently did an interview over at Box vs. Indie, a new blog dedicated to exposing all the reasons why buying handmade and indie is better than shopping at the big box stores. My interview was just published today and is the first in a series of interviews with various indie supporters. You […]

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Something that’s been driving me absolutely crazy lately is walking by a parked car or truck with the engine idling.
Maybe it’s been at the front of my mind because Jasmin of The Worsted Witch mentioned her annoyance at the same thing recently.
Seriously, every time I walk past a parked, idling car with someone sitting in […]

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Now that Mardi Gras is behind me, I feel like I can finally settle in and get back on track. (Am I the only person astounded that it’s almost March already?? Time flies…) Anyway, since it’s Monday, I’ve dug up a couple Etsy Finds with fun graphic prints.
First up is this stylish […]

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Exploring the Mr. Pickles website has me cracking up laughing. Created by Ohio siblings Jack & Rita, the site features not only Mr. Pickles but also a flying hamburger, a nerd ghost, the Scurvy Friends, and a rotten apple.
It’s random, weird humor at its finest. You can learn more about each of the […]

Fashion, Kids & Baby, Artists, For Guys | 1 Comment »

Beklina is a lovely family-owned online boutique dedicated to organic, sustainable and fair trade shopping.
Specializing in women’s and children’s clothing and accessories, Beklina carries well known green labels such as Loomstate, Edun and Stewart+Brown. They also stock some wonderful one of a kind handmade items, such as these wool felt cuffs by Kelly Mulloy […]

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I’m totally smitten. With what? This fabulous felt neck tie from The Candy Thief.
This is only one among many of her super cute and funky felt collar creations. Designer Casey has been getting a lot of buzz lately for her chokers and neckwarmers, and it’s easy to see why.
She creates plenty of […]

Etsy Finds, Accessories, Recycled Goods | 3 Comments »

My close friend and New Orleans Craft Mafia founder Rachelle is having a huge sale in her shop, greenKangaroo.
She’s getting ready to move back home to New Orleans and she’s marked everything on her website 50% off, including this Nigella pendant, which I think is amazing.
The big sale ends February 28, so go check it […]

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I’ve had my eye on the bags by CynContemporary for awhile now. Based in Florence, Italy, designer Cyn is inspired by her environment to create beautifully vibrant wool felt handbags.
I truly love her sense of color and eye for design. Each bag is made by hand, including wonderful details like hand embroidery.
I think […]

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