I originally noticed Jennifer Maestre’s Pencil Pins when someone featured a pendant on the front page of Etsy. I was immediately struck by the design and color of the pendant, without realizing that it was made from recycled colored pencils.
Her shop brings out the middle-schooler in me– each pendant or pin is made […]

Etsy Finds, Jewelry, Accessories, Artists | 1 Comment »

I picked up some pretty cool stuff while at the Saturday Market in Portland. My absolute favorite find was my new recycled wrap skirt made by Lizzy of Shabby Knapsack (be sure to check her out if you’re in Portland…the website doesn’t do her work justice!). I also snagged some fused glass bobbie […]

Etsy Finds, Accessories, Bags & Purses, Recycled Goods | 4 Comments »

I’m finally back at home after my whirlwind tour of the West Coast. After leaving San Francisco, I hung out in Portland for the weekend (my first time there). Both cities were amazing, of course, but one of the highlights of my trip was roaming the Saturday Market in Portland. So many […]

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This past semester of school, I found myself eating out far more often than normal– with the rigorious schedules we all had, it was often the only time we could find to eat at all. More disconcerting than the extra pounds I added was the amount of trash I was tossing out.
Had I known […]

Sustainable Living, Food & Drink | 3 Comments »

Wow…I don’t even know where to begin with a wrap-up for the Bazaar Bizarre and Maker Faire. I’m still in San Francisco right now… my mom came out to help me with Baz Biz and we’re staying out here for another couple of days to explore the city. Funny enough, we were out […]

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The link to Locher’s has been spreading amongst my female friends like wild fire in the past few days. I’ve seen it popping up on Livejournal and Myspace, along with in my inbox. And who can blame them for wanting to share this incredible site?
Locher’s features delicate embroidery designs on classically styled blouses. […]

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I just learned about this great blog, Crafting for a Cause, because their Livejournal community, 3000in2007, was featured on the LJ homepage. I saw the words “Help craft 3000 handmade items to donate to charity”, and of course I had to click to check it out.
The project got started as a way to honor […]

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This gorgeous Garden Party necklace caught my eye this morning as I was browsing Etsy. (Which is probably the last thing I should be doing, as I’ve got a million things to do before I leave for San Francisco on Friday.)
But seriously though, isn’t it beautiful?? I love the variety of shapes, colors, […]

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Yesterday I had to run to Office Depot to pick up a couple of things in preparation for my San Francisco trip, including a small notebook. I was looking for something cute, but made with recycled paper. I was delighted to discover exactly what I was looking for….it’s called Banana Paper!
The paper is […]

Paper Goods, Recycled Goods | 1 Comment »

I love the bright, bold colors and simple design of these vinyl pouches by Miss Alison.
I found these at her Etsy shop, but there are even more styles available through her website, including vegan-friendly bags, wallets, checkbook covers and even belts.
I can’t wait to get a peek in person this weekend, as Miss Alison and […]

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