Fellow New Orleanian Lillian Lovich wrote to me the other day to let me know about a fabulous new resource she’s created called Go Green NOLA. This site is a green how-to guide full of resources for the New Orleans community. It’s got info on recycling, sustainable building, eating & shopping locally, and […]

New Orleans, Accessories, Eco-Friendly Accessories | 1 Comment »

As I’m sure most of you are well aware, today is Black Friday. Well, for my part, I’m staying well away from the malls and major shopping centers, because I took the Handmade Pledge and all of my holiday shopping will be from independent artists and locally owned shops.
If you’re looking for a way […]

New Orleans, Indie Events, Blogs We Love | 1 Comment »

In case you haven’t already heard, there’s a great new blog on the indie block called IndieSave.com.
Blogger & designer Danielle (also of indie boutique Collective Elements) created this site as a one-stop blog for coupons, deals, sales and other promotional offers from all your favorite independent designers. You can browse the blog by […]

Shop Independent, Blogs We Love | 1 Comment »

On Friday night I went with a co-worker to see the New Orleans Bingo! Show. She’d never seen it before, and afterwards she couldn’t stop raving about how great it was. I first wrote about it here, in the early days of this blog. This show never fails to make me remember all […]

New Orleans, Independent Film | No Comments »

I’ve been crazy for earrings lately. With my super short haircut, I’ve been wearing them pretty much every day. Here are a few of my favorite recent earring finds:
I’m loving these adorable caterpillar-like handcrafted sterling silver earrings. Each pair is made to order for only $30 at StoneSoupJewelry.

My boyfriend got me addicted […]

Etsy Finds, Jewelry | 2 Comments »

Well, I’m safely back home after a fun weekend in Austin. I had a great time at Stitch on Saturday and got to do a little shopping yesterday afternoon on South Congress Street.
The weekend was a whirlwind! I was so glad to finally meet Maggie & Michael of Supermaggie in person and I […]

Indie Craft, Indie Events | 7 Comments »

I’m headed out to Austin, TX today to check out the fifth annual Stitch Fashion show and Guerrilla Craft Bazaar. The whole shebang happens tomorrow, November 10 and takes place at the Austin Convention Center.
I was there two years ago, missed last year’s event, and I’m super excited to check out the biggest and […]

Indie Craft, Fashion, Indie Events | 1 Comment »

Etsy’s Featured Seller can be such a great place for finding amazing designers. Like the current featured seller, chacha2.
I clicked through to the shop when a picture of a beautiful handmade Italian leather handbag caught my eye. (It’s already been sold!) Only now I’m totally lusting over this gorgeous leather wrap […]

Etsy Finds, Bags & Purses | 1 Comment »

I just got an email from the America’s Wetland organization informing me of a recent veto by President Bush on a bill of extreme importance to those of us here in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. I’m going to copy & paste the email I received below… for those of you in […]

New Orleans, Social Responsibility, Sustainable Living, MS Gulf Coast | No Comments »

Who knew circuitry could be so stylish? Apparently Debby Arem knows because she’s the clever designer behind these cool cufflinks, created from recycled circuit boards.
Doing some early holiday shopping for your favorite geek? I think any of her circuit board cufflinks or tie tacks would make great gifts for geeky guys, and if […]

Jewelry, Eco-Friendly Accessories, Recycled Goods | 3 Comments »