My old co-worker Erin recently got in touch with me to get some feedback on an Etsy shop she’s helping her friend set up.
I went to check it out and immediately fell in love with the enchanting artwork! Erin’s friend is self-taught painter and printmaker Mariann Johansen-Ellis who creates whimsical pieces inspired by childhood. […]

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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m participating in a 2 day only Go Green Sale with some like-minded Etsy shops who feature recycled materials predominantly in their work. There are six shops participating, including my own shop, dismantled. The sale runs this Sunday and Monday, March 16 & 17 and each shop […]

Etsy Finds, Recycled Goods | 4 Comments »

Since I was young, I’ve always had a love of gemstones and minerals. It’s not unusual for me to come come with a couple of rocks in my pockets from a hike I took that morning. Much of this probably stems from my mother’s love and study of stones, as well. Her […]

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I’m absolutely smitten with these gorgeous mixed media art pieces and handmade cards by UK-based textile artist Helen of hmsdesign.
I love how she incorporates elements like stones and seashells picked up during beachcombing excursions with hand stitching on recycled paper bases. The look is so earthy and organic but at the same time rich […]

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Too many months back, I remember coming across an old manager of mine. I was delighted to find out that she had left retail and was launching her own business, A Beautiful Notion. Angela had always been the crafty girl in our store, making all sorts of jewelry. To see that she […]

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Valentine’s Day is all about the love, right? This afternoon on my way home after work I was walking through the French Quarter and thinking about all of the things I love about this city. (Even though this weekend the Quarter is going to be crazy with the NBA All-Star game and festivities […]

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As I’m in my last semester of graduate school, I realized with my degree and particular skills I needed a personal business card to accompany them. While I’m reasonably adept at Photoshop, I had a vision for what image (or brand) of myself I wanted my business cards to convey, and no real skills […]

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Even though I’m currently preoccupied with Mardi Gras, the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday hasn’t entirely slipped my mind.
Little Whims on Etsy is stocked full of cute handmade cards perfect for Valentine’s Day as well as plenty of other cards and paper goods for all occasions.
Envirosax, one of my favorite reusuable shopping bag companies, has created […]

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In the past few weeks, I’ve been blessed with several incredible Etsy sellers who have worked very close with me to create a custom product for me (based on other pieces of theirs). It is only coincidence that three custom orders happened so close within one another, and because of the great communication and […]

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Yesterday I read a post over at Indie Fixx about the Bleeding Hearts Benefit that Renee of Wolfie and the Sneak is organizing to benefit the Sierra Club.
Renee was recently reading about the impact oil drilling will have on Alaska, should the US pass legislation to begin leasing drilling rights in the Chuckchi Sea. […]

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