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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Jen at Indie Fixx is running a great contest right now, called “Show Me Your Indie Loot”. You could win this messenger bag from Gerbera Designs and these dangling raindrop earrings from Wired Originals.
All you have to do is leave a comment on the post at Indie Fixx with links to the indie product(s) […]

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I was just searching on Etsy for calendars for the coming new year, and I’m amazed at the selection! Below you’ll find a list of 15 of my favorites that I came across in my search.
Some of these are professionally printed with original art work by the designer, some were printed by hand using […]

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Still on the lookout for a great eco-friendly gift idea? You might want to take a look at FaeriesDance.com, a website that carries a wide variety of clothing and lingerie made from sustainable and organic fabrics as well as recycled, fair trade and environmentally sensitive jewelry.
They’ve put together some pages of gift ideas from […]

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Looking for an alternative gift idea for the little ones in your life? What about an eco-friendly plush toy created from recycled and remnant fabrics?
The stuffed animals made by Melbourne, Australia based Real Toys are a great alternative to mass-produced toys, and since each one is crafted individually, these toys are as unique as […]

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Getting into the holiday spirit? Are you running around doing all sorts of elf-like errands and preparations and decorating and maybe you’ve gotten a little chilly in the process? Have no fear because Sarah is here with The Snart!
What the heck is The Snart, you may ask? It’s the perfect companion for […]

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Things have been crazy busy around here lately, so please pardon my infrequent posting. I promise I’m trying to simplify some things in my life and am working hard to get back to a more regular schedule. Things are crazy for most people during this time of year, I know. On that […]

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My favorite holiday of the year is here! Yes, it’s Halloween!
While I will not be reviving my infamous Cher costume again this year, I did find this amazing Cher-inspired headpiece made by Peacock Blue Design Studio on Etsy a few days ago and just had to share:

And while I’m lusting over the work of […]

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If I had to pick a favorite holiday, Halloween would definitely be it. My favorite part has always been the costumes, but if you asked most kids they’d probably say they love Halloween for the candy. I’m guessing most parents would probably not agree.
Well, indie bath & body company Country Meadow has come […]

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I hate eating those chalky little Valentine’s Day heart candies, but I love how they’ve been brilliantly reinvented by Etsy user Sass Brown Designs.
Check out more of designer Susan Brown’s work at her website or in her Etsy shop.
Thanks to my friend Crosby via her Stylehive for pointing out this one.

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