by MissMalaprop on December 28, 2009
New Orleans Craft Mafia at the Last Stop Shop December 17, 2009
I’m trying to get back into the swing of things after a long holiday vacation, spent with both my family and my boyfriend’s family. It’s been a fun time (we now have a Wii! I’m a little obsessed with Wii Sports Resort), but I’m starting to think about 2010 now.
I feel like 2009 has been a really productive, building block sort of year. I’ve started working towards my shop this year, carrying handmade & eco-friendly goods at local events, and the response has been great so far! 2010 should bring the launch of my online store, so that all of you will have the chance to browse and buy what I’ve been selling here in New Orleans during the past few months.
I’ve also been contemplating trying to offer video content and other new features in 2010… is that something you would like to see here? If so let me know! Please let me know what kind of posts and features you’d like to see more or less of, so I can plan and make 2010 an even better year than 2009!
by MissMalaprop on December 22, 2009
It’s chilly where I am, and even colder for many of you, but when the weather outside is frightful, it’s nice to remember that people in some parts of the world get to celebrate the holidays outdoors with beach barbecues! (I would love to take part in an Australian Christmas celebration one day. Just sayin’.)
So when these limited edition Feelgoodz flip flops from Organik made their way through my inbox, all I could think was how comfy and perfect they would be for just such a holiday beach barbecue. Feelgoodz is based right here in New Orleans, and they’ve partnered with Hawaii based Organik for these special limited edition flip flops. The swallowtail bird design is available in blue or black, but there are only 300 pairs available in each color, so if you like these, you’ll have to act fast!
Organik also makes other great eco-friendly fashions from bamboo, organic cotton and recycled materials. I love this organic cotton peacock tee… the colors are right up my alley!
by MissMalaprop on December 21, 2009
Esther Lee of Paper+Pudding sent me a note to let me know about the cards that she makes, including her personal favorite (and mine!), the Apple of My Eye card, which is perfect for Mac computer fans (like me!).
It looks like a tiny Apple laptop, and the message inside reads “You are the apple of my eye”, which is hand-printed on the “keyboard”. So cute!
I also like her belated holiday card, with a melted snowman:
And she also makes some really cute office clips for organizing yourself or your co-workers!
Get these adorable paper goods and more at Paper+Pudding.
by MissMalaprop on December 19, 2009
by MissMalaprop on December 18, 2009
Miss Mischief and I are planning to do some holiday cookie baking tomorrow, and I’ve gotta say, I wish I had thought about it in time to get some octopus cookie cutters from Oceana via their Adopt-A-Creature program.
The free shipping deadline for Christmas orders has already ended, and it’s a little last minute for tomorrow’s cookie bake, but I’ve been meaning to donate to Oceana, as they’re one of my favorite charities. I’ve always been a big lover of the ocean and all its creatures. I wanted to be a marine biologist when I was little. (Until I realized how hard biology actually is.)
Oceana is the world’s largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation. They do great work and if you know someone who is an ocean lover like me, consider donating to Oceana in their honor this holiday season in lieu of gifts.
by MissMalaprop on December 17, 2009
I’ve been starting to browse handbags more, as my current purse, a great messenger bag from Construction for All, has lasted me three years now but it’s starting to look like it’s seen better days. I really like these Biscuit accessories bags, handmade by Georgina from recycled cast-offs from the upholstery leather industry. She does freehand embroidery with her sewing machine on each bag to add a special touch and a dose of color.
I’m going to continue my search for the perfect everyday bag… whether it’s a new Construction for All bag or one of these beautiful bags by Georgina, you can bet that it will be handmade and totally unique.
