by MissMalaprop on March 18, 2010
I’ve been hinting at it for what feels like months now, and the time has finally arrived: my new Shop Miss Malaprop online store is now live!
Here are just a few of the things you’ll find inside:
Hackberry iSockit Deluxe Cell Phone or MP3 Case Hackberry iSockit Deluxe Cell Phone or MP3 Case by Blythe King
Kamakura Zen Pouch of 5 Reusable Grocery or Shopping Bags by b.b.begonia
NOLA Love Unisex Organic Crew T-shirt
All Natural Absinthe Soap, handmade by Sweet Olive Soap Works of New Orleans
Happy Vegetable Reusable Veggie Bags in Green by Wonder Thunder
Consider this a “soft launch”. I’m still adding products (the jewelry category is currently empty, but that will change very soon!), but I tested the shopping cart the other night and as far as I can tell everything works, so I invite you to check it out! I’ll be doing a big media push in the next few weeks, but if you like what you see, please feel free to pass it along!
You can use the coupon code open4biz at checkout for 10% off! Limit 1 per customer; coupon expires June 30, 2010.
If you notice any glitches or errors anywhere, PLEASE let me know. I’d also love any suggestions or general feedback! I’ll be adding more artists and products to the site, so if you have an idea of something you think would be a good fit, let me know that too!
by MissMalaprop on December 14, 2009
When Stacy Gallace emailed me last week to introduce herself and her new online shop, Play It Fair, I must admit, it felt a little like she was reading my mind. I’ve got an e-commerce project currently in the works myself, hopefully to be unveiled in Spring 2010, and her new shop is such an inspiration.
Play It Fair is filled with great handmade, ethically made & fair trade gift ideas, including jewelry and accessories, stuff for home and kids. There’s an emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable materials, and a big dose of humor. There’s so much here to love!
by MissMalaprop on October 8, 2009
I just received a bunch of amazing recycled leather and vintage button rings the other day, from Greenbelts. I’ve been stocking up on more handmade lines via wholesale, as I’m slowly working my way towards a retail store.
I’ve been selling my own work, along with the handmade & eco-friendly goods of other artists at local art markets for the last few months, and later this month, on Wednesday, October 21, I’m having my first home shopping party at my house! Think Tupperware or Avon but with handmade goodies instead! If you’re in New Orleans, please let me know if you’d like an invite!
I’ll be doing more of these parties in the coming months. I’ll be hosting my own parties at my home, but I’m also looking for local people who are interested in hosting! (I live in New Orleans, but I’m willing to travel to Baton Rouge, the Mississippi Gulf Coast and other parts of south Louisiana.)
As a host, you will automatically receive $25 worth of shop credit, good on any of the handmade & eco-friendly products that I currently carry, including great handmade lines like Wonder Thunder, Blythe King, Sublime Stitching, and more! And for being such a great host, you’ll also receive shop credit for 10% of total sales made at the party you host! There will be giveaways and freebies for your guests as well!
Please get in touch if you’re interested in coming to my first party on October 21st or if you’d like to host your own party at your home, office or elsewhere!
by MissMalaprop on August 19, 2009
I’m back at home safely from my weekend visit with Miss Mischief and as I’ve been catching up on email I noticed that there are a few great new options for picking out the perfect eco-conscious gift.
Guffly launched their site just over a week ago, featuring a single eco-friendly or fair trade product each day in their online store. There’s only one item for sale each day, and it’s always different from one day to the next, but they’ve already had some super cool stuff so far… everything from Feelgoodz flip-flips, to dog beds made from organic fabric with recycled stuffing and card cases made from recycled circuit boards to today’s pick, a handcrafted rainbow coil bracelet made by artisans in the Amazon out of Acai seeds. If you want to stay up to date on what items are new each day, sign up for the newsletter to get the “Daily Guff” delivered straight to your inbox, or find out more about each item on the Guffly blog.
For more eco-minded gift ideas, check out the “for the earth” section at Decade Gifts. Decade is an independently and woman-owned boutique that has been operating in Denver, Colorado for over 11 years, but they just recently launched their new online gift shop with over 50 specialty gift sets perfect for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming or just because. Their Green Chic gift set is one of their best sellers, and it’s no wonder why… it includes two of my favorite eco-friendly finds, an Envirosax bag and the book Green Chic: Saving the Earth In Style!
by MissMalaprop on July 30, 2009
I’ve got yet another giveaway for you guys today! (Don’t forget, tomorrow is the last day to enter the Artevist t-shirt giveaway and you’ve still got a week to enter the giveaway for an Envirosax reusable bag.)
The lovely Kristen from Kir DeVries has offered up one of these wonderful limited edition Third Drawer Down handkerchiefs with artwork entitled “Escape” by Kelie Bowman. Third Drawer Down offers the work of popular contemporary artists in a functional, beautiful form by screen printing their work onto tea towels and handkerchiefs in limited edition runs.
In order to enter, just leave a comment on this post letting me know which unique gift idea other than this handkerchief is your favorite from Kir DeVries. The deadline for all entries is midnight on Friday, August 7, 2009 (Central Standard Time – go here to figure out what time that is where you are). I’ll choose one winner at random and email the winner to let them know they’ve won!
by MissMalaprop on July 27, 2009
DeviDoll is a chic online boutique based in the UK that specializes in ethical fashion. Right now they’ve got a fabulous Pop-Up Sale going on with up to 75% off the designs of Caitlin Mociun’s dresses and separates.
I wasn’t familiar with Mociun before I got notice of this sale, but this Brooklyn-based designer is especially known for her prints, as well as using sustainable materials such as yak, hemp, organic cotton and more. It’s not often I see prints as interesting as these in organic fabrics. It’s definitely something I’d like to see more of!
The sale only lasts until Wednesday, July 29, so if you like any of the designs you’ll have to act fast to get the great deals! (Unfortunately my favorite pieces were the few that aren’t on sale because they’re new… Isn’t that the way it always goes??)
