January 22, 2010
ban.do for haiti.
You can still get your shop on at ban.do where 25% of all sales through midnight tonight {Friday, January 22} will be donated to the people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
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January 21, 2010
feisty elle for haiti.
The amazing Leslie of Feisty Elle has shared with me that she’ll be donating $15 for each item purchased now through January 31 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. You’ll have seen her stuff pop up here numerous times on Mixed Plate because I love her work and she’s a great gal. Thanks, Leslie!
January 20, 2010
smock for haiti.
After an aftershock shook Haiti Wednesday morning, it’s now more important than ever to do whatever we can to help out. I got an email from Cyd over at Smock regarding their generous donation offers. Shop their site today and tomorrow {January 20 – 21) and 100% of the sales will be donated to Doctors without Borders {an absolutely amazing organization, by the way}. I love their letterpress goods and gift wrap. Check it out…
January 18, 2010
haiti relief fundraiser.
There are a number of online places you can go to help with the relief efforts for the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti. If you’re not sure how you can help, Jenn over at Indie Fixx has coordinated a fundraiser for the Haitian people with 100% of the proceeds going to the Red Cross International Response Fund. There is a silent auction of items that have been generously donated by indie crafters, artists and designers. She will post a new batch of items each day that you can bid on. Please help out if you can and go here for all the info.
ps – here’s some info via Victoria of other participants. Jan also has another great list. Thanks to everyone who is helping out in any way. Remember that every little bit helps.
November 13, 2009
sugar beat sweets.
So I’ve been following Melisser of The Urban Housewife and her journey to opening the doors of her San Francisco based vegan bakery, Sugar Beat Sweets. I was more excited when I saw Natalie of my beloved Bake and Destroy post about this opportunity for all of us to help out. The bakery will be the source for egg- and dairy-free artisan yummy goodness that uses organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Melisser started Sugar Beat Sweets back in 2007 as a custom order and wholesale bakery. She’s currently working to open the city’s first all-vegan and women-owned bakery storefront along with co-owners Jordan, Erika, and Jennifer. Exciting! Wanna help out? Check out this shirt collabo with Herbivore Clothing Company. A brilliant fundraising shirt. Proceeds from the sales will help in the opening process. These gals are not only talented bakers but also give a lot of their time to animal rights groups, so please help spread the word.
You know you want this shirt…
November 6, 2009
optimism.
I forgot that I had bookmarked the Project Optimism website for Mixed Plate. Shame on me. I had such a wonderful day yesterday that I thought I’d share some happy with you all. I love Reed Seifer’s work which includes his optimism buttons that was part of his senior art thesis back in 1995 while he attended Clark University. Since that time, his designs have been included in the collections of universities, museums, and Ms. Martha Stewart. Check it out…
Jar of Optimism Buttons: $24.95:
This is for all of us tape lovers. You know who you are…
?!: $18.00:
September 28, 2009
9 red balloons.
Kimberly Scola of chez-sucre-chez is a sweetie. Not only do I adore her embroidered artwork {you’ve seen it on Mixed Plate a few times}, but I love how she supports her mama. Kimberly was invited to participate in a little project called Spoonful. She was dreaming up ideas of what to contribute and brilliantly came up with stitching 99 Red Balloons. Of course, the task would take a lot of time and planning. Realistically she decided that 9 would do the trick. Once finished with the project she wondered what she would do with those pieces. Kimberly had her “A-HA” moment! Her mom is taking part in a two day bike ride to raise money and awareness for the effort to find a cure for MS. What better way to help her mom raise the money, have you donate to a good cause and get a lovely bit of artwork in the process.
December 26, 2008
Plastic Free…
Okay, I’ll admit it. I have a couple of few bags. They are all made of some form of fabric and a number of them are simply for me to use while shopping for groceries. I try my best to never ask for a bag at stores. This Christmas I received two bags that were made in Hawaii that are for this specific purpose. I found this great one via Hapa Hale that I think I’d like to add to my collection. Hey, it’s from Hawaii and I love Haleiwa so I need it.
Plastic freee Haleiwa Bag: $5.00:
Artist Heather Brown worked with Kim and Jack Johnson’s Kokua Hawaii Foundation to create the artwork for this reusable shopping tote.
December 19, 2008
Wall Blank
If you haven’t heard of Wall Blank yet you should check it out. It’s a new limited edition art site that premiers something each day. All of the work is available for just one week or until it is sold out. Today’s non-profit Friday piece is by none other than Cloudery. Every print sold will provide 28 books for children through First Book.
Bird in E Minor: $35.00:
November 18, 2008
Ideal Bite…Please Vote!
Annie Mohaupt, a friend of Mixed Plate’s, is up for an amazing award. Her fabulous shoe company, Mohop, is an official Ideal Bite B.I.G. Award Next in Green nominee. With this award comes a grant which will be used to expand her workshop. With just a couple of days left (voting ends November 20), you can still make a difference and help Annie get closer to her dreams.
Visit Mohop now and check out her handmade sandals. The soles are crafted from sustainably sourced wood and feature ribbons that are interchangeable, offering you endless possibilities for your look! Eco-friendly shoes handcrafted in Chicago. I’ve placed my vote, please help out and do the same!
Here are some samples of what can be done with her shoes from the gallery…
November 4, 2008
Woohoo!!!
That’s all I have to say right now as I hear the cheers and car horns being honked outside my apartment. I think you know why.
Have a wonderful night, all!
