October 6, 2011
the wood whale.
i am a sucker for cute office products {but really, who isn’t?}. and i definitely think this whale that is hand-crafted in michigan counts as cute…
wood whale at the utility collective: $65.00
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July 29, 2011
traidremade.
traidremade is a company based in the uk that is run by fashion recycling charity, traid {textile recycling for aid and international development}. when you purchase from traidremade, you are helping to support traid’s work to raise funds to fight global poverty through its clothes recycling and environmental activities in the uk. everything at the shop is a one-of-a-kind piece made by hand in brighton using textiles that would have ended up thrown out. here are some of my favorites…
canary golightly pump: £40.00; lucy bird frock; so seventies golightly pump; candy striped skirt: £25.00; secret garden golightly pump: £40.00; anchor shopper: £38.50
April 22, 2011
stewart + brown.
today is earth day. but then again, we should really be good to her each and every single day, right? so i thought that it would only be appropriate to feature a company like stewart + brown. they are eco-friendly 365 days per year! the spring line has so many pieces that have me wishing for sunnier days. and everything looks so darn comfy…
cargo shirt dress: $218.00; court side dress: $156.00; casablanca twisted tank: $99.00
gatsby knit tunic: $198.00; soho twill blazer: $198.00
jungle skirt: $168.00; wish tee: $64.00; open back knit tee: $128.00
April 13, 2011
a alicia.
have you checked out a alicia‘s current collection of eco-ethical jewelry and homewares? the focal point of her line – ethical and environmental concerns. anna alicia uses fairtrade organic cotton and vintage elements whenever possible while creating all of her accessories by hand in her studio in london. here are just a few of my favorites…
six cord knitted necklace – pale peach {or dusk blue or black}: £38.00; pebble necklaces in vintage kimono fabric – mustard and green, plum, navy/lilac/yellow, grey/yellow: £30.00; three cord dip dye necklace – choice of colors: £30.00; six cord dip dye necklace: £45.00
March 3, 2011
plaid pigeon.
these repurposed plastic toys that come with succulents by plaid pigeon are pretty rad. i think i need one.
etheline the pig: $16.00; wilson the brachiosaurus: $18.00; warren the parasaurolophus: $18.00; roger the allosaurus: $18.00
ps – wow! they’re already all sold out! can’t wait to see more.
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July 8, 2010
heirloom.
Have you seen these heirloom recipe card boxes by Rifle Paper Co. yet?
These boxes {$120.00/ea} are currently available for pre-order via Anna’s site. They are made by local craftsmen in Florida from locally salvaged hardwood {rescued from being sent to the landfills!} over a three-month-long process. You can choose from two designs {floral or type} that have been screen printed on the lids of the beautiful limited edition solid wood homes for your tasty recipes. Each box includes 12 dividers and 24 recipe cards.
June 29, 2010
aloha.
Aloha, friends! I have been so busy during the past few weeks, thus the silence here. I apologize and am getting caught up on things, emails, posts, life, blah, blah, blah. How have you all been? A couple of things that I am working on are special ad rates for the summer, guest posts/features, more crafty folks interviews, and more giveaways. What do you think? Sound fun? Let me know if you’re interested and we’ll get crackin’ on some projects together.
HELLO recycled wooden sign by wkd studios: $42.00
May 12, 2010
shower bag.
Douche. I hear people use that word a lot. I can’t recall myself ever using it and kind of think it just sounds gross. And weird. Notice how I even left it out of the post title? Well, check out these doucheBags by Shirin Handmade…
Mellow Yellow: $48.00
Geometrix: $45.00
White Noise: $45.00
Shirin is based in Vancouver and takes recycled shower curtains and gives them new life by turning them in to bags. ‘Douche’ is the French word for shower, thus the name doucheBAG. Clever!
February 26, 2010
maisy and alice.
Pretty up-cycled vintage wool felt necklaces by Maisy and Alice out of Melbourne, Australia…
Rosa: $22.00
Lula: $22.00
Fire: $23.00
Lula: $22.00
and all of these colors just make me happy…
Rainbow: $56.00
Cherry: $36.00
Forager: $36.00
February 25, 2010
organelle design.
I stumbled upon Vancouver, BC-based independent studio Organelle Design and had to share this with you. Courtney Hunt and Alex Witko draw from architectural, interior and industrial design practices to create innovative products and home design. Check out the organically inspired furniture and lighting they craft from common recycled materials…
Hangelier 2.1: $300.00
Hangelier 1.2: $275.00
Loving these chair+benches projects, too…
Okay, okay. Just one more. I really do hate ironing, but this is great…
January 5, 2010
smartfish.
These handmade flats by Alisha Budkie of SMARTFISH are so cute! The footwear is created without the use of adhesives and are also 100% vegan. Alisha uses sustainable, local and even vintage materials in her designs. I can’t decide which one I like the best…
shoes range from $85.00 – $165.00
October 14, 2009
stephanie teague.
With the change in weather, I have been on the hunt for some cozy garments. I was checking out the Pretty Birdie line by Stephanie Teague recently and thought I’d share my finds. The last time I featured Stephanie’s shop it was all about the sleeveless dresses for the spring and summer. Oh, sunshine, will you making an appearance soon? For now, while I dream of warmer days, I’ll make my wish list of fall offerings…
Bamboo and Organic Cotton Mini Dress: $130.00:
Custom Vintage Wool Coat: $295.00:
Hemp and Organic Cotton Wrap: $130.00:
Hemp Jumper: $165.00:
Black and White Striped Long Wrap: $135.00:
Open Back Tunic: $80.00:
Hemp and Organic Cotton Muslin Snap Jacket: $180.00:
aloha! i’m Liana. this is my site. i am not a professional writer. i pretty much just write the way i talk. it’s fun meeting new online friends and introducing these amazing artists. i’ll do my best to keep you entertained.
