Etsy Finds: Purple Quarry
A purple variety of quartz, the amethyst is the official birthstone of February and is also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Pisces. The amethyst is believed to make the wearer feel calm and good-natured and is also a stone that is said to represent friendship and break the spells of addiction. Its …
Gettin' A Little LOST
It's official: After years of adamantly resisting ABC's hit television show, LOST, I've been sucked in. My obsession started innocently enough; just the pilot episode, to see what all the ruckus was about. Hours later, my roommate found me glued to my seat, chain-watching episode after episode, with every …
Etsy Finds: You Art What You Wear
Many of us use inspiration boards to encourage our creative impulses. Whether stimulating ephemera is found on a studio wall surrounded by paint bushes or a casual family photo collage on your fridge, images can influence style, decor, and the daily art of living. In the great tradition of muses, the theme …
Crowd-Sourced Search
Even when I'm armed with a topography map, compass, GPS device, smart phone, printed directions, and the North Star, I still tend to find myself inevitably stranded and bewildered. My lack of directional sense is a flaw I have come to fully embrace. For aid, I approach tourists in my own city, strangers …
Etsy Finds: Kindred Spirits
As many of you know, an ongoing mission of mine is hunting down that one great staple bag and pair of boots. I'm in constant pursuit of those pieces that can carry you seamlessly from one day to the next without skipping a fashion beat. The combinations I've put together seem as if they were star-cross'd lovers …
Etsy Finds: Geometric Tendencies
One topic I can get a little geeky over is organized irregularity, be it in fashion, decor, or other elements of everyday life. I know, I know, it seems a bit of a paradox, but there's just something engaging in the geometry of perfect lines and patterns that ring a little off-kilter. The Etsy Finds below possess a …
Etsy Finds: Big in 2009
I'm continually in awe of Etsy designers' ability to hone in on (and create) the next must-have styles. This innovative spirit keeps Etsy fresh and a step ahead of the mainstream. Love 'em or hate 'em, today's Etsy Finds topped Etsy's 2009 trend charts. Here's to uncovering the cutting-edge flavors of the new year! …
Etsy Finds: Shimmer Me Timbers
Metallics, used in every way, have always been one of my favorite things in the world. With an obsession starting early in life, I once neatly completed all of my homework in gold metallic pen. Sadly, my third grade teacher was not exactly a big fan. Later, I would search thrift stores for shiny foil evening bags …
Etsy Finds: Snow White
Attention, majestic snow queens! Cloak yourself with a fine layer of fresh-fallen snow and bedazzle your mane with an icicle crown, for now's the moment to hail the sled and head for the land of abominable snowmen and powdery slopes. Complement the glittering alpine terrain with this blizzard of …
All Wrapped Up! Holiday Gift Trends from Scoutie Girl Gifts
Earlier this fall, I launched a brand new site to make handmade gift giving a little bit easier. Scoutie Girl Gifts not only allows you to find beautiful handmade gifts for everyone on your list, it allows you to create your own "gift galleries" to make gift suggestions for visitors! What has been most …
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