Entries Tagged as ‘Handmade’

November 24, 2009

Gift Guide 2009 { Gift Wrap }

As part of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009,
here are some suggestions for wrapping your gifts pretty this season!
Go see my post from 2007 on Gift Wrap for some eco-friendly suggestions that won’t cost you much!
Take the Handmade Pledge this Holiday season!
** Please note that the sellers suggested are NOT sponsors!
These are MY suggestions! **

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November 17, 2009

Like Confetti

Totally in love with this shop at the moment: KristinaMarie.
Made out of recycled paper, these little garlands (which I would totally use as gift wrapping to replace ribbon!) are like pretty confetti on a string! Just. Love.
Via } Decor8

November 13, 2009

Yum for your Tum

It’s been cold in Montreal for a few weeks now already (with the exception of last weekend!). In winter, we get it harsh and sometimes it’s so cold it pinches the face.
But the best moments are when you come running inside from your bus stop and feel the heat unfreezing you, such a relief!
In those [...]

November 12, 2009

NatureDesign

NatureDesign, from Estonia, makes functional (and gorgeous!) pieces out of wood for everyday kitchen life.
From hot plate plaques to butter knifes and cups and bringing nature to the inside, there’s really something for everyone! ;)
Go snoop around!!

November 5, 2009

Nonnie

At Nonnie out of Chicago, you’ll find wonderful clothing items for her AND him!
Soft fabrics, cool shapes, wonderful colors and great pictures to show it all off! From shirts to dresses to pants and vests, their small collection is to die for!

October 29, 2009

Terraria

LBRANDterraria offers these wonderful glass globes featuring air plants, moss, rocks, sand, figurines!
Beautiful little modern worlds you can get your thoughts lost into as you gaze for hours! Just perfect since winter is lurking around the corner and green will become white… Here in Montreal anyway! :)

October 27, 2009

MYOC

Make Your Own Cheese!
YES! What a brilliant and oh so tempting idea by UrbanCheesecraft!
These simple kits with instructions would be the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Go for the goat cheese kit, the mozzarella and ricotta one, or the paneer and Queso Blanco one!
YUM!

October 20, 2009

Classy Taxidermy

Who knew taxidermy could be so classy?
I just fell in LOOOOVE with these today while stumbling on Melissa Dixson’s shop! Mixing antlers on wood plaques with fabrics and textures and colors, how pretty and cool!!
Would like a more minimalist option? Go for the skulls!

October 11, 2009

Woodland in your Hair

I bet you wouldn’t guess what these lovely branches and antler bobby pins are made of! Polymer clay! Nice huh?
These totally tickled my fancy when I saw them in 4TheSparrowsNest’s shop this weekend!
I really want a few, and in a few colors too ;)

October 1, 2009

New at Nea!

SOOOOO much has happened recently, so much new!! So here’s the post for all of it at the same time! :)

As you can see above, I launched a new collection of 5 stitched necklaces on wooden pendants! I’m really loving the texture contrast with these! I hope you’ll give ‘em love too :)

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October 1, 2009

Puces Pop & Stylist’s Own

Hey everyone! This is a little French post on events in the city this weekend :)
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Vous ne savez que faire ce weekend? J’ai deux évènements à ne pas manquer pour vous!

Premièrement, visitez Puces Pop dans le cadre du festival Pop Montréal, cette foire artisanale qui prend de plus en plus en popularité plus les années [...]

September 28, 2009

Les enfants sauvages

Want flair,  fashion and a vintage look to go with it?
Next time you’re looking for all of those at the same time, think about Les enfants sauvages from right here in my city, Montreal!
They have really great pieces that are sure to pass thru time! And the pictures, love ‘em!!

September 25, 2009

Head Lush

You like attention, don’t ya? This one’s for you!
Out of Nebraska, Ms. Mary, aka PrettyGoodThings, make fabulous look-at-me head pieces that every woman seeking for the double-take look will love!! They can’t get missed, they are strong and fabulous pieces!
Dare ladies, dare!

September 21, 2009

Men’s Jewelry Survey

Any men in da house? Dudes, where are you!?! :D
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If you are a guy, I need your help, and litterally ONE minute of your time! Please! :)
If you DO wear jewelry, click on HERE.
If you do NOT wear jewelry, it’s over HERE!
Thanks so much :D

September 18, 2009

Zoe and Doyle

I have looooved titanuim rings for years and years! They are slick and versatile, and if you love them too, there’s a shop I really suggest!
Hop over to ZoeAndDoyle and find what you’ve always wanted! Not only will you find the classic style of rings, but also fall in love with some mixed-media lovelies [...]