Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Spotlight: Oeuf Eco-Friendly Products
My own hubbie and I have been talking about this concept a lot lately -- buy better quality the first time so you buy less in the long run.
The Oeuf founders says the line is “about a few essential, high quality, and multifunctional pieces that resonate with today’s cash strapped consumers. And Oeuf operated this way, long before being smart about money and the environment became a survival strategy.”
Their knits are made in Bolivia by a self-managed community of indigenous women. In line with fair trade principles, the artisans are paid a living wage, which enables them to afford healthcare and education for their children.
One of the best things about the line is its versatility -- many items can be worn by you or your kids.
They also have some great ideas for knit Halloween costumes that you can use long past the holiday for dress-up fun and warmth. Like these:
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Spotlight: UK artist Jane Foster
Jane Foster knows that bold, colorful and simple designs can make both adults and kiddos happy. Her products are one part Marimekko fabric – one part Scandinavian aesthetics – and one part fun.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
10 Handbags of Happiness
I honestly never realized how much I love handbags until I looked over my Etsy favorites and saw a disproportional number of purses among the selections. But to thine own self be true. So in that spirit -- here are some of the recent favs. The first one I bought, and every time I look at it my heart skips a beat. It matches everything and the craftsmanship is superb.
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