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the essence of handmade

I don’t usually share about personal packages I receive, but there have been a few recently, that I have felt inspired about. One such recent arrival, was a package from enhabiten.

I have appreciated Liane’s work for years, and finally have been able to hold some in my own hands, and see it in person. To me, the essence of handmade is here. There is a depth in her work and a clear, unmistakable mark of the creative human hand. Natural, useful, beautiful, textural, there is something really touching about it.

My zip pouch is full of the little things that end up all over my desk (otherwise known as our coffee table), like pens, SD cards, a mini notebook, a hair clip. It’s the prettiest way to stash these kinds of things that I have ever had. And the scarf is as satisfying to look at as it is to wear. I feel super fortunate to have these things in my home.

You can find enhabiten here.

 

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A small shop update at meadow + mark. These 2 coats included.

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Both shops have been updated with new items. The new bags are available at infusion, and the patch sweater and tunic dress are available at meadow + mark. You can click on the image to go straight to the listing. And don’t forget, infusion is having a sale! For you, my dear blog readers, I am offering a greater discount of 15% for today only. Enter the code 15Friday during checkout.

xo

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Some new items at meadow + mark this week. Check out le shoppe if you like.

OH, and we found the mother lode of hand made vintage wooden items this week! Oh my gosh we were so excited we probably seemed a little bit silly in the shop. Myrtlewood, walnut, almond, teak. Most likely a hobbyists collection. We’ll keep a few things for our home. I think I want to keep it all, but I will show some restraint.

I hope you’re having the best of weekends.

xo

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handmade soap

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I am pretty fussy about what I put on my skin. It has to be simple, pure and made of things I can identify. For years I have been using Dr Bronners as my one and only soap for hands, face and shower. Last year it felt time for a change and somewhere along the way I was fortunate enough to discover Oakmoss. Amber makes high quality soaps (and natural soy candles for the candle lovers) and she uses only pure and organic vegetable oils as the base, and pure essential oils for fragrance. She has a great selection of bars available right now, freshly cured. I can’t wait to try my new Lavender Citrus bar, and I can highly recommend the Lemon Wood – woodsy, rich and deep with a complexity that picks you right up, and worth every penny of  6 dollars for such solid, long lasting, high quality soap. Amber is gentle and kind and provides generously sized samples to boot. So go take a look, before this batch is gone!

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Ordering supplies is an ongoing, necessary task in keeping up with a sewing business (or any business for that matter). At first, this task seemed like a big interruption from my flow (and still can at times) due to it’s sometimes time-consuming nature. Fortunately, I have since found a few suppliers that I can return to again and again.

Kung Fu Cowgirl, by far, makes the ordering and receiving of supplies the most fun and easy ever! I found her etsy shop quite some time ago while looking for zippers. She has an incredible selection of zippers, in many colors and sizes, which she keeps well stocked. Her orders ship FAST, her shipping rates are excellent, and she is always super responsive to questions and requests for custom orders.

As a fun addition, she includes little treats in every package (like the big kelley green heart ring above! or the hedgehog and fruit friend below on my cork board). In her shop you will also find other supplies, as well as cute zippy pouches made with kawaii inspired fabrics, pocket mirrors, magnets and more. Check out Kung Fu Cowgirl (AND support a mom in being home with her kids)!

Thank you Kung Fu Cowgirl, for making ordering supplies so fun and easy!

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Holiday Deadline

Tomorrow, Monday December 15, is the last day to order “made-to-order” items if needed by December 25. This applies to US orders. We are already past our deadline for international holiday deliveries.

However, if you waited too long, worry not, as I will be offering some “ready-to-ship” items over the next few days.

Do let us know if you have any questions. Thank you everyone, for all your wonderful orders!

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More wristlets are ready to ship! I have been sewing up a batch of things while filling orders. A couple new colors coming too…

These are available in the shop now:

Natural Hemp

Graphite Corduroy

Olive Hemp / Tencel

Burnt Red Corduroy

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Hi everyone, I wanted to remind you that bidding has begun on the eco etsy Auction For A Cause. Bids will be accepted until October 30th. (See below for my earlier post, if you missed it). As of this morning, there are 10 bids and the bidding is at $100. Below is a very small sampling of what is in the basket that the winning bidder will receive. All items are lovingly handmade and ecologically friendly. Click on the image below to read more about what’s inside! All of these items would make wonderful and thoughtful gifts for the upcoming holidays, and possibly the most fantastic part of this whole thing is that the proceeds of your bid will go to The Nature Conservancy and the amazing work they do to defend and support the planet.

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What is it:

The EcoEtsy team (of which I am happily a part of!) is putting on a non-profit, benefit auction in support of The Nature Conservancy. There will be 60 individual items, each of which are handmade and are eco friendly in some way – whether they be made from recycled, upcycled, repurposed, organic or otherwise eco friendly materials.

When is it:

Auction Start Date: October 20th, 2008
Auction End Date: October 30th, 2008

How to participate: Bids can be placed by sending an email to promo@ecoetsy.com with your bid amount. Regular updates will be posted here as well as here.

Get the full details of this event here.

Learn more about The Nature Conservancy and what this incredible organization is up to.

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