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Shop to Watch: Imaginary Animal

Artists David Birkey and Marie Gardeski just opened up a brand new shop called Imaginary Animal and it is full of things I will never get tired of: 1. tote bags (handmade of course-love the patterns)...

14 h ago 1 person likes this

The (free) Time-Saving Etsy Tool you Need this Tax Season

We’re going the anti-Valentine’s Day route apparently (nothing against V-Day at all – but it’s getting coverage everywhere else today). So on the day dedicated to love, let...

22 h ago 2 people like this

Winding Down your Monday

After a long day, sometimes I like to wind down by spending a few minutes just sitting still with my eyes closed. It helps to get me out of work mode, even if its just temporary. So to end the day to...

1 day ago 3 people like this

DIY: How to Make a Paper Rose

This contributor post was written by Patty of P.S. it’s in the details. I’ve been getting asked how to make paper roses and I thought it would be a fun tutorial to share with you. It̵...

1 day ago 10 people like this

Love Is in the Air: 14 Valentine’s Day DIYs

This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia. Seeing that it’s Feb. 10, I’ll give you one guess as to what this week’s roundup is going to involve. Yep…the day of l...

4 days ago 12 people like this

Matador meets Anatomical Heart

I am kind of in love with these screenprints from Seattle artist, Rebekah Albertson, right now. They are bizarre and detailed and I can’t take my eyes off of them. View more of Rebekah’s ...

4 days ago

Get to Stamping + V-Day Cards

Okay – to round out the day, I have to share these Amazing (with a capital A) goodies from Faye and Co….You’re going to love ‘em. First up, the DIYer in me wants to own a gian...

5 days ago 2 people like this

DIY Idea: Stitching Together a Pendant Necklace + Giveaway

You know I will come up with any excuse for a new diy project, right? So when I was asked to participate in the Pendant Project (an idea cooked up by AesaLina Compton of Love Lovely), I jumped on it....

5 days ago 6 people like this

So, I Think I’m Going to Need These. All of Them.

Jeff and I decided not to get each other anything for Valentine’s Day. We don’t really need anything anyway. BUT if we were getting each other a little something, I’d be asking for ...

6 days ago 4 people like this

Your 3 Action Steps to Becoming a Full-Time Freelancer

This contributor post was written by Vanessa of Thrift Core. Do you long to fly free doing what you love? Of course you do. It’s the American Dream, and it’s not some ethereal fantasy; it’s attainabl...

6 days ago 11 people like this

Sister, Sister.

Do you remember that show Sister, Sister from the 90s? I loved that show when I was little (I think I was ten or eleven when it started airing). Mainly because I use to daydream about having a sister...

07 feb 12 3 people like this

The Second Rule of Pricing: Keep it Sustainable

This contributor post was written by Tiffany Moore and is a follow-up to her earlier post, The First Rule of Pricing. This week, I want to talk about rule #2 when it comes to pricing for your creativ...

07 feb 12 11 people like this

On Repeat…

I am not going to question it, but the weather has been non-stop beautiful since Friday! And it had just put me in such a great mood. This is one of the things we did over the weekend (you can see wh...

06 feb 12 3 people like this

If your Closet is Full, Unisex Scarves are a Good Thing

This is our closet. Well part of it anyway (my favorite part). It is two or three times the size of our old one in Florida, but somehow we’ve managed to fill it to the brim with clothes and sho...

03 feb 12 4 people like this

Banjo and Bone

Good morning! Popping in to share a little vintage + handmade shop before I give you a sneak peek of my closet later today. If you’re looking for a new vintage shop to follow for clothes, acces...

03 feb 12 2 people like this

New Work by Emma Leonard

Emma Leonard’s work is a favorite of mine and her shop, Belafonte features giclee prints of her illustrations making owning her work that much easier and very affordable. Stylistically, these 2...

02 feb 12 9 people like this

Bring it! Business Card Inspiration

When I started writing this post, it was all about tips for the best business cards and what to think about when you are designing your own. But then I realized the cards kind of speak for themselves...

02 feb 12 20 people like this

Animals in Technicolor

Since I have paint on mind already today, after that spray painted cut flowers diy from Enna Anne, I thought I’d end the day with some really sweet watercolors from Andrea Shear. Most of the wa...

01 feb 12 8 people like this

Make This (Valentine’s Day DIY): Colorful Button Down Shirt Bouquets + Bouts

This guest post was written by photographer + makeup artist Jeanne & and designer Lenna of Enna Anne. But before I let these lovely ladies break down this diy…I just wanted to mention that ...

01 feb 12 7 people like this

Embracing Waffles for Dinner

As much as a kind of hate to admit it, I am definitely not a cook – and what I mean by that is I totally stink at cooking. I have tried and tried to get the hang of it, but it seems I just don&...

01 feb 12 6 people like this

Time is Running Out

The next exhibition is less than a week away and that means that I’ll only be accepting shop submissions for a couple more days.  I wanted to send out a reminder today, so the deadline doesn...

31 jan 12 2 people like this

Taking the Travel Bull by the Horns

Have you ever been to Europe? I haven’t. Is that kind of sad? I feel sort of strange about it, I guess, because I don’t think of myself as a person who hasn’t traveled (I have a few...

30 jan 12 2 people like this

5 Things NOT to do with Your Website

This contributor post was written by Genevieve of Lightbox SF. Your website is the face of your business and it’s often the first impression a customer has. I’ll be the first to tell you that m...

30 jan 12 12 people like this

Warm Up with these DIY Winter Accessories Ideas

This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia. For those of us in the four-season states, the temperatures are really starting to drop! I finally broke out my mittens, scarves, hats and oth...

27 jan 12 8 people like this

Bundled Up

The weather here in Seattle this week seems super up and down. One day it was as if I couldn’t put enough clothes on before braving the cold and the next a light jacket seemed to do the trick. ...

27 jan 12 4 people like this

Are you a Fabric Girl?

Okay. I am a fabric girl. And I suspect that you are too. I collect piles of textiles. I have bins and bins of fabric from my grandmother and thrift stores, and fabric stores, and Etsy, and..well, yo...

27 jan 12 8 people like this

Hey, Hey. I’m in Woman’s Day!

Yesterday, Jeff and I strolled down to Barnes and Noble at lunchtime because (surprise!) I’m in the February 2012 issue of Women’s Day magazine. Yay! Of course, I always get excited about...

26 jan 12 1 person likes this

Interior Obsessions – Textiles

When we think of textiles for use in the home, typically our thoughts go directly to towels or sheets, and perhaps to pillows and upholstery. But there are other great ways to use fabric-type items w...

26 jan 12 8 people like this

Tiny Paintings to Melt your Winter Heart (Oh Chalet)

One of my professors in college said something to me on my first day of class that I still remember today. She said, “In reference to scale, if it’s not tiny, tiny or huge, HUGE it’...

26 jan 12 10 people like this

Here’s What Really Went Down at Alt (a recap)

Saturday night I arrived back at home after a full week (well Tuesday night through Saturday) in Salt Lake City for Altitude Summit. It was super fun and I met some really great people. But it feels ...

25 jan 12 3 people like this

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