Eco Marimekko Picnic Blanket Quilted in Blue Poppies $135
Showing posts with label artisan review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artisan review. Show all posts
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Friday's Finds : Picnic Season
Nothing like a good old fashioned picnic to end the week. How we can go from snowstorm to sunny, picnic weather from one week to another is beyond me, but this is Calgary. I even got a sunburn the other day from a morning spent at the park. I hope you enjoy this weeks finds, and of course the warmer weather.
Friday, May 7, 2010
i heart bikes : Friday's Finds
Hoping for spring weather to finally come as we just had another snow storm this week (ugh!), in May, no less. My mind is set on trading in my just a little too big, slouched over, mountain bike, for an upright, and comfortable city bike. Cruising through the local parks, down the river pathway, and to run errands is not only eco friendly while keeping you in shape, but also brings back the feelings of freedom & joy of riding a bike as a child. Happy Cruising!
21 speed, upright bicycle that has extra squishy tires & comfy seat.
Great for cruising as well as plowing up the hills of the city.
Wicked hoodie with cutaway hood for visibility and extra long length to prevent any unwanted flashing of the behind. Looks stylish too. Check out her line of cycling wear made for the urban biker.
Designed to fit snug under your bike helmet to keep your head nice & warm, perfect for our cool mornings and evenings.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday's Finds: Cabin Fever
To see more awesome finds with this theme, check out our treasury east, Cabin Fever.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday's Finds: Gardening
As the weather warms up, I'm looking forward to working on the garden. Here are some earth friendly gardening inspired finds.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Friday's Finds: Funny Bunnies
This week's etsy finds are inspired by the funny little bunnies, one of K's favorite videos, a classic disney animated short that is part of the silly symphonies series. I remember watching episodes of the silly symphonies on VHS growing up, and was thrilled to find some of my favorite ones on youtube. They were the best, and we'd watch the same tape over, and over and over.
Linen Patchwork Wristlet $22
Modern Baby Clock Rabbit $48
Wollen Bunny in Turquoise $12
Sleeping Bunny Pillow $20
Rowan Tree Print $20
Rumpy The Bunny Organic Screen printed Shirt $20
Upcycled Sweater Rabbit Silhouette Cushion Cover $40
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Story of Stuff
Everyone needs to spend 20 minutes and watch this old but good video, the story of stuff. It's a sobering reminder about how we've become such an unsustainable, and consuming society, and the real cost of the stuff we buy. It might even change the way you think about what you want, what you need, and how you choose to spend your money. Reinforces the idea of buying vintage, handmade & local.
Here are some local designers below who fit the bill, reusing vintage materials in their creations.
Here are some local designers below who fit the bill, reusing vintage materials in their creations.
Patsy in Light Blue Floral $65
KAYO Asymmetrical Wrap-Vest $85
Upcycled Reversible Leather Obi Belt $65
Friday, March 19, 2010
:::: Eco Living ::::
We are so glad that Kate of Orchard Farm sought us out for a trade; a woolly helm for her delicious products. We chose some soaps, lip balm, and some lotion bars, all of which are absolutely delightful to use. We ended up going back for some more, and more, and will be putting in another order very shortly.
Orchard Farm's organic farm is located in northern Idaho, where they believing in working & living sustainably. They grow the food they eat and create all natural products that have ingredients that are fair traded or organic, or grown on their very own farm. They create a variety of products ranging from soaps, lotion bars, soy candles, lip balm, and loose leaf tea to name a few.
My favorite product thus far is the peppermint lotion bar. It melts in your hands and leaves them moist (not greasy), with the faint aroma of invigorating pure peppermint oil. This winter has be especially dry and has left me with chapped, and cracked hands. Kate's lotion bar has saved my hands and have even healed the one crack that wouldn't stop bleeding. Every friend or family that has so much as touched my bar has needed to place an order for one (or two) for themselves (hence the next order very shortly).
Sunday, June 14, 2009
New Photographer in the House!!!
You may have noticed a little darling with the biggest pearly white smile and dazzling blue eyes modeling our newest hats. She adds a girly charm to those flowered and lacy hats (as if flowers and lace aren't girly enough). You may have also noticed that those photos are gorgeous, with beautiful lighting, and a fresh focus. This is the work of local Calgary photographer Lindsay Milner. She's a mother of 2 beautiful children and is turning her love of photography into a business. She is quickly becoming knittles' go-to photographer for kids and baby items. See more of little C and little A in the shop soon. Many more children's styles involving flowers, and earflaps, and even some little man hats as well. We're finally following our business "plan" , and working towards the next autumn season of hats & scarves and other fine knits. Who needs to sleep anyways???
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Asymmetry
Not trying to toot my own horn, but ...... I am so excited about a new neckwarmer design, I can't stop making them. They asymmetrical (my favorite type of design), and not only are they easy to wear, they are also versatile in that they can be worn forwards, backwards, upside down, and your toddler can even slip it on and use it as a poncho. We found this at our photoshoot when C was adoringly watching us take pictures with those big 'ol eyes that were saying, can i try? She was in a good picture taking mood (usually we have to bribe her with organic chocolate) so we slipped one over her little big head & low and behold, it fit, and was so cute that she even forgot to ask about chocolate.
And for some eye candy, I've attached a few asymmetric items that I've been drooling over from fellow etsiers, kaylim, joodito, junkhousedollyard, and jalvo. Check out their shops for fabulous handmade items, knittles are really big fans of these artisans. They really are masters of their craft.
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