To see more awesome finds with this theme, check out our treasury east, Cabin Fever.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday's Finds: Cabin Fever
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday's Finds: Earth Day
There's nothing more satisfying than seeing an old object, given a new life in the most creative way. Luckily, the etsy community has alot of talented artisans who do just that. Here are a few of my favorites.
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.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Knittles Studio Update
With the lull in sales that we've been expecting as the weather warms up, we're busy satisfying some fibre cravings by indulging in some spinning. Inspired by the beautiful thick and thin spun yarn from fiberstory, I dusted off my old drop spindle and gave her a whirl.
When the roving stash ran out, I couldn't stop spinning, so I dove into my gigantic stash and dug out some yarn that was less than inspiring. Plying for the first time, the spinning was not only super quick, but also meditative. Watch out stash...I'm coming for you!
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
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday's Finds: Earth Hour
In honor of Earth Hour 2010, 8:30pm March 27, here are a few discoveries that are beautiful yet earth friendly.
Bulk food bags $23.99
organic cotton, tea dyed
Vanilla Sandalwood Soy Candle $5
Towel House for eco friendly unpaper towels $33
Tralala All Purpose Tote $40
Meadow Organic Blanket $75
Organic Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bags $13.50 for 2
Sticks of Stone $12
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).
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