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a jewel in the weeds

June 30th, 2008 | by jan

Jewelweeds_linenstuff
such character and charm, oh my! pairing her need to imagine & create with her desire to be as earth-friendly as possible, this designer uses reclaimed and/or sustainable bits and bobs as well as select local, organic raw materials to make her delights. hand-embroidered and hand-blockprinted details make each item genuinely unique. you’ll also love her napkins, tablerunners and coasters that are gocco printed. Indie Designer: Julia White

$9-98 from jewelweeds

categories: $25 or less $25-50 $50-100 accessories eco-friendly fiber handbags home decor screen-printed sewn vintage

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friday scout out: bowled over

June 27th, 2008 | by jan

Fridayscoutout_bowledover
1. handthrown porcelain bowl & plate from lois aronow, $65
2. glazed porcelain teabowl from fred parker pottery, $28
3. miami beach oval serving bowl from naomi cleary ceramics, $26
4. strand of hanging glowbowls from diana fayt, $65
5. leah nobilette spikey bowl from relish, $55
6. white clay urchin bowl from chloe le pichon, $75

categories: $25-50 $50-100 ceramics friday scout out home decor

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what’s not to love?

June 26th, 2008 | by jan

Wunderlust_pouches
these little pouches have been on my "must post" list for a couple months. not only b/c they are lovingly made with yummy linen, have adorable patchwork and other sweet touches, but also b/c they’re made by one of my absolute favorite bloggers – Marichelle of heart handmade. just like her pouches, her blog is a pretty package that contains fabulous, smile-inducing treasures and features. i enjoy her blog’s joie de vivre very much! she views her etsy shop as the "ultimate work-in-progress" – where she showcases her evolving ideas and passions. (‘tho she admits to having very little extra time to craft or experiment of late. hear, hear.) keep up the great work on all your endeavors – your voice and ‘heart’ are very much appreciated!!

$19.50-24.50 from wunderlust by marichelle

categories: $25 or less accessories handbags sewn

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want to write for Scoutie Girl?

June 25th, 2008 | by jan

Helperman
Hello Faithful Readers!
Would you like to write for Scoutie Girl? Do you have an eye for fabulous handmade finds that’s definitely worth sharing? Can you commit to 1 post per week? If so, I’d love to hear from you!

Specs:
- writing style must be similar / in-line with what our readers are used to
- handmade finds must be similar / in-line with what our readers are used to
- 1 post per week, either Tuesday or Wednesday – can be written ahead of time
- some creative latitude on layout & overall vibe
- feel free to make-up a theme or an angle for your posts
- must have your own website / blog

This is not currently a paid opportunity b/c I’m not currently paid for my work here either (could change!). But I have some other ideas in mind, if you’re interested!

Please send an email to me (Jan DiCintio) at SCOUT[AT]SCOUTIEGIRL[DOT]COM. I will accept responses until Wed, July 2nd. Tell me who, what, where, why and how your writing / picks / posts would be a great fit with Scoutie Girl! Don’t hold back – let me hear it all!

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second nature silver

June 24th, 2008 | by jan

Catherinechandler_jewelry
modeled after seed pods, flowers and pebbles, these earrings have a marvelous minimalist, organic quality. to me, these are so very, very versatile – perfect for everyday or a night on the town. influences for this fine artist range from unusual plants to soul-searching experiences. once she has an idea, she silversmiths each piece one at a time until she gets just the right look – the metal speaks to her, and clearly she’s listening. Metalsmither: Catherine Chandler