June 2010
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best of the bricks – cog & pearl…
Seth and Kristin have truly created a gem in their Brooklyn neighborhood. They are excited to share their philosophy and passion for handmade goods with their community making, Cog & Pearl a must visit brick and mortar shop. Cog & Pearl opened in fall of 2002. Our idea for the store grew out of a [...]
About the Author
I am a licensed artist who creates modern surface patterns, lives to travel, and eats lots of olives. Yep, it’s kinda that simple. You can find my work on fabric, tableware, lamps, wallcoverings, etc. Are you ready to transform your art business by doing a trade show? Then you are ready to be a SHOWSTOPPER!
we scout wednesday: you are not a quitter
“A project is finished when I am done working on it. It doesn’t have to be complete.” –Lauren Venell, How to Maintain Confidence in a Competitive Market (Papercut (above) by Lauren, as well) My first thought upon reading this way: “Thank goodness I’m not the only person who thinks this.” I’ve quit lots of things: [...]
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Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
heart-to-heart
thanks to the etsy favorites feature, i have hearts, you have hearts, we all have hearts! here, we’ll hop from heart-to-heart each week, progressively adding to our heart trail as we follow the favorites from one seller to the next. Last week, we left off with… … marriage of metal {wood, silver & amethyst pendant}, [...]
About the Author
Jan DiCintio designs and produces organic cotton fabric collections for her business, Daisy Janie. By combining her love of pattern & making with her passion for eco-friendly living, Daisy Janie’s organic fabrics allow Jan to contribute meaningful ‘green’ options to the sewing & craft community at large. Check out Daisy Janie’s list of resellers to find out where you can purchase Jan’s bold organic fabrics.
have something to say? now accepting guest posts
You’ve been reading my thoughts on creative living, mindful spending, and bringing more soulful goods into your life for awhile now. And you’ve got some ideas of your own. Well, I’d love to hear from you! I’m interested in broadening the perspective here at Scoutie Girl. It’s not just about me and what I think [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
non-traditional portraits from kristyn dors
I am usually not the biggest fan of portrait work, but when your listed inspirations include Patrick Caulfield and Lucien Freud, I take note. Which brings me to today’s featured artist: portrait painter, Kristyn Dors. These portraits by Dors are striking. The physical disconnect between the body and mind in these images is really powerful; turning the [...]
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Brittni Mehlhoff is the editor of the handmade blog, papernstitch, and is also the owner and creator of an exhibition site by the same name. If you are a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or a blogger, join the growing community of 7,000+ Stitchers and sign up for Brittni’s free weekly biz tips + handmade picks.
