July 2011
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little things link love: lavender
Lavender has been a popular plant since at least ancient times, under various names and for various uses. Egyptians used it for embalming and cosmetics. The Greeks referred to it as nardus, and Greek philosopher Theophrastus wrote about it in a book concerning the healing powers of certain scents. Romans turned to lavender for its [...]
About the Author
Tina Jett is an artist, writer, photographer, and world-explorer. Her husband describes her with the phrase, “It’s like she lives in a coloring book.” See how that vision influences the work on her website and on Dandyville, a curation of all things creative and swell.
sponsor feature: nicole’s homemade treats
Nicole Varrenti is the genius behind Nicole’s Homemade Treats, a mouthwatering parade of chocolatey, nutty, sweet, and salty confections made in her fully licensed New York state kitchen. With everything from truffles to chocolate-covered cookies to gourmet candy-coated apples, her shop is heaven on earth for your sweet tooth. “My treats are prepared in small [...]
About the Author
Carrie is Scoutie Girl’s advertising manager & assistant editor. She owns a graphic design & ebook editing biz and also runs a nifty crochet pattern shop for discriminating ladies, likeclochework.
pinning down indie
Thanks to Pinterest, if a photo exists on the world wide web it can be pinned, making it easier than ever to find amazing handmade works by indie artists. Here, I share a growing collection of arts, crafts, and tutorials as I follow the pins of movers, shakers, and makers worldwide. A few weeks ago [...]
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Janice Bear designs unique garters (for offbeat brides, burlesque, Tuesdays…) because she believes everything you wear should be a reflection of you – right down to your underpinnings. To learn more about what she does and why she does it, please visit her blog.
Acute How-To: The Anti Green Thumb’s Garden
I am not sure what the opposite of a green thumb is {perhaps a black thumb?} but it is what I have. Over the years I have bought planted herbs and flowers only to watch them quickly wither away and die. This summer I wanted to re-do my patio, so I decided to create the [...]
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Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
sponsor feature: blue room pottery
Marietta Theodorou-LeMieux, the artist behind Blue Room Pottery on Etsy, is a prolific potter whose work can be found in approximately 430 galleries and museums in the United States alone. Marietta is the daughter of reknowned Greek potter Nikolaos Theodorou, and is an exhibiting member of the American Craft Council. She and her husband, along [...]
About the Author
Carrie is Scoutie Girl’s advertising manager & assistant editor. She owns a graphic design & ebook editing biz and also runs a nifty crochet pattern shop for discriminating ladies, likeclochework.
