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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.
eco through & through – tortilla girl
I’ve got Tortilla Girl on the brain today, and it’s not because I’m hungry and not because I’m wishing I lived in France. It’s because in my not-on-SG life I’m gnawing on a really tough question about that little hyphen in eco-business. That seemingly simple little line representing the intersection of trying to make money [...]
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Julie Green is owner, operator, designer, sales staff, and head of the shipping department at Up Up Creative, an eco-friendly paper goods shop specializing in what she likes to call “sweet-but-sap-free” greetings, wedding invitations, gifts, and more. Catch a glimpse behind the scenes of this in-sourced printing company by following her on up up, the blog.
With love from Europe: France
hat by lamarquisedesanges Last month we traveled to Hungary, and the first trip this spring takes us to the magical France! Home of Amelie Poulain’s travelling dwarf, the croissant with plain butter, big castles with even bigger dogs, thousands of painters: France is a wonder. How to recognise a flight coming back from Paris? It really [...]
About the Author
Judit Wild has two lives. A professional one: she’s a sociologist, specialized in media research. The other one is a crafter’s: making jewelry and photography. Visit Vadjutka to find out more about her double life!
