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GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 19, 2009

Reusable Crackers and Gift Bags by Pi’lo | etsy watch

We have to admit that gift wrapping during the Holiday quickly filled the trash can. It makes sense to explore ways to be more ecologically conscious. And when the packages are as great as these, being eco-friendly feels like an indulgence. The founder of Pi’lo is Heather Shaw, a Torontonian mother of 2 young boys. She hand [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | November 13, 2009

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Retro style Christmas Cards

The bauble shapes and colors caught my attention. This card featured a hand drawn illustration by artist Brandi Powell that is hand printed on an antique press. Also check the Season greetings set by Sweet Harvey Letterpress on etsy. + Merry Christmas letterpress greeting cards $24 USD for pack of 6

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 6, 2009

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Writing Slates by Bliss in a Teacup | etsy watch

Another find on etsy. This one would make a great holiday gift. I like the concept behind the writing slates produced by a a half kiwi-half canadian couple living with their cat in Vancouver. It is effectively simple. You have a choice of two permanent titles: “Today” or “This Week”. + Writing Slates – Planning edition [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 6, 2009

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Holiday Gift Tags by Pretty Smitten | etsy watch

These personalized gift tags would be perfect for your holiday baked goodies. I particularly like the snowflake. Pretty Smitten sells them on etsy. You choose the icon, the color and the font. + Pretty Smitten Holiday – Rectangular Gift/Favor Tags with Personalized Winter Motifs $9 for 12 tags

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | October 24, 2009

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Four Holiday Cards with a Cause

I selected these cute Holiday cards because they carry a good message while serving a cause. First from designer Bonnie Marcus, I like: + The Imagine Peace card (Have a peaceful holiday) was designed in collaboration with Nell Merlino, author & founder of “Take Our Daughters to Work Day”. A portion of the proceeds from [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | October 22, 2009

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Papercut Night Lights by Fog and Thistle

If you are looking for a baby shower gift or a wonderful small Christmas gift for new parents, this could be it. A night light is a must when you live with babies and young kids. but savvy-design parents wish for something more than a basic night light. Crafter Rachel Weber of Fog and Thistle hand [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | October 9, 2009

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Treat Tags by Dingbat Press | etsy watch

A letterpress treat tag send the message that you doubly care. Added details on these rectangular tags include an eyelet and 1/2″ rounded corners at the top. + Cupcake Tag with eyelet by Dingbat Press $5 USD for set of 3 + via Poppytalk Handmade

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 5, 2009

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Zombie Plates on etsy

Each zombie plate is unique since they are hand-painted by the Seattle-based artist behind the blog Urban Soule (soule is her etsy shop). She also makes zombie mugs. Plus, you can host a scary Halloween party without fearing the dishes since her plates are dishwasher-safe. This a great find by Angela of Shelterrific, who is [...]