Posted: June 1st, 2010 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: blog giveaway, Coco Wasabi, Cocoa Beans, constellations, craft, handmade, home decor, mobiles, Moravian star, theStarcraft, Yummy Treasures | 213 Comments »
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Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, there lived a little mobile of paper stars named Vela. Vela was a bright and chipper mobile, and was very proud of her cascading, cotton-candy-colored stars. She would often float happily through her neighborhood, giggling and saying hello to all the other star mobiles. But one day, while bouncing along, she was passed by an interesting bit of space debris — a National Geographic magazine! She quickly and joyously flipped through the July 2006 issue, devouring each page, every image of the land far, far away known as Earth, with irrepressible curiosity. After flipping the last page, Vela’s usually sunny demeanor quickly faded. She gazed at the empty galaxy around her, and wished desperately to explore the exotic planet Earth. Without further hesitation, she resolved to pack up her bags and shoot off on her first grand adventure. After arriving, the first welcoming face she saw belonged to Frances from theStarcraft, who quickly agreed to help Vela find a home. If you would like to bring Vela home, leave a comment here letting Frances know. {Psst. This is a giveaway. Leave a comment to enter…}
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Posted: May 10th, 2010 | Author: Brian and Sarah | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: blog giveaway, diy, elastic, handmade, lace, leather, recycled, sock garters, SWANclothing, Tara Bethune-Leaman, vegan | 54 Comments »
The trend away from cheap, mass-produced commodities seems to manifest itself in all sorts of different ways. From food (think artisinal, organic), to cocktails (classic, non-vodka-based “mixology”), to grooming (double-edged—or straight blade ¡scary!—razors), to clothes (premium jeans with gold rush era details), etc. More and more people seem to be finding that there is something to the simple, high-quality construction of the past. It’s something that is enchanting, timeless, and, importantly, sincere.
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Posted: April 26th, 2010 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: blog giveaway, colored pencils, decor, elephant, home, interior design, pencil holder, secondhand, vintage, wood | 115 Comments »
Readers, meet Lexington. Lexington is an easy-going elephant who likes loud music, a warm, dry climate and holding your colored pencils. Lexington may have been born over thirty years ago, but he’s a spry chap. And guess what, folks. Lexington wants to come home with you! Richelle Davies, mother of a creative 8-year old (Spy-themed Birthday party, anyone?) and the vintage shop Hopgrasser, has kindly offered this vintage pencil holder for our first ever vintage giveaway! Before we get to the rules, though, let’s have a chat with Richelle about the joys of thrifting.
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Posted: March 15th, 2010 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: art, blog giveaway, Chicago, craft, Crate & Barrel, engaged, handmade, happily ever after, necklace, statement necklace, Ultimate Wedding Contest, vintage lace | 137 Comments »
I have a new friend! Her name is Lisa, and aside from being wonderfully sweet, she’s got oodles of talent. She’s the busy bee behind the popular Tree & Kimball, from which she sells lovely lace necklaces and earrings. She’s getting married on a sheep farm for pete’s sake! Now that’s adorable. But here’s the really spectacular part: Lisa has kindly offered one of her hand-crafted necklaces to Westervin for another giveaway!
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