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Feb 2, 2012, 11:17 am
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I’ve got a big-ole girl crush on Brook Fung and her clothing & accessories line, Peeko Apparel. I discovered it, and now I want like half of the pieces in her shop. (Especially, ESPECIALLY those Abstract Swirl Leggings in White and Black in the first picture!! LOVE!) I love her use of colo... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2012, 11:05 am
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These remind me of candy! They were a lot of fun to make, and I sort of want to keep about half of them for myself. These bright & colorful flower barrettes are available in my shop, along with lots of other handmade hair accessories made by me & other artists!
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Jan 31, 2012, 10:15 am
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I love these embroidered collage art pieces by Jill of Fighting Spirit. I met Jill a couple of months ago at the OCH Art Market. She’s a recent NOLA transplant – she moved here from Pittsburgh last year.
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Jan 30, 2012, 3:48 pm
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Even the cockiest people occasionally have their moments of self-doubt and insecurity. I guess you could say I’ve been having a bout of that myself lately. I’m normally pretty self-assured, but I’ve been feeling a little off lately. But you know what always makes me feel better? A good... Comment - Like
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Jan 29, 2012, 2:12 pm
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So Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I recently discovered this site that sells sickeningly cute gifts for couples. The site is called BoldLoft, and there is so much cute it hurts. Pretty much all of their gifts come in matching sets of two – they’ve got his and hers coff... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2012, 4:02 pm
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I just came across this fab, super easy no-sew tshirt vest DIY by Wobisobi. In it, she turns an XL men’s tshirt into a cute vest for spring in less than 5 minutes flat! Such a simple DIY project, even a kid could do this one!
Here’s the original post, and below is the video tutorial:
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Jan 25, 2012, 9:49 am
... , through the use of Dead Sea cosmetics, bath salts, and other items made from Dead Sea minerals. World of Judaica offers many of these, including one of the most famous and highest quality Dead Sea brands, Ahava.
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Jan 24, 2012, 10:32 am
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rhinestone bobby pin – Fifi Mahony’s I think? David got it for me…
earrings – Lillyella
necklace – I think it was my grandmothers?
white button-down – thrifted, ages ago
belt – vintage, picked up during my 2004 trip to London
Doris Dress in Olivine Floral – Trashy Diva
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Jan 23, 2012, 10:51 am
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Vintage Enamel Heart Earrings
Pink Sparkles Sequins & Recycled Denim Heart Barrette
Upcycled Corduroy Heart Keychain
The holiday of love is almost here – Valentine’s Day! Around these parts, it always gets overshadowed by Carnival season, but Valentine’s Day is still a wonderful hol... Comment - Like
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Jan 21, 2012, 9:06 pm
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Photos from my walk to work last week…
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Jan 17, 2012, 11:53 am
1. happy happy giclee print by farouche – $18
2. “Be Happy” on yellow linen pillow cover by SweetnatureDesigns – $22
3. “Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry” hand painted wood sign by caitcreate – $25
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Jan 13, 2012, 12:03 pm
I recently ran out of blush, and was searching for another mineral makeup blush that would work with my SUPER pale skin and not make me look clownish. Somehow in my search on Etsy, I discovered Madison Street Beauty, which specializes in handcrafted 100% natural mineral makeup. I ordered a sample si... Comment - Like
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Jan 12, 2012, 12:20 pm
New Orleans Style King Cake Necklace, made by Flambeaux Design Company
Want to see what I did all day Sunday? Here is the beginning of it:
This is the first in this year’s series of Larry Ragusa king cake videos. There will be one per week, now through Mardi Gras! (You might remember me posting ... Comment - Like
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Jan 11, 2012, 11:10 am
Are you one of those people that keeps a notebook or moleskin on you at all times, ready to strike down inspiration onto the page when it hits you? If so, you’ll love this easy to follow tutorial by StudioTO on how to make a DIY Handmade Sketchbook. It’s super cute, and super easy. These would a... Comment - Like
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Jan 10, 2012, 9:36 am
If you’ve ever seen the movie Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio, you already know a little about the history of blood diamonds and why it’s so important to shop for conflict free diamonds when searching for the perfect engagement ring or other diamond jewelry.
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Nov 1, 2011, 9:39 am
In a land of so many talented local-centric t-shirt companies (New Orleans, that is), one of my favorites is Shultzilla. They first won me over with their sense of humor and snark, and now I’m lucky to count the t-shirt designing duo that is Aimée & Jeremy Miller as some of my art market buddies.... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 11:11 am
It’s been a crazy Halloween weekend, to cap off a crazy October. First, we had to head to Baton Rouge, where David’s film Cell Phone Psycho won Best Louisiana Horror Film at the Fear Fete Horror Film Festival:
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Oct 27, 2011, 11:19 am
We may or may not be currently obsessed with Breaking Bad at my house. Okay, okay. We’re DEFINITELY obsessed. Dave got into it from a filmmaker’s perspective, because he’d heard so many of his buddies rave about how beautifully the whole thing is shot. And now we are both… ahem, addicted, so... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2011, 10:16 am
This post comes to you from Anne-Marie of The Succulent Wife, part of the Gift Giving Advisory Board. For more great hostess gift ideas, check out our Hostess Gift Guide!
Need a great hostess gift that will not only say “thank you for the invitation” but that is also something truly original (t... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 11:26 pm
business cards by Uprinting, by Run to Win via Flickr
I was recently contacted by UPrinting about doing a giveaway for some of their Die Cut custom business cards. I know a lot of you are crafty types, whether you have your own Etsy shops, or just like to make gifts for friends & family.
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Oct 20, 2011, 12:26 pm
You might remember the work of designer Lori Cohn of Charmed Design from my mention back in July. Lori first started creating modern charm bracelets while recovering from a sudden and life threatening illness. Her designs became something constructive and positive for her to focus on during a troubl... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 10:51 am
I’ve got to say, my friend Justin over at InvadeNOLA always does a great job of finding talented young New Orleanians and putting together fabulous content. The new InvadeNOLA Guide to New Orleans digital magazine is no exception. What I’m REALLY impressed with in this new zine is the fashion sp... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2011, 9:51 am
me at Gretna Heritage Festival. fancy headband and photo by Miss Ashe Mischief
Sorry for the lack of posts recently. October has turned into a crazy month, between a jam-packed schedule of festivals and events (Freret Market, Gretna Heritage Festival, Festival of the Lake in Mandeville already, and... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 11:04 am
Samantha Bischof is the talented Seattle-based jewelry designer behind The Adorned Article. Incorporating fine materials like sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones into her work, Samantha has a keen eye for creating sophisticated looks that will stay in style for years to come. I recently caug... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2011, 9:25 am
The Gift Giving Advisory Board is pleased to present the first edition of its Hostess Gift Guide, a carefully edited guide presented by our expert members which include the ladies of TheSucculentWife.com, WickedlyChic.com, and TheGiftInsider.com, along with me at MissMalaprop.com!
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Oct 3, 2011, 9:48 am
Last week I added a bunch of new hand-painted earrings by my friend Taslim van Hattum of Abiqutie to the shop. I’m so excited to have more of her goodies in the store – I absolutely LOVE her style, as I think it’s really fun and colorful and unlike anything else I’ve seen. Every pair of her ... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 10:48 am
I recently got hip to the Israeli indie shoe brand Couple Of. With collections inspired by a mix of modern and vintage styles, these shoes are hand made under fair trade conditions. Right now all of their styles are on sale over at Amalia, an online boutique specializing in Israeli independent fashi... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 10:40 am
Escape artists, comic books and WWII era epic drama. What more could you ask for in a novel? I just finished reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon, which for some reason had sat on my bookshelf, waiting to be read, for way too long. It was a book that I think my mom gav... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2011, 9:38 am
September is Hunger Action Month, and even though the month is almost over, it’s never too late to give back and do good. Fleur De Light is a locally crafted line of candles, and their See the Light, Feed the Hungry candle collection was created to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New O... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2011, 2:06 pm
I’m very pleased to have been invited to join the Gift Giving Advisory Board! I’ve followed this project for a little while now, since it was started by a few of my favorite sites: Wickedly Chic, The Succulent Wife and The Gift Insider. I’m so excited to be the 4th member on board!
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Sep 22, 2011, 12:45 pm
Lovely new work by one of my favorite indie artists, Nidhi Chanani. These woodburnings are part of a show up now at Rare Device in San Francisco.
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Sep 19, 2011, 10:10 am
I recently signed up to do the NO/AIDS Walk next Sunday, September 25th in Audubon Park here in New Orleans. My friend Tim who I know through Rising Tide told me about it, and I signed up to walk as part of his team. (Want to join us? You can register here!)
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Sep 16, 2011, 12:14 pm
Ever since I posted some old pictures of the Cher costume I made for Halloween 2004, I’ve received multiple requests from people, asking me to explain how I did it. Since Halloween is right around the corner again, I figured I’d tackle that very question.
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Sep 13, 2011, 10:08 am
As promised, I just finished up my DIY Denim Skirt Guide!
This guidebook features a step by step explanation of how I make my denim skirts, complete with plenty of pictures to help walk you through, plus lots of tips, tricks & inspiration. I know there are a lot of basic jean skirt how-tos out ther... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2011, 10:46 am
September is Hunger Action Month – a national movement to raise awareness and take action to help the 50 million Americans who experience hunger.
Throughout the month, Feeding America’s nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, including my local Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Or... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2011, 10:47 am
I noticed that my favorite, my bestie, Miss Ashe Mischief recently posted a super easy, super fun tutorial on her blog: DIY: How to Make a Corkboard Jewelry Frame. You should all go check it out and make yourselves some easy-peasy jewelry displays!
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Sep 9, 2011, 6:06 pm
Guess what I did last weekend? If you said that I went to Atlanta for my first taste of Dragon*Con, you guessed right! I have a lot of friends and family that go every year, and while David had been once before, I had never gone. I heard how the costuming aspect of this huge multi-media, popular cul... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2011, 1:53 pm
Just a quick update about a few upcoming events here in NOLA: this Saturday, September 10th from 10am til 3pm you can find me at the OCH Art Market. The market is back from its summer hiatus with an “All Things Wellness” themed event, including a raw food demonstration, free Yoga workshops, fres... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2011, 10:11 am
My friend Liz of Wickedly Chic is just as passionate about indie businesses as I am, and she always does a great job of discovering and promoting some of the best. She just sent me a list of some of her current faves, which I thought were too fun not to share with you!
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Aug 31, 2011, 9:03 am
Elizabeth from Simply Spray recently sent me a simple and fun tutorial that was too good not to share! She created these great reusable veggie bag designs using plain produce bags from ECOBAGS and some of her Simply Spray non-toxic fabric spray paint.
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Aug 30, 2011, 9:30 am
fancy handmade embroidered nametag – made by me!
pinstripe vest – H&M
tanktop – Mossimo
skirt – gathered mini skirt by Trashy Diva
tights – Origei
boots – Doc Martens
I was recently approached by textile artist Niyati of Origei, who offered to send me a pair of her artfully dyed, o... Comment - Like
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Aug 29, 2011, 9:17 am
I am so, so glad to have made the decision to hop on board as one of the organizers of this year’s Rising Tide conference. I jumped in headfirst because I wanted to make some things happen in this town, and I’m all about partnering with like-minded organizations that are already doing good thing... Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2011, 12:14 pm
I was recently introduced to the work of jewelry designer Angelyn Pass of Glāk Love. Angelyn is an Atlanta based artist who developed what she calls Celluloidic Artistry™, a unique process for creating pieces using vintage exposed film negatives as a medium. I caught up with Angelyn to learn more... Comment - Like
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Aug 24, 2011, 10:41 am
Think wreathes are only suitable for holiday decorations? Think again – this stylish and fun upcycled cork wreath by Nikki McGonigal would look great on any door or wall, any time of year. Check out her tutorial video below to find out how to make one yourself:
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Aug 23, 2011, 10:41 am
Today I’m working on finishing up a little project… my first eBook! It’s a guidebook on how I make my denim skirts, plus lots of tips, tricks & inspiration. I know there are a lot of basic jean skirt how-tos out there, but having made probably hundreds of denim skirts over the years, I’ve le... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 10:03 am
I’ve never been a huge fan of the bling of Swarovski crystals. And the friendship bracelet trend coming back? Well… I did that one the first time around. THAT SAID, put them together, and I may or may not be obsessed. (Okay, yes, probably very obsessed.) I discovered these wicked cool takes on t... Comment - Like
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Aug 21, 2011, 10:16 am
I’ve written here before about why bottled water sucks, and some tips for kicking the bottled water habit. I was recently introduced to another great company dedicated to ridding the world of bottled water.
Quench is a green-minded company that offers bottleless, filtration-enabled water coolers,... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2011, 10:04 am
This week’s Kickstarter Pick has been getting a lot of mentions within the indie craft community, and for good reason, but it still has a way to go before meeting the goal and being funded! Los Angeles based fashion designer and sewing instructor Christine Haynes is preparing to launch her first l... Comment - Like
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Aug 19, 2011, 12:44 pm
Today’s tutorial is a guest post by textile artist Bobbi Lewin. Here she shows us how to make a super cute headband out of scraps of fabric. A perfect way to use up all of those tiny pieces left over from other projects! (Hint: she has another great new tutorial up at her own blog just posted this... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2011, 10:32 am
Now here’s a knitwear company with a twist: founded on the idea that no one knows more about knitting than grannies, Grannies Inc. offers up handmade, ethically produced ready to wear or custom designed knitwear. You can check out their range of 100% British spun merino wool offerings, which inclu... Comment - Like
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