Friends. What just happened? It’s the day after Christmas, I hardly blogged all month, and I took a four-hour nap today to relieve nausea and a headache as a result of holiday-prep exhaustion. As much as I’d planned for my handmade gifts to keep me above the fray, they sucked me under! This holiday season took [...]
…while the dealing is still good. Nau: 30% off and 10% to charity! Use code GIVE at check out. Through Dec. 15. Above left, Twisted Scarf, $68 with discount, $9.80 to charity. EDUN: Last season is 50% off. Above center, Gertrude Cardigan, $110. Horny Toad: An honor-based donation program — donate your lightly worn [...]
OK, I just topped myself, MOCIUN HAS MARKED DOWN ALL THEIR GOOD STUFF TO 50% OFF. Geez Louise, this is crazy good, from the print masters themselves. Tie-Front Dress, Fake Weave print, on sale for $222 Jeans, Fake Batik print, on sale for $102 Bauhaus tee (available in men’s and women’s), [...]
30% off all full-priced inventory and 10% off sale items at Beklina! Use code 30sale10. How about this gor-geous handmade silk scarf from Finnish design house Ivana Helsinki? After the 30% discount, it’s $108. “Fennofolkists manifesto: If something is too perfect, it is not perfect anymore, it is boring. There has to be some edge [...]
There’s a claim from that last post I need to return to. “I’m making luggage tags! I think I’ll personalize them with embroidery.” I can’t say that I’ve EVER embroidered ANYTHING before. But it looks so easy — and it must be in my genes, ha! Check out this bookmark my mom made in the [...]
We started our communal handmakery last week. (Finally got my pictures uploaded.) This is going to be HOT! Our letterpressed gift tags are going to be a big hit. I can’t knit, but Jen is knitting a neck warmer for me to give to someone on my list! This old leatha skirt finally goes to [...]
$20 online gift certificate! Expires tomorrow, Dec. 1. Enter code GCY8TZHJRJ5T. UPDATE: This code can only be redeemed by ONE person! If you use it, please leave a comment that you did. EDUN will be coming out with a few more promos between now and Christmas. (Thanks Erik!) Alyx SS Shirt, $195 Lauren Trench, $495 [...]
In the imaginary profile of my “ideal self,” I make lots of things. I sew lovely dresses, cook gourmet meals (complete with garnishes) and send handmade thank-you cards to everyone I appreciate. But my real self… doesn’t quite get there. What to do when I wanted to make as many handmade Christmas presents as possible [...]