This weekend my familiy went to some kind of fair on the waterfront in Portland. For the most part, it was standard: Carnival rides, people selling ultra cheap sunglasses, free Lays potato chips, tons of greasy food available...you get the picture. But, this weekend at the Handmade NW booth, somebody really grabbed my attention. Portlander Super Alisa sat at her table typing (real typing-on a type writer) on handmade and, I believe, finger painted paper. She was making snarky cards. As I shuffled through some of them, I saw that they were hilarious, mean, and *oh, there's one to address "Dear Self"...I lover her cards. If I had been on my game, I would have shuffled through all of them and picked one for my husband. Our anniversary is this week. Instead, I ran after one of my kids who was dangerously near some expensive glass balls.
So, this morning I visited her blog www.superalisa.com and found the one that's just right. I don't think it will get here in time for us to not celebrate, but it's still funny and a real kick in the pants.
*Note: she also does custom cards. This is a brilliant idea. See Super Alisa next time you need to get something off your chest.
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
The best toys are from softoys
More American-made products I recently found are handmade in Shelton, WA. This is a family run business, and I was lucky enough to meet some of them over the weekend. I love, love, love all of their products, but my favorite of all is the Octopus. SOOO cute. I guarantee the next babies born into my family or to dear friends are getting gifts from softoys.
Check out their website:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
No watering or sulight required.
But, you can wear them wherever you want. Simply Pretty makes the funnest hair accessories that suit a wide age range. They have several different types of flowers as well as headbands and bow clips. Everything is in beautiful fabric, and they're made in the US. I consider that a plus in anything I buy. Stocking yourself with several of these beautiful and simple decorations is an easy way to support American made items. The two flowers above are lovely, but they're only two of dozens. Go to their website and see the whole showcase.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Miche:The happiest bags on Earth
I recently purchased a purse-the first purse I ever picked out for myself. I'm really impressed with it. Miche bags have the coolest concept! I wish I had thought of it. They are beautiful and versitile. What more could a girl want?
Every lady should investigate these purses. They are seriously so rad.
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