Archive for December, 2009

TINTED MINT

Monday, December 21, 2009 0:00 126 Comments

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Patty Yuan of Tinted Mint is many things, not the least of which is thoughtful. I don’t know her, but I know this.  After you learn a bit about Yuan and Tinted Mint, I think you will know this, too.
Yuan started Tinted Mint in 2009 as a designer and consumer seeking [...]

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JANE & JOSEPHINE

Sunday, December 20, 2009 0:00 99 Comments

Some people are just innately creative.  No matter what endeavor they delve into you can be assured it will be imaginative and inventive.  Jane Broski is one of those artistic ladies who has had success in many creative arenas.  Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Art History, training in Fine Arts and receiving a Masters [...]

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LEFT BANK

Saturday, December 19, 2009 0:00 137 Comments

I remember as a child being fascinated by my mom’s cherished jewelry tucked away in her dresser. And that same thrill of seeing something magical came when she’d open her tin of inherited buttons and remnants. There was a certain feeling of wonder and excitement when these special notions would see the light of day. [...]

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BAMBAKO

Friday, December 18, 2009 0:00 139 Comments

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We have just the thing to wear with your outfit for New Year’s Eve, provided you don’t skip the party, which is exactly what Abigail Ricarte did the night she was supposed to attend a friend’s birthday party.  Frustrated by her hair (she was growing it out and it was in that [...]

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YARN OVER MOVEMENT

Thursday, December 17, 2009 0:00 152 Comments

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There was a time when a lady wouldn’t leave the house in the winter without a respectable hat, coat, scarf, and pair of gloves.  Miss B. and I are officially campaigning to bring back the gloves.  The constant exposure to the sun and elements makes your hands a dead giveaway [...]

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CLUTCH THAT! ROSEMARY BALAZS

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 0:00 234 Comments

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A little black dress is never complete without the ideal handbag. And the fabulously feminine designs by Clutch That! are meticulously crafted, Audrey Hepburn-worthy confections perfect for your LBD, a wedding gown or a pair of jeans.
As designer Rosemary Balazs says, “Who can resist the sumptuous feeling of 100% pure silk [...]

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jules. Lovely Note + Coupon Code!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 20:36 7 Comments

Do you remember our feature on jules. from Chicago?  I’ll never forget her, since my first name is Jules, too.  Every time we emailed each other, we would both momentarily think we had lost our minds and emailed ourselves.  It was funny to see emails that read, “Dear Jules…Sincerely, Jules”  :)
Well, today I received my [...]

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OH SO GOOD

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 0:00 186 Comments

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Let’s call a spade a spade: a stylish environmentally conscious item is a sold environmentally conscious item.  Designers like Sarah Roberto of Oh So Good have raised the bar for products with a gentle impact, and no longer need we settle for eco-friendly products that don’t simultaneously meet our fashionable [...]

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FRIEDASOPHIE

Monday, December 14, 2009 0:00 178 Comments

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The twinkling lights throughout the season is something even holiday haters can admit to enjoying.  Since there is no sense leaving the twinkles to the trees, we thought we would make your holidays bright with a little gemstone jewelry from Sandra Ische of Friedasophie.
Don’t go feeling sorry for the trees, either–they still [...]

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NISEE MADE

Sunday, December 13, 2009 0:00 143 Comments

Anyone who knows me (or visits my blog) can attest to the fact that I’m enamored by all things sweet and whimsical.  Yesterday’s post probably clued you in on my love of illustration too. So when I found out that today’s contributor combines all of these aspects in her work, I was so excited to [...]

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