Cool Finds
-
Book Excerpt: The Moment Jars by Mark Freid
by Sarah on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | No Comments
A couple of weeks ago, Kristen wrote about a wonderful discovery of hers, The Moment Jars. Mark Freid has kindly consented to allowing us to post a small excerpt and host a giveaway of his wonderful book, The Moment Jars. "Samuel loved the smell of the Moments. They smelled like springtime. Or licorice. He loved ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Broken Pottery Jewelry
by Hollie on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | 1 comment
Julie Ames, the artisan behind The Broken Plate Pendant Company, deliberately breaks plates selected from thrift stores, antique shops and department stores in order to turn the shards into jewelry. She first got the idea after making a mosaic mailbox for herself and was left with more broken shards that needed to be repurposed. ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Moleskine Passions Journals
by Hollie on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | 2 comments
Have a passion for music, food, wine, recipes, wellness, or film? The new line of Moleskine Passions Journals are for you. These specific-purpose notebooks neatly collect information and reviews about new recipes, books you read or books people suggest to you, concerts you attend, dishes you tasted, films you see or you want ... [read more] -
Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Goodies!
by Anna on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 | 1 comment
Last week I mentioned some kid-friendly valentine's day crafts to try out this season (and we fell in love with Hollie's sweet printable cards!)-- well, this week I found some more special treats for your valentine's day! Of course I am smitten with these printable heart themed goodies by Hello, ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Made By Joel Blog
by Hollie on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | 1 comment
I just discovered this blog the other day and absolutely LOVE it. It's by a dad/artist and the things he makes for his kids. The pictures are adorable and I think it's inspiring to see a dad spend time creating these fun little toys/crafts for his kids. Check out his blog here.... [read more] -
Cool Find: Slimware Plates
by Hollie on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | No Comments
Are you overeating and don't know it? Change the way you eat with these neat Slimware plates. Slimware plates are carefully disguised compartmentalized cookware that are partitioned in three sections: Vegetables, protein and side dishes/carbohydrates. The largest area is for vegetables, the medium section is for side dishes or carbohydrates and the smallest ... [read more] -
Buttoned Up Expert: EcoExpert: Cupid Smiles on Our Fair Trade Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
by Sarah on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | No Comments
Cupid Smiles on Our Fair Trade Valentine's Day Gift Guide Mass-produced candy supports child slavery. Cupid smiles on our Fair Trade V-Day gift guide + $1200 in swag! By Rachel Sarnoff, EcoStiletto.com If you’re like most of us, the week before Valentine’s Day is a scramble to find sweet things to give. But here’s the dirty little ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Message-in-a-Cookie Cutters
by Hollie on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 3 comments
Create personalized treats for loved ones this Valentine’s Day with these Message-in-a-Cookie Cutters by Williams-Sonoma. Customize the cutters by sliding in letters or pre-made words to form a name or message. When you press the cutter into the dough, your lettering is imprinted on ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Baggu Duck Bag
by Hollie on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | No Comments
I'm absolutely IN LOVE with these colorful eco-friendly tote bags! The Duck Bag, named for its recycled cotton material, has two handle length options; shorter handles work for hand-carrying while a 40" one is for over-the-shoulder use. Another welcome feature rarely found in a tote, the inside pocket keeps items like mobile phones and ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet
by Hollie on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 | 2 comments
The Boogie Board tablet is the tree-friendly electronic alternative to paper, pencils, and pens. It looks like a digital blackboard and actually functions like one. There's no need to pick up a piece of chalk to write on it, though. Simply use the included stylus, your finger nails or any other instrument that will apply ample ... [read more]
