May 17, 2012

Indie Crafter Du Jour: Danielle Pedersen of HandyMaiden

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I know there was a collective "awwwww" upon opening today's newsletter, but hang on -- don't spend it all on this adorable hedgehog pocket totem (pictured) because the cute explosion is just starting. Danielle Pedersen is the maker of these folksy, miniature figurines. She sells these "pocket totems" in her Etsy shop, and makes them for "travelers, the kids-at-heart, and everyone who wants to take an animal wherever they go." Of course, they're happy also just sitting on a windowsill or … [Read more...]

Pretty Pastel Bangles From $5

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Spring always calls for working pastels into your look, but I tend to shy away from full-on candy-colored outfits. The solution: pastel bangles! Their chunkier-than-a-bracelet shape means they demand attention. Here are four pretty picks: ♥ Pretty Pastel Bangles, jessiretro ($8 for 6, pictured). Rainbow arm time! This set includes ivory, yellow, pink, lavender, mint green and sky blue. ♥ Stripled Bangle Bracelet, Urban Outfitters ($5, sale). The stripes are mint and lavender -- which … [Read more...]

Bling Out Your Bike!

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With the onset of summer, I'm dreaming of leisurely bike rides through the park and along the beach. I'll be wearing a romper (perfect for pedaling), sandals with closed toes, and a scarf holding my hair back. Pretty cute, right? But all the attention won't just be on me -- I plan to make my bike look every bit as stylish. Here are five fun, adorable, spiffy, fantastically awesome bike accessories! ♥ Bike Streamers, Paper Source ($8, pictured). I love these old-fashioned bike streamers. … [Read more...]