Posts Tagged ‘Why I Love’

I’m inspired by Spontaneous Generosity! What inspires you?

Recently, while drooling over someone’s link to very yummy yarn I tweeted, “Ok, somebody needs to buy that and make me scarf already.” I don’t knit or crochet, but I admire those who do—and all that gorgeous fiber they get to use in their creations. It’s all so utterly gorgeous.

I had NO idea at the time, that my little joke would actually inspire a bit of Spontaneous Generosity embodied by the lovely, lovely Rachel Ballard. Having seen my tweet (boy am I going to be more careful about what I say!) she set to work on making me this amazing skinny scarf in the most luxurious fiber: bamboo. And while it’s so wonderful and lovely (there’s a photo of me wearing it below the fold),  what inspires me most is her act of generosity. We are “Twitter friends” but have not known each other all that long, and it’s such a risk to make something in those circumstances. She completely nailed it—both in color and intent!

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Fresh Meyer Lemons from Horticopia

As some of you may know, I’m a Californian living in what I like to call “the edge of the world.” In reality, it’s the north coast of Oregon—a windy, grey, blustery, and more-often-than-not raining kind of place. It’s beautiful, in that wind-swept kind of way. But, I miss my sunny roots and the horticulture that defines Cali. Palm trees and lemons, jasmine and bougainvillea, and lots and lots of gorgeous succulents to boot! I mean, come one, what’s not to love about Agave?

So, enter Horticopia. A fabulous store that offers a little taste of all those things I’m missing. I recently ordered some Meyer Lemons and was completely transported south! They arrived quickly, fresh from the field, completely organic, and ready to be devoured! A tiny taste treat for my sun starved senses: a taste of HOME. And that’s why I love Horticopia!

Make sure you check out her other listings. Horticopia sells a large selection of wonderful plants just perfect for your indoor garden or terrarium.

Camellia by Gogovivi

Gogovivi makes the most amazing handbags. Kiley is one of those artists who just has the touch. Her work is stylish, timeless, and always elegant. And who wouldn’t want a status bag that’s completely handmade?  So, forget the Birkin or the Louis Vuitton. . . Make mine Gogovivi. It’s affordable luxury with the handmade touch; which is reason enough to love Gogovivi.

Shop Mireio’s collection of Lavender Sachets made with Gorgeous Vintage Fabrics

Lavender is soothing and relaxing and fragrant. Tucking a sachet into your sweater drawer keeps all your woolen smelling lovely and fresh. But, it also keeps the bugs away. You know, those pesky little moths that like to chomp, chomp, chomp holes into your sweater. Which makes Lavender more than just a pretty face!

My knitting friends also tell me that Mireio sachets work wonders with their yarn stash. So, give a sachet with the next skien you gift or sweater you give — sweet, practical, fragrant, appreciated!

Fabulous Snap Skinny Scarf by Malam

I’ve featured Malam on The Best of Etsy in the past—but when Marie photographed her father modeling this fabulous Snap Skinny Scarf,  I fell in love with her store all over again. He’s dashing! It’s wonderful to see a mix of models, and it only goes to demonstrate just how versatile Malam’s work is. Which is a very big reason why I love Malam!

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