Plaid, Plaid World

Perfectly plaid handmade and indie pieces. Just in time for the holidays. Buy them as gifts or keep them for yourself.


From top left:
Blue Plaid Rose Bib Necklace, Forever and A Day on Artfire
Sidesaddle Top, ModCloth
Boyfriend Dress, Spool No. 72
The Karrie Clutch, Little Ms Boutique
Deck the Halls Fa La La La La Necklace, Vintage Wave on Etsy
Plaid and Antique Gold Earrings, Brittany Chavers Studio

A little obsessed with...{ lavender }

Ever since I picked up this fabulous lavender sea salt spray, I can't get enough of this yummy scent. Check out some of my recent finds:


1. If you get headaches, then stock up on this soothing, lavender scented balm from Cozy Moments on Etsy. Just rub a little on your temples and drift away into a relaxing sleep.
Headache relief balm, $5.50 for a 2 ounce container.

2. This hand-wrought silver locket not only has a beautiful image of lavender on the front, but it's filled with a little tuft of real lavender, so it smells as good as it looks. Perfect for everyday wear.
$155 from Jean Designs on Etsy.

3. Obsessed is an understatement for how I feel about this super tasty, farm-made, lavender pepper. Since it arrived at my house, I've been using it on everything- fish, pizza, eggs, pasta, salads. It's made from a blend of rosemary (another one of my favorites), basil, parsley, and of course, lavender. Get yours from Blossom Farm's artisan herb shop on 1000 Markets.
Lavender Pepper, $4.49 for one, one-ounce container.

4. My successful gardening experience this summer makes me want to keep growing herbs through the winter. I added this aromatherapy kit from Red Envelope to my list of must-buys.
Aromatherapy kit with lavender, chamomile and lemon balm, $44.95. Includes white pots and organic soil.

Check out Broad Street Bazaar in Lititz, PA

It's open! Visit 55 North Broad Street in Lititz, PA and check out all the handmade goodness. Proprietor Shelly Titter stocked this shop full of unique, artisan-made items including bags, jewelry, art, photography, soap and much more! Of course, you'll find my own, Pineapple Sugar line there as well. Jocelyn Grace items coming soon (that's one of the reasons for the summer grad school break).

All of the Pineapple Sugar jewelry in the shop is unique and can only be bought there (you won't find it on my website), so stop by and support the local artisan community and Lititz's newest shop!

Etsy Beagles Team Contest!

One of my Etsy Street Teams is running their first contest!


Want to win the supercute pin (pictured above) from Etsy Beagles Team Member, Frums Glass Menagerie ? Then go to the Etsy Beagles Blog and check out how to vote for your favorite Etsy Beagles Team Challenge entry (pictured below).



Vote here

Buy handmade, shop local

This holiday season, I'm doing my best to shop local and/or buy handmade. Of course, there are certain things where that isn't possible (the sleigh-full of electronics on SuperD's list comes to mind). But, everyone on my list is getting several handmade items- some I made for them, others I bought from other Etsy sellers.

I put a lot of handmade stuff on my Christmas list, too, but I fear that Ety's checkout process discouraged some people from buying. Not that I think the checkout process is difficult, but my loving, but technologically impaired mother had issues even creating an account. But I'm still hoping at least one person will honor my handmade pledge and buy at least a few handmade things for me this holiday.

And for those of you looking to get involved in the handmade movement, here's a list of really cool sites where you can find lots of handmade goods:

Etsy
1000 Markets
Art Fire
Handmade Fuzion
iCraft
Dawanda
Ruby Lane
Shop Handmade
Trunkt
Wink Elf
Lolli Shops

Of course, there are tons more, but this list is a good start of some of the larger venues. Some of these sites even have very cool vintage and antique sections (not handmade, but still part of the reduce/reuse/recycle process). So get shopping! There's only 11 days left until Christmas!

For those of you looking to shop local in the Lancaster, PA area, check out downtown Lancaster shopping for some great local shops, galleries and artisans.

Not in Lancaster or just want to shop online? Check out Etsy's Shop Local feature. Just type in your town and find artisans and crafters in your area.

Get free stuff!

Check out the Modish blog giveaway. It's jam packed with tons of way cool indie designer and artisan products. Today is the last day to enter to win this handmade goodness.