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Sponsor Spotlight: Snapcrafty

2010-02-09T10:53:00-08:00

Sticking with the colorful theme of the day, I have the perfect sponsor to introduce you to- Snapcrafty! The snapcrafty shop is filled with colorful vintage beads, flowers, cabochons and other great goodies for all your crafty endeavors. Thanks for supporting Modish, Sandra! {SHOP}

Eco-Friendly Find: Mrs. Jones' Soapbox

2010-02-09T09:45:00-08:00

I don't know about you, but I feel like the majority of the things I drool over online are unnecessary items... another necklace, another scarf... beautiful, but do I really need them? So when I come across something that is both beautiful and functional, or, even better, someone who has taken something so everyday that it's usually overlooked and made it beautiful, I get excited.

Mrs. Jones' Soapbox does just that. She hand-crafts natural household cleaners like laundry detergent, tile scrub and all-purpose spray, and packages them herself in beautiful refillable, reusable and upcycled packaging. Each package is simple because the ingredients are simple, and I know a little simple beauty would brighten up any dreary laundry day of mine.

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

Inspiration A-Z: C is for Color, Color, Color & Charlotte Gainsbourg

2010-02-09T08:05:34-08:00

press play: Master's Hand - Charlotte Gainsbourg

I tend to think that drenched in color is the best way to be. I love colorful homes, colorful clothes, colorful walls, colorful fabric, colorful food. I love color that's vibrant and saturated, color that begs to be seen. I love discovering colors that exist in nature, in a flower or bird, that you never thought were possible, that seem too unreal to be real. Color inspires me, enlivens me, fills me with happy. So here's a little dose of happy for you, too.

:: by notmycat

:: by just jenny

:: by becktress

:: by nikolinelr

:: via weheartit

:: by elsie*cake

:: via weheartit

:: by Sherri DuPree Bemis

:: by jackie young

:: by hakan photography

:: by Stoopidgerl

:: via inspires tumblr

:: via splitroads tumblr

:: by suzypuzz

:: by colormekatie

:: by Phil Marion

:: by dzimis

:: by toomanytribbles

:: by something infinitely interesting

:: by jackie young

:: by marinshe

:: by dyxie

:: via weheartit

:: by miss ashley anne

Hope you have a wonderful, colorful day!

Argh!

2010-02-08T13:23:16-08:00

:: by colormekatie

My internet has been on the fritz all morning and I haven't been able to get the post I planned for today done yet (one of those long inspiration A-Z posts) and now I have appointments I need to head to. Bummer! So, I'll have much inspiration here for you tomorrow morning instead, bright and early (hint: next letter up is C, and C is for COLOR!)

And speaking of sharing inspiration, I'm participating in the Blog it Foward Mash-up organized by SFgirlbybay- are you?? It starts this Wednesday and seems like it'll be a great way to discover some new blogs! I hope you'll read along with us!

Happy (started off pretty crappy but I guess it's getting better) Monday! :)

<3 jena

Rings for Haiti Auction & Happy Weekend!

2010-02-06T10:51:09-08:00

Just popping in on this lovely Saturday to let you know about this great Rings for Haiti auction that is going on, organized by Thomasin at Metal Riot. She's gathered up a wealth of amazing jewelry artists to create rings for an auction in which 100% of proceeds will go to the Global Giving Relief Fund for Haiti. It's happening over on ebay right now & new rings will be added each day!

Other than that, I just wanted to wish you all a happy weekend! I'm taking my best friend to see one of my faaavorite musicians tonight at the Doug Fir. I can't wait! Will I be seeing any Portland readers there? She puts on an amazing show, you should come!

What are some of your plans for the weekend?

Vintage Fantastic Friday: Bleubird Vintage

2010-02-05T08:54:45-08:00

One of my favorite bloggers and vintage shop owners, James of Bleubird Vintage, just re-opened her web shop and me oh my, it looks mighty fine...

Of course you know you can trust her to carry all her amazing finds for the ze ladies, but with this recent revamp, she's added great vintage clothing for men and for "little birds" too! I don't usually feature kid's stuff on here, but her children's collection is way too adorable not to.

Gosh, I wish those dresses were in big people sizes! Find lots more goodies to oogle at over in the better than ever Bleubird shop!

Sponsor Spotlight: Foxy Originals

2010-02-04T15:39:43-08:00

For jewelry that's stylish, sexy and super affordable, head to Foxy Originals, a proudly Canadian brand that's run by two talented jewelry designers. They're offering 25% off only to Modish readers thru Mar 4th! Just enter code "modish" at checkout, and you'll be lookin' foxy soon enough! {SHOP}

Match Making: Snygg & atelierBB

2010-02-04T11:52:21-08:00

Snygg's gorgeous re-purposed aprons and mitts + atelierBB's amazing handcrafted plates =

the most colorfully cheerful cooking experience you'll ever have

Handmade Spaces

2010-02-04T09:17:27-08:00

Here's some random happy studio pics from the Handmade Spaces pool...

*monsoons and mangoes

*stephanie levy

*JC Handmade

Would you like to share a little corner of your handmade space? Join the Modish flickr pool!

Sponsor Spotlight: Lauren Elgee

2010-02-03T14:28:39-08:00

Lauren Elgee makes stunning jewelry out of sterling silver and vintage illustrations. All her pieces are unique and most are one-of-a-kind. Thank you for supporting Modish, Lauren! {SHOP}