Etsy weekend shopping…I love copper accents. I love the warmth of the color and how the copper changes with age. These earrings are upcycled with vintage beads – notice the etching on the beads. These are lovely earrings with a boho feel – my favorite style, as I’ve mentioned before. They are shipped in a black box, perfect for gift giving.
Copper Garden Earrings – $24

Vintage copper beads that are etched in a delicate floral design are strung on a rosy copper ballpin, suspended on handmade hammered copper rings, and finished with copper leverback earwires. A coppery garden for your ears…
These earrings …read more

Etsy weekend shopping…… In Sherry Truitt’s shop I found this necklace that is made with a repurposed carpenter’s level. I like this necklace because it immediately brought my Grandpa to mind. He used one, but it had yellow liquid inside.

Level Necklace True Blue Spirit
$42
Here’s what Sherry had to say about her True Blue Spirit Level Neckace…..
Watch the bubble float gently along in this working carpenter’s spirit level necklace. It’s calming, so zen. It creates a focus to put your life in balance. And, really comes in handy during a picture hanging emergency.
Very unique.  I like the blue, it looks like …read more

Summer is at it’s height and the weather is hot. Very hot. I’ve got long hair and I pull it up in a twist or ponytail every day.
This is effective in that it keeps my hair off of my neck, but it’s also a bit boring. I like to use ponytail holders with faux flowers attached or pinned on sometimes. I like to pick a faux flower that looks faux on purpose, made of cloth, perhaps a patterned piece of material. I am not trying to pull of a Real Flower look, just adding something fun to an otherwise boring …read more

Etsy weekend shopping……… Today we are going to take a look at Creative Rampage’s shop.
How cool is this Ouija board necklace?!  Made from a recycled bottle cap, it measures a bit larger than 1 inch. The Ouija necklace is strung on a 24 inch ball chain. I remember getting an Ouija board for Christmas one year and it was always such a fun, but creepy experience playing with it. Either one of my girls would love this charm pendant.

Vintage Ouija Board Charm Pendant
$7.50
This pendant is more my style. I collect witch-themed items. I like that this witch has a early …read more

The weather where I live, at the top of the Sacramento Valley, in Northern California, is HOT. For example, right now, it’s 105 F, at almost 6pm. Last night, I sent my boyfriend, who lives in Colorado, a text telling him that it was over 90 F, at 10pm.
We spend a lot of time trying to cool off in the water. I’m a fan of the creek, my kids prefer the pool.
I like to wear a sort of mismatched swim suit . A suit with pieces that  go together, but are not matchy-matchy. Something like this suit that is currently on sale at …read more

I happened to find the Bionic Benz  shop when it was featured on the front page of Etsy.  I love the one-of-a-kind belt buckles Bionic Benz offered that are made from recycled materials. They have a cool quirkiness that appeals to me.

Take a look at this buckle, called Number 64. They buckle will fit any 1 inch to 1/2 inch thick or smaller snap belt. The buckle itself measures about 2×3 inches. It features an antiqued nickel base and the “64″ image is sealed so that you will be able to enjoy the belt for years to come.

Also of interest, the …read more

Here’s something brand-spanking new… Eco-Panda’s recycled nylon swimwear. It’s the first swimwear of it’s sort to be fashioned from material made of discarded nylon fishing nets. How cool is that?  And it’s cute, too.
There are quite a few styles availables. There’s a one-piece that is really more like a two-piece with a tummy cover. There’s a tankini with lots of coverage for sporty beach girls. There are a few tops – the triangle-string type, a halter, a bandeau, and the type with a banded bottom. The bottoms are basic, string, banded, and a boy short. Lots of options. The suits are …read more

Hey, new mommies!  Carry your baby necessities in eco-friendly style with the Ecobaby Baby Tote from Amy Michelle.
It’s made of recycled fabrics and recycled plastics in chic classic black with or without a world peace logo. Ecobaby is an over-the-shoulder tote, but it can easily be coverted to a backpack, or hung over your stroller, giving you easy access to compartments for bottles, diapers, wipes, or toys. It has a quick release binky holder and a washable changing pad for emergencies at both ends.
There’s no need for Mommy to carry her purse, because there are pockets for day planner, cell …read more

Macy’s is doing their part to help the environment by holding a special savings event that will benefit both local organizations as well at the National Park Foundation. Tomorrow, April 25th, you can save 20% on store purchases or 10% on online purchases.

Here are few ways that Macy’s is working toward becoming a greener company:
*They’ve changed to a packing material that is 100% biodegradable. It’s made of corn and potato  starch and it dissolves in water. Or you can add it to compost. You can even throw it away, because no matter where you put it, this stuff is going …read more

Just in time for Earth Dayand only at Sephora, Tarte’s Be Good To Your Mother 24.7 Natural Cotton Tote Set.
Be kind to Mother Earth and good to yourself at the same time with this collection of 3 natural lip sheers, that come packaged in recycled aluminum tubes, and tucked into a cute purple bag made of natural cotton. 
The bag can be used two ways, as a small tote, or unzipped and shopping bag-sized for running errands.
The lip sheers are SPF 15, and formulated without the usual bad guys; Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Mineral Oil, Propylene glycol, and Synthetic fragrance. …read more