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Tara Gentile

Shop Local: Tampa, Florida, USA

September 23, 2009
Shop Local: Tampa, Florida, USA

Today’s Shop Local post hails from balmy Tampa, Florida – and goes to show that retirement has reached the handmade & art communities of the state!

I’m totally digging this original art by Anika Easter. Combining wood, paint, and other media, these works jump off the wall. Her art appears to be conceptualized in [...]

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Barcelona, Spain

September 15, 2009
Barcelona, Spain

Whenever I’m in need of a little design inspiration, a sure place to look is the great continent. I hopped over to Barcelona, Spain to see what the ladies of the Iberian Peninsula had cooking!

Misako Mimoko creates little stuffies – dolls, brooches, and necklaces – with lots of personality and a nod to the past. [...]

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Syracuse, New York, USA

September 10, 2009
Syracuse, New York, USA

Syracuse is a great little university town! Nevermind, of course, that ne’er a day goes by that it doesn’t snow between October and April…
A university with killer academic programs and great sports means there’s no dearth of good spirits, great food, and even better design.

Tara Gentile is the editor of Scoutie Girl – the blog [...]

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EtsyRAIN | Seattle, Washington, USA

August 31, 2009
EtsyRAIN | Seattle, Washington, USA

I’ve never been to Seattle. But I have a fantasy that there is a cool, light rain all the time and that there are quaint little streets lined with nothing but fantastic espresso bars. Please someone tell me my paradise is out there?
Oh well, enjoy these picks from Seattle’s craft scene, brought to you by [...]

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New Jersey, USA

August 27, 2009
New Jersey, USA

I have fond memories of New Jersey beaches from my childhood & teenage years. As a kid, my family all traveled to Stone Harbor. And, while in high school, my friends introduced me to Brigantine Beach, a small island just off shore of Atlantic City – simple family living during the day, fun times at [...]

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London, England

August 18, 2009
London, England

It’s no surprise that London has its fair share of fantastic crafters! A real stand-out spot, however, is The Make Lounge. A former magazine journalist, Jennifer Pirtle created The Make Lounge for the modern woman:
Some wanted to make things but didn’t know how. Others simply wanted something different to do on their own or [...]

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

August 11, 2009
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

da bomb hand-bound journal by subu, inc
Having recently taken over Scoutie Girl, in addition to writing Handmade in PA, I no longer feel *quite* so bad about sharing my local favorites with you!

Tara Gentile is the editor of Scoutie Girl – the blog with a penchant for the passionately handmade! She is also creator & [...]

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{New New} York Etsy Team, USA

August 3, 2009
{New New} York Etsy Team, USA

I was very lucky to be invited for the Buyers Market of American Craft this weekend. This show is not open to the general public – only press (that’s me!) and buyers for stores, boutiques, and galleries that feature handmade work.
Two Sweet Peas by KnitKnit
This year, the event organizers made a concerted effort to [...]

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Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

July 29, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

This week my tip came from Jean, from 3squares. Through twitter, Jean suggested her home town of Raleigh – and after one look at some of the shops, I was all too happy to oblige!

The necklace above is some of Jean’s handiwork. Her designs are inspired by another love in her life: food. This [...]

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Rochester, New York, USA

July 21, 2009
Rochester, New York, USA

Julie Green, from UpUpCreative, gave me the low down on the crafty scene in Rochester, New York. Julie is a talented graphic designer whose work is bright & bold. She’s also the brains behind the Each Penny Pretty design blog. Check her out on Twitter!

Tara Gentile is the editor of Scoutie Girl – the blog [...]

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA

July 13, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

When I saw this necklace via Twitter, I was quite sure I knew where this week’s post was coming from: Hotlanta! June Shin, the designer of this necklace, was kind enough to tweet me a bunch of links to her crafty Atlanta friends.

Tara Gentile is the editor of Scoutie Girl – the blog with [...]

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Delaware, USA

July 7, 2009
Delaware, USA

I’m in the first state, for the first time, for vacation. So I thought it fitting that I should bring you the best of Delaware for this week’s shop local post!
On our first night here, we stopped in a tiny little building set just off the main boulevard of Rehoboth Beach. Heidi Lowe Gallery is [...]

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Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA

July 1, 2009
Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA

When you think Idaho, you probably don’t think about the indie craft scene. But I found some pretty cool crafters in this little corner of the US of A. If you like what you see below and what to find some more Idaho crafters, check out the Southeast Idaho Etsy Team and Idaho Indie Works.

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Suffolk, England

June 26, 2009
Suffolk, England

This week’s Shop Local features the beautiful countryside of Suffolk, England. While a geographical search on Etsy didn’t reveal a lot of crafters, it did reveal some real eye candy! I loved the three shops below and think you will too. And if you can’t get enough of Suffolk, check out the Suffolk Craft Society [...]

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Cleveland, Ohio, USA

June 18, 2009
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Check out some really fabulous shops I found scouting out Cleveland, Ohio. This midwest city has a vibrant craft community and you can find out more about activities in and around Cleveland as well as the artists that call it home at the Cleveland Handmade group website.

Tara Gentile is the editor of Scoutie Girl – [...]

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Seattle, Washington, USA

June 10, 2009
Seattle, Washington, USA

Seattle: the home of rain, amazing coffee, and fabulous craft!

In Seattle, arts & crafts are big business! Michelle Manasse bought the Fireworks Gallery in 1985 and has since grown her business into a 5 store chain, carrying handmade goods from both the local area and around the world! Michelle’s goal is to bring fun & [...]

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Maine, USA

June 3, 2009
Maine, USA

My step-sister, Kate, is back in Pennsylvania this week for some visiting before she starts graduate school in the fall. She might be in between “homes” right now – aren’t all students? But she’s called Maine home for the last 5 years. So in honor of her and her own fabulous creativity, “Shop Local” is [...]

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Washington, DC, USA

May 26, 2009
Washington, DC, USA

Megan Nolton, of Art Shark Designs, created this awesome print representing her hometown – but her shop also includes many prints representing other cities, including Philly, Venice, and Portland. Trained in graphic design, Megan also fancies printmaking and painting. Her “city love” prints are created using a Gocco printer and the red umbrellas are delicately [...]

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Art Star Craft Bazaar in Philadelphia

May 19, 2009
Art Star Craft Bazaar in Philadelphia

Here in eastern Pennsylvania, many of the top indie crafters are busy preparing for the epic Art Star Craft Bazaar on May 30 & 31 in Philadelphia. Art Star is both a juried craft market featuring over 100 amazing vendors and a fab indie boutique in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. Although vendors come in from [...]

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San Jose, California, USA

May 12, 2009
San Jose, California, USA

Do you know the way to San Jose? This week’s Shop Local post is coming at you from sunny San Jose, California.

The Sharma Designs shop is full of funky jewelry that is refined enough to go just about anywhere! She has a wide selection of painted wood earrings and earrings made from vintage lucite, [...]

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Tel-Aviv, Israel

May 4, 2009
Tel-Aviv, Israel

This week, I decided to take a trip abroad to bring you the Shop Local post. My finger landed on Tel Aviv, Israel on the ol’ Etsy globe. I hope, one day, to be able to visit Israel – so much culture, so much history – but for now, this virtual shopping excursion will have [...]

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Baltimore, Maryland, USA

April 30, 2009
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Baltimore, Maryland is this week’s focus of the Shop Local post. I found lots of great crafters who will all be showing at Squidfire’s Art Mart on May 9 from 11am – 6pm. Baltimore is a perfect spot for a day trip for a lot of people – DC, Central PA, Philadelphia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware. [...]

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