It wasn’t too hard to choose who to write about this week. I recently moved my studio and set up shop with a new studio mate. Dear readers, please meet Kim Of Stella Marie Soap Company. She is in charge of making our space smell great!
Kim makes soaps with a twist. Looking more like deserts, they are quite enticing. And we can’t forget her “last call” soap made with Narragansett Lager, which may seem good enough to drink, but really, drinking soap... → Read the rest of this article
Update 2011: There’s been some controversy about whether or not Orglamix is really handmade or not. Please see the comments below for details and add any information you might have on the subject.
Orglamix is artisan crafted 100% pure organic mineral makeup. All Orglamix products are proudly formulated without: Nano Particles, Bismuth Oxychloride, Synthetic Dyes, Parabens, Synthetic Fragrances, Petrochemicals, Parabens. Orglamix is a proud member of PETA. I guarantee you... → Read the rest of this article
Are you near Chicagoland, IL, US? Then you’re in luck!
Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Studio, Big Rock, Illinois
Esther’s is introducing UFO Fridays, every Friday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.! Bring your Unfinished Fiber Object and have tea and chat while you finally get that project finished. Need a little help with a complicated project or pattern? Then UFO Fridays is the place to be!
And coming soon: The Julia Child Project- Inspired by the movie,... → Read the rest of this article
Mary Kearns grew up in a very environmentally conscious household. Her mother was into organic cooking and being “green” long before it was the latest and the coolest. “I was so embarrassed,” Mary says, recalling her school lunches wrapped in waxed paper, instead of plastic bags like the other kids had. “But now I’m thankful that I was made aware of these issues so early.”
Her mother’s awareness and activism has paid off. Mary Kearns is now the owner... → Read the rest of this article
Have you ever tried to put lip balm on a 5 year old boy, only to be met with utter disgust about wearing “lipstick” like a girl? My son is particular. He sees his older sisters (and mom’s) obsession with lipgloss and lipstick and equates anything in a tube with girly-ness of the “gross” kind. The only sensible thing to do? Get him some gross balm of his own, from Givin Me Lip.
Let’s face it, your big sister might pinch your Cherry Chapstick... → Read the rest of this article
