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Zoo Animal Finger Puppets

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These cheery little guys are a fistful of fun, aren’t they? I am a huge fan of finger puppets and had to smile when I saw this set from With Hugs and Kisses. As the mother of a toddler I know that these portable, stuff-in-your-bag-able devices can save the day. Who can continue their grumpy tirade in the face of an adorable penguin or a shy lion?

These finger puppets would make sweet stocking stuffers. I’m especially fond of how they feature both felt and patterned cotton fabrics. Bonus points for the little tails on the back. These are the tiny details that make all the difference.

Maine, USA

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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 coming at you from the land of moose, snow, and trees!

Anabelfuzz - Reversible Cotton Bonnet

Anabelfuzz creates delightful children’s bonnets, clothing, and accessories. They are quite obviously inspired by the climate of Maine. Some bonnets are lined with soft and warm cotton sherpa. Others are meant to keep ears warm on cool spring mornings. There are also apparel items with a distinctly New England shore feel. [Read more…]

Raramodo

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RARAMODO bags is a little studio designing bags for women valuing the originality and wanting to express it through the style of clothes. For women who are avoiding mass-produced objects.

All bags were created according to the original RARAMODO project. Every bag is being sewn here, in the RARAMODO studio, with special attention to the high quality of the workmanship and the detail.

You will find here the unique style and design. Bags are being sewn in limited series, designed in order to combine the attractive appearance and the functionality.

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Twilight and Filigree

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bio: Through bookbinding, costume and puppet making, and more recently, bag and accessory making, I have grown a strong attachment to leather. I love working with leather. It is completely unlike any other material, with its natural variations in texture, thickness, and absorptions of dyes. Each piece, whether it be a full hide or a scrap bin treasure, carries its own personality.

These characteristics, combined with my detailed, sometimes whimsical designs, form the basis for Twilight and Filigree ~ beautiful, functional and unique pieces for people like you to enjoy.