Okay how many pairs of shoes do you own that can be described like this?:

“This pair of flats is versatile in matching, they’re great for matching up wedding gowns, evening dress or a pair of jeans.”

From gowns to jeans?  TheGeneration shoe collection is pure genius!

QUOTE:

“These flats are handmade from hemp and cotton, followed traditional shoe making craftsmanship, they’re truly one of a kind! The soles are hand stitched on 25-30 layers of sustainable cotton fabrics which makes the soles flexible yet durable. They’re totally chemical adhesive free. Special attention to the insole pads provides great arch support, your feet will be feeling comfortable and relaxed.”

Love ‘em!

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Oooo…what a fabulous dose of spring from Persephone’s Awakening!  I just love the happy go lucky feeling these fantastic crocheted flowers will bring to any outfit!!

Says Jen, from Persephone’s Awakening:

“I am a tree-hugger to the extreme. Any time I can save or salvage ‘things’ to use in creative projects, I do it. That’s why I like the crocheted items that I make; I hardly ever buy new yarn, because most of it is upcycled from other projects. It may be an ugly sweater or placemat that I found at the thrift store, the ends from someone else’s project, or a blanket that I made when I was first learning to crochet and is no longer useful in blanket form. These pieces come together to form new accessories that make your outfits a wee bit more special.”

Love, love, love them!!!

1. Single Row Scarf:  Welcome in the colder days with a warm, colourful crocheted scarf. This is made with various reclaimed and new yarns from my stash, patiently crocheted using a size 4 hook. Each flower has been blocked.  A total of 24 flowers, this scarf is designed to wrap at the throat for warmth and lay flat beneath your jacket or coat.
2. Design Your Own:  Do you like scarves but don’t want the same as every other Dick, Jane and Harry? If this is the case for you, you might consider designing your own colour combination for a custom-made flower scarf!
3. Custom Soiled Flower Brooch:  These brooches or pins are made from reclaimed yarn from my stash. Most are made from ends and bits that I’ve saved from ending up in the trash (people just don’t appreciate the last bit of yarn!) thus I am unable to identify what type of yarn, although most are acrylic.

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1. Wood Nymph Photograph by Raceytay:  Wood nymph and blossoms printed on Fujifilm Crystal Archive paper, for saturation and colour that are stunning and will last for years to come.
2. Vintage Glass Butterfly Earrings, by Ben and Oliver:  The cutest little vintage Japanese glass stones with sweet little butterfly decals have been securely adhered to silver plated post earrings with butterfly backings.
3. Pink Butterfly Brooch by Pennyglassgirl:  Made with a beautiful antique brass butterfly, a fused glass cab in sweet pastel pink with tiny pink crystals for accent.
4. Barnwood Keepsake Box by Paradise Hill Designs:  A piece of quiet, natural beauty, this box is handmade by us from reclaimed aged pine boards with lots of character.
5. Yellow Chenille Baby Bib by PaisleyBaby:  Sometimes a baby needs a “dress up” bib. That’s what a Paisley Baby chenille bib is for. Each bib is made with a 100% cotton print and classic stripe chenille in a coordinating colour. The bibs close with a matching snap and measure 38 (15″) long x 24 cm (9.5″) wide.
6. Purple and Pink Butterflies Pillow by BStudio:  features three butterflies in shades of purple and light pink silk ribbon fluttering around a stalk of white flowers. This original design is hand embroidered in silk ribbon and cotton embroidery floss on sky blue silk dupioni fabric.
7. Red and Black Butterfly Clips by Barefoot Clips:  Adorable set of 2 hair clips. Cute red butterflies, and black ribbon make these clips the perfect accessory for any girl. Clip is 45 mm long.
8. Butterfly Tote Bag by Kootsac:  Screen printed by hand, this image of a butterfly’s delicately folded wings reminds us that the earth is vulnerable and needs our care and attention.
9. Night Dance by OlaDesign:  This is a limited edition fine art print of an original color ink painting. It’s been printed on “Hahnemuhle” fine art archival paper. Prints come signed and numbered from 1 to 100.

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You will find so many fabulous things over at the AnnyMay etsy shop that it was really hard to pick just three, but I think I managed to narrow down my choices!  I have to admit though, I had to use a great deal of dicipline not to just take a screen shot of the whole store and go from there!

1. Repurposed House Slippers:  Made with recuperated jeans, with a velcro closure strap.  The outside and the sole is from a old jeans, inner linning is 100% recycled plaid cotton. I sew five layer of sole materiel for durability and comfort (two layer is made with batting). They are confortable and unique!
2. Fabulous Black Bamboo Top:  This attractive shirt is so comfortable. It is made with a gorgeous black bamboo. Braids are made with a 100% cotton yarn.
3. Brown Cirular Skirt with Striped Border:  This skirt was made from an interlock bamboo fabric. This interlock is made from organically grown bamboo fiber, it is silky soft feel, and luxurious drape. This knit is finished and dyed in an closed environmentally friendly facility. No toxic substances are used in finishing, and no dyes, bleaches, of finishing residues are released into the environment. It’s easy to care and can be machine washed on gentle cycle. It can be machine or line dried on gentle/warm — the same as finer cotton interlocks.

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Aren’t these the coolest?  This is a stacking inukshuk from Painted Turtle Wooden Toys, located in beautiful Muskoka.  I am so impressed with all the nifty toys over at their website, but this one really caught my eye.  These toys are created with locally sourced white ash, hand sanded to remove any pokeys, and then finished with food grade hempseed oil from Manitoba!

Says Veronica of Painted Turtle Wooden Toys:

“Our toys are made with the concerned parent in mind.  We take great pride in providing an heirloom quality wooden toy made with locally sourced hardwoods and completely non toxic finishes.  Furthermore, we use Canadian finishes as much as possible–our main finish is certified organic, food-grade hempseed oil from a farm in Manitoba!  We strive for complete disclosure of the materials we use and gladly welcome questions about our products.”

Go check ‘em out today!

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If you’re looking for something nifty to stick into the stocking of your favourite coffee lover, drop on by She Sews Lovely, by Karley…the home of the Eco Coffee Sleeve!!!

Says Karley:

“Everyone thinks I’m crazy, but winter is my favourite season. I love watching the snow fall on a quiet street, cuddling up with my puppy and a hot chocolate on a cold night, and of course – gingerbread lattes!! It’s such a magical time….

Fits all disposable cups – 12oz, 16oz and 20oz. Approximate height of each sleeve is 2.5 inches (7cm). Of course, yours may be a bit smaller or larger, as all coffee sleeves are handmade by me and completely unique!

These make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. Pair an eco coffee sleeve with a gift card at your local coffee shop, a set of your favourite tea bags, or your favourite coffee beans.

Eco coffee sleeves are packaged in biodegradable & compostable clear sleeves. These bags are PLA products which mean they are made from plants!”

1. Handcrafted with a bright & colourful cotton fabric from Michael Miller’s Funky Christmas collection. It is festive enough for the holidays but can also be used year-round. The sleeve is lined with flannel in a coordinating colour.
2. Handcrafted with a bright & colourful cotton fabric from Michael Miller’s Funky Christmas collection. These festive Christmas trees are so cute and the pink, red & green colour scheme is a great twist on the traditional. The sleeve is lined with flannel in a coordinating colour. (Please note that due to fabric cuts, your sleeve will be slightly different than the one shown.)
3. handcrafted with a bright & colourful fabric from the Riley Blake Be Merry collection. These cute smiley snowmen are bundled up in colourful scarves on a blue background. The sleeve is lined with flannel in a coordinating colour.

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Okay before we start, I should say that Ashley from Off The Hooks has just the most gorgeous selection of handspun, hand painted yarns in her shop, so if you’re hankering for a bit of colour, you need to check out all the beautiful yarns available in her shop.

This stunning and deceptively simple  yarn caught my attention immediately while poking around at Off The Hooks.  It is just so rich and creamy looking I couldn’t resist featuring it as the week’s Tidbit.

QUOTE:

Pearls Naturally White Undyed Handspun Merino Art Yarn:

Exquisitely soft and elegant; pictures do not do justice on this yarn!

100% undyed, natural merino. Spun thick ‘n thin like a cloud on my Ashford traditional spinning wheel. Spun Bulky on average worsted- chunky weight. Inclues lots of texture, thick to thin, bumpy, lumpy, and lush! Would make a great hat or neckwarmer. All my yarns have been set & pre-washed with a biodegradable yarn soap and come to you fresh & clean, ready for your next handmade project!

**this item is currently made to order- please allow 4-7 days for production**

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Smallbones Shop is a beautiful little store in Gore’s Landing, run from the home of Jane Weeks.  Specializing in beautiful handmade, eco friendly gifts, you’ll find pure beeswax candles, luxurious handmade soaps, safe and healthy oil lamps and a whole list of other fabulous earth friendly goodies to treat those you love!

The actual “Bricks and Mortar” store is open “by chance, or by appointment”, but that’s okay, because you’ll find all of the fantastic Smallbones Shop products available online, and open 24 hours a day!  So stop by the website and check it out…you’re sure to fall in love!

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If you’re looking for some awesome handmade, earth-friend accessories this holiday season, Eco-TAV has everything you need.  From day-to-day snack bags and cloth napkins, to  elegant evening bags, Eco-TAV is the place to go to find something special for the eco-conscious people on your list.

1. Recycled Fabric Silk Cell Phone/MP3 Case:  Apple green silk pouchlet with rounded bottom fits a very niche market of cell phones, or MP3 players – but it is so adorable!  Lined with french floral printed cotton – sweet blue and green flower pattern on white.  Dimensions – approximately:  3 inches by 3.25 inches – with some loss due to rounding of bottom.
2. Eco-TAV Hemp Napkin:  The Eco-TAV Napkin is a large sized napkin with the Eco-TAV snapping system. It folds up into a pouch large enough to hold a regular sandwich, muffin, cookie, fruit etc. Then it opens out to serve as a placemat, or napkin.  Compact and easy to remember, they are completely washable and if you simply wash it as you are washing dishes, you can let it hang to dry and it is ready to go again within 2-3 hours!  Size: approximately 16″x18″ open; 6″x8″ folded. It rolls up to about 6 inches by 3 for storage – maximum!
3. Blossom Bag:  The concept is simple, but effective. With the circular shape presenting a lovely placemat for wherever you may settle in for lunch, crafting, or just general purse use, the draw strings pull it all together to create a relaxed bag.  It can be worn on the shoulder, but works equally well in “backpack” duty.

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Here I am again, feeding my obsession with awesome notebooks.  These ones are from PrairiePeasant; a great etsy shop featuring lots and lots of journals created from old book rescued and given new life!

1. Oh Canada Travel Journal:  This journal is perfect for the traveller in both its size and style, easy to slip into a backpack or bag. And if you’re not travelling, why not have a place to keep your dreams?
2. Citrus Pocket Notebooks, Set of Three:  These personal envelope style notebooks are just the right size to fit into a pocket or bag to always have at your fingertips. The covers are made from sturdy cardstock with a flap closure to keep the notebook secure. The last photo shows an image of how best to open the notebooks: flexing the sides towards the back helps the tab pop out of the slit.
3. My Bones are Yellow, What Colour are Yours, Anatomy Journal:  This journal is part of my Anatomy Series. Covers are reclaimed bookboard covered with colour plate pages from the beginning of a vintage anatomy textbook, and lined with a matching yellow and green striped decorative paper. This journal is Coptic bound with green waxed linen thread allowing it to lie perfectly flat when open.

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