Archive for the “Crafts” category

DIY: Sugar Scrub and Wine

by naomi on January 13, 2012

Last week I got invited to a lovely little craft night. When I walked into my friend-of-a-friend’s charming Little Italy apartment (which wasn’t very little, come to think of it), I found a counter full of pots and the best (…)

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etsy organge overload!

by naomi on July 14, 2011

Etsy homepage right now: My favorite website and my favorite color at the same time! It’s too much happy. Too much! On the other hand, my least happy friend ECH just sent me a message saying she wants this necklace. (…)

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Belated: Renegade purchases

by naomi on June 25, 2011

Yes, I’m late on this. But let’s pretend it’s timely. Things I found at Renegade: ( Click the photos for a  peek at their shops…) Cute felt headband from Project Runway alum Valeria Mayen. Met her. She’s adorable. Then I (…)

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A DIY Hamptons Beach Wedding

by naomi on June 10, 2011

A very special lady got hitched last weekend. Well, technically she was already hitched (they did the City Hall thing a few months ago), but she had the most beautiful wedding. Think pebble beaches, white lanterns, Spanish guitar, swans, and (…)

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31 Bits

by naomi on May 18, 2011

Jewelry is always just more special when it’s of the handmade variety. Not to mention the fact that you have a unique one-of-a-kind piece, and that you’re showing allegiance to small businesses and designers who want to share their vision (…)

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What I Spied at the Calvacade

by naomi on May 8, 2011

Spring Handmade Calvalcade this weekend. This time at Slate (a restaurant?) in NOMAD which was a new look/feel for this NewNew staple. Lighting was low. It was was a bit crafty vampire den circa 1999. But that’s a good thing. (…)

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