Rock Shop Market

Posted by on January 25, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Last December, I headed to over to Motorco in Durham to check out the annual Rock Shop Market. There was such a good turn out for all the local(ish) Etsy folks and purveyors of handmade goods, as well as the food trucks! Rock Shop Market is a paradise and a welcomed escape from the holiday mall syndrome Especially for those of us who are gift challenged around the holidays. I had a great time and met a ton of creative folks. Big thanks to Michelle Smith for organizing the event!... Read More

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To wear: Repurposed jewelry via vintage souvenir plates

Posted by on June 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Who would’ve thought that all those souvenir plates would ever be commissioned to do anything besides collect dust? The folks over at Prettyville know what to do with those old plates – give them a new life as wearable art! Repurposed jewelry is always a unique addition to your collection or the perfect gift when you need something one of a kind. Based in Las Vegas, Prettyville gal Su sure has figured out a winning combination that repurposes scratched or chipped... Read More

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To Give: Twitter Gift on St. Valentine’s Day

Posted by on February 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I’m known for ranting about how St. Valentine’s Day is one of those greeting card holidays that everyone just buys into without real consideration. However, this year I really wanted someone to bake me cookies. And they did. They even uped the ante by bringing a dozen roses and a wonderful day. Now that you’ve heard about my weekend, I would like to bring you a little Valentine’s Day cheer on this fine Monday. This gift idea is for to your social media... Read More

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