Something Blue/Something For Him

Good Bye Folk Shoes

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Something Is Bugging Your Guests?

If you have picked a garden or beach location for your wedding, there may be some additional guests that you didn't count on.  Bugs, they are pests, for your guests, you, and reap havoc your perfectly fabulous outdoor wedding.

Here is a natural and vegan solution that can be added to the welcome bags for out of town guests.

Pure Spa 2

Bug Off

Bug Off

A light Organic Bug Repellent. Enriched with Botanical, Essential Oils & Aloe Gel to keep bugs away and protect your skin as well as the environment.

This natural product is:
• Gentle enough for babies
• Safe and really effective
• Contains no Deet, Alcohol or Camphor
• Best of all it smells great !!!
 

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Aloe Gel, Catnip Tincture, Citronella Java, Neem Oil, Essentials Oils of Lavender, Lemongrass & Peppermint.
2.5 oz 

Something Blue, Something Handcrafted

Handcrafted 14k gold fill SCROLL Dangle Earrings, Interchangeable crystals pearls gemstones

 Your Unique Kreations

Your Unique Kreations

 

Someone Is Talkin' 'About Me

 

Etsy Artists Of Color

Street Team

I have been a proud member of  Etsy Artists of Color, about May 2009, which is a global collective of minority artisans who sell on Etsy.com, the leading online marketplace for buying & selling unique arts & crafts. I am honored to be EAOC 's Monday Spotlight, please stop by and read my interview.  

Let them know what you think and take a look at some of the other artists.

OOOh, That's A Cold Heart

It would have to be cold for a 10 foot tall ice sculpture to survive the hottness that is NY.  Watch Okomato Studio's carve a giant heart in Times Square NY.  With Blizzard conditions today (February 10th) makes for a perfect back drop for the ice heart to be carved.  

Make a date with your honey, pick up some Hot Chocolate and snag a few cute pictures for the album.  Maybe you can grab your photographer for some professional shots.

The Ice Sculpture Heart can be viewed
in Times Square NY

Thursday February 11th thru Sunday February 14th

Commissioned by Designers Moorhead and Moorhad and Times Square Alliance

Recently, Okomato Studios opened their doors for journalist Sian Ballen with photographer Jeffrey Hirsch for the latest installment of their articles for New York Social Diary.  With lots of images from every wall of our studio, you should be enticed to come visit and watch these rock stars in action!  Inquire about your interests in using the space for photo shoots and special events!   

Handmade Just For You

Artist Shimoda and Laura center, clockwise upper left corner, ladder of indigo colored quilts, CAFE of delicious sangria and lemonade in Vintage serving jugs, Brownstone steps with potted plants, Shimoda's bracelet, Laura's wall hanging, more colorful quilts, a handful of pearls and beads necklace, backyard with 1 of 3 dogs napping, front stoop foliage greeting.

You may have missed this weekends "Cotton By The Sea" event, which was lovely. Laura Gadson (fiber artist) opened her home to lookie loos and collectors. Shimoda-Accessories provided the right balance with her beautiful use of pearls and semi precious stones. This Harlem brownstone which is home to 2 cats (the black one met me outside to sneak a few strokes) and 3 dogs, who all get along. Laura wouldn't have it any other way.

Quilts have a long history with weddings. They were specially created for young couples by family and friends and served as an opportunity to advise the bride as the quilting was done. Today we live different lives and sitting down with elders to create a quilt just does not happen as frequently as it did. However, you can order your own handmade quilt and begin your own legacy. Laura Gadson 212.694.0262

Below a few more handmade items I love:

Soapourri.com

Personalize soaps are a nice surprise in ladies and men's room. Your guest will be wondering "How did they do that?". Or give each guest their own clean heart as gifts. This is a favor that everyone can enjoy and use.

Crystols Boutique

Not everyone wants to carry live flowers, another option is this crystal bouquet. It last forever and you don't have to worry about the bouquet wilting.


Ask about matching boutonnieres.


Cassandra Bromfield/Etsy Store

White silk charmuese patchwork scarf available in my Etsy Store