25 Days of Etsy Christmas. Day Twelve: Star Trek-Inspired Presents

this list came about accidentally. i was doing research for a sci-fi list and came across so many awesome star trek-inspired items that this just had to happen. here are ten of my favourites:  1. i have loved glitter mortis ever since the shop opened and, before i had decided that i really should pursue my dream career in fashion, i had my eye on the goods in this etsy for the shop i had been planning on opening. take a moment to check them out and you'll see why. for this list, a spock glitter print at $40 USD.  2. check out this set of 4 star trek insignia wine glasses. they're going for $30 USD at desolation...

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Product Review: Handcrafted, Cedar Soap Deck

nine days ago, i ordered this lovely handcrafted, cedar soap deck from t and j soaps, an etsy shop based in albany, new york. not only did it arrive quickly (i received it yesterday) but theresa added a sample of their oatmeal, milk and honey soap to my package and it smells and feel wonderful. i always appreciate when sellers add a little something to personalize the purchase and/or to simply make you smile. the deck itself is well-made and, having already used cedar products in the bathroom, i know it will last a long time. i'll definitely be back for more...

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My walk home, last night. And other things.

i'm horrible at keeping surprises. somehow, yesterday, when my daughter's aunt texted me to say that she was in town and invited us to have dinner at her hotel, mum was the word. i even made up some story just in case the attendants in the lobby asked me who i wanted to see. the covert ops mission was a success and, when the suite door opened, my kids stood there in stunned silence for a full three seconds before bursting into a staccato of happy, high-pitched and incoherent syllables. it's important to have a "cool" aunt when we're growing up and i'm glad my daughter has this one, from her dad's side given that all of my sisters are...

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas. Day Eleven: The Video Gamer

for those of you that are just popping in now, i've been working on a twenty-five-day gift guide that promotes artisans and small businesses, in an attempt to "occupy" christmas and encourage people to woah-back on the mall-madness that takes place around this time. next year i'll be more prepared (my blog is not even two months old!) and will feature only local artisans but, for now, i am featuring etsy sellers.  we have reached day eleven and, today, the geekery continues with gift ideas for the video game nut on your list. if you don't want to buy him or her actual video games or you do but you'd like to add a little bit to it, take...

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas Gifts. Day Ten: Superheroes (!!)

creating this list was so much fun and i'm excited to share it with you! we're about to kick off a few consecutive days of total geekery, with regards to this gift guide, and today is all about superheroes.  BAM! ZAP! POW! 1. i like these adorable superman cufflinks. they're only $13.95 USD at bazinga jewellery and a great way for the superhero lover on your list to subtly flaunt his love for this caped crusader. into geekery in general? you must check this shop out. we're talking over seven hundred awesome items up for grabs, here.  2. how about a pair of custom superhero kicks by kaboom kicks? for $49.99...

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas Gifts. Day Nine: The Traveler

in the last two years, i've finally begun to travel and, even though the furthest i've been so far is jamaica, i knew even before i boarded a plane that i would be hooked. i have a bucket list of travel destinations and i start ticking them off as of next year, while keeping up with the road trips i love so much, in between trips.  if you want holiday gift ideas for the traveler on your list and you want to support artisans and small businesses but you don't have time to run around town trying to find that perfect present? here are ten items (and shops) you should definitely check out on etsy. 1. this customized, hand printed leather book would...

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Newest Addition To My Vintage Pattern Collection

i bought this on etsy, last week, and got it in the mail today. when i finally get around to making style a, it will no doubt be in black lace but here it is: ...

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25 Days of Etsy Christmas Gifts. Day Eight: Nautical-Theme Presents

i am back on track, after a two-day absence. apparently one day is required in order to recover from a clothing swap with my crew and so, now that the headache is gone and all the clothing has been picked up, washed, etc., i am back with day eight: nautical-theme gifts.  firstly, if you live in montréal and you have a sailor or someone that loves this theme on your list, head to rue st-denis and check out départ en mer. i bought my father a sifflet de bosco (sailors whistle--- i've found too many names in english to settle on one) there, last year and the service was amazing. they gift-wrapped it and answered all of my questions; my...

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