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Britta Ambauen Jewelry – Small Business Style

by Tazim Damji

alexandrite necklace

A beautiful piece of jewelry that brings more love and luck in to my life. One of my favourite things to do during the holiday season is to support local businesses, artists and independent brands. Getting my friends and family unique, beautiful gifts from independent brands is such a joy. The fact that I can do so from the comfort of my home, with a cup of coffee and sweet treats to keep me going, is just icing on the cake. PinkLion is an online boutique where artists and designers can ...

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Filed Under: Handmade, Lifestyle Tagged With: gift guide, gifts for mom, handmade, holiday gift ideas, jewelry

5 Highlights Interior Design Show West in Vancouver

by Tazim Damji

IDSWest OOAK District

It was decidedly more quiet and easier to move around and take pictures yesterday during the GE Café Trade Day at IDSWest than I'd experienced other years on general public days. In between attending Azure Trade Talks on the Para Design Stage, I checked out the booths, and came up with this list of 5 highlights at IDS West 2012. One of a Kind District It's hard to miss this section of the Interior Design Show West.Located just to the right of the entrance, the One of a Kind District featured ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: Events, furniture, handmade, Vancouver

Seasonal Decorating with Pinecones

by Tazim Damji

I love the look of natural elements indoors. This time of year I like to change up my décor to include things easily found in nature. Pinecones are great to decorate your space because they are both fall and winter-like depending on how you use them. You can use them in your décor from now until the end of winter, if you'd like. How do you like to decorate for the holiday and winter season? Some of these ideas would work well for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter season, without having to ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Handmade Tagged With: displays, DIY, handmade, holidays, seasonal, winter

Handmade Accessories by Ardent Reverie

by Tazim Damji

A variety of handmade products, like necklaces, scarves and hair accessories are on offer at the Ardent Reverie Etsy shop. The shop owners, sisters from San Diego , also create custom pieces, like the necklace above. Ardent Reverie describe themselves: Two sisters, two crazy styles meshed into one. Ardent Reverie is a creation by Melanie and Meghan Mina, who were both very much into crafting at a young age. Their love for crafting carried on and soon began to wonder if they could make more ...

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Filed Under: Handmade Tagged With: handmade, jewelry, personal accessories

NeoVictorian Gothic Steampunk Handmade Jewelry From Poison Garden

by Tazim Damji

A collaboration of 3 artists with a passion for Victorian style handmade and vintage accessories, Poison Garden's Etsy shop offers home decor, and both beaded and ribbon jewelry. Melissa, Crystal, and Suzette are friends based in Lafayette, Indiana. Here are a few examples of products from Poison Garden that I think you might like to check out: The Queen of Hearts Choker ($20) Layered Ribbon Bracelet ($8) "Here at Poison Garden, we love Alice in Wonderland and you can see this in ...

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Filed Under: Handmade Tagged With: feature, handmade, jewelry, personal accessories, studio, vintage

Rachel’s Cure By Design Jewelry Review – Mother’s Day Gift Guide

by Tazim Damji

Want to give your mother a gift that's pretty but also helps a cause? Handmade bracelets and necklaces by Rachel may be just what you're looking for! By purchasing from Rachel's Cure by Design, you'll be supporting Juvenile Diabetes Research. ...

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Eco-Friendly Recycled Stationery by Studioahimsa – Mother’s Day Gift Guide

by Tazim Damji

Recycled paper stationery is a great way to celebrate Earth Day and to show your mom you love her, since Mother's Day is coming up soon! Stationery works well to connect with your mom — send her a set and keep one for yourself! Studioahimsa handmade recycled stationery has a great selection of writing paper, reclaimed paper gift tags, and illustrated archival quality prints. These sets are all made using 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and illustrations are done by Greg.  Check out some ...

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Filed Under: Handmade Tagged With: earth month, handmade, stationery, studioahimsa

Personalized Handmade Mother’s Day Necklace Giveaway

by Tazim Damji

Want to show your mom how much you love her, or show the world how much you love being a mom? Sima G. Jewelry has the perfect thing for these and other occasions. Lucky for you, I have one of these necklaces for giveaway just in time with Mother's Day! This giveaway is open to US/Canada. This gorgeous necklace is being given away here - you can have it personalized with up to 3 names, or have 'mother' stamped on it. If you'd like to order a custom personalized necklace for your mother ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Handmade Tagged With: handmade, jewelry, personal accessories, store

How to Make Your Own Facial Cleansers {Guest Post}

by Tazim Damji

Here are two simple and affordable facial cleansers you can make from home. You may be surprised to find you already own several of the ingredients! As you read the instructions, feel free to add in, or substitute, what you'd like. Other than the health benefits of using non-chemical cleansers on your skin, homemade products are highly versatile and adjustable to your needs. Product #1 Fennel Seed Cleanser. Lemon squeeze. Before Straining. Fennel Cleanser Parts and ...

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Filed Under: Guest Posts Tagged With: handmade, organic

Personalized Handmade Necklace by Sima G. Review

by Tazim Damji

What is more special than a necklace you've picked out  yourself, with a personalized message added for your loved one? Sima G. Jewelry can help you pick out the perfect necklace for your gift recipient and even give you suggestions on how to arrange the message. Sima was very patient, asking me what message I'd like and then suggesting the type of necklace that would be best. I received this new necklace design by Sima, with my message stamped on the sides: The necklace came in a ...

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Hey there! I'm Tazim and I'm a lifestyle, food, and travel writer and photographer. I inspire, motivate, and encourage my audience to explore their immediate surroundings and those further afield. I do this by sharing plant-based food recipes, ways to enhance my readers' homes and lives, and local and other attractions/travel destinations I experience. You can find my stories and adventures on my other blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Read more about me. . .

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