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maker weekly: cassandra marie of oh leander

by varci May 1, 2012

post by varci : we’re on a run of rainy spring weather in southern california. today’s maker is just in time— meet cassie of oh leander. she knows her way around a set of crochet hooks- and you’ll be thanking your lucky stars for her cowls and scarves when the sun is otherwise occupied. for [...]

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maker weekly: francesca iannaccone of mrs eliot books

by varci April 23, 2012

post by varci : francesca iannaccone is our maker for monday. check out the artist/designer/vintage tea cup collector/gin rummy champion who makes prints, cards, wooden books and brooches (with love) from london! introductions please. i’m francesca iannaccone and i run mrs eliot books from my house in north london. i’ve lived in london all my [...]

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maker weekly: homespun vintage

by varci April 18, 2012

post by varci : turn loose two full-time moms (with an eye for design) in the rose bowl flea market – and you might get a little company called homespun vintage. the team reworks and recycles vintage threads into insanely adorable apparel for your littlest one. meet corrie and kathlene— our makers of the week! [...]

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maker weekly: aileen holmes

by varci April 10, 2012

post by varci: some little girls dream of being barbie- but aileen holmes just wanted to style her. today’s maker is an illustrator, graphic and textile designer who worked her skills as a mini-maker (she sketched and sewed new doll looks as a kid) into a full-fledged career. meet the maker who has worked for [...]

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maker weekly: creek van houten of compass rose design jewelry

by varci April 2, 2012

post by varci: we’re back from our mini blog break to bring you a brand new maker weekly! creek van houten has been on a lifelong scavenger hunt of sorts—collecting keys, coins and odd bits of ephemera since she was a kid. luckily, though, this finder isn’t a keeper– her line of steampunk and victorian-inspired [...]

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maker weekly: jeff boozer of crumblediamonds

by varci February 21, 2012

post by varci : meet jeff boozer, the oakland-based illustrator that can make your band look good. the graphic designer/print maker specializes in creating t-shirts and concert posters for everyone from exene to aerosmith. if your band sounds bad though, you’re on your own… introductions please. hey everyone- i’m jeff boozer, an artist and graphic [...]

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maker weekly: melissa loschy of loschy designs

by varci February 15, 2012

post by varci: melissa loschy of loschy designs is our mid-week maker—creator of hand-stitched statement accessories (necklaces, bracelets and knuckle rings) with a self-ascribed “aesthetic of cleopatra meets judas priest and everything in between”. today’s maker will assure you that every wednesday needs a little howlin’ wolf (on your wrist, that is)…. introductions please. born [...]

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maker weekly: courtney dudman donley of c salt gourmet

by varci February 6, 2012

post by varci : a big happy anniversary for today’s maker…. courtney dudman donley of c salt gourmet. the confectioner started selling her sweet treats almost 4 years ago on valentine’s day 2008. although her incredible pistachio cherry chocolate with sea salt & caramel can be enjoyed on any holiday (i personally can enjoy it [...]

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maker weekly: rena tom

by varci January 30, 2012

today’s maker is also a mentor. as a self-professed “repeat-offender retail entrepreneur”—rena tom has worn hats as a jewelry maker, wedding stationer and bi-coastal art gallery owner. these days, she’s channeled that start-up glee into becoming a one-stop business solution shop for creative entrepreneurs. if you’re too shy to say hello, you’ll soon have another [...]

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maker weekly: jon cherry & lisa rios of whimsy & ink

by varci January 24, 2012

today’s guests stars for our monday maker weekly are local shop owners (and lovebirds) jon cherry & lisa rios of whimsy & ink. when they’re not devising superior ways to store your scotch, they’re running nest vintage and handmade- “a carefully curated” emporium of crafty goods for your home. so, without further adieu, please meet [...]

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