Indie Fabulous...

Here are a few goodies from some of my favorite indie designers on etsy.

Handcrafted Yarn Wreaths (I own the one shown) by The Constant Gatherer, Handcrafted Ceramics by Diana Fayt of oneblackbird, Multibuck in Blue - Cushion Cover by Skinny laMinx

Anemone Outline Hoop Earrings by Abigail Percy, Burlesque Bobby Pins from Topsy Turvy Design, Garden Gate Earrings by Mud and Mint

Seaweed Art Pressing - 8835 by Alga-Net, The Fire in Her Eye photographic print by Equivoque, Painting by The Mincing Mockingbird

Linen Dress - Girl by Pamela Tang, Set of Two Ponytail Holders from Gazzu, Large Owl Gocco Print - limited edition by Matte Stephens of Matte Art

So what's the big deal about indie anyway?  I'm glad you asked (okay... nobody actually asked me, but maybe you wanted to ask, so here you go).  I couldn't have an eco-friendly post week without extolling the virtue of shopping indie.  There are so many great things about indie-crafted products... here are just a few:

1.  Independent designers (as a generalization) are more likely to be conscious of the environment and make choices for their product supplies based upon these values. 

2.  Indie businesses are more likely to purchase the supplies needed to create their goods through local vendors (or other indie businesses).  Buying local is a great way to be environmentally responsible, and it keeps money within communities.

3.  When you buy indie you are not buying some mass-produced merchandise that everyone will own with a few weeks time... but a unique, carefully crafted treasure that is very likely a one-of or few-of a kind piece.  And, hey... it's fun to be unique!

xox Ez

Comments

[Silvia]

I adore the ceramic in the first box!! It's lovely and I was really looking for something like that for a pre - wedding dinner ..uhmmm...I'm wondering where can I find something like this!Thanks for the linkssilvia

[Melissa de la Fuente]

Oh boy! These are some really great ones you posted Ez! I adore The constant gatherer and have one of her beautiful wreaths too! I love the one you chose! In fact, I love everything you picked! Lovely!xoMelissa

[a print a day]

>>1. Independent designers (as a generalization) are more likely to be conscious of the environment and make choices for their product supplies based upon these values.

i AGREE 100%! and i hope bigger companies follow suit soon! i think they are knowing that people are much more aware, it seems.

and yes, i do love that red seaweed piece. absolutely lovely.

the internet is absolutely overwhelming me with such wonderful things!

[celeste rockwood-jones]

what little girl wouldn't love that one-of-a-kind Pamela Tang dress! as a mother of two little fashionistas that dress is calling my name, thanks for the tip.

[Jeska]

I just love those Handcrafted Yarn Wreaths by The Constant Gathererso pretty.

[joanna goddard]

love this round-up! thank you!!

[all things bright and beautifu]

Ez, those bobby pins are beautiful - you find the most amazing things you know!

Hope you're having a lovely week :-)