reminder to vote

Do we all have election fever yet? Just in case you think you might forget about November 4th of this year, here are some things to surround yourself with everyday to keep voting top of mind…

I am pretty sure between dressing your kid and taking a bath with all these cute things from Wishingfish you won’t forget to do your civic duty.

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renegade craft fair chicago 2008: highlights

conditions were pretty intense at the renegade craft fair in chicago earlier today. the rain started in the morning and continued for hours and hours today. and it wasn’t a drizzle either; i am talking torrential downpours that left me soaked to the bone. i am happy to report that the shopping was absolutely terrific though, with plenty to see from vendors old and new. my camera survived thanks to the macgyver-styled ziplock bag cover i fashioned, and i came home with a big messenger bag filled with crafty goodness. i’ll be showing you the highlights in a few posts, starting with this one…

charming prints and sweet stuffies from denise simon

pretty porcelain jewelry from sofia masri

handmade boh bon soaps

berkley illustration wallets and prints

whimsical plush from kinderfluff

vintage typewriter key jewelry from the weekend store

elegant textile designs from maramiki

prints from the talented artists at charmingwall

the fair is on from noon-10 pm tomorrow (sunday), so if you’re local come on down and get inspired by some fabulous artists! if not, stay tuned for more highlights and links to the artists.

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soapylove soap

i have always enjoyed the festivities (and sweet treats) of halloween much more than the spooky parts. look at this cute candy corn soap from debbie chialtas for her company soapylove. it’s handmade of mild glycerin, and of course smells like the delicious sugary goodness that makes my teeth hurt every year. good times.

besides the seasonally ubiquitous corn, debbie makes other fun soaps with scents like strawberry jam, milk and honey and chocolate:

find limited quantities of the candy corn soapsicles at mahar dry goods, and other delectable selections at debbie’s etsy shop. check out her blog too!

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south pacific body soaps smell swell

south pacific body creates wonderful handcrafted products that are paraben, detergent, and mineral oil free.

this banana coconut soap is made with moisturizing shea butter.

don’t scents like toasted marshmallow and lemon lime sound delicious?

i love the rough crinkle cut on their oatmeal almond honey and tomato soaps.

the mocha sugar scrub has a soothing blend of olive, almond and grapeseed oils.

they would be glad to put together custom orders and gift baskets.

for the full product line and to purchase, click here.

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