Cleaning | Decorating | Indie | Walls Illustrator Amy Blackwell Posted on Feb 9, 2009 6:25:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I found a fabulous artist last night that I just have to share with you this morning. Amy Blackwell is an illustrator based in Nottingham, England who sells her work as prints on Etsy and I find her work darling....

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Indie Mati Rose and Mood Swing Studio Collaboration Posted on Dec 29, 2008 11:52:29 AM  |  By HollyBecker

One thing that was hot in '08 that will surely move into 2009 and beyond: Indie peeps collaborating on projects! Do you know Mati Rose McDonough or have you heard of Mood Swing Studio? Mati is a California-based artist and...

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Indie Chez Sucre Chez Embroidered Goodies Posted on Dec 15, 2008 7:40:32 AM  |  By HollyBecker

It was great to hear from Kimberly this morning about a sale she's having over at Chez Sucre Chez, her little online shop filled with sweet embroidered goods. Many tea towels, totes, and 'modern' cross stitch hoops that (my faves...

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Children | Indie | Shopping Marisa Haedike and Creative Thursday Posted on Dec 12, 2008 9:12:47 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I was thinking this morning about who or what to write about today that would put you in a good mood for the weekend and my friend Marisa came to mind. Marisa Haedike, also known as Creative Thursday, is a...

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Indie Ceramicist Diana Fayt - New Collection Posted on Dec 8, 2008 6:39:21 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Looking for the perfect gift for a ceramics lover? Diana Fayt is an artist and designer from San Francisco who creates ceramics, from vessels to art pieces, and has quite a devoted following in both the U.S. and Japan. Her...

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Great Online Stores | Indie | Shopping Great Indie Online Shop: Paper N Stitch Posted on Dec 1, 2008 11:38:17 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I'm sure you know how fond I am of shopping from independent artists and designers. Sure I shop from the big box stores too, but whenever I need something I first try to find it via the little guys. I've...

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Indie Leeloo - Indie Craft Site Down Under Posted on Nov 17, 2008 8:09:10 AM  |  By HollyBecker

If you've been following my work for any length of time you know that I'm an arts and crafts junkie. I love buying handmade and with the Australian dollar being pretty low right now up against the US dollar, I'm...

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Children | Great Online Stores | Indie | Shopping Mahar Drygoods Posted on Nov 7, 2008 7:34:20 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Have you heard of Mahar Drygoods? I just love this little handmade for kids shop. It's one of those very special spots online where you just know the second you enter that it was created with lots of love and...

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Indie | Walls Gretchen Mist Artwork Posted on Oct 29, 2008 8:15:12 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I recently discovered Gretchen Mist thanks to seeing a post she'd left on a blog I read called Creative Thursday. Belinda Kemp is an artist located in Australia and has such a great eye for soft color and composition, I'm...

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Great Online Stores | Indie | Shopping | Stationery | Walls | Websites 10 Etsy Faves for October Posted on Oct 17, 2008 7:54:43 AM  |  By HollyBecker

I love writing a monthly round up featuring ten of my current favorite sellers on Etsy. I think with larger sites it's so easy to get confused and lost... So I hope that this column has helped you find some...

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