Handmade and one of a kind is the way to go with holiday shopping this year; after all, you don't want to see the key to your heart dangling over everyone else's sweater, do you?
12.02.2010
THE KEY TO YOUR HEART
Handmade and one of a kind is the way to go with holiday shopping this year; after all, you don't want to see the key to your heart dangling over everyone else's sweater, do you?
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So much cooler than the Tiffany variety.
Beautiful work. I love one of a kind items.
I am delighted to discover your blog and have read it avidly for many months. I love it...except when you start selling things. There are very few places where we are exempt from having Things for Sale pushed upon us, and I had thought your blog was one of those rare refuges. Please don't turn into yet another merchandise forum.
These pieces are gorgeous. I love old escutcheons, but never imagined them as jewelry until now.
So charming and thoughtful. Love your last line - you always make me smile!!
What a fabulous idea for a necklace! That escutcheon (don't you just love the word escutheon?) is exquisite. And old keys are always so neat.
Dear Anonymous--and anyone else concerned with sales at Slow Love Life.....
I'm not actually selling--I'm supporting artisans whose work I admire, and who make their livings by their craft. Not a penny changes hands between me and them, unlike with advertising, or with commissions.
I also feel that handmade work is completely in keeping with the spirit of Slow Love Life--you can see the traces of the artist's hands, and you know that what you have is yours alone.
And of course, at holiday time, people are looking for gift ideas. And I love to pass along news about things I care about.
The balance of this blog will never tilt to merchandise, I can promise you.Out of hundreds of posts, I think I've put up a handful relating to "merchandise."
I really appreciate your concern, and your response. But I did want to write back--especially as I am about to post another offering for tree ornaments.
I hope this clarifies my intentions! d
As an artist/designer I appreciate that you feature art, craft, products that delight and inspire you. I enjoy your insights and generous sharing. Your blog is a feast and always inspires my day.
Dominique -- pffft to Anonymous (I"m always suspect of people who are "Anonymous" when they make comments anyway...) and I do the same thing on my blog -- support independent businesses and artists that don't get attention from mainstream media and are a wonderful alternative to big box stores. I've promoted yarn from a National Historic Landmark district in New Hampshire and organic cornmeal and flour from a National Historic Landmark mill in the Pennsylvania countryside. It's my blog version of lending support to the 3/50 project -- where you try to pick three small, independent businesses and spend at least $50 a month.
You're right in positing that it's a lifestyle commentary. I suspect Anonymous is concerned that you've embarked on "pay for play" postings even though it seems pretty clear by the choice of items you are highlighting that it's probably not your motivation!
Looking forward to more recommendations!
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