1/ Pandora loves to hide in the clothes pile 2/ Fabric collection. 3/ Kate’s Kenmore sewing machine.
Do you know Joe? He’s the guy behind Wool, Wood & Whiskey, the cool blog and shop. I stopped in to visit him at Rogue’s the other day to say hello. And by “say hello”, I mean I went in to buy this vest from him. He’s also one of my favorite tweeters because he uses words like “brethren” and “sistren”.
This coming Saturday marks a very important national holiday: Shop Small. Once you’ve had your fill of Black Friday favorites, make sure you support local sellers (like Joe) and our downtown businesses to fill up those holiday stockings.
An amazing selection of earrings at Merchant Trading from Sara Jean, Kate Sullivan and Blue Birdie Bootique.
Squirrel mania: a screenprinted onesie from Ferdinand and mittens by Georgia Zoo at Merchant Trading Company.
Have you stopped into The Merchant Company (656 Congress Street) yet? I spent an hour there recently, chatting with co-owner Giselle, and scouring the amazing vendors in this fine arts and vintage emporium. The idea for such a place is actually credited to Dianne Toepfer, owner of Ferdinand, who first gave Giselle the idea. Now housed in the former Coast City Comic digs, this mecca of local goods is my new go-to. Let’s have a look at what I found, shall we?
Currently lusting for Spring: beige secada top by Ashley Tyler, a spring vest from Grandma June, Joie Dress from Shop Chantal, silk skirt from Signature and a vintage DVF blouse from Atomic Salvage. Just get here warm weather! What’s on your spring shopping list?
Activated charcoal, pine tar, and fuller’s earth. These aren’t items at the local hardware - but soap scents by midcoast company Rocky Top Soap Shop. The selection of handmade, vegan and all-natural soaps come in a variety of “smells”, from carrot to coffee shampoo bars to yerba mate. The soaps are made with herbal infused oils specific to skin care, along with teas, clays and minerals. Your chapped wintery skin will surely thank you. Learn more about the soaps here and do your body good here.
Give a gift that truly resonates this holiday season. Our dear friends at Turtle Love Co. have partnered with WaterAid America to raise money for bringing safe water and hygiene to the world’s poorest countries. TLC are selling these beautiful Clean Water Necklaces and Earrings for $50 each - and they’re donating $30 to WaterAid for each pair that’s sold. WHOA. Plus these pieces just happen to be stunning - not bad for giving and receiving.
We encourage you all to check out the jewelry as a unique gift for friends or family that believe in supporting such an important cause. Thanks to Adrienne for letting us know about such a special offering!
