By Vera, on June 5th, 2010
I was checking things out in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) recently when I ran into the coolest bead and chain store ever. Wow, Brooklyn Charm is a jewelry maker’s playground! Not only was the person behind the counter so friendly and able to put all the pieces I assembled together for me for a reasonable cost, but they . . . → Read More: A rare gem in Brooklyn
By Vera, on March 6th, 2010

Alice in Wonderland is out today, I can’t believe how fast time is flying!
I hope these Etsy finds inspire you to dress up when you go see the movie. Some you can try to re-create at home! Please share links if you got something to share.
Papercut bookmark – $6.50
Ruffled legwarmers – $58
Clock necklace – $11
Queen . . . → Read More: Alice in Wonderland DIY creations
By Vera, on January 26th, 2010
My friend turned me on to Alicia Silverstone’s Kind Life blog. It’s got good content and forum dicussions on everything from restaurants, innovative chefs, how to make vegan french toast to great vegan purses on (the awesome, but overwhelming) handmade goods site Etsy. It’s useful for veggie-friendly people like me, who eat a plant-based diet most . . . → Read More: “Kind Life” related events in NY and CA