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Handmade Profiles: Whitney Robinson of Freshly Given

I told you the last time that I featured Whitney Robinson’s subtle and modern handmade creations that I would try to get an interview with her. Done! So grateful to Whitney for sharing her soul with us and for granting me these amazing images of her newest handmade creations. So, enjoy the interview and then click on any of the images to see the entire Freshly Given collection. And seriously, one of ya’ll better pick up that Trapazoid clutch. Because it is just too fab to pass up. Read more

Get Inspired with The Brim Label

Emma Cheape started her handmade hat business the way a lot of handmakers do. Looking for a hat to take on holiday and not being able to find the one she wanted, she made the hat herself. One hat lead to another and The Brim Label was born.
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Grab a Handmade Bag from MUNI

Imagine walking down the street with one of these fab handmade bags from MUNI and someone stopping you and asking, “Where in the world did you get that fantastic bag?” Can you just see the … Read more

Get Inspired with Yokoo

I’m not going to lie: I am an official Yokoo groupie. I’ve been a fan for a while and then, back in March, she posted on Facebook and Tumblr that she’s been invited to be on Project Runway. Now, while I’m torn about whether she should do it or not, I’m not torn about my affection for her collection. Honestly, the images speak for themselves. Read more

Handmade Profiles with Berth Handmade

There’s a reason that I focus so much attention on the word ‘global’ in the LAB. Why limit our view to just a country or two? There are so many talented handmakers out there and … Read more

7 Fab Little Handmade Finds from Thezakka

Talk about finding the perfect first image! Aiko, the owner of thezakka, is on a mission to improve your appearance with her fab collection of handmade pounches, cases, clutches and bags. So, to assist her, I though I’d share 7 little colorful gems from her shop. Want to see the entire collection? Just click on any image and you’ll be in thezakka in a flash. Read more

Get Inspired with Big Cartel

How amazing is that? 250,000 shops (mine included) have benefitted from Big Cartel’s ease of use, great layout and themes and superb customer service. Now, the team over there have commissioned a nice set of items for your handmade pleasure. Read more

Handmade Profiles: Xobruno

Michelle Kline makes beautiful bags from her Portland, Oregon studio. Naming her company after her beloved grandma and paying tribute to all the “extraordinary, inspiring women” in her family, her collection of handmade bags and wallets is simply stellar. Read more

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