Do More w/Your Money: Three Ring Dress

What's better than a handmade dress ($75) in a cheerful, playful print for warm weather? How about a dress where 20% of the proceeds go to fight and prevent human trafficking? Yes, I think that might do it! In fact, with every purchase you make from The Velvet Bird, you'll also be making a small contribution that might make a huge difference. It's a win-win situation.

Shop: Ripegoods

Delicate, handmade jewelry by Ripegoods. The mother and daughter designer team are "committed to sustainability, the pair uses recycled and reclaimed metals" and they use eco-friendly packaging for shipment. Check out the full selection here.

6 things

Happy Monday! I'm starting off the week with six things recently hearted on Etsy:

shredded scarf #2 ($26) by urban revisions

turks handmade kilim pillow $77.50 by yuner

pink stone necklace $60 by michelle rose

flowers girl print $27 by depeapa

set of skinny bangles azealia $30 by voz

knot geode necklace $36 by soft gold studio

You can see all my favorites here. Cheers to a new week! Hope yours is great.

Convertible Wrap Dresses

These handmade convertible wrap dresses ($79-98) by Coralie Beatrix are not only practical but they come in the prettiest colors and the dress lengths are customizable. In case you're like me and are wondering how a single dress converts to create these different looks, the designer provides helpful videos to show us how it's done. So smart.

Handmade Roundups

As you might know, I'm a contributing writer over at Papernstitch and I've been busy rounding up lots of handmade goodies:

Dipped and Dyed

Pastel Picks for Spring

Handmade Beach Style

Handmade Travel Essentials

For the love of pyrite

That's a lot of round ups and a lot of awesome goodies! Click on the hyperlink under each photo to view the full posts. Who knows, maybe you'll find something to treat yourself too. I hope so! 

Shop: Deuce Fashion

How was your weekend? I treated myself to a few purchases this weekend, a couple of them from Deuce. I ordered this one for my sister-in-law's rehearsal dinner and this one just because (far one on left). I also found and bought a plain white tee that fits perfectly. All in all, a pretty good weekend! 

images: deuce fashion

Reader Discount: Tiny Fete

Happy Monday! I thought we'd begin the week with a sweet reader discount from Tiny Fete. This shop features handmade totes, aprons, and the most adorable dresses for little girls. You might recognize the talented seamstress above as my booth partner from a craft fair we worked together a couple of years ago. Her work is incredible and of the highest handmade quality and I can't wait until I have a little girl that I can dress up in these frocks! Items are customizable so you get exactly what you want in the size that you need.
Enjoy 10% off you entire purchase by using the code "downout10." Check out the full selection right here.

*Tiny Fete is D&OC's latest sponsor. Spring sponsor slots are available so please contact me if you're interested in sponsoring the blog.

Tank Dresses by Thief & Bandit

New tank dresses by Thief & Bandit starting at $58. I'd wear one over a bathing suit or on the hottest of days running errands around town. Thief & Bandit just released their Spring/Summer lookbook and I want ever single piece. I mean that. Every.Single.Piece.

Decor: Cross-stitched anchor

How awesome is this large cross-stitched anchor ($160) by Jessica Decker? As much as I love mini versions of just about anything, I also like giant replicas as decor...remember the giant key? I have to admit though, I'm a little obsessed with anchors right now. 

Full disclosure - I'm actually thinking about getting a new anchor tattoo on my left arm so perhaps I'm a little partial to the image. The oversized cross-stitch is just the icing on the cake.  

found via design*sponge

Gift Giving: My Roots Lie Here

The My Roots Lie Here collection was designed by Children Inspire Design to "tell a story of how families come together from all parts of the world." I think these prints are the perfect gift for children (perhaps for a nursery?) and adults alike and I would love one of my own featuring Puerto Rico. Check out the selection here ($40 each).

Six Things

1) vintage brass necklace $25 by julie garland

2) olive, hand dyed scarf $50 by dear june

3) linen sachets set of two $20 by gardenmis

4) little pyramid clay stud earrings $24 by blessbless

5) linen tote bag $78 by independent reign

6) vintage brass porthole mirror $95 via pine and main

Whew, is it Monday already?! Cheers to a new week friends and what better way to start the week with some recent handmade and vintage favorites? Check out all my of my Etsy faves here and you can check out my previous curated faves right here. 

6 things

1) hand illustrated card $4 by hello small world 

2) giclee print - bedfellows $22 by deerface 

3) wool felt tote bag $56 by burlap design 

4) flora study no. 3 $30 by miles of light 

5) custom arrow mug $14 by wandersketch 

6) swingset necklace IV $69 by webbwebb

Do More With Your Money: Acorn and Archer

I've been really into wood accents in jewelry lately and Acorn and Archer has some simple, no-fuss pieces using "reclaimed, recycled, and sustainably sourced woods." You can even choose from different wood types for each design. It's a hard decision but I think I want this one.

pssst...looking for some bold jewelry options? Check out my latest post on Papernstitch. 

Keepsake Feather Necklace

Happy Friday! Are you looking forward to the weekend? We have a lot to do to get ready for our trip back to Georgia- clean the house, wrap presents, mail gifts, etc. The holidays are fun, no doubt, but boy oh boy is this a busy time or what?

I wanted to share this sweet feather keepsake necklace ($28) Xoxii Shop with you. This is a Netherlands based shop so even though you won't be able to get in time for the holidays, it might be a nice keepsake to treat yourself to, no? Each feather is unique and I just think the idea is too sweet.

Enjoy your weekend friends! xo

6 things

1) letterpress native note card set $12 by hero design studio
2) maple pen $18 by turning pro
3)  vintage fair isle gloves $16.06 via pineapple mint
4) endor necklace $61 by iswas + willbe
5) silver glitter twine $14 via knot & bow
6) hand stitched leather pencil case $40 by zenok leather

Just a few recent faves on Etsy this week. Check out all my faves, if you'd like, right here.

Hug a Porcupine

Geometric rock and triangle necklaces by Hug a Porcupine. I'm also a big fan of this little guy.

6 things

1) bearded print $27 by depeapa

2) tribal brass earrings $22 by prarie oats

3) leather handbag $54 by genuine goods 786

4) acrylic and wood hug necklace $34 by homako

5) chunky cowl in linen $60 by oh leander shop

6) antler no 6986 $80 by kari herer

6 things

6 things recently hearted on Etsy to start off this holiday week:

1) city scape print $30 by blanca gomez

2) leather triangles necklace $24 by ulala

3) navajo quilt pillow $48 by shapes & colors textiles

4) long beaded necklace $55 by sarah robin 

5) origami gift boxes $9 by kumo's greetings

6) little mountains print $15 by puffed peonies

Happy Monday friends! 

Wish list 11.17.11

Pretty triangle necklaces ($32) by shopAHC. I'd be very happy if one of these found its way into my stocking. Very happy indeed.

Manic Trout

If you're looking to purchase jewelry for someone special this holiday season, definitely check out Manic Trout. These handmade items are reasonably priced (the necklaces pictured above are under $40) and the selection is huge! I'm especially smitted with the the vintage scarf and brass chain bracelets. Check out the full selection here. 

Manic Trout is a sponsor of D&OC. If you're interested in sponsoring the blog, check out this holiday special I'm currently running and contact me for a spot!