Hey Little Birdie!

So I pretty much rebel against Black Friday. You see, I am not made with the innate skills necessary to shop in stressful times and spaces. Let me expound to prove my point. I don’t really like crowds. I hate waiting in lines. And the potential for danger as seen in those crazy big box shoppers eyes makes me want to curl up in a ball and plead for my mom to fly in using her red, glittery cape and swirl her magic wand in a valiant effort to save me from all uncertainty and imminent peril. What? Don’t tell me your moms aren’t capable of superhero wonder. I feel unbelieveably sad for each of you… and, at the same time, immeasurably proud of my super-human mom.

But back to the point of all of this, I am just not wired for Christmas shopping in the precarious post-Thanksgiving weekend. Just one of the many reasons I love this.

Live and Enliven E-Magazine’s Indie Christmas Guide. It contains gift guides, diy gift ideas, and so much more. Each page inspires me. What do you think?

I (Josie) am doing the giveaway this month, so I thought it would be apropos to do something with rainbows.  You have no idea why that would be apropos?  Oh. Please, by all means take a moment to become reacquainted with this post I wrote a month ago.  I’ll just wait here until you come back…..

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Back?  Okay, where were we?  I still love that pillow.  I still love the video.  Sure, the world has probably moved on from the Double Rainbow, but not me.  I’m still holding on.  After this giveaway I promise  to squelch my new fondness for The Rainbow.

All kidding aside, this Philosophy: Everything’s Coming Up Rainbows Set is awesome!  It is a shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath, body lotion, and lip shine set.

A 28 dollar value (cha-ching!)

How to Enter:

1.  Click on Comments and leave one on this post.

Then, earn 2 extra entries by:

2.  Sharing this Giveaway on Facebook!

3.  Tweeting about it on Twitter.

If you do anything on FB or Twitter, let us know in the comments, so we can give you extra chances.

You will have until Midnight on Wednesday to enter. Next Thursday we will reveal the winner!

(I’ll always love you, Double Rainbow!)

grow soapdish – $21.00

From MudHutt

This dish was made using a leaf from a shrub in my Mother-In-Law’s flower garden. Im not exactly sure what type of flower shrub it’s from, but I absolutely loved the large leaves.

This would make a great soap dish. Very earthy, glazed in a translucent green tea stain with brown accents to pick up the details of the veins in the leaf. The word “grow” is embossed in the edge of the leaf.

measures 7.5″ x 4.5″

Jakarta Hurricane 8″ – $29.95

From Z Gallerie

2×3 Printed Cotton Rug – $18.00

From Urban Outfitters

Low profile cotton rug, printed with the pattern of your choice. Colorfast designs for use in a variety of environments – next to your tub, inside an entrance-way or just about anywhere you need a dash of color! Choose Dot Leaf, Lightning Flower or Owl patterns, each finished with a twill border. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Spot clean.
* 2′w, 3′l
* Cotton

To-Go Ware RePEaT Utensil Set – Agave – $11.95

From To-Go Ware

We’ve got our travel mugs and our reusable shopping bags. How about a bamboo utensil set to round out the perfect toolkit for life on the go? A handy carabiner on the back lets you clip and carry a fork, knife, spoon and chopsticks wherever they may roam. Perfect for a busy lifestyle and our precious planet.

RePEaT utensil holders give plastic bottles a second shot at a useful life – and an opportunity to stay out of our landfills. Made out of RPET (recycled PET plastic), we like to call it “RePEaT” because it lets plastic reincarnate into something kinder and gentler.

Bamboo Flatware & Chopsticks
–Heat and stain resistant, won’t impart or absorb flavors
–Lightweight, strong and long lasting
–Hand finished with top grade natural, food-safe wood oil

CHEERS – 4-bottle wine bag – $15.00

From Paco & Lupe

You can take this bag along the next time you go to your local wine/liquor store. This also makes a good gift for the host/hostess.
ALL profit from the sale of this bag goes to a global conservation organization. This is to help those who can help us. So say “no” to plastic and bring your own reusable, washable bag instead.

Now, about the bag:
Bag holds 4 bottles maximum…or 4 beers….or magazines, shoes, umbrellas, groceries, pocket books, knitting or crocheting projects, cut flowers, etc…

DIMENSION (HxWxD inches): 12×7.5×5
MATERIAL: unbleached 100% cotton canvas (10oz)
GRAPHIC DESIGN: We translated ways to say “Cheers” in other languages. Design is the same for front and back. We wish we can include every languages but we will need a very big tote bag for that.
PRINTING: silk-screen printing was kindly donated and done bywww.UrbanImpressionz.com.

Eco Booties – Poppies – 0-6 Months – $16.00

From Joretta Natural Hand Knits

These adorable little booties are knit with an exquisite yarn made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles! They are soft, stretchy and divine!

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Available in sizes Newborn, 0-6 months and 6-12 months
Just specify size in “message to seller” when purchasing.

All of my items come packaged individually, ready to give as a gift or to keep for yourself!

Hand wash, reshape & air dry

Chickadee Eggs – $30.00

From ds brennan photography

Approximately 8×12 color fine art photograph printed on Fuji crystal archive paper. All prints are signed and dated.

This print is part of my Natural History series. More can be found in my shop, and still more can be viewed on my blog – http://dsbrennan.blogspot.com

The folks at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, CT were kind enough to let me come in and photograph their collection. This particular photograph has a calmness and sweetness to it that I especially like.

PORCELAIN CRINKLE CUPS – SET OF 3  - $30.00

From Uncommon Goods

There’s something strangely satisfying about squeezing in the sides of a plastic cup. Sadly, all that hard work of crinkling your plastic cup usually goes out with the day’s trash. With these highly realistic “crinkled” porcelain cups, you can hold on to your beloved plastic cup for as long as your heart desires. Already squeezed in, the indentions provide a cozy grip for hands and the rendition is so spot-on, don’t be surprised if your boss tells you to clean off your desk once in awhile. Made in France. Sold as a set of three.