Posts from — June 2008

I am beside myself with my newest Esty purchase. These incredible custom fit jeans made by the incomparable TrapperJane. I am one of those women with a body that just defies ready-to-wear, so when I found these jeans on Etsy almost a year ago I lost my mind. I’ve saved my pennies and finally bought them. The photos only tell a fraction of this story. The details and craftsmanship are beyond any clothing item I have ever owned, and those who know me, know I have some doozies.

About a year ago (right around the time I first spied these jeans) I made a commitment to consume dramatically less than I had grown accustomed to. This was both a financial decision, and a political one. One of the “rules” I made for my self was not to purchase any new clothing made in a factory. It has been really hard!! I still do get some underwear, socks, shoes, & coats new on a very limited basis, and even that is becoming less and less as I get better at knitting socks and closer to that illusive perfect t-shirt underwear pattern.

I love this life where the things I do purchase with my precious (few) pennies are worth so much more to me.

I’ll be back at the Brooklyn Flea this Sunday 6/8. Don’t miss the Flea this summer: it is so awesome. Come early or the line for the food will be one million people long. I’ll be sharing with Erica from Species by the Thousands and Reine.

Also you won’t want to miss this year’s Renegade Craft Fair in Williamsburg Brooklyn June 14 & 15. Incredible vendors from all over bring their handmade stuff to this fair - and so do I! I’ll be sharing a booth with Cal Patch from Hodgepodge Farm - look for us right smack in the middle.

I’ve received some wise advice: diversify my selling opportunities. So now you can buy rad bags online at my Etsy Shop, buy them direct from me at the Brooklyn Flea & at the Renegade Craft Fair and also at the brand new store called Fact & Fancy, here in beautiful Brooklyn! My friends Danielle & Christine have decided to go for it: they feature hand picked high quality handmade items including my rad bags & wallets! Go visit: Friday, Saturday & Monday 12-7 and Sunday 12-6 75 Hoyt St. between Atlantic & State.