Do you remember that show Sister, Sister from the 90s?

I loved that show when I was little (I think I was ten or eleven when it started airing). Mainly because I use to daydream about having a sister myself. I have one brother whom I love dearly, but having a sister (in addition to, not in leu of) would have been awesome too.

My best friends in high school were sisters and there was such a strong bond between them. Made me a little jealous. Like I was missing out or something.

Do you know what I mean? Or is this just me?

Maybe that’s why I am so drawn to the story of Little Minnow, a little shop on Etsy with a lot of heart. It’s run by two sisters, Lizzi and Mary, which of course I love. I am always on the lookout for husband and wife teams, but I don’t come across too many siblings working together, so this is pretty neat to me.

The two girls live in Austin, Texas, where they sketch all of their designs. Drawings are then transfered to the computer and then make their way over to screen printing. I know you are probably tired of hearing about my scarf hunt by now, but obviously, I’m partial to them…

Discount: 10% off your entire order when you use the code PAPER10 at checkout.

 Visit Little Minnow to see more from this sister duo.

It’s hard to tell from my post, but they do carry other items beside scarves.

This is our closet.

Well part of it anyway (my favorite part).

It is two or three times the size of our old one in Florida, but somehow we’ve managed to fill it to the brim with clothes and shoes. And Luna likes to sleep in there too, so I think we can all agree that it’s fair to blame her for not being able to fit anything else in there. Right?

Cool, so we’re on the same page about blaming the dog. But even so, that doesn’t change the fact that we don’t have much space left for new things. Which is why I am starting to think that unisex wearables are the way to go – saves space and it’s cheaper because you and your mate can wear it. Just not at the same time. Preferably.

Now, that’s probably not going to work when it comes to shoes or most clothing, but accessories? Yeah, I can do that! And you know I am hunting for scarves since several people told me in the comments of this post that having just one scarf in Seattle is basically insane.

So how about one of these…

I think I am partial to the red and black one - it feels kind of lumberjack-y in a good way, but green is good too.

They’re made by Don’t Get it Twisted Crochet and they look pretty cozy to me. What about you? If you like what you see you can get 20% off your order with the coupon code “PNSJAN”. There are plenty of more girlie styles too if you don’t want to go the unisex route.

That’s going to wrap things up for the week. Hope you have an amazing weekend! Stay warm.

Good morning!

Popping in to share a little vintage + handmade shop before I give you a sneak peek of my closet later today. If you’re looking for a new vintage shop to follow for clothes, accessories, and jewelry, check out Banjo and Bone. I like the jewelry especially, which is a mix of untouched vintage items and new handmade pieces with a vintage feel.

I chose a few of my favorites, and I snuck in that pair of pants at the top left because they are awesome! Wish I could pull off an outfit like that.

Visit Banjo and Bone on Etsy to view more vintage wearables and more.

This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.

For those of us in the four-season states, the temperatures are really starting to drop! I finally broke out my mittens, scarves, hats and other cold-weather accoutrements this week, thus adding a whole new level of accessories to my wardrobe. But, I have to be honest: There are several pieces I acquired years ago that I know aren’t going to see the glint of snow. Just like most women, my tastes change with the seasons, but replacing winter wear always seems a bit more expensive. So instead of browsing online stores, I’ve been hitting the blogsophere for ideas, and these five DIYs are just the ticket for keeping me (and you!) warm, head to toe.

(above) Sew Your Own Mittens by A Beautiful Mess

DIY Leg Warmers by Split the Lark

Snowy Day Hat Pattern by See Kate Sew

Long Pom Pom Cowl via Purl Soho

Yellow Bow Ear Warmer by Delia Creates
(Note that tutorial is for personal, not commercial, use)

Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.

I saw so many cute girls at Alt this year wearing just simple jeans and a t-shirt with awesome (colorful) accessories, and (of course) they looked amazing. I’m not one to shy away from color, but I usually wear bright skirts and dresses and then tone down the accessories. So I have lots of gold and silver. But sometimes I feel a bit overdressed for a skirt or dress + just want to break out my oh-so-comfy t-shirts.

So right after I got home on Saturday night, I jumped on the computer and started looking for brightly colored necklaces to change things up + make my black t-shirts a little more stylish. Which is what brought me to Simply A Circle. All the earrings and necklaces in Chrysa’s collection have vibrant colors and a flirty combination of textures with the crochet elements. Super fun! What do you think?

 Curious to know…Are you a jeans + a t-shirt kind of gal?

First row //  faceted peruvian pyrite necklace $80 by mineralogy jewelry; pyrite gold earrings by five and two $34; below-pot o gold pyrite ring $28 by nu bambu
Second row //  silver stone ring $16 by nautical wheeler; natural slab nugget necklace $29 by deuce; brass triangle and pyrite earrings $28 by noble town vintage
Third row // pyrite beaded bar necklace $40 by ayofemi; pyrite nuggets long earrings $24 by black feather;  pyrite cube bracelet £15.00 by the vamoose

Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.

Something you should know about me…I love dresses. I don’t really get a chance to wear them much in the winter now (too cold), but if it was warmer I’d be rocking one of these dresses from Mrs. Pomeranz on a daily basis. Are they amazing or what?

The styles are classic, but they feel a little retro (in a totally good way) at the same time too. Which makes sense because Dasha Pomeranz, Mrs. Pomeranz herself, collected 1950s dresses for years before starting her clothing line.

There are a mixture of prints and solids in the collection and they are all beautifully made in two small studios: one in London and the other in Moscow. But probably my favorite thing about the dresses in this shop, is that many of them come with detachable collars, so you can mix and match and create different looks.

There are two ways you can browse this clothing shop for available pieces: 1) via the Mrs. Pomeranz boutique on ASOS marketplace and 2) on dawanda. And if you’re not a dress kind of girl, no worries, there are a few skirts sprinkled in there too.

*I’m in Salt Lake City now for the rest of the week. If you are going to be at Alt too, tweet me. I’d love to meet you in person and I’ll be checking twitter throughout the week – probably more than email.

You may remember E.Kate Designs from Erin’s to-die-for studio space featured here on the blog last year. But I know you didn’t forget about the beautiful pieces that she creates there. I’ve been getting lost in the sunny shots of Erin’s globally inspired jewelry lately. I can’t seem to choose just one favorite, between the bitty brass bullet necklace or the sapphire and ginkgo gold earrings, among other enticing picks. Which would you choose?

Special treat for you: using code “heymrpostman” during checkout will get you free shipping!

I’ve been getting some last minute things for Alt recently (new top, accessories, and shoes) to make sure I am looking half as cute as all the other ladies that will be at the conference this year, and I have been on a serious jewelry hunt! The perfect necklace I asked for for Christmas sold out before Jeff had a chance to snag one and I have been searching for something else ever since.

So I’ve been favoriting quite a bit of jewelry lately, needless to say, and one of the shops I am loving is called giantLION. These simple seed bead necklaces and bracelets are all the rage right now (I am seeing them popping up everywhere) and I really like the pieces that the designer, Caroline Whittington, has been dreaming up. Definitely a shop to check out.

P.S. If you’re not big on the seed bead trend, Caroline has other styles of jewelry available as well.

Bonus! Visit giantLION and take 25% off your order for a limited time with code WINTER25 while the winter sale is on.

Today I have the pleasure of sharing the creative space of Amber Kane, a textile designer and high school art teacher hailing from Pennsylvania. If memory serves, this is the first ever studio tour here on the blog complete with a loom. Yeah!

Amber opened a shop called Fabricated Ends where she sells her handmade scarves and jewelry and she was kind enough to share some photos of her studio and answer a few questions I had for her. Let’s get to it with a little Q and A…

How would you describe your work?

My work is deeply rooted in process and discovery. My goal is connect to each piece, learn through the process of creating. My designs are inspired by a combination of nature and pure imagination.

Where is your studio located?

My studio is located in our Mechanicsburg home. Mechanicsburg, is small town, with a few local galleries and art stores. It was important for my studio to be in our home, as when I come home from my job as a high school art teacher, I want to put on my pjs and head into the studio to work until I go to bed.

How long have you been pursuing work as an artist and shop owner?

I would say that I have always been in love with process of creating, but did not start working towards selling my work until three years ago. I had never considered selling my work, until people began asking to buy things from me, I then started to realize that I could make money from doing what I love and began selling online, joined the Pennsylvania Craft Guild, and started doing craft shows.

I have long admired artists that work in fibers, but I don’t know much about it myself. Can you tell me about your process?

I learned how to weave while in college, and liked it but didn’t love it. I really fell in love with the process when I started to learn how to make it my own, and stopped following the rules. While the piece is on the loom I often push around the weft strings to create movement in the piece. Once the piece is finished being woven I do a variety of techniques, I sew into it, for added surface design, I braid sections and add metal to the piece, to play with the idea of a scarf and necklace in one, or I crochet into the woven the piece. There is not an exact rhyme or reason as to which techniques are done to which piece, I normally decide along the way, as I get to the know the piece, I begin to understand what it needs and wants in order to be finished.

In what ways do your promote yourself and your work online?

I use a variety of methods, blog, twitter, facebook, and etsy. I love doing the blog, and use it both share my work and share work with others. When I have time I create a lot of blog posts and schedule them. This way I’m not stressed if I don’t have time one morning to get one finished. I have my blog connected to my facebook and twitter account, which helps a lot. I try to spend time each day interacting with people on facebook, and have begun to try to do the same on twitter.

Visit Amber’s shop, Fabricated Ends, and her blog for updates and more. Thanks so much for sharing your space with us today Amber!