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For Earth Day, you can’t go wrong with the Reusable Organic Canvas Shopping Bag from Bella Bags.
Based near the western edge of Massachusetts, Bella Bags are usually unique, well-made and sell out easily. But since going green is not just a fashion statement, you’ll be able to get these bags shipped the next day for […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 22, 2008A snuggle, only retro
There are lots of beautiful and shiny things in the window of The Five Crows, but I was immediately drawn to these Vintage Thread Quilts by Barb Brown.
They look like grandma’s blanket chest and the clothes from playing dress-up all neatly folded together. These are luxury lap blankets, quilts actually, with the unexpected crafted together. […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 21, 2008Come out first playing a shell game
The new accessory is made of wood and shells, but for those of us without endless bank accounts, you’re going to have to make that one shell purchase this year be a classic one.
Look no further.
Lola Tortola, billing itself as having “boutique styles without boutique prices” has this fabulous Grey Scallop Natural Shell Purse for […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 18, 2008More than the thought counts
You may already know that Betsy’s six locations in New England has fancy, funky clothes.
But what caught my eye recently are the handmade cards designed by Mei Fields.
The cards are made by hand with heavy card stock, sparkly embroidered ribbon and usually a simple message on the front. What a sweet way to say “I’m […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 17, 2008Now there’s a corsage
Coming from a family in the antiques business, it’s no wonder Lisa Scala is big on making retro ideas work today.
Take the corsage for instance. Time was, a gentleman looking to impress would show up with a wrist corsage designed to compliment a dress and the young lady wearing it.
Today I think gentlemen should come […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 15, 2008Go beyond paper cups
For those of us on the go, life is not measured out in coffee spoons, it’s measured out in paper coffee cups.
Which is why you might want to check out the ecological alternative at Newbury Comics — yes, the formerly alternative record store-turned-comics-CD shop also has an alternative for the common coffee cup.
The “I Am […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 14, 2008I found the perfect tea pot
My favorite tea store closed, and I’ve been mildly freaking out, trying to figure out where I could buy another of these fabulous FORLIFE teapots for home.
The one I bought for work is perfect, has a large, stainless-steel well for whole-leaf loose tea and pours better than any teapot I’ve held in my hands. (And […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 12, 2008When your buddy is a penguin
There are people out there who get crazy about penguins. My best friend’s mother, who took us to the Aquarium to see penguins, found out my son named a penguin balloon Toni in her honor. Overjoyed, Grandma Toni hit up the Penguin Place in Brooklyn, NY, to get him another penguin.
And another. And another. They […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 11, 2008Fashion to protect you
The thing about shopping at boutique stores, is one woman’s sundress for a wedding is another woman’s gaping armhole showing off what she’s got underneath. But you’ll find the accessories at The Studio are going to fit everyone.
Speaking of sun, you’re going to need one of these lovely Wide-Brim Ribbon Roller Hats.
They’re $36 each, they […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 10, 2008Tea and dreams of roses
There’s something about spring in the garden that makes me want to sit back and admire my handiwork with a cup of tea.
And maybe after tilling the garden by hand I’ve earned myself some toast and jam.
And while I don’t yet have any rose blossoms, there are plenty all over this Afternoon Tea Gift Basket […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 9, 2008