I hope everyone had a safe ad happy holiday. Perhaps while you with family and friends this weekend you used some of those whine glass charms around the base of your glass, so as not to accidentally pick up someone else’s drink. I’ve always loved the idea of drink markers but never really been a fan of having to add more jewelry to a wine glass then I wear on my own neck. Which of course is why i love these little suction markers from Vacu Vin. They come in a variety of designs, but because Christmas is right around the corner, I find myself drawn to these Christmas Markers most of all. Check them out all available through amazon.
Nov
23
holidays
PEPPERSPROUTS site launch
If you read the blog often you know that I also have a line of homegoods and other fun things called Peppersprouts. The last year I have been selling my wares on Etsy while dreaming of a site of my own. I’m so happy to share with you the brand new peppersprouts website. I’m really happy with the way it turned out. So stop by, sign-up for our mailing list, and maybe pick up a few things for someone on your shopping list!
Nov
10
holidays
THE 2009 HANDMADE HOLIDAY GIFTGUIDE

I can’t believe its that time of year already. Time to gather with friends and family and celebrate. The 2009 guide is chock full of handcrafted goodness from over 140 independent makers. The handmade movement is alive and well this holiday season. So take a look at all the wonders inside our handmade gift guide and support these amazing and talented artists. The perfect gift is waiting…
P.S. Check back tomorrow to find out how you can enter to win my absolute favorites from this years Handmade Gift Guide.
Nov
02
holidays
STOCKING STUFFERS: night owl paper goods notebooks
This year we decided to get our holiday cards from night owl paper goods. I was on their site today picking out a few of my favorite designs and I saw these cute little notepads. There are so many cute designs to choose from, and the little reporter style books are only $8. These are sure to look great peeking out of the top of a stocking this year. If any of these design look familiar you may have seen them in your local Borders Bookstore. To see the full line check out the night owl paper goods online shop.
Oct
13
holidays
CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING cheat sheet
Genius, beautifully illustrated and highly functional. I LOVE these gift giving cheat sheets by illustrator Simon Cook. The look is vintage holiday, but the idea is simply modern. Say goodbye to sweaters that you could swim in, pants that look like highwaters, and colors you would never wear. Now you can print out these handy-dandy cheat sheets and give them to all your relatives, and of course vice-versa. Visit Simon’s Awesome blog to download the sheets in high-res for both guys and gals!
Sep
28
holidays
I’M DREAMING of a white christmas
Yes I’m already thinking about the holidays. Christmas is my all time favorite holiday. I love wrapping. I love shopping for other people. I love decorating the tree, last year was actually the first year i have had a tree in quite sometime and I have to say it was so nice to come home to the smell of pine. This year however we will remember to take it out before we go away for a week so it doesn’t become all brittle and poke us in the arms on it’s descent down the 2 flights of carpeted stairs to its place on the curb for recycling. Long story short, I have been designing some ornaments for the holidays and I have the first ones in my hands. They will be up in the shop very shortly, but I wanted to give you guys a sneak peek at them before I get around to taking better photos of them. Bundle up!
May
20
holidays
DIY KITS to keep you busy this summer
my boyfriend was joking that i need a new project to work on, (I currently have 4 rather large projects going on currently, one of them is of course my product line.) But that got me thinking about all the great things that are available on etsy, and all the wonderful kits you can buy on there to learn a new skill, make something tasty, or just make someone’s day. I used to love getting craft kits to keep me busy in the summer months. So I took a peek at the vast pages of the etsy universe and here are a few of my favorites.

a. DIY cheese kit from Urban Cheesecraft $21 b. Designer chair tablescape kit from L Brandt $30 c. Giraffe embroidery pattern from Penguin and Fish $6 d. Make your own cup cozy from byrd and belle $8 e. Spice kits from Purpose design $16 f. Cottontail needle felting kit from fancy tiger $12 g. Moss terrarium kit from Lady Farrah $35
Dec
03
holidays
CHRISTMAS TREE oh christmas tree
The clock radio went off this morning and Mariah Carey started singing that lovely christmas song of hers ( a guilty pleasure ) and it put me in the Christmas Mood! These little trees from Cary at little love blue are dying to be added to your holiday celebration this year. Not only does she make some amazing little pieces but she is also amazingly sweet, throughout December she is donating 20% of all my shop proceeds to the March of Dimes.
Nov
13
holidays
HANDMADE holiday gift guide 2008
Well it sure did take a while, but it was worth it. The holiday gift guide is up and running here at upstate fancy. Take a peek at the most unique handmade items around and start checking the naughty and nice off your holiday list. Don’t forget, even if an item is sold there is probably a new one listed in the shop, or send these great artists a note and let them know you have to have it for your special someone. Happy holidays, and tell them upstate fancy sent you!























