From the category archives:

Accessories

var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2010/01/27/the-secret-to-top-of-the-line-steals-rue-la-la/”, “shorturl”: “http://bit.ly/aoTPHG”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “The Secret to Top-of-the-Line Steals: Rue La La” }It’s Wednesday, and starting today, that means we’re going to mix things up here at Sweet Finds. On Wednesdays, instead of delivering up the usual gift list and wish list recommendations, we’ll serve up helpful tidbits [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2010/01/22/3-sweet-necklaces-for-your-valentine/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “3 Sweet Necklaces for Your Valentine” }Some people wear their heart on their sleeve. Serious romantics? They wear theirs around their neck. At least I’m betting that will be the case with your Valentine if you give her one of these special necklaces:
1. Sterling Silver Double [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2010/01/19/craft-hope-for-haiti/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Craft Hope for Haiti” }If you’ve already donated money to relief efforts in Haiti, subscribed to the Sweet Finds blog or newsletter as part of the Help Haiti Blog Challenge, and are wondering what else you can do to help, head straight to Etsy. Thanks to [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2009/10/21/6-great-jewelry-trees/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Six Great Jewelry Trees” }After 30-plus years of acquiring jewelry, I’ve got a lot of earrings without partners and tangled bracelets and necklaces galore. The reason? I keep them in a jewelry box or throw them on my bedside table, where they engage in all sorts [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2009/10/15/something-old-something-new-two-fun-eco-friendly-gifts/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Something Old, Something New: Two Fun, Eco-Friendly Gifts ” }Noticed a lot of bloggers writing about climate change today? It’s not a coincidence. Today is Blog Action Day, and bloggers around the world are celebrating the day by writing about climate change.
In honor of Blog Action [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2008/12/19/a-handmade-scarf-for-every-taste/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “A Handmade Scarf for Every Taste” }Living in a place where it snows seven months out of the year, I ascribe to the philosophy that you can never have enough scarves. It’s important to stay warm, of course, but it is also nice to mix things [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2008/12/17/a-piece-of-the-depression-worth-savoring-depression-glass-necklaces/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “A Piece of the Depression Worth Savoring: Depression Glass Necklaces” }I’ve seen these depression glass necklaces in more than one Uncommon Goods ad recently, and they call my name every time.

Made by Laura Bergman, these necklaces feature what’s known as Depression Glass, a type of glass [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2008/12/12/five-great-homemade-gift-ideas/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Five Great Homemade Gift Ideas” }Some of the greatest gifts I have received have been things people have made for me. (Hint, hint, family and friends! You can save money on me!) I appreciate  the time, effort, and creativity that goes into them, as well as [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2008/11/24/its-easy-giving-green-with-envirosax/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “It’s Easy Giving Green … with Envirosax” }It’s taken a while, but environmental awareness has become seriously stylish … without costing a lot of money. Forget the oh-so-environmentally unfriendly plastic grocery bags. Ditto for the oh-so-ugly yet environmentally friendly canvas grocery bags. ‘Tis the season to [...]

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var topsy_widget_data = { “url”: “http://www.sweetfindsblog.com/2008/11/21/lovebirds-and-waterlilies-and-pottery-oh-my/”, “style”: “big”, “title”: “Lovebirds and Waterlilies and Pottery, Oh My” }If you or anyone you know likes pretty things — and who doesn’t? — be sure to check out PrinceDesignUK’s shop on Etsy. There you’ll find potter Elizabeth Prince’s beautiful little bowls, plates, and other small dishes.
We’re not talking [...]

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