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Caroline Rogers of It Looks Good To Me: It's the Thought (and Flavor) That Counts: We're completely enamored with textile designer Caroline Rogers' recently launched blog Itlooksgoodtome.com--so much so that we featured Rogers in our December issue. Not only is her taste exquisite, but her illustrations (which accompany every post)...; By Lucky Staffers; November 18, 2009; Keywords 479 Popcorn, Etsy, Frankies 457, Mast Brothers, Rick's Picks, Root Liquor, Stumptown, Whimsy & Spice, gifts, holiday, local foods

Etsy: On becoming a kitchen grownup: Yesterday, while I was emptying the dishwasher and stuffing mismatched, misshapen plates, cups, glasses and flatware into any nook I could find in our limited-space Brooklyn kitchen, I had a revelation: We need less stuff....; By Jennifer Romolini; November 13, 2009; Keywords cups, etsy, gift ideas, mugs

Wanted: A shrunken vintage ski jacket: This is the look I want today: High-waisted jeans, stacked-heel boots, heavy, dark-rimmed glasses, loose flowy hair and a perfect little vintage ski jacket....; By Jennifer Romolini; November 10, 2009; Keywords ebay, etsy, ski jacket, style aspiration, vintage

Etsy: A new place to buy all of your gifts (or at least a lot of them): Whoa. Now this is a fun find. The pretty little Etsy store Cottage Garden Therapies stocks an array of gorgeous, all-natural and totally giftable soaps, lotions, candles and balms at outrageously affordable prices. I need...; By Jennifer Romolini; November 04, 2009; Keywords awesome things, etsy, fancy soap, gifts, soy candles

Around the Web: Virtual Reality Mirrors the Runway: Janie Bryant, costume designer for the beloved AMC series Mad Men, is set to launch her own '60s-inspired clothing line for modern, everyday wear. [FabSugar]With its annual Fashion Show taping in two weeks, Victoria's Secret...; By Lucky Staffers; November 04, 2009; Keywords Around the Web, Emanuela de Paula, Lindsay Ellingson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, amc, angels, candice swanepoel, chanel iman, dakota fanning, dracula therapy, entrepreneurs, etsy, janie bryant, mad men, milla jovovich, modeling, nintendo, obamas, prada, sarah jessica parker, style savvy, tommy hilfiger, vampires, victoria's secret, video games, vogue

I Have a Cabinet Full of Totes...: in all shapes and sizes. Which I use all the time, whether at the grocery store or at the gym. This cabinet is so packed to capacity (bags within bags within bags) that the door...; By Elise Loehnen; November 02, 2009; Keywords It Looks Good To Me, Lovely Pieces Design, etsy, itlooksgoodtome.com

Etsy: Low-key, chic bags that are perfect for the weekend: Micaelan Davis makes the kinds of bags that look effortlessly cool, like the way some girls wear perfect rips in their jeans or small, front-of-the-head braids. They're casual, not in any way structured, but still...; By Jennifer Romolini; October 30, 2009; Keywords bags, etsy, weekend looks

Etsy: A New Home Store in Which to Spend All Your Money: Oh, my. I want the things sold by New York-based Etsy shop Lucky Little Dot with the same ferocity I imagine killer whales feel right before they eat an entire pack of seals (and when...; By Jennifer Romolini; October 14, 2009; Keywords Gifts, clocks, etsy, home decor, home design, signs

Etsy: The Romance Isn't Dead, It's Just Hiding: Last night, while my husband and I were sitting on the couch watching America's Next Top Model and eating takeout from Mr. Pita, I had a revelation. I was looking kind of gross, wearing a...; By Jennifer Romolini; October 08, 2009; Keywords americas next top model, etsy, flight of the conchords, lingerie, marriage, seinfeld

Etsy: A Key to Making Things Good: I was wearing a rather uninspiring outfit the other day (gray t-shirt, high-waisted black skirt, booties, tights, cardigan) and I needed something to add cuteness/interestingness, so I pulled out an old skeleton key necklace and...; By Jennifer Romolini; October 01, 2009; Keywords etsy, gossip girl, jewelry, key pendant, skeleton key, you know you want it

Etsy: These Bags Are, in a Word, Awesome: While painted bags can sometimes skew a little too craftsy-folksy or "I need to find my animal spirit before the trek to Burning Man," Vivien Cheng's intricate, vintage styles manage to be sleek, stylish and...; By Jennifer Romolini; September 30, 2009; Keywords Etsy, bags, handbags, things that are awesome

Which clothing item eludes you the most?: For me, it's the jean jacket. Though I've searched high and low, eBay, Etsy, designer, and thrift store, I have honestly never found one that fits me right, that looks the way it's supposed to:...; By Jennifer Romolini; September 29, 2009; Keywords ebay, elusive items, etsy, jean jackets

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