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Indie Junction

I have recently discovered a great group of artisans through a network called Indie Juction, started by Nicky Vee.
In her words, it is:
" A place where indie artisans across all genres form a synergy that helps each individual achieve their goals within the handmade industry."

http://indiejunction.ning.com/

...and she was kind enough to feature Three Little Birds Boutique on her blog!

Check it out here:

http://ambientgirldesigns.blogspot.com/

Thanks Nicky:]

New Etsy shop: HEARTS FOR HAITI

This shop is a collaboration of donated items from various Etsy sellers with HUGE hearts!
Make a purchase from this shop and all proceeds (minus Paypal and listing fees) will be donated directly to Doctors Without Borders. Shop, and feel GREAT about your purchase!
A few of the great items you will  find there:

mintyfresh
fusions

bonnieboon
















kamslampcompany

           

nestings

thrush

sston

3littlebirdsboutique

...all of these items and so much more can be found at:

http://www.heartsforhaiti.etsy.com/

WE HEART HAITI

     

     Many people are horrified and saddened to see what the people of Haiti are facing, with the devastation of their country and shocking loss of life. It is so hard to imagine, as we sit in our warm, lit houses, eating our fill and viewing it all from afar on our television screens. Those that have managed to survive do not even have  the basics needed for survival, such as food, clean water, shelter, driveable roads, and hospitals to treat the wounded.

     I believe it is our responsibility to do what we can to help, no matter how small our contribution may seem. Many people are organizing fund-raisers and compiling lists of stores which plan to donate proceeds to Haitian Relief through various organizations such as the Red Cross etc. One such list is that of Etsy shops, whose sellers plan to donate proceeds of their sales to help. If you're planning to buy a gift or make a personal purchase anyways, consider doing so from one of the shops below.
We can all make a difference!

HEARTS FOR HAITI:
A collaboration of Etsy sellers who have joined together and are donating items for sale. All proceeds will be going directly to Doctors Without Borders for Haiti Relief.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/heartsforhaiti

HANDMADE FOR HAITI
Independent Etsy shops donating all, or part proceeds to various charities.
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6404143

INDIE SILENT AUCTION:
Bid on items from various sellers-proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
http://indiefixx.com/2010/01/14/haiti-relief-fundraiser/

Anyone with a mobile phone and an account with a major wireless carrier can text the phrase “Haiti” to the number 90999 and donate $10 to the Red Cross. That amount is charged to the donor’s cellphone bill.
($1.2 Million in Donations for Haiti, via Text Message so far)

To donate directly to the Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org/
to donate to Doctors Without Borders:
http://doctorswithoutborders.org/

Yah, Mon. Respect.

A highlight of 2009 for our family was  travelling to Jamaica. It was everything and more that we had hoped for in a holiday, and we especially enjoyed our day trips touring around the island.

Instead of boring you to tears with family photos, I thought I'd share a  few of my favorites of the beautiful local people. Enjoy!

...and finally, this resident cutie!

MY FIRST ETSY TREASURY FEATURE- WaHoo!!

A fellow Etsy seller has featured me in her treasury, and I am so honored.
Thanks Michelle, you are too kind!
Here's the link if you'd like to check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=104611

Second Etsy treasury feature-Woot!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=106681

A BIG thank-you to Second Sanctuary!!
Check out their great shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/secondsanctuary

Aaron Nazrul & the Boom Booms

This is, hands down the album of the year for me. Better yet, this band hails from my neighbouring city, Vancouver, Canada and despite their gaining Worldwide popularity, still happily plays to local crowds on a regular basis.
This is the artist I go to when I want to be inspired, blast the tunes, and sing at the top of my lungs.

An excerpt from their website:
    "Aaron Ross is the bird on the branch in the tree of life and perches all day and all night unless you play some funky jams and then he’ll flap down and flap around the dance floor, and maybe even sing. He’s East Vancouver born and raised, and has hoofed it all over the globe, with no qualms about doing it again and again. Aaron plays the nylon strings with grace but more noteably has a powerful and emotive voice, one that carries the band’s songs out of the “pretty good” range and into the ”spicy, saucy, smooth, singable soulful salad of a song” range instead. Aaron’s solo debut, “Butterfly Man”, was written over the years of planet travel and released on Lit Fuse Record."

Some of my personal favorites, from the cd "Butterfly Man" are:
    Mandarin Oranges
    Tired of Waiting
    Standin' on the Bridge
    As the Sun Goes Down

Give Aaron Nazrul and the Booms a listen, and let me know if you think it is musical/ lyrical genius (like I do!)
Let music inspire you...

http://www.aaronnazrul.com/
                                                                  
                               

Works of Art

I stumbled upon the cutest Etsy shop the other day!
CrayonKids features original drawings by preshoolers that have been modified by computer into greeting cards and gift tags:

What a wonderful concept, as there is nothing more priceless than a preshooler's artwork!