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Sponsor Spotlight: Annie and Olive

Visit Annie and Olive for the cutest fabric accessories, pendants, pins, home decor & more! 

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The Bright Idea Light Bulb Shade

Many of our readers have already switched out their incandescent light bulbs in favor of energy-efficient CFL s, and for this we applaud you! However for those out there who have not made the switch, it may be due to concerns over the bright glare that these bulbs emit.

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Orange and Black

Fotini Designs has an eclectic collection of jewelry inspired by the creator's long summers spent in Greece, mixed with her upbringing in bustling New York.  The results are a great mix of classic and modern design elements that come together in a wonderful way:    I especially love the jewelry that has Fotini's imperfectly shaped discs and drops made from oxidized silver and vermeil- they feel very Grecian to me, simple yet elegant, organic and timeless.  And apparently I have Halloween on the mind, as once I started putting together all my favorite picks, I noticed a definite orange and black trend coming through!  Take a peek at the whole collection, in all its color, at Fotini Designs !

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Polly George’s Birds

Pretty and sweet....new pieces from Polly George ...

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Heather Heron Hemp Clutches and Totes

It’s a rare thing to find eco accessories that seem as essential as the basic staples in our lives. Sustainability is not about acquiring more goods but about finding a balance and a loop of consumption that closely examines ecology and personal need. This is probably why Heather Heron ’s clutches and totes feel so right. Designed and crafted with organic European hemp , Heron’s eco glam designs are guilt-free luxurious and beautifully streamlined. With L.A.

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Sweet & Quirky Shapes

...in these fun pieces from Japanese brand +D .

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Design Night

You may know of Design Night for their gorgeous laser cut Li Xi gift envelopes . They have recently expanded their collection and now have an Etsy shop filled with these graphic and fun drawstring pouches. See them right here ...

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The Interactive Dobpler LED Wall Turns Shadows Into Light

This past year, people walking through the pedestrian tunnel in Sandnes Sentrum, Norway, were faced with the unique opportunity to watch their shadows transform into a beautiful luminous art show . Constructed as part of the city’s European Capitol of Culture 2008 event, the Strømer , is an interactive LED display wall that weaves a wonderful mixture of art, energy-efficiency and play into the fabric of daily existence. (more…)

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