tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87975916309501375932024-03-05T20:53:27.819+01:00b*lotab*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-7579194971144158722011-11-25T19:16:00.000+01:002011-11-25T19:16:32.961+01:00Goodbye Blogger, hello Tumblr!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6z-sRqY1qiOtul1nNwCcGwnZW8q6m5P2_FGOvLwrgvHl8yMwk3o9aGV0QgzkKASovX1L3_KS1nbN0aXRReWF3Vp1_sTXbcF1smzsTShStAqrKrej1_Z2f7yccNduYiBTTxT3kuohSW7A/s1600/035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6z-sRqY1qiOtul1nNwCcGwnZW8q6m5P2_FGOvLwrgvHl8yMwk3o9aGV0QgzkKASovX1L3_KS1nbN0aXRReWF3Vp1_sTXbcF1smzsTShStAqrKrej1_Z2f7yccNduYiBTTxT3kuohSW7A/s400/035.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After some consideration, I have decided to put this blog out of its misery. As it turns out, you can't do it all (or at least, I can't). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Between the kiddos (they are cute, though, aren't they?), the out of control laundry, the faint attempt at a social life and spinning classes, trying to fit in some sewing time is hard enough so everything else just slips through the cracks. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So I decided to simplify. I started a <a href="http://blota.tumblr.com/">Tumblr blog</a>, which still allows me to share some of the things I love and that inspire me. I like to think of it as an ever evolving mood board. If you like it, just hit the follow button!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, hopefully, this isn't goodbye. Just see you later.</span></span>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-61575804066669423792011-07-02T09:40:00.000+02:002011-07-02T09:40:00.731+02:00Summer has arrived! Well, sort of...<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We've had all kinds of crazy weather in the Netherlands in the last few weeks, rainy and cold days followed by tropical temperatures followed by thunderstorms and hail. You can never really put away your sweaters and boots but you want to keep your summer dresses and sandals at hand!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> And just in case the planets align and a warm, beautiful day comes along and you want to head out to the beach or the pool, you want to have a roomy bag and cute (and practical) accessories handy:</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<tr style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76331376/large-shoulder-bag-engine-red-polka-dots"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Large Shoulder Bag - Engine Red & Polka Dots</span></a></h1></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The small zipper pouch is perfect to hold you telephone, wallet and keys and the large wet bag very convenient to stash in wet bathing suits and clothes (and dirty diapers?).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'll be adding a few more bags in the next week so make sure you check the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota?ref=si_shop">shop</a> for updates! </span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-8257661013729932012011-05-14T09:21:00.000+02:002011-05-14T09:21:41.234+02:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RD_HzIr4tC8k8xtSaeMLvQSOuqLALKAtlxei8Ojfm4KdOnan_Di8TQ0cNW2exabYoux0n79BQzMY3pShQzu9YYEn9vfZsGSFf3qBzl_G6KwJET9oVy8uz7ZZiJmU43sM4Lf7lC9Chio/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RD_HzIr4tC8k8xtSaeMLvQSOuqLALKAtlxei8Ojfm4KdOnan_Di8TQ0cNW2exabYoux0n79BQzMY3pShQzu9YYEn9vfZsGSFf3qBzl_G6KwJET9oVy8uz7ZZiJmU43sM4Lf7lC9Chio/s400/019.JPG" width="311" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our little girl arrived almost 6 weeks ago. And she is beautiful. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's wonderful to have a baby in the house again although I had forgotten how much work they are! Between poorly slept nights, taking care of both girls and house chores, I barely have time to sit down, much less to get any sewing done. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
Hopefully soon, as we start establishing a routine, I will be able to start working again and make new things for the shop. So please bear with me and keep checking the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota?ref=si_shop">shop</a> for updates!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-16400159731021028092011-03-26T08:52:00.000+01:002011-03-26T08:52:08.571+01:00Spring Shopping!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just a few more days until our baby arrives and the shop has never been busier! Sales, custom orders, wholesale inquiries. And we still have 2 more days left on Euro Week!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Between orders and redecorating our bedroom - new bedspread and linnen arrived yesterday, yay! - I finished a new bag yesterday:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the bold print in classic black and white combo! You can find it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70783015/large-shoulder-bag-black-dots-on-white">here</a>. And don't forget that you can still use the coupon </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">EUROWEEK10OFF and get your 10% discount until tomorrow evening!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">More Saturday shopping? Check out Sandra's lovely blog <a href="http://zsazsazsujuwelen.blogspot.com/2011/03/saturday-shopping-day_25.html">here</a>.</span></span>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-54858563409734319132011-03-21T07:23:00.000+01:002011-03-21T07:23:45.316+01:00It's Euro Week!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60874887/down-my-street-a4-cityscape-print?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=europe&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fart" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">down my street - A4 cityscape Print</a><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">by lauraamiss</span></span></h1></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">From March 21 through March 27, 2011, Etsy is going to be celebrating the European art and artists with special home pages full of products from throughout Europe.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">To mark the occasion, many shops including <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota?ref=si_shop">b*lota</a>, will be running a week-long discount so be sure to check it out!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are also donating items to the European Street Team's charity shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EuropeForCharity?ref=pr_shop">Europe for Charity</a> which is currently benefiting Japan via Architecture for Humanity. </span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-42703377513098766302011-03-12T15:28:00.003+01:002011-03-12T15:44:09.928+01:00A Little Saturday iCandy... Bedrooms<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In the last couple of months, as the nesting drive took over, I have been remodeling and re-organizing our house. After buying new bookcases for the living room and ordering new chairs for the dining area, I turned my attention to the bedroom - a problem area since pretty much ever. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, our budget (and hubby) doesn't allow me to take rip everything out and start fresh so I will have to work with the current Ikea furniture and focus on the soft furnishings: curtains, bedding, light fixtures. Plus, we are going to share the room with our new baby in the next few months!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Mmmmm, what to do, where to start... Naturally, I turned to the internet for ideas, advice and eye candy! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Luckily in the last couple of weeks, some of my favorite design blogs have had features on bedrooms, giving me tons of ideas:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">On <b>Apartment Therapy</b> <br />
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<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/think-outside-the-box-alternative-nightstands--141321">Alternative Nightstands: Think Outside the Box</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_284168309"></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">On <b>Design*Sponge</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/3_hardison1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.designspongeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/3_hardison1.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/08/sneak-peek-best-of-bedrooms-part-1.html">Best of Bedrooms (Part 1)</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/09/best-of-bedrooms-part-two.html"><span style="font-size: small;">Best of Bedrooms (Part 2)</span></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/09/sneak-peek-best-of-bedrooms-part-3.html">Best of Bedrooms (Part 3)</a></span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">On <b>Decor8</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p85/decor8blog/aura3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p85/decor8blog/aura3.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://decor8blog.com/2011/03/03/aura-by-tracie-ellis/">AURA by Tracie Ellis</a> bedding</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now the challenge is to get it done before the baby comes! Oh, I better get started!!</span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-68166761583619199532011-02-28T20:06:00.000+01:002011-02-28T20:06:02.486+01:00Shop Update: Organic Explosion<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last week was very productive so a new batch of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota?section_id=6992229">baskets</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota?section_id=7842617">snack bags</a> made their way into the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota?ref=si_shop">shop</a>. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using organic cotton, upcycled leather and Oeko Tex certified waterproof fabric, the new listings are not just cute, they are Earth-friendly too.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'll be adding some more snack bags in different prints and wet bags in the next couple of days, so don't forget to check back!</span></span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-71089524009873297642011-02-17T18:24:00.000+01:002011-02-17T18:24:26.076+01:00Round-up: IKEA Hacks for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">In the last couple of weeks I have come across some clever (not to mention cute) ideas for storage and display of books, toys and artwork. To top it off, these are cheap solutions and require virtually no DIY skills! <br />
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First up, the kids book shelf/Bekvam Spice Rack. Simple a<span id="goog_1186435932"></span><span id="goog_1186435933"></span>nd perfect for keeping the books handy and visible. Genius.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Next, there's the Kid's Art Gallery/Dignitet Curtain Rod, which allows you to display those precious works of art and add/change them easily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">So guess where I am going this weekend?! <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more IKEA hacks and ideas, check out this </span><a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">website</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">. </span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-28436903045631082912011-02-05T09:41:00.000+01:002011-02-05T09:41:21.629+01:00Saturday Shopping Day<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With the new addition to the family unit arriving in just a couple of months (!), babies are definitely on my mind. Sorting through my daughter's baby clothes, checking that I have enough bedding for the crib, tracking down the maxi cosi. Baby fever has also reached my studio and I spent yesterday making new baskets:</span></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">For more Saturday shopping ideas, check out <a href="http://www.zsazsazsujuwelen.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-shopping-day.html">Zsazsazsu's blog</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-79778295977140436982011-02-04T19:27:00.001+01:002011-02-04T19:29:52.198+01:00And we are back!<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I can't believe it's February already. Where did January go?! Anyway, we are back and buzzing with plans and ideas for new projects and dreaming about Spring! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unfortunately, it's still pretty cold and gray in the Netherlands, so to cheer myself up I decided to use some beautiful floral prints and bring a little Spring to my studio:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67277963/cluch-in-floral-navy-marigold-turquoise?ref=v1_other_2">Cluch in Floral Navy, Marigold, Turquoise and White on Natural</a></b><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's been a long (and forced) break from blogging for me but between back to back colds, a rush of Christmas orders and packing and traveling to Portugal for our holiday break, there was no time!! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We'll be back next week and hopefully resume our normal schedule. We also have some new ideas for the shop, new designs and coupons. All of that to come in the next few months. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In the meantime, we would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and wonderful 2011!</div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-75774898963849398572010-11-20T08:48:00.000+01:002010-11-20T08:48:36.986+01:00Saturday Shopping Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The perfect companion for a shopping day, this shoulder bag has room for all your essencials and much much more! It's made from a sturdy cotton canvas and lined with a super fun and colorful print. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can find it in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62353736/large-shoulder-bag-in-charcoal-gray">my Etsy shop</a>. And in the next few days I will be adding some matching zipper and clasp pouches for the perfect Chrismas present! For now, head on over to <a href="http://zsazsazsujuwelen.blogspot.com/2010/11/saturday-shopping-day_20.html">Zsazsazsu's blog</a> for more Saturday Shopping day ideas!<br />
</span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-32410384573649887192010-11-17T18:33:00.000+01:002010-11-17T18:33:29.877+01:00Awesome Caddy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/26533285/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/26533285/300.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><br />
With only a few weeks away, I have started working on my way down my Christmas shopping list. And on my search for a present for my little girl, I came across this <a href="http://playfullearning.bigcartel.com/product/writers-caddy">awesome writing caddy</a>. She's still too young to really appreciate it something like this so I am tempted to get it for myself! No, seriously, I will have to wait a couple of years but it's amazing how much great educational and fun products are out there for kids. In the meantime, I may have to stick to Legos.b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-55404351070579263772010-11-04T07:10:00.000+01:002010-11-04T07:10:35.969+01:00November iCandy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOknH_guvpftESd77CHQ06SG9KpEzlDsBpIALQvS2IZ6ZQwfuRFzXJg6LntlQ-u3s7ufY6_BwDeQekqVmX0SBPJEfXs7bhnN4ld3Hyzj6QH7WFv6Dq2Wv08OSHrfovsBlGFogpd4ITWM/s1600/Picnik+collage+4+nov.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwOknH_guvpftESd77CHQ06SG9KpEzlDsBpIALQvS2IZ6ZQwfuRFzXJg6LntlQ-u3s7ufY6_BwDeQekqVmX0SBPJEfXs7bhnN4ld3Hyzj6QH7WFv6Dq2Wv08OSHrfovsBlGFogpd4ITWM/s400/Picnik+collage+4+nov.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60153979/waste-another-day?ref=tre-4ccf26e5e83f6d9181a55de6-7">Waste another day</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60138555/vintage-1950s-bermuda-green-samsonite?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=teal+suitcase&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title">Vintage 1950s Bermuda Green Samsonite suitcase</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">3. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_355468773">H</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60721692/handspun-art-yarn-autumn-in-the-air-free?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=organic+wool&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title">andspun Art Yarn</a> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58370711/green-aventurine-silver-ring?ref=v1_other_1">Green Aventurine Silver ring</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">November already. How did that happen? When did the days get so short and the weather so cold? <br />
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My birthday is coming up at the end of the month (with a weekend away in Paris to celebrate, yay) so here are a couple of things from my wishlist, just in case you need some ideas - yeah, you know who you are! </span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-18253931489791282512010-10-31T08:28:00.001+01:002010-11-02T06:54:45.508+01:00Shop Update<div class="" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The last 2 weeks have been a little slow for us. We spent a week in Lisbon, where we had amazing, Summer-like weather.<br />
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Today I am starting on a new custom order, this time a laptop sleeve and I am hope that I will be able to add some new clutches to the shop next week.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stay tuned!</span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-12924958713861440862010-10-14T20:39:00.001+02:002010-10-15T16:09:24.381+02:00The Search for the Perfect Cowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As the days get colder and the warm sweaters and jackets find their way back to the front of the closet, I have been on the lookout for the perfect cowl/neck warmer. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I want something soft and cozy that will keep my neck toasty, even out on the bike, on a cold Dutch winter day. Something like this:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">1 - <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.etsy.com/listing/39952332/chunky-neckwarmer-cowl-oatmeal?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=chunky+neck+warmer&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=20&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title"> Chunky Neckwarmer / Cowl - Oatmeal - Knittles</a><br />
2 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57563077/fig-larger-than-life?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=large+cowl+buttons&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title"> Fig Larger than Life - Trucks and Pearls</a><br />
3 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58452255/chunky-scarf-in-olive-with-coconuts?ref=sr_gallery_28&ga_search_query=chunky+neck+warmer+green&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title">Chunky Scarf in Olive with Coconuts Buttons - Tomiffy</a><br />
4 - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57352242/cable-neck-tube-in-heather-grey?ref=v1_other_2">Cable Neck Tube in Heather Grey - Tomiffy</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7h2Di7XItjK5yPnOHvyLc_CRMjvYDTX9prUPcPPdzY5PoYZMqPHRIEf_3PeeLG2t9Yf38DvZ32Ef9XIq1VrHMGRDA4yZl41lkJ9R7IXBxvsbZbwsH0-mY_UiLXC6JU6R7nvHtPZoGnA/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How to choose?....</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you are feeling crafty, though, you can always follow </span></span><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://whipup.net/2010/10/12/2010-guest-blogger-series-cool-weather-refashion-with-cheri/">this tutorial</a> from Cheri on WhipUp.net and use an old sweater make your this nifty scarflette! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.whipup.net/wp-content/images/2010/09/guestblog.scarflette.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-15038929365434703082010-10-01T16:28:00.000+02:002010-10-01T16:28:42.959+02:00Happy October!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">October is here and there is definitely a chill in the air reminding us that cold weather is just around the corner!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />
To celebrate the new season and making the most of the local fabric market, here are the new additions to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota">shop</a>, in a cozy felted wool</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">:</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUp2f5prK_AEfWKWqNWY9EWTmrbK-1fXmJTdqqN2WLgttf7QbBF6wTN9ps90SJYw2k6gI7dH6nT9-T2fp-Sw7Rctalqe3dUEVETkeaYDUvtYfs476Xijp3JMtior5UufvRkN2AcN-elU/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTUp2f5prK_AEfWKWqNWY9EWTmrbK-1fXmJTdqqN2WLgttf7QbBF6wTN9ps90SJYw2k6gI7dH6nT9-T2fp-Sw7Rctalqe3dUEVETkeaYDUvtYfs476Xijp3JMtior5UufvRkN2AcN-elU/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'll be adding more bags and pouches in different fabrics and styles in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have a great weekend!</span></span>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-85666401897836024782010-09-17T08:46:00.001+02:002010-09-17T08:48:08.589+02:00DIY Gift Bag and Bow<span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">A few days ago, while making the rounds of my favorite blogs, I came across two very useful and fun tutorials.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Jessica from the blog How about orange, shows us how to make a stylish bow and gift bag from a magazine and a newspaper. Not only the result is very original and striking but it's super eco-friendly and economic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Whether because you find yourself suddenly with a gift to wrap and no wrapping paper or because you like to present your friends and family with an originally wrap packaged, these two tutorials can come in very handy. </span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Making a gift bow from a magazine page:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcWJdUM96OMjGhpGyTImWD83hJL1PP-qw24DBsQsyLmB0Y3Jjonhzu44sSiVzUsrYII6AjaBrLinCqcLuUcgE6FhBoe6vQUTd2GwbER5QLzTmE_CePALy32s5lJsMoM1EqYInp-o8yb8/s1600/Magazine-bow-finished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcWJdUM96OMjGhpGyTImWD83hJL1PP-qw24DBsQsyLmB0Y3Jjonhzu44sSiVzUsrYII6AjaBrLinCqcLuUcgE6FhBoe6vQUTd2GwbER5QLzTmE_CePALy32s5lJsMoM1EqYInp-o8yb8/s400/Magazine-bow-finished.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Get the tutorial <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-gift-bow-from-magazine-page.html">here</a>. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Making gift bags from newspaper:<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWf-GNWCCBmTWaeeJRzWJC1mT_uavQEzq0EvvcxIxzJZykJRkhvn5vFgJm1C5_IrCCmIhzxjoCtBl_msickj2kDJis2WLp544c0KFctYuUXsLz34kHWkl24vdUT7OhYzEo1-81XZ16CM/s1600/newspaper-gift-bag-tutorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWf-GNWCCBmTWaeeJRzWJC1mT_uavQEzq0EvvcxIxzJZykJRkhvn5vFgJm1C5_IrCCmIhzxjoCtBl_msickj2kDJis2WLp544c0KFctYuUXsLz34kHWkl24vdUT7OhYzEo1-81XZ16CM/s400/newspaper-gift-bag-tutorial.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Get the tutorial <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-gift-bags-from-newspaper.html">here</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So the next time, instead of panicking and rushing to the store to buy some overpriced wrapping paper and ribbon (which will end up in a landfill), head on over instead to the newspaper and magazine basket and give it a try! </span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-13865511804741131202010-09-10T18:03:00.000+02:002010-09-10T18:03:35.681+02:00Week Round-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The days are getting shorter, temperatures are getting cooler and the leaves are starting to turn color. Autumn is definitely in the air. At least in Holland.</span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And even though I will miss the long Summer days and trips to the beach, we have been very busy at Casa b*lota! Supplies have been ordered, new fabrics picked and the sewing has begun.</span></span> <br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are some of the new listings for this week:<br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70FcEhfGqb_KE7fRZg_8sIZ4bsPoJ0EjjF2BwHp1j_weaVDGQp4yP9VyrfZlDbzp3G_5WgtjaxPClqxN5sGwzxoFA7IhM5_n8IU38qfpVS6VIA_YBFoy2HtoyLG6Q7BhUU852XO98qyI/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70FcEhfGqb_KE7fRZg_8sIZ4bsPoJ0EjjF2BwHp1j_weaVDGQp4yP9VyrfZlDbzp3G_5WgtjaxPClqxN5sGwzxoFA7IhM5_n8IU38qfpVS6VIA_YBFoy2HtoyLG6Q7BhUU852XO98qyI/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55654520/small-clasp-purse-wizard-of-oz-on">Dainty Daisies Storage Fabric Basket</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55996951/dainty-daisies-fabric-basket-in">Small Clasp Purse - Wizard of Oz on Natural</a></span><span id="goog_315851056"></span><span id="goog_315851057"></span></span></span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-69218463326835675792010-09-02T08:47:00.000+02:002010-09-02T08:47:21.094+02:00We're back!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's been a long month and we have done a million things! There was a beach vacation, family visits and weekend getaways and lots and lots of fun. And suddenly it's September and there is work to be done!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I did manage to work on some custom orders in the past couple of weeks and even made this back-to-school book bag!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNIzxJvQZDOSvAPLkpZfZs1_I8m2WRIEYgtYAXIP3DkbWul6WiNv4Dv6dE3HOLMx7sxhDPCsPkkXgBoRpvWBooQVnb3nJxcbteCLGkR7KiahRtWnKr5Gxr5vrBlaeOuT6Lj33pY9o2PI/s1600/yellow+book+bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNIzxJvQZDOSvAPLkpZfZs1_I8m2WRIEYgtYAXIP3DkbWul6WiNv4Dv6dE3HOLMx7sxhDPCsPkkXgBoRpvWBooQVnb3nJxcbteCLGkR7KiahRtWnKr5Gxr5vrBlaeOuT6Lj33pY9o2PI/s400/yellow+book+bag.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This sturdy tote is made from canvas and upcycled denim and large enough to fit books, your favorite magazines or to use as a shopping buddy! You can get it soon on my Etsy shop.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are tons of new projects in the pipeline, so tune in for my weekly updates here on the blog or check out the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">b*lota Facebook Page</a>. </span></span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-76837790492545123692010-07-20T17:29:00.002+02:002010-07-20T17:36:15.039+02:00Summer Vacation!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.casa-jolie.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/DSC00580%20compressed.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://www.casa-jolie.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/DSC00580%20compressed.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span id="goog_73552292"></span><span id="goog_73552293"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_73552292"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">photo: www.casa-jolie.com</span></span> </span></span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="goog_73552292"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The countdown has started for our holiday! Last orders are being finished, bags are being packed and arrangements are being made for our 2 kitties who will be home alone for a couple of weeks.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="goog_73552292"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="goog_73552292"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As of Friday the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota">shop</a> will be closed but until then, we are having a sale, so hurry! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="goog_73552292"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We'll be back in mid-August, fully recharged to face the busy season head on. Until then, happy Summer!!</span></span></span><span id="goog_73552293"></span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-33118353561118365152010-07-17T09:00:00.000+02:002010-07-17T09:00:14.670+02:00b*lota now available at Shak-Shuka!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am so pleased to announce that the new b*lota sandwich+snack bags and eco wet bags are now available at Shak-Shuka, an</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span>ΓΌ</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">ber cool eco boutique.</span></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">You can find them under the Out&About section!<br />
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Shak-Shula has a wonderful selection of clothing, toys, decor and care items for babies, kids and mamas, all environment friendly and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">stylish</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
Check out the shop </span><a href="http://www.shak-shuka.com/" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-40768208243920230192010-07-13T19:08:00.000+02:002010-07-13T19:08:20.140+02:00Summer Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEHSl1LXDH3zLsbcQPqqUJ8X-YX2JAtbJClJptHXMPzZOv5TNdtCJ4TAm5ha-wZBHA39RsXWV3y8QTDlVwFPd8xiad6a4ZWnn8fNH4DmcbXweHHk2Uc2zZX65uvRWz_fJ3mAFU5vjWhw/s1600/Sale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEHSl1LXDH3zLsbcQPqqUJ8X-YX2JAtbJClJptHXMPzZOv5TNdtCJ4TAm5ha-wZBHA39RsXWV3y8QTDlVwFPd8xiad6a4ZWnn8fNH4DmcbXweHHk2Uc2zZX65uvRWz_fJ3mAFU5vjWhw/s400/Sale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are having our first season sale: 20% to 30% off selected items. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Ends July 31. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Don't miss it! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blota">Go to the shop now!</a></span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-48843119642039756812010-07-09T09:50:00.000+02:002010-07-09T09:50:26.143+02:00b*lota is Going Wholesale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrYu4pVdltDjYk40fwhx_ktravTSXMiMhy53MWWrdvNrqjPbHZ_lIeQ92Lay1l127lCrEh3-8z-pQE-iP9kHHnB6Jz8Nlo7HxupzNa3-ndQ8Ydq8smvFl9s9sgYe6G-170lmwwou5Oho/s1600/Picnik+collage+snack+bags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrYu4pVdltDjYk40fwhx_ktravTSXMiMhy53MWWrdvNrqjPbHZ_lIeQ92Lay1l127lCrEh3-8z-pQE-iP9kHHnB6Jz8Nlo7HxupzNa3-ndQ8Ydq8smvFl9s9sgYe6G-170lmwwou5Oho/s400/Picnik+collage+snack+bags.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, not exactly. I do have a wholesale order for re-usable snack bags and wet bags on which I have been working in the last few days. I can't wait for it to hit the virtual shelves of this super cool, eco-friendly boutique! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">More details to come soon.</span></span>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797591630950137593.post-766945930817991382010-07-04T20:01:00.001+02:002010-07-04T20:02:24.573+02:00Summer Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2SCC8qmh9w4uUOUNI3_Iffdv7o98Iy4QKG9LQW8EAU4qfecEpyC_GJ5HSVI6i_K5XBtywYZaOQBZnV8vqMKAwg_Oji5boJd3FqKGzBkiQ9UEjsOsSfc4W6QU67trydm2gYE3oW7no1U/s1600/laminated+beach+bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2SCC8qmh9w4uUOUNI3_Iffdv7o98Iy4QKG9LQW8EAU4qfecEpyC_GJ5HSVI6i_K5XBtywYZaOQBZnV8vqMKAwg_Oji5boJd3FqKGzBkiQ9UEjsOsSfc4W6QU67trydm2gYE3oW7no1U/s400/laminated+beach+bag.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">With the hot weather finally arriving in Holland, and after our family weekend by the seaside, beach has been on my mind a lot! And so I decided to put my inspiration to good use and make a versatile summer bag. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">I used a funky laminated cotton print - a remnant, so this is truly a one of a kind bag! I lined it with a complementing turquoise cotton fabric with white polka dots an d added a zippered pocket.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is a big bag and waterproof, making it not only great companion for the beach or pool but also later in the year, when the rain comes, for shopping.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Available on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50783471/oversized-tote-bag-laminated-sage-yellow">Etsy shop</a>. </span></div>b*lotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727686323883322646noreply@blogger.com2