Heartful Handmade Blog

heavy cotton handwoven towel by karen in the woods

This handwoven towel by Karen in the Woods is simply lovely.  I love the stylized sort of herringbone design.  It's a Karen in the Woods original that she describes as "an intricate 8 harness pattern".  Karen suggests using it as a towel, a table mat, or a bread basket cover.  It's 20" x 28" of thick cotton and will last for years no matter how you use it. 

 She makes them in two colors:  Faded denim and rust brown.  These are handmade artistic textiles and each is a unique original.  $15.00

free shipping on jewelry at novica

For a limited time, Novica is offering free shipping on jewelry items. Click the image to browse:

 

20-50% off greeting cards and gifts at 100% art

The current sale at 100% Art started yesterday.  There are discounts on customizable cards, original art cards, and boxed gift sets by Enohpi, Tara Pavis, and Marina Flournoy.  Savings range from 20% to 50% off, so hop on over and check it out.

5% percent off summer sale at chocolate.com

Chocolate.com is doing its share to provide a bit of summertime decadence.  They're offering a a 5% off coupon, good through August, on whatever your little chocolate loving heart desires. I've picked a couple of yummies to get you started:

This box of six large dark chocolate brownies made my list because (1) I love brownies, (2) I love dark chocolate, and (3) the packaging is pretty.  They're made by Chokola'j, in Moriches, NJ, who say the brownies should be enjoyed within one week of receiving.  Now that shouldn't be too hard. 

I picked this tin of 21 bite sized Everyday Truffles Chocolate Chai Spice because (1) I love truffles, (2) they're bite sized, (3) they're fair trade, (4) they're organic, (5) they sound like something you'd find in a health food store, and (6) this picture is really pretty.  They're from Coco-Zen, in Pacifica, California.

But you can browse the Chocolate.com website and make your own picks.

Use coupon code SUMMER5 to get the savings.

big mexico sale at novica

Novica is having a big one-week sale on all things Mexico.  Home decor, jewelry, handbags and accessories, collectibles, masks and artwork, and much, much more.  

 

Here's what Debora Mondellini, of Novica, Mexico, had to say in announcing this sale today:  

When we came to Mexico from Italy it was meant to be for a year, for Dad's work. Talk about being on Mexican time: the year began in one century and continues in another! Fabulous friends and breathtaking landscapes have made Mexico our home.

And the art... oh the art!

Every region has its own distinctive art form and they are all incredible. Every piece tells a story from the specific community it comes from -- how could one not be proud to welcome it into one's life?

We are indeed lucky to meet so many talented Mexican artisans through Novica! You've read their stories and admired the beauty of their hand crafted treasures. They in turn enjoy reading your thoughtful messages. So, for this week only, enjoy a Mexican Summer Sale with 10% savings on most things Mexican!

                                                     ~Debora Mondellini

Browse big Novica Mexico sale now.

big comfortable white cotton shirt

I have always loved big comfortable white cotton shirts.  And this one is especially nice.  It's got 3/4 sleeves (I've been seeing them a lot lately), a nice collar, and pockets.  It's a little too short (for me anyway) to wear with tights, but it's perfect for jeans.  And it's roomy enough to put a sweater under when the air starts to cool down in the fall.  It comes in small, medium, and large, and is just one of several nice pieces by Lamixx in Los Angeles.  $58.00

stained glass flower bouquet

I love the way stained glass breaks up streaming light into patterns that play out on walls and ceilings.  Every show is an original.  There's never a rerun because the light is never the way it was yesterday or last week or last month.  

This is just one of several fetchingly lovely stained glass panels by Kyle Schumacher. Some are clear glass, others are brightly colored.  He's got spiders and owls and fish and butterflies and peacocks and more.  They can sit prettily on a window sill, or they can be hung from the attached (but well hidden) hooks.  So hop on over to his shop and check 'em out.  This 12" x 12" Daisy Panel is $220.00.

original art cards on auction at ebay

 Click the eBay logo for 100% Art cards on auction. They have very low starting bids, so you can pick up some amazing deals.

up to 10% off designer handbags at novica

 

Here's a note from Carol Wheeler, International Coorespondent at Novica, announcing their annual designer handbag sale:

Roomier than a pocket. More versatile than jewelry. Pretty and practical... I confess - I adore handbags. I love the way they make a fashion statement. They can transform an ensemble, complement trendy shoes and dress up a black linen dress. They can hide diapers, baby bottles, laptops and even a picnic lunch.

Make your own fashion statement with a unique handbag and save 10%. With Novica, you meet the designer who created it. That's personalized style!

So there you have it. Hop on over to Novica now to check out their wide selection of these pretty, practical, ensemble transforming wonders now.

create a relaxed mood with lamplight

Is this lamp just the prettiest thing going, or what?  I love pretty lighting. In my opinion, unless a lamp has something special to offer, it really can't hold a candle to the mini-sunlight of candles.  This lamp definitely has something special to offer.  The light is softened as it glows through the walls of the cylinder.  The flower cutouts provide a bit of drama, and the darker stems and grass leaves add to the quiet mood the lamp evokes.  It's made by Hannah Nunn at her studio in Yorkshire, England.  But you can order it from her online shop hannahnunn, where you'll find lots of other pretty lamps.  This one is just under a foot high and about 5 inches in diameter.  $88.00