A friend of mine posted this story on facebook about a family who generates very little waste, and now I feel guilty as I sit here looking at my full recycling bin waiting to be picked up. While I don’t think I could be quite as diligent as they are, the story offers some good tips for cutting back on everyday trash and packaging. Check it out!
On a completely different note, I wanted to give a quick shout-out thanking Kasey and all of the participating Etsy sellers for doing the giveaway (way back in November). I was the lucky winner, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the gifts arrive at my house, many of them with handwritten notes. (And yeah, I’m cheap/somewhat eco, so I saved a lot of the boxes and envelopes to reuse for my own mailing purposes.)
Kelly helped me dress up my New Years cupcakes- (deliciously vegan, to boot- and this is coming from someone who normally prefers mountains of butter and cream- seriously, do yourself a favor and check out that cookbook even if Peta gives you hives).
I received two paintings from Kim (won one and purchased one), and aren’t they just the most delightful things ever?
Jesse and Blanche were impressed, too. I have yet to find a permanent home for them (the pictures- not the pets).
These are the two gifts I won from the giveaway that I have already snapped pictures of, but that doesn’t make any of the other ones less awesome. Please check out their Etsy shops!
Yellow Brick Home- The Pet Shop
A big fat thank you goes to Kasey and all of these sellers, and though I am aware that Christmas is over, my appetite for Etsy has been whetted! (Yep, whetted.)
January 7, 2011 at 11:25 am
Can I come see those paintings of your pets sometime? I want one of Lucy! But I think I’d like to see one in real life first so I can get a better idea where it would fit in our house.
January 7, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Here’s the Shop Houndstooth link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/arrgee
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying your gifts!
January 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm
thumbs up, Amanda!
January 8, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Thanks for the shout out, Amanda!
🙂
Kerry / effie handmade
January 10, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Those little pet portraits are adorable! You lucky duck. 🙂
Whetted = good word.
January 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the shout out! I hope you’re enjoying your print :). I love Kim’s work, too. So adorable!
January 13, 2011 at 10:45 am
Those cupcakes look DELICIOUS!
So glad you enjoyed the toppers!
Kelly