cool mom picks
Recycled Silver?
Julie Booras is a talented jewelry designer from Massachusetts with a specialty. When Julie told me that she creates jewelry from recycled sources, I was instantly intrigued. Am I the only one who didn’t know silver could be made from recycled items we use everyday? Julie prides herself on using 100% recycled silver (which comes from a variety of sources such as X-rays, film stock, CT films and some electronics)! Wow! But what drew me to Julie’s line the most was the simple beauty in each charm and that fact that each is customized to create a unique piece [...]
Whimsical Design on Paper
I admit, I’m crazy for Twitter, facebook, evite and all the techie stuff. But when was the last time a friend sent a card in the mail? I think every year this is on the top of my resolutions list: “Send more cards to friends.” A few weeks ago I was introduced to Toodles Noodles. The name alone made me want to know more. And when I saw these fun, whimsical designs on paper for great prices, I was in love! Created by two sisters (Sharon from Seattle, WA & Liora of New Zealand) Toodles Noodles creates whimsical illustrations of [...]
