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Friday, February 25, 2011
Inspirations from Wellfleet, MA
Wellfleet offers something for everyone. Artists, hippie freaks, authors, surfers, beach lovers and everything in between. Located some thirty miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, it offers an abundance of quaint seaside character and charm. Miles of beautiful sandy beaches are made for swimming, surfing, flying a kite or just relaxing. If you're willing to walk a short distance, you can find yourself in complete solitude on your own private beach.
The quaint Central Village offers a grand array of fine art galleries, and shops all within a short walk. Wellfleet is well known for it's artists and artisans.
Inspired,
Sandstone Coast
More Wellfleet info Here...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sandstone Soap
Batches are earthy and natural looking. No frills about it, but truly a lush soap.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Inspirations from Chatham, Massachusetts
The town of Chatham is located at the southeast tip of Massachusetts and halfway down the 75 mile-long Cape Cod peninsula. If the Cape is viewed as a bent arm, Chatham is at the elbow. It is surrounded on three sides by ocean so it's natural that activities there tend to center around the water. To the east is the open Atlantic Ocean, to the south is the calmer and warmer Nantucket Sound, and to the north is the protected embayment of Pleasant Bay.There is inspiration in every nook and cranny in this little town. In the spring, summer, fall and winter.
This town is great for every season.
Stay warm,
Sandstone Coast
Eco-Friendly Burlap Tote Bag
Jute Fabric
100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly and wonderfully fun to work with.
Burlap is a jute product with a long history. Predominately made in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Burlap fabric was originally used for curtains of all things. Now it has a wide range of uses from decorative to the utilitarian. With it's water permeability and ability to disintegrate over time, making it eco-friendly, burlap is a favorite of gardeners. Who knew?
Eco-chic, green living and earth friendly. This is a great shabby chic, country home product. It's terrific for adding texture AND eco-elements to your home. Perfect for the sofa, porch, or any living space. Cozy up your home with added texture and a bold, simple element. Or carry a Tote made from the durable, fun fabric.
The minor imperfections in the weave are characteristics of natural burlap/jute, and should not be interpreted as flaws. On the contrary. Those tiny imperfections are what gives burlap the organic appeal that is associated with this unique fabric.
Here's how some Jute become a Tote Bag.
I started with a sketch...
And this is what it became.
It has a nice liner and large pocket for carrying lots of your stuff.
This fun Tote Bag will be uploaded to my shop Monday or Tuesday. That's it for now.
Thanks for stopping by.
Sandstone Coast
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Cape Cod Inspiration 2010
I'm in the middle of making Cape Cod inspired straw basket totes. Fully lined and beautiful. Check back in a few days and they will be available for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. For now, I'm still enjoying the original inspiration of the Cape.
See you soon,
Sandstone Coast
Sandstone Coast Shop
I'm going to try to update this blog often with little peeks of what I'm working on, and what treasures I found along the way. I'm going to talk about what's keeping me inspired and motivated. There are so many talented folks out there and so many amazing shops and artisans. I can't wait to see them all!
By the way, "An artisan is a skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or strictly decorative, including, clothing, jewellery, household items, and tools. Manufactured by hand and with hand tools, unique and individual qualities can be found in artisanal products, in contrast to mass produced goods where every one is nearly identical." according to Wikipedia.
Okay, let's go......
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