Love, Kisses and Hugs from Vermont

'Love, Kisses and Hugs from Vermont' by vermontsnuggery

Vermont made Valentine's Day pink, red and white. Favorite gifts for the ones you love.

Quilted Kindle Keyboard Cove... ByAThreadVt $30.00	Handmade bracelet using Vint... VermontJewelry... $15.00	Felt Mouse, Valentine, Needl... susio $35.00
Handmade in Vermont Pink Fel... PeaceLoveCloth... $12.00	Crystal Heart Pendant, Swaro... LittleHillJewe... $27.00	Perfect Valentine's Gift... Treasuresofthe... $24.99
Earrings in Victorian style ... MaisonMilli $48.00	Conversation Hearts Soap Bar... VTWICCAN $9.00	Handmade Glass Fridge Magnet... funkydreamsart... $14.00
Vintage Love Birds on A Vine... grannysthreads $32.00	All Natural Lip Balm-Favors-... BelleSavonVT $3.00	Silver Valentines Day LOVE b... DESIGNbyANCE $19.00
Pink White Flower Bouquet Ne... SweetAvenueJew... $32.00	Hooded poncho child 2-3 year... laughingchildf... $50.00	Pink Heart with Pink and Bla... Sita802 $10.00
Handmade Mosaic Tiles - Pink... funkydreamsmos... $7.99

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Friday Finds 5/13- Weddings Month 2

I hope you enjoy the second installment of Friday Finds Weddings! If you'd like to view the first, please click here.

Whether you are a planning a Vermont wedding or are a native Vermonter wishing for special touches from home, Friday Finds Weddings is for you!

Month 2 features Retro & Vintage themed items of the Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team

Spring Green Earrings by Courtney Reckord

For the Bride, striking sterling silver disks that have been textured for dimension. Beautiful cabochons of malachite are set on each disk. These earrings evoke the mod style of the 1960's & 70's. Very groovy.

Wooden Handle Purse in French Blue with Brown Dots by Bela Bags .

For your Bridesmaids, the retro chic Willow bag. The Willow has the great retro style of the 1940's & 50's with fresh & funky modern fabrics. This purse is also completely reversible. A wonderful thank you to your best girls for being a special part of your special day.

Fabric Button Bobby Pin in Turquoise and White by Nicole Carey

For your Flower Girls, how about a super fun fabric button bobby pin? Nicole's Threads has many colors & patterns sure to match your day & look fabulous in photos. If you are planning on Reds & Pinks for your flowers, the turquiose and white color combination would be a great contrast.

VT, Love and Snowflakes Postcard by Shearmoresheep

For your Reception, the vintage apres-ski, warm lodge vibe of this postcard is so cozy! These would be great to have at your guest book table for your guests to send to you throughout the year. If you are planning a winter wedding in Vermont, this postcard would also make a great Save-the-Date.

10 Wooden Bowling Pins and Large Felted Wool Ball by Allthingsimple

For your Guests, (especially the younger set,) a simple & beautiful game that is perfect for indoor entertainment. Includes a set of 10 Wooden Bowling Pins and a lovely felted wool ball. A great touch of classic fun!

Here is a moment from my own Vermont Wedding at the wonderful Mountain Top Inn. We went old school with the canoe!

Margaret Belanger Photography

Friday Finds 4/15- Weddings Month 1

Planning a Vermont wedding? Are you a native Vermonter wishing for a touch of home on your big day?

Friday Finds Weddings is meant for you!

As a bride who planned her Vermont wedding from way down in Maryland, I know the challenge of finding local, handmade items perfect for your unique event. This is the first of 3 monthly installments of Friday Finds Weddings, each showcasing a particular theme and/or setting and featuring the items of the Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team.

Month 1 showcases Nature Theme/Outdoor Setting

Blue and Green Enameled Earrings by Kristen Varian

For the Bride, these teardrop shaped earrings have been enameled in a lovely blue with green glass "lumps" fired on top. Perfect colors to compliment a background of green mountains & blue sky.

Bobby Pins - Strawberry Mint - Set of Three by Sweet Avenue Jewelry

For your Bridesmaids, this sweet set of three bobby pins includes a mint green bird, a watermelon pink chrysanthemum, and an angelskin pink rose, all set on brass toned bobby pins.

Sweet Strawberry Kanzashi Hair Clip Set by Louleeluv

For your Flower Girl, a set of 4 adorable red, pink and white clips. This particular color combination would be a lovely compliment to your wedding flowers, especially peonies & roses. Be sure to check out Louleeluv's MIVEST Giveaway!

Personalized Wedding Mailbox - Card Holder by One Hip Sticker Chic

For your Gift Table, a premium steel mailbox that is US Postmaster approved so you can use this as a mailbox at your new home~ how cool is that?! This item can be personalized with your wedding colors and will keep your cards safe & sound in the event of windy conditions.

Natural Rustic Personalized Branch Sign for Weddings by Vermont Branch Company

For your Reception, a hand lettered and then wood burned sign, finished with homemade beeswax finish. This sign is selectively harvested birch. Vermont Branch Company loves custom orders can make signs according to your specifications.

What themes and settings would you like to see featured in future Friday Finds Weddings? Leave a comment and let me know! Here is one of my favorite moments captured from my own wedding at the wonderful Mountaintop Inn & Resort.

Margaret Belanger Photography

Canary Yellow Kanzashi Headband- Giveaway from Lou Lee Luv

Hello this is Lily from Lou Lee Luv doing a special April Giveaway! The Lou Lee Luv Etsy Shop features handmade accessories for Newborn, Toddlers, Children, Teens and Adults from original design crochet hats to hand sewn fabric flower headbands.

This giveaway is for a one of a kind silk canary colored Kanzashi inspired flower headband. It is adorned with green petal leaves with a glittering crystal accenting the center. This green satin ribbon wrapped 5mm is perfect for the little princess who prefers her locks away from her face or the lady who wants a touch of Spring added to her look for the day.

To enter follow these 3 easy steps:
(1) Go to the Lou Lee Luv Facebook Fan Page and become a fan by "liking" Lou Lee Luv. Or, if you are already a fan of LouLeeLuv onFacebook, share the Lou Lee Luv Facebook page by posting it in your status
(2) Go to the Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team Facebook Page and become a fan by "liking" Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team. If you are already a fan of share the Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team Facebook page by posting it in your status
(3) After doing steps 1 and 2, leave your name (as it appears on Facebook) and email in a comment on this post

The winner will be posted on this blog Sunday, April 17, and will be contacted by email the same day. Winner will be chosen at random using True Random Number Generator. Best of luck to everyone!!

Cloud Mobile Giveaway- Cozy Noggin

Cozy Noggin is thrilled to offer a Vintage Fabric Cloud Nursery Mobile with Knitted Birds for an early spring giveaway. Cozy Noggin is a line of warm notions by me, Anne Parent. A scientist (geo-nerd) by nature, I love the evolution from fabric and/or animal fiber to finished product. I am constantly amazed at how many paths there are to completion. Cozy Noggin will appeal to people who love to give unique, quirky and fun gifts to the wonderful people in their life. It is my intention that you can find something for just about anyone you are looking for, whether it be an expectant mom, your honey bunny, an excellent host/hostess, or maybe, just maybe, you!

This cloud is a vintage fabric pillow with a funky purple & orange floral. One spring blend zebra and two classic white birdies are suspended from the cloud. The contrast of the colors & white is perfect to catch baby's attention, while the zebra-bird stripes add a fun element. Each bird has sparkely gold glass bead eyes and is securely attached to the cloud with monofilament. To hang, simply adjust the cloud's pink ribbon to the desired height and re-tie the bow.

Cloud Mobiles make excellent baby shower gifts and are also at home in offices, kitchen windows and classrooms. I envision this mobile in a baby girl or boy's airy, earthy nursery, adding a bright pop of color.

To enter the giveaway please do at least one of the following:

1. Visit the Cozy Noggin Etsy Shop and leave a comment here with your favorite item.

2. Visit the Cozy Noggin Facebook Page and leave a comment here that you have become a fan.

3. If you haven't already, become a follower the Made in Vermont Etsy Street Team Blog, and fan of the Vermont Etsy Street Team Facebook page. Leave a comment here telling me that you have done so.

While it is not required it is highly recommended to do all three to increase your chances, each comment will be a separate entry into the giveaway and you will be in the loop with both Cozy Noggin & the Vermont Etsy Street Team!

The winner will be chosen at random and announced on this blog at midnight on Sunday, April 10th! Best of Luck!

MIVEST Member On The Front Page Of Etsy

Martha from Sweet Avenue made the Front Page Of Etsy today!!!  Her Large Chrysanthemum Barrette in Aqua was featured in an Etsy Treasury, and yesterday the Treasury was featured on the Etsy Front Page.

Large Chrysanthemum Barrette in Aqua

Here is the Treasury

'Minty Goodness' by ktfdesign

Secrets at the Library ... BigBeanPhotos $19.00	Table lamp, accent lamp... FiligreeCreati... $45.00	Eclectic Stitches Mini ... RACHELelise $	Ready To Ship- 3 Mediu... sarapaloma $150.00
All Natural Goatsmilk S... TwoTreesSoapCo $10.00	Sea Green Chalcedony Ri... JanishJewels $135.00	Keys to the Winery - a ... honeytree $28.00	happy happy farouche $18.00
Wintergreen Earrings St... waterwaif $26.00	Auto Wash 5x7 bethberg $10.00	Tranquil Seas Batik Cat... warmnfuzzies $45.00	Large Chrysanthemum Bar... SweetAvenueJew... $8.00
5 x 7 Fading Out-Vintag... blueskyclouds $15.00	NoTwoSnowflake... $	Aqua Seaform Floral - S... littlecoasterg... $13.00	30% Off SALE The Birds ... ellemoss $21.00

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Congratulations Martha!!!

Made In Vermont Etsy Street Team Treasury

'Vermont More than Green Mountains' by BearStitches

St. Patricks Day Beer M... onehipstickerc... $11.95	Fran The Green Frog Org... AllAboutCats $6.00	Mint Salt Scrub egoranites $10.99	Four Leaf Clover Enamel... BeadSwedeSuppl... $18.00
Wood Elf earrings courtneyreckor... $15.00	Pet Hat and Cowl Patter... KnittingOleBag $5.00	Green Lace Necklace - e... paulahiga $160.00	Green scarf prudysknits1 $18.99
Leaf Green Chrysanthemu... SweetAvenueJew... $10.00	NEW LEAF - Nuno Felt Sc... thespunmonkey $70.00	Batik Vine Buttons oldgatesfarm $6.00	Green Star Punches, Pap... UpcycleRecycle... $2.25
Green Plush Elephant CurlysQuilts $20.00	Electric Green Glass Ge... funkydreamsmos... $2.15	super-wonky stegosaurus monkeyjunction $8.50	Mug Holds 2 1/2 Cups virginiawyomin... $32.00

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