Vintage Indie

The Daily Swank - Recycling at it's best!

Today's Daily Swank is a fabulous find in the world of Eco-Friendly and recycling.

Reiter8 a Brooklyn based indie company is determined to make a difference with their fabulous line of housewares and accessories.

All of their creations are made from recycling  sailboat sails. Bright colors and crisp lines give their pillows, handbags and more a unique look.

The pillows in their line are my favorite, they would make a fabulous accessory to your family houseboat or beach house.

Check  them out at their online website or at their Etsy Shop Reiter8

The Daily Swank - Farmer's Market Season is here!

Do you know how excited that I am that it's almost farmer's market season?! I absolutely love tugging the family along to pick our fresh produce and flowers for the week all while supporting my local farmer. I'm even more excited this year, because the local high school to me is hosting it's first one this year! Thats Independence, KY at the Simon Kenton High School if anyone in my town is reading. Today's Daily Swank is a  must have if you visit the farmer's markets in your town and a really good idea to start using during your trips to the grocery store as well.

Today's Daily Swank is from The Craft Pantry. These market totes are made of super soft and durable 10oz. weight, 100% recycled organic cotton, Fair Trade/ Fair Market! They also feature the original illustrations of shop purveyor Cammie Cole. I love them for their vintage and retro style. Top left is the Dairy Fresh Tote, featuring an original photograph/ digital illustration. Top right, is the Happy Camper Coffee Tote. Bottom left is a new design from The Craft Pantry for 2008, the  Farmer's Public Market Tote. Lastly, bottom right and one of my most favorite designs are the Personalized Family Market Tote. You can add your family's name and "year established" to make this tote personal, isn't that fun! Head over to The Craft Pantry today, as they are hosting a wonderful sale and also offer cards, tags, lunch bags and more!

UPDATE: The Craft Pantry has generously offered Vintage Indie readers 20% off the single tote of their choice now through April 11th. Simply mention you found me on Vintage Indie and I will post a RESERVED listing for you with the tote of their choice at 20% off. One tote discount per person.

The Daily Swank - Refreshing

Feeling refreshed? Well, hopefully after today's Daily Swank full of refreshing eye candy you will. I'm in love with Pink Lemonade Boutique. If you haven't had a chance to check out their shop, and you "need" a new bag for spring, you should really take a gander over there.

I'm in love with the Verdant bag (Top Left), probably because it's my colors (greens) but the green trim and the grown up base fabric is such an eye pleasing combination.

Pink Lemonade Boutique really does go over the top with clean lines and does a fabulous job blending fabrics for the, most perfect spring bags.

Check out their sold items as well, they have done some amazing custom bags in the past, and are currently taking custom requests.

The Daily Swank - Plastic vs. Paper ?

Moving right along with our "vintage green living"  series which also happens to be one of my most passionate subjects. I thought I would bring up the debate about Plastic vs. Paper. It seems from what I've read that neither is the best choice. That leaves you with the question, "Well, how do you expect me to tug my groceries and shopping? Today's Daily Swank is a company willing to help. Not only are these items made from recycled parts and vintage fabrics already produced, but they are handmade to last. I know you'll be saving trees and doing a lot less clogging of the environment in no time!

Soldiago "because the goldenrod plant is also multipurpose, providing nectar for bees and butterflies, seeds for the birds and a beautiful golden color in fall." How awesome is that right! Now onto the bags, each bag is handcrafted from vitage feed, seed and flour sacks. Telling a tale, each one shares a piece of history from it's past and brings new life for you and I. Head over to Soldiago for a wonderful line any many great styles to choose from.

The Daily Swank - Vintage French

Today's Daily Swanky is so dreamy, I have to admit I want everything from this indie shop. I'm seriously drooling!

Can you say Bon Bon Bag? No, I'm not talking about those little delicious treats that all of us work at home moms spend all day eating.... ha ha. I'm talking about these fabulous handmade Bags from pikapeeks.

Each little bag is filled with delightful treasures of French and vintage items. I have to tell you I think they would make a perfect gift! I'll take one in every color please!

What little girl wouldn't love a Petite Sac? One with her very own favorite colors and her name right on the front! Made from French Linen and cotton patchwork you can have one custom ordered!

Drooling yet? I tell you some people's imagination is wonderful. Isn't this little Le Petit Oeuf Sewing Kit fabulous! A perfect mix of sewing delights just waiting for you!

Head over to pikapeeks shop now for these and many more fabulous vintage French goodness!