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Written by Ida Oetgen
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 |
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I follow the additions to the Locallectual Directory on my Google Reader
so I am daily tempted by countless delicious restaurants and beautiful
clothing, not to mention the rotating "Featured Products" on the home
page.
So here we have the first installment of Things I Want on Locallectual.
From, Three Sheets 2 the Wind, these sweet Bent Tulip pillows:
The company, out of Cincinnati, makes a delectable line of "handmade
accessories for the modern home". (I'm only focusing on the pillows
here, but there are super cute wall prints and fabrics for sale as
well.)
Next, we have Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen in Santa Monica, CA with Farmers' Market-inspired dishes (Green Garlic Soup with Grilled Croutons!!). Many ingredients are local and wine offerings carefully selected...14 pages worth!
I can't imagine when I'll be in Santa Monica next, but this place would be a stop!
 Hotcakes Design Jewlery, from Oakland, CA, caught my eye immediately.
This bird necklace is scrumptious:
Three Sheets 2 the Wind has online ordering and Hotcakes jewelry is sold in specialty stores nationwide. - Ida
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Written by Karen Beauford
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 |
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 OH MY LANTA! I love this dresser! I love everything from Chroma Lab Refurbished Furniture. This company is taking your average yard sale finds and turning them into unique and colorful designer pieces. This "deep sea dresser" is not only affordable but definitely a conversation piece that no one else will have. The company, located in Boston, also sells modern, almost psychedelic, hand painted clocks as well as really beautiful lamps with custom shades. They also do custom order pieces and color consultant work if you have a big project you need help with. Take a look at their website and while you're there, check out the "about us" page for a serious giggle.
-Raven
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Written by Serena Weaver
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a call for interested individuals to assist the group with looking over Farmers Markets Promotion Programs for the present year. “The FMPP program began in 2006, with the goal of expanding direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities in the United States through the development and promotion of farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs), agritourism, and other direct-marketing channels.” Though you won’t be paid for your time and expertise, you will be compensated for any expenses that are generated along the way. And, of course, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that someone with related skill sets has been contributing to the cause. Visit www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP for more details or just apply to the position straight away by calling (202) 720-8317.
-Serena
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Written by Jessica Meehan
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 |
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Yes, its the middle of the work day - but this is more important! Rachel Pally is having yet another sample sale (hey, I'm not complaining) featuring the label's Pre-spring ’09, holiday ’08, fall ’08, and all previous collections (including cashmere) at 50-80 percent off retail. Heck yea! The sale is going on as we speak people! But fear not, its all day today (until 7 PM), tomorrow 10-6, and Sunday 11-5. If you miss all of those (shame on you) there will be another sale next weekend.
It's all taking place at 2301 E. Seventh St., between Anderson & Santa Fe Sts., ste. c100, Downtown.
Lunch break, anyone? -Jess
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Written by Serena Weaver
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 |
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 So, I just came across an article about radicchio that has brought on a major case of the reminiscences. If you’ve never tried the deep reddish-purple salad “green,” you should. It’s softly bitter and distinctly delicious. Apparently, it also offers a slew of antioxidants and vitamin K, if that type of nutrient-speak appeals to you. The point of the story is, however, that at Charlottesville, Virginia’s first farmer’s market of the season this past Saturday, there was definitely none to be found. Nor were there any “real” farmers selling “real” vegetables. It was so sad. The market was a mess of baked goods, eggs and meats, small plants in pots, and homemade trinkets. I know that early April, being the very beginning of the growing season, offers very little (if anything, apparently) to harvest and bring to the market but that doesn’t mean that I’m not hankering for it all just the same. So that you can be nostalgic with me, I’m attaching a photo of local Roundabout Farm’s radicchio from last season here as well.
-Serena
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