Wordle Word Clouds!

I’m obsessed, just saw this on the Dedicated Follower of Fashion Blog and now I’m just trying to find new blogs to make word clouds for, hehe, it’s SUCH fun!

Go and play here -Wordle

 

Eka Coverage – The Sunday Post

Some unexpected coverage in Scottish Newspaper ‘The Sunday Post’ at the beginning of this month.

Nil’s shot of the Organic Moose hat and mittens was amazingly good quality on the page, I’ve never seen such a sharp image in newsprint! Shame about some of the other brands, not really the same idea we’re going for……but seriously Gilly, don’t look a gifthorse in the mouth! haha

One off ’s in the eka store

The eka one-off’s are back, only one available for sale so you know you have a true original, some new colourways and styles.

The Pankhurst

Buttoned Hayworth

Hayworth with Pink Ribbon

Wimbledon Headband with Pink Ribbon

Hayworth Set – Purple

Hayworth set – Topaz Blue

Hayworth Set – Red

Click here for the eka online shop

New products in the eka shop

Stoked on my new product shots for eka, the little porcelain animals who are the stars of the show are not for sale I’m afraid.

Just got to wait for the scarf and mitten shots to come over from Lina as I’d like to use them for this shop as well as the FRANK shop. They’re always so hard to shoot and I think on a model is the way forward, you get much more of an idea of how they will look on then.

Go and shop in the eka store, remember, you only get charged £2 for postage, however much you order! : )

 

Coverage -eka

Where to Buy Fair Trade Winter Accessories

by Amanda Kloer

categories: internet, Labor Trafficking and Trade

Published November 01, 2009 @ 08:00AM PT

Winter is sneaking up on us like a spy in silk stockings, and bringing with it those icy winds that require hats, gloves, and scarves. But before you stock up on winter accessories, take a few moments to consider the people who are making you warm. Buying Fair Trade products to keep you cozy is a great way to support companies who are taking measures to prevent slavery and exploitation of workers. Plus, the Internet is full of great options. Here are a few:

World of Good Ebay Store: From sweatshop-free wool socks to simple hemp gloves to colorful handmade mittens, this is your Fair Trade Winter hookup. As a bonus, you can also buy through individual sellers who make a living selling Fair Trade and environmentally conscious products. Also, Original Good, which is part of World of Good, has a huge selection of scarves, though they’re the kind that are probably better in warmer climates.

Pristine Planet: They have a selection of Fair Trade and eco-friendly products. with a huge selection of scarves. Some are the keep-you-toasty kind and some are good for Winter in Dallas or Atlanta.

Ethica Accessories: Based in Australia, this company was founded by a group of Sisters of St. Joseph who wanted to make a difference. They sell handmade, Fair Trade products from Peru, including Alpaca hats and other Winter snugglies. They also have products for kids.

Eka: This UK fashion line is all Fair Trade and features cute vintage-style Winter hats inspired by the Great Gatsby and Rita Hayworth, among others. These would make a great holiday gift for anyone who likes both fashion and justice. I would totally live in these hats year round if they didn’t make me sweat in July.

Vaute Couture: If you’re the creative type, you can design (or ask others to design) your own made-to-order Winter coat. All the materials they use are vegan, green, and Fair Trade materials, and the coats are assembled in Chicago by workers paid a living wage. It’s high fashion with a high purpose.

There are a number of other sources of Fair Trade Winter accessories, so if you know of any, please leave them in the comments. If we take the time to really think about out purchases, we can keep warm this winter without leaving workers in developing countries out in the cold.

Photo credit: mahalie

Article found on- http://humantrafficking.change.org

New Watchcaps from eka

ok, so I’m really embarrassed by my lack of photographic skills (you really wouldn’t know I’d majored in photography in Art Foundation!!)

But I’m posting these to give you an idea of what will soon be available from the eka site. I’m setting the studio up as we speak and once I can pin Nils down to take the shots over the weekend I’ll have them on sale, promise!

Here’s the Watchcap in Plum,  a new colour for this winter, I LOVE it, the weight of this yarn and the Petrol Blue is so nice, it’s a heavier and almost silky yarn that feels super high quality. Don’t get me wrong, I like the other colours are great too, but in a different way, they have a more matt finish. My favourite is still the Wine Red.

These are selling super fast, Tjallamalla in Malmo see’s one sold almost every day, so get yours asap if you’re interested!

There are two for sale in the eka shop right now-

Wine Red with Anchor Patch and

Petrol Blue with Anchor Pin.

Eka photo shoot

Thanks to photographer Lina and model Anna for all their hard work. These images are for the new FRANK webshop which we will be launching 10th December, watch this space for invites to the party : )

 

Lush Lampshades -Christmas Ideas

I found this brand in Cornwall this summer, my mum bought us an engagement present of a clock illustrated by them from the Rick Stein gift shop in Padstow.

I really want one of their Cactus lampshades too, but can’t quite work out the logistics of getting one to Sweden!

Have a look at the LUSH webshop here.

Christmas Market -29th November

Julmarknaden i Malmö

Gästar “Jul på slottet” på Tekniska Museet i Malmö
Söndagen den 29 November kl: 11-16

Här kan du köpa dina unika julklappar direkt av våra designers och hantverkare.

Tovat & Smycken, Hattar & Barnkläder, Kuddar & Sjalar, Brickor & Illustration

Har ni frågor?
Maila oss då på: julmarknadenimalmo@hotmail.com

Varmt Välkomna!

And now in English…

CHRISTMAS MARKET- Malmo

You are invited to ‘Christmas in the Castle’ at the Technical Museum in Malmo Sweden on Sunday November 29th 11.00-16.00.

You can buy your handmade, unique Christmas gifts direct from the designers (usually at reduced prices!!)

With everything from Jewellery, accessories, childrens and adults, cushions and shawls,to trays, paintings and illustrations.

Come and make a good start on your Christmas Shopping.

Entry is FREE, click here to see map.

Mustachioed

I just bought the sweetest necklace. It has a brass mustache on a chain, I love it!