Betsy Carr is the artist behind the online shop foundling. Her jewelry and accessories are inspired by and created from vintage textiles, papers and ephemera. I am in love with these bird earrings and the new spring colors pin set.

For those of you looking to spruce up any bare walls you may have the artwork at foundling will do the trick!

Take a peek at more of Betsy’s lovely collection at foundling and her etsy shop.

Once again I am clearing out some of my favorite vintage items for super low prices. That’s right, all of these vintage lovelies are on ebay right now starting at just $6.99!

Sunny Haralson created RubyPearl in 2001. Inspired by the crazy clothes of New Yorkers, Sunny began making original, one of a kind pieces of wearable art made from recycled slips and scarves.

View more of Sunny’s creations at rubypearl.etsy.com and for a glimpse of her creative process go to www.youtube.com/bfgcom

How did you get your start?

Lan and I use to live together so we would have little sewing projects we do together. We made our own appliques and sewed it on American Apparel tops, hand sewed skirts, and then had sample sales to raise money for our business. We expanded to dresses and tube tops, pick up a couple of local accounts and thought we were on our way. What we later learned was that we didn’t use the right machine for the jersey fabric and the clothes were starting to tear at the seams. And that is how we started to get into production.

What was the first item you ever made?

We make these flower barrettes that we sold for peanuts! We laugh about it now.

Do you have any formal training?

I have a photography degree and Lan studied fashion marketing. I shoot all the photos for our linesheets and websites, and Lan does all the styling.

When and why did you create your business?

We worked at Agnes B. together, then our store closed. Lan and I always talked about starting our own clothing line, so we said “Let’s just do it!”

What is the best part of running your own business? and the worst?

The best part is when people tell you how much they love your clothes. The worst is production problems. There is never a season we go without running into something. It doesn’t ever get any easier.

You create so many wonderful pieces. Where does your inspiration come from?

Hawaii! Simply because of the laid back lifestyle and our year round sunny days. We want to create pieces that we can wear all the time, everyday, day into night. Easy, comfortable, versatile.

Who is your favorite indie designer?

Rona Marie jewelry- my partner Rona, she makes really cute jewelry, very reflective of things that can found in Hawaii-beauty, ocean, sunrise, and the likes.

What one thing couldn’t you live without?

Rona: My surfboard.
Lan: my facial moisturizer to keep me looking young haha!!

What will you be wearing come spring/summer?

Rona: Our dress Joey in neon and lots of bright shorts!
Lan: I’ll be having an indian summer with my tie-dyed dress rio- its subtle, sexy, and has an amazing low back

What music/books/magazines are you into right now?

Rona: I read a bunch of blogs everyday, but my favorite is icanhascheezburger.com
I’m listening to The Go Team, Bonde Do Role, Radio Head (In Rainbows) and The Mattson 2.
Lan: I read really bad gossips like PerezHilton.com and JustJared.com, thats how I get my daily news. I am still listening to everything 80’s-my flashback years, and am still into The Killers.

You’ve been very successful at selling your designs online, what advice would you give to other designers that are just starting out?

Don’t give up when people say “no” to you and don’t be afraid to ask stupid questions. If you don’t know, you just don’t know it, just ask!

Where do you hope you/your business will be in 5 years?

I hope we will be super rich! And happy.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received regarding your business?

When problems arise, sometimes it is better to just make a decision and move on.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! I awoke to french toast, hot chocolate and a gift. The best thing though is that for once this week after days of snow and dreary skies it is a bright and sunny day! This is all very deceiving because as soon as you open the door you are struck with the fact that it is indeed still Winter and freezing. I was sad until I came upon these photos from Alicia Bock Photography.

They make it seem like Spring will be here any minute! If Spring is what you want…head over to AliciaBock.etsy.com and enjoy yourself!

While it may be too late to buy this Good On Paper notecard for your sweetie, it is still cute to look at and great for non-Valentine romance.

YOU + ME BENCH NOTECARD : $4.50 each

and for those of you that have yet to find the perfect calendar…save the date with this wall calendar featuring two months per page and assorted designs.

2008 WALL CALENDAR : $20

Glamourpuss Creations offers unique jewelry, gifts and accessories made almost exclusively from quality vintage materials.

Muted Magnolia Double Strand Necklace : $22

Coral Snowdrop Neckchain : $18

View the entire collection at Glamourpuss.etsy.com.

Bona Drag is an online shop that showcases a tightly curated collection of ladies flair and general trinkets from independent and hard-to-find designers, as well as select vintage pieces. They carry one of my current favorites Mooka Kinney. This jumper is so cute!

and you doesn’t love a plaid cape…

For more visit www.bonadrag.com!

After six years of working as a designer in New York and Los Angeles, Amy Snider has emerged with her own label, Every Little Counts. Seeking to find the romance of living in Los Angeles, Amy created Every Little Counts, a small and exclusive line of women’s t-shirts referencing themes of young love.

Visit www.everylittlecounts.net for more info and you can purchase these lovely tops at EveryLittleCounts.etsy.com!

Kutuu jewellery is all designed and handcrafted by 18 year old Hannah Salomon. Her work is made primarily with silver and gemstones and tends to have quite an organic feel to it. Hannah likes to leave her mark on the metal and avoids making pieces which look too ‘manufactured’.

Use the discount code INDIESHOPPING and receive 10% off your order at www.kutuu.co.uk!