UWIB BlogHop - A Cape Cod Wedding

Back on June 30th, 2007, I became a happy, blushing bride... okay, at my age I was well past the "blushing" stage... let's just say I was happy and "flushed". ;)  It was a gorgeous day, and my now husband and I had a lovely outdoor ceremony and reception, with friends and family here on Cape Cod. It was a magical day. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Cape Cod is a romantic place to hold a wedding, and whether you can tie the knot here, or are looking for a little Cape Cod flavor for your nuptials, I thought I would share a few local items that will make your special day even more special. :)

Sailboat Wedding Invitation by Dulce Press on Etsy

I love these nautical themed invitations. :) Jen, from Dulce Press, has a small shop/studio on Cape Cod, where she makes her beautiful handcrafted, custom paper products. She has an Etsy shop (click ^ pic) with a modest selection, or visit her website for more variety and styles to choose from... www.dulcepress.com 

Hold Everything by hheaslip on Etsy

These adorable clay place/note/card/photo holders are handmade by Holly Heaslip, a native Cape Codder and award winning artist, who's inspiration comes from the sea shore. Holly has had an extensive art education and over 30 years experience in working with clay. Visit her Etsy shop (click ^ pic) to see more... she is also happy to take custom orders. :) 

Cape Cod Scallop Shell Necklace by MidWestMermaid on Etsy

What a precious necklace - fit for bride or bridesmaid! Gigi Golato, who proclaims to be a "beach loving displaced Cape Cod girl", handcrafts these pendants from fine silver using a mold she made from a tiny scallop shell she found on a Cape Cod beach. Click the pic to see her listing, and browse her shop for many more beautiful pieces of her original, handmade jewelry. :)

"The Wedding Cod" by Cape Card on Etsy

Last, but not least, is this whimsical customizable print by Cape Cod graphic artist - Andrew Newman. My husband and I discovered his art hanging on the walls of a local breakfast spot, and knew we would some day have one of his pieces.  For our first anniversary, my husband presented me with a customized, "The Wedding Cod".  It is just the most awesome commemoration of our vows... I LOVE it! <3 Check out Andrew's Etsy shop, and his website: http://www.capecard.net  for prints, posters, notecods, postcods and stickers for ANY occasion!

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This post is a part of the Unique Women in Business' monthly blog hop... for more wonderful wedding themed goodness, check out our other members contributions...

Rita Wetzel   http://RitasCreativeNest.com

Judy Woodley   http://WellspringCreations.blogspot.com

Ann Rinkenberger   http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com

Cory Trusty   http://aquarianbath.blogspot.com

Nancy Pace   http://NancysWildWireJewelry.blogspot.com

Trudy Miller   http://MommaGoddessTreasures.blogspot.com

Wendy Kelly   http://blog.vintageday.com

Miriam   http://goldcrestbags.blogspot.com/

UWIB Blog  http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com/

UWIB ETSY Team Page  http://www.etsy.com/teams/6263/unique-women-in-business-uwib

Whimsical Herbal Art with "good4you"

I found this shop on Etsy, "good4you" that hails from Cape Cod. I don't know who's behind it, or where exactly on the Cape they are, but I like their style. :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/good4you

"my work is an herbal creation oasis. a seven year project. i make herbal art. what i create comes as the inspiration does, and goes with your choosing."

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61320882/pure-bliss-chai-tea-bags

"the teas are my roots, salves are the stems and everything else i create are the leaves. the remedies give color, I draw to feel how it heals... "

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67344190/cocoa-vanilla-bean

"new projects may lead me in other ways eventually... so i say, if you see something that clicks with you, don't wait to bring it home"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67832673/apricot-honey-scrub

Visit this colorful shop of 

herbs love art and eco friendliness

 at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/good4you

♥ ::@
www.facebook.com/good4youtea
www.good4youtea.tumblr.com
www.good4youtea.blogspot.com
www.good4youherbaltea.com

Cape Cod Profile: The Sleeping Dog

 If you're looking for custom photo jewelry, whether you live on Cape Cod, or points beyond, you'll find an awesome assortment offered by The Sleeping Dog!

The Sleeping Dog is a one woman shop run by artist and teacher, Jenn. Having a love of all things found, reclaimed, re-treasured, and re-loved serves as a catalyst for much of her creations.

All pieces are handmade with love and one of a kind - but should you see something that's been sold and want more - contact Jenn and she will do her best to create a new piece just for you.

Jenn lives with her best friend (who also happens to be her husband) their cherished daughter, and their crazy (but wonderful) dog Lilly.

When Jenn isn't teaching she can often be found staring up at the trees and moonlighting making art and jewelry into the very wee hours of the night in her Cape Cod studio...where the memory of her much beloved dog Kaia (for whom her shop is named) lives on.

A thousand thank you's...and enjoy!

*************A Portion of Select Proceeds
*will be Donated to Canine Cancer Research*

Please visit Jenn's shop at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesleepingdog

 This is a periodic Cape Cod Dreamer feature of  local Cape Cod artisans... support your local artists... and buy handmade! :)

Etsy's Team Cape Cod Spring Treasuries

Have a look at these handmade goodies by local Cape Cod sellers on Etsy.com.
Shop our local artists and crafters for Easter, Mother's Day, etc... gifts for all occasions!


Treasury by Where on Earth Tees


Treasury by Market 1


Treasury by Cape Cod Soy Candle

Enjoy the day!
Linda :)

Reply to a fellow Blogger

I came across this article about Cape Cod... a place that is obviously near and dear to my heart, and thought the majority of what P. J. Thomas says is very true, I took exception to his portrayal of the Town of Hyannis, especially the Main Street area. 


You may read his article here.


The following is my reply:


Your article is “spot on” as far as the wonderfulness of this place called Cape Cod… until you come to the part about Hyannis. It was there, that I wondered if this article was written back in the 1990′s. Main Street in Hyannis is far from bleak, as portrayed.


A daytime stroll down Main Street, of all the various shops and the village green is made all the more delightful by a stop in to the Common Grounds for an all natural smoothie or a vegan repast – you’ll think you’ve stumbled into Middle Earth, with all the carved wood, nooks and crannies… not to forget the “characters” who inhabit the place, with their long beards and interesting clothing. On Main Street you can get a tattoo, satisfy a sweet tooth, shop for an evening gown and pick up some beads and things to make jewelry, or purchase some locally handcrafted fine jewelry, if you prefer.

A quick walk will take you down to the waterfront, where you can watch the fishermen unload their catch, have a snack and a drink across the street on a balcony overlooking the harbor, and then back across the street to catch a ferry to the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket.

The night life alone on Main Street in Hyannis, is worth a visit. From the fine dining of Alberto’s, to a pasty pie at the BBC, or, tapas and karaoke at Embargo’s… just a few of your possible stops… you won’t find a more pleasant place to spend an evening. 

Hyannis is booming, in-spite of the downturn in economy, and is a great destination here on Cape Cod, for SO many reasons. 


So... what do you think? Am I right, or is P.J.?
Feel free to comment below. :)

Potato Chips and Good Taste

I start my day with a hot cup of coffee, AFTER I feed the cats (they're pokin' their paws under my door, before I even get out of bed) and wake up the kids on my way downstairs to my office/crafting room. So, I sit down at my desk, with my now luke-warm coffee, and flip on the monitor to see if I sold anything overnight, check out the front page of Etsy to see what's up, surf around the site... and I come upon this hand knit market bag that's really cute, AND on sale for only $8...  can you say "handcrafted steal"!?!

Then, I take a second look... hey, that's a "Cape Cod Potato Chips" bag! I LOVE Cape Cod Potato Chips!
So, I look to the side of the listing, and see it's Peanut and Tommy, based in Connecticut. They OBviously have good taste, I mean, CCPC are the BEST dang potato chips in the WORLD, and they're made right here on Cape Cod... just sayin'.
So, I look around the store, and I found a couple of things that would be very nice to have here on CC.

How about this Hand Knit Tote Bag in fabulous nautical colors... and, it's on sale, too! Only $10 !!!

And, for when the sun goes down, and it gets a little chilly, wouldn't this be nice to wrap around your neck? It's hand crocheted in organic cotton yarn, and a bargain at only $25!

Check out the rest of what Peanut and Tommy has to offer, and while you're at it, check out Peanut and Tommy Too , for some unique vintage finds. :)

Touched by Angels? More like touched by greed!

If you live on Cape Cod, you've probably seen the tables set up in your local supermarket, or gotten the phone calls or mailings looking for donations, and you've probably given money to the charity group that calls themselves, "Touched by Angels".  You may have even attended one of their "charity events". 

I had given them money in the past, and as of a couple of weeks ago, when I got one of their mailings, I assumed they were still in business helping unfortunate families who had experienced incredible loss or hardship.  I happened to catch this video on local ch17 yesterday while channel surfing, and to say I'm horrified is an understatement.
  

Please take the time to watch this, and share it with everyone you know. 

Touched by Angels from Stephen Ledwell on Vimeo.

I hope the Attorney General's Office and our local District Attorney are going to do something about Gina and Chris Clark. They are obviously still in business, their website is still up accepting purchases and donations. Wouldn't all those sponsors like to know if their donations are really helping the people they were meant to, after this video has come out? 

Look, Touched by Angels is having a 50% off sale on gift certificates... must be in a hurry to get as much money as they can, before someone pulls the plug!

http://store.touchedbyangelsonline.com/

Look at all the good people who are sponsors... wouldn't one of our local lawyers like to take on a class action suite to make Gina and Chris Clark pay for anything they might have stolen from these good people on the premiss of a charity?

http://www.touchedbyangelsonline.com/TBA_Sponsors.htm

Wouldn't one of our local lawyers like to take on a class action suite to right the wrongs committed against the grieving families in the video?

I hope so, and I hope the Clarks pay a heavy price for anything criminal they may have done!

Touched by Angels on Vimeo:http://www.vimeo.com/10337401

Siobhan's Gorey Tattoo

 I don't know if you noticed, or not, but Siobhan has a wicked cool tattoo of an Edward Gorey illustration on her upper right arm. Our local CapeCast gives some nice info on the origins of her tat, as well as, shows us some local fan excitement for our favorite Idol contestant - Siobhan. :)

Touched by gangs

An Internet friend of mine, here on the Cape,  is asking for prayers for her two nephews, who were jumped by some gang members in Fairhaven(not a very appropriate name in this instance) this past Friday night. My friends son was supposed to go with them to see a HipHop concert, but circumstances prevented him... and thankfully, so. The nephews were stabbed numerous times... one died that night, and the other is in critical condition.

I just don't get the pull of gangs, especially here on the Cape. I know there are some wangsters here (wanna-be gangsters), my younger  foster son is one. He plasters his MySpace with pictures of himself, adorned with bandannas of a particular color, striking a pose, with fingers contorted to show his particular "affiliation". It is with great relief, that he has not found anyone else here to bang with, and our family, and his have been able to keep him occupied with wholesome activities, like Boy Scouts, fishing and the Civil Air Patrol. Since he's been with us, his "gang talk" has considerably diminished, and I am grateful.