Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

That there is more than enough stuff in our world enables such a crafty ensemble of leggings serged into bike shorts, thrifted, all-over print tee-turned-dress, and summery shoulder bag, all of her own making.

Seen At The Jane

We agreed: thrifting is both eco-friendly and fun. Please follow this link
to a previous encounter at the Freedom Farmers' Market

Peace Of Thread At Summerfest

The mission of Peace of Thread is to employ refugee women in vulnerable populations by producing high quality, one of a kind purses, bags, and accessories using repurposed or upcycled materials, and to engage in activities which are necessary while promoting peace.

As it welcomes refugees from the world's bitter conflicts, the small town of Clarkston, Georgia has become home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in America. Such an unique status crops up in many ways and places. At Pecha Kucha Volume 28, I shared a stage with Kitti Murray, who spoke of her Refuge Coffee Company, a non-profit business that serves the needs of that global village. A good friend of this blog welcomes the newly arrived, as other Americans once did her father. My exploration of Clarkston led me to Peace of Thread, where glorious fabrics from ADAC: Scalamandre, Schumacher, Oscar de la Renta, Grey Watkins, to name but a few, become those lovely bags. Each bears a card signed by its maker, and a dove of peace lives by a thoughtfully placed inner pocket. "The bags should be just as pretty inside as they are outside," believes Founder & CEO Denise Smith. Much of the work takes place at home, so families remain together. Please look for Peace of Thread this weekend at Virginia-Highland Summerfest.

Peace Of Thread

The mission of Peace of Thread is to employ refugee women in vulnerable populations by producing high quality, one of a kind purses, bags, and accessories using repurposed or upcycled materials, and to engage in activities which are necessary while promoting peace.

As it welcomes refugees from the world's bitter conflicts, the small town of Clarkston, Georgia has become home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in America. Such an unique status crops up in many ways and places. At Pecha Kucha Volume 28, I shared a stage with Kitti Murray, who spoke of her Refuge Coffee Company, a non-profit business that serves the needs of that global village. A good friend of this blog welcomes the newly arrived, as other Americans once did her father. My exploration of Clarkston led me to Peace of Thread, where glorious fabrics from ADAC: Scalamandre, Schumacher, Oscar de la Renta, Grey Watkins, to name but a few, become those lovely bags. Each bears a card signed by its maker, and a dove of peace lives by a thoughtfully placed inner pocket. "The bags should be just as pretty inside as they are outside," believes Founder & CEO Denise Smith. Much of the work takes place at home, so families remain together. Please look for Peace of Thread in Booth 148 on Clairmont Avenue at this weekend's Decatur Arts Festival.

Graphic Prints: Act I

A child's bed sheet repurposed as a skirt gets a frilly hemline from Drama Girl Designs.

Indie Craft Experience This Weekend

585 Wells Street, SW could be the happiest address in Atlanta this weekend, when the Indie Craft Experience once again visits Ambient Plus Studio. Come spread some cheer and lend your support to crafty locals. Our city will be a better place for it!

Smart Glass Dressing

Kathleen Plate celebrates the reduce, reuse, recycle ethic by turning old Coke bottles into cascading ringlets. Her Smart Glass designs have appeared on this blog before, as earrings worn to a Captain Planet Foundation gala, so when a friend offered to model one of her glass dresses, I scoured Decatur for a suitable location. Thank you, Worthmore Jewelers, for lending us something special.

Save The Dates: Food Truck Fashion Fridays

Yes, that print is vintage Pucci, upcycled into a clutch by the talented Sarah Sozo. She has joined forces with Jessica Caballero of The Cycle Of Style to bring their special glamour to Fashion Fridays this season at the Food Truck Park, 1850 Howell Mill Road. Three monthly dining and pop-up shopping events will take place from 5 'til 9 pm on June 20, July 18 and August 22. Remembering the great looks from a summer past of Food Truck Thursdays at Woodruff Arts Center, I look forward this year's convergence street food and street style. See you there!

Save The Date: Thursday

Aren't those San Fran Booties a bit of fun? Sustainably made in the USA, they are ecofriendly, too. Following the success of her April trunk show in Seattle, Julie Brown returns to Atlanta for a one day event at Glowdry in Buckhead this Thursday from 6 'til 8:30.

Spring Into Green: Act V

Sushi Style

Sunday At The Apparel Mart, Part I

Among the temporary exhibitions was this gorgeous collection of dresses made from recycled saree silks by Indie Ella.

Eco Style: Julie Bee's Shoes

Julie Brown possesses the sort of infectious enthusiasm that is also focused. No energy does she waste and the proof is found in a fully realized line of shoes bearing her name. All are California-made from sustainably produced or reused materials.
Julie Bee's

Julie Bee's shoes first came to my attention at an Eco Style South trunk show last year. By sourcing anew with an eye to sustainability and upcycling vintage materials, Ms. Brown has produced an enviable line of footwear right here in Atlanta.

Street Scene: Fairlie-Poplar

bag: upcycled Argentine bus upholstery via Heliotrope
blouse: Lucky Brand via yard sale
shoes: Fly London
sunnies: A. J. Morgan
scarf: Target

More Bastille Day

headband: diy from upcycled fabric
blouse: Old Navy
shoes: vintage
Found and Fixed on Common Thread

Sunday At The Indie Craft Experience

"I love this dress. I think I've worn it six times since I made it a week ago." whipstitch


Silhouettes By Anna


C Glass Jewelry by Corinne Adams



Indie Craft Experience

Indie Craft Experience This Weekend

585 Wells Street, SW could be the happiest address in Atlanta this weekend, when the Indie Craft Experience once again visits Ambient Plus Studio. Come spread some cheer and lend your support to crafty locals. Our city will be a better place for it!