Leaves, bark and seeds have all found their way into Laura's pieces, and she mixes them artfully with sterling silver, copper and sometimes a scattering of beads.

The Victoria Necklace features a copper pendant that has been embellished with gold paper.  Dried flowers are gilded and preserved, making the piece a treasured piece of wearable art.

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Exquisitely summery gemstones tumble across your neckline in a soothing jeweled cascade that looks like smoothly polished stones infused with pure sunshine.

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This Woodlands Bracelet from the Wild Whimsy Collection showcases a stunning bloodstone in a cradle of hand-carved leaves and delicate vines that encircle the wrist.

By combining exquisite gemstones and setting them within an intricate framework of gold & silver vines, leaves, nests and webs, Christina's is a world in which I long to get lost in.

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Specializing in loose leaf herbal, fruit and Rooibos teas with exotic ingredients such as licorice, ginger root and sunflower petals, herb + ginger's catalog is infused with mouth-watering concoctions that remind owner Andrea MacKay of cherished childhood memories in Chile, where she enjoyed herbal tea with her Grandmother. 

If you are looking to make your "cuppa" extra special, treat yourself to a cool tea gadget or elegant infuser that will make sharing the pleasure of a cup of tea that much more extraordinary.

SALE ALERT! Enjoy 15% off on any purchase over at herb + ginger with discount code ic15. 

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Caroline's doodles are sweet, light, and airy, and sweetly paint a lovable picture of a fantasy life you could live happily-ever-after in.

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Complete with a fetching little feathered friend, this screen-printed tote will put a spring in your step, and helps keep the landfills free of plastic.  That's music to my ears!

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Photographer Bonnie Jones experiments with various techniques and materials in her art, allowing her to capture scenes that are sometimes quirky, often thoughtful, and always one-of-a-kind snapshots of a life less ordinary.

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With hand-printed tees and totes on recycled and organic cotton, and by packaging her creations in recycled brown paper grocery bags, Brooklyn-based artist Jen P. Harris is creating her own green revolution through artfully handmade goods that are light on the environment.

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Onesies and tees are printed and embellished by hand.  Tulip's edgy designs suit both boys and girls, and are so cool, you'll wish you were a youngster again!

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Sterling starfish posts are accented with translucent aquamarine for that seaside look, even when you're stuck in the office!

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Our 2008 Spring/Summer Shopping Guide is poised to bring style-savvy shoppers like you the latest offerings from innovative independent designers.

With jewelry, handbags, accessories, items for babies, home decor, fashion, paper goods, and bath & body products, this is your chance to discover something new in indie style & fashion. And many of our participants are offering great savings, so you can score some fabulous indie goods on the cheap.

We also have special Fashion Features in our Shopping Guide, with every item in each feature made from an up-and-coming indie designer.

Whether you are preparing to head back to the beach; to pamper yourself with a little buff & polish; need some gear for guys; some goodies for your kids; or are just looking to pamper your pets, you will find a selection of awesome indie goods for everyone on your shopping list!

Watch our blog for daily posts highlighting the AMAZING participants of the 2008 Indie Collective Spring/Summer Shopping Guide!

The Spring Edition will be sent out soon, and a new winner in our Gold Star Giveaways will be announced. Do you like to win free indie goodies? Get yourself on the list!

Contests, news and features on some of our favorite indie designers will be sent to your inbox once a month.

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So it is no surprise that Torontonian Sui, Li has captured my attention with her dreamy crochet flower creations.

These aren't your typical rose blossoms crocheted in ruffled layers.

Sui Li's Lilies, Plum Blossoms, Sunflowers and Baby's Breath are so exquisite and so obviously crafted with great attention to detail and a generous helping of love, that you'll never think twice about by-passing the flake plastic flower section at your local craft supply store again!   

With so many blogs, zines, portals and online destinations to get your fix of all things indie, Indie Love definitely stands out from the crowd.

While many people may prefer their blog reading to be short & sweet, I like that Kristen injects her own personality into every post.

Put a spring in your step and head down to Bettyjoy and check out the Spring sale. 

Bettyjoy has been doing some Spring cleaning (Kim and Aggie are welcome to come down to Bettyjoy Towers and do the white glove test!) this weekend and decided to have a Spring Sale too..

If, like us,  the Christmas money you got from Grandma is a distant memory, the £10 Easter voucher from your mum for Topshop were spent in the blink of an eye, and there are only a few sad pennies left rattling round in your piggybank then count them out, click your way to Bettyjoy and cheer yourself up by taking advantage of our Spring Sale .

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Let Le Bourdon Home & Garden inspire you with home accents, spa products, gift ideas, and anitiques - all with a certain je ne sais quoi!

Owner Wendy Troupe creates one-of-a-kind items from vintage French textiles, and shares not only her exemplary taste, but also her design services.

If you are longing for a little less clutter, Le Bourdon shows you how to create your own style by mixing modern and vintage for a look that is trés chic.

I am completely enamored with this set of antique enamel canisters.

The aged look and the fact that they are in French make them that much more special, and conjure up images of freshly baked bread. Mmm!  

Le Bourdon doesn't feel like a business in the traditional sense of the word at all.

The entire website has a relaxing, personal feel to it, with Wendy's picks illustrating a home life that everyone dreams of - filled with inspiration, soothing color, and joy.   

Katherine from Meristem Creations has, indeed, created a piece that shows off her artistry and is like nothing else out there.

Created in the theme of "a rose amongst thorns", this oxidized metal necklace, A Crystal Amongst Metal,  is a gorgeous frame within which an exquisite web of wire showcases a single fuschia swarovski crystal.

Smaller crystals in pink & green are dotted along the necklace chain, which is entirely hand-formed and soldered to create a piece that is both delicate and dreamy.

There are no thorns when it comes to this lovely piece of wearable art, and Katherine's other work is just as intricate and lovely. 

Photo: courtesy of Meristem Creations 

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