blog for digs.

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Claudia Clobes of Stonehouse Love and Beth Dotolo of Hello Splendor have organized an amazing blogging event called Blog for Digs to help raise funds and awareness for Dwell with Dignity. Dwell with Dignity is a non-profit organization, comprised of a group of interior designers and volunteers, which creates comfortable and inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness... 
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giveaway! quilting for peace.

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i’ve always wanted to learn to quilt. it seems like such a worthwhile pursuit, and a lovely hobby, not to mention such a throughtful and beautiful handmade treasure to pass down to future family generations. this week, i’d like to give away a book that teaches you that skill, and shares some beautiful photographs (by a favorite photographer of mine, allyson gowdy)... 
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Online Weekend Flea – For a Great Cause!

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this weekend colleen from designing dna has gathered together some gracious contributors for a very special online flea market. We all remember the devastation left in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. But did you realize that the aide agencies have long gone, even though there are families who are still struggling and homeless? this weekend, beginning 12pm eastern time,... 
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help out a woman in need.

A young woman in the San Francisco community, Anandi, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. A small group of people have put together an online art auction to raise money to support her. From homemade jam and original artwork to vintage posters and ceramics, there’s something for everyone. Do your holiday shopping early while supporting a friend in need. ( Help spread... 
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random acts of kindness.

for the next week, July 16 – 23, etsy artist jill dryer is donating 100% of her sales proceeds to a single mother in Chicago with 5 children who really needs a lift. There is much to the story, but jill explains that the woman is unable to work anymore (due to a severe illness which also resulted in the loss of her job of many years – driving a CTA bus) and she’s... 
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