About turquoisemama

I love to make things... a love that was passed down from generation to generation in my family. I started off sewing to better be able to express myself with clothing and fell in love with the process of turning fabric into wearable goods, or quilts etc., useful household items with personality.

simple summer {finds}

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Vintage inspired retro eco cotton swimsuit by PierogiPicnic School’s out for summer just about everywhere now and our minds have turned to summer adventure, getaways, vacations, pools and beaches.  Pull up a chair and take a quick gander at some of the beautiful finds I ran across for this month’s Etsy finds.  Here is a [...]

Simplify in the New Year {finds}

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kaleidoscope / star reversible – – table runner by simpledream2  Happy New Year!!  Simplifying is always on my list of improvements… changes to make.  From time to time, life gets in the way and I find myself distracted, but I always come back to doing my best to simplify.  The new year is a wonderful [...]

So Grateful {Eco Etsy finds}

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I am star stuff necklace by molecularmuse I live a life for which I am truly grateful.. healthy family, wonderful friends and every year about this time I get to thinking about just that.  All of my finds this month follow this theme.  A few years back on Thanksgiving, it dawned on me that one [...]

{EcoEtsy Finds) Change

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Fall leaves by FrenchCountryLife One ending… another beginning… The lively shade trees burst with brilliant colors fading from green to red, orange and brown.  The warm sun and air turn chilli, we no longer try to stay cool, but warm.  It’s slow transition.  We put away summer dresses, shorts and tank tops to accommodate for [...]

{Eco Etsy Finds} Lookie Lou

Geometric Tribal Pin / Native Inspired Wood Brooch Jewelry / Hippie Holiday Gift

Glorious Cat Eye Vintage Eyeglass frames. style approved by Scout by joonE Findings Temperatures are starting to fall (here in Virginia) and I have noticed a few leaves starting to change, beautiful yellows, brilliant oranges and ta da… inspiration! Very inspired and grateful to have this fabulous team to support,  grow, and encourage eco-goodness. I am [...]