Halloween Finds

Fall is in full swing in Connecticut.  Once you've been out and about at your favorite local farms for apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, and corn mazes, it's time to start thinking about the Halloween season.  We've rounded up some of our favorite Nutmeg Collective items to help get you in the spirit.

Keep your little pumpkin warm on the trick-or-treating trek with this hat from tinymack.

Making treat bags?  Laura's Paper Creations has you covered with this cute tags!

Decorate a small space with this tiny (everlasting!) pumpkin from The Felt Haus.

What's better than Mary Chicken?  Mary Chicken glowing in the dark.
THE perfect Halloween trick-or-treating bag from Hickster Tees.

Decorate your earlobes with these fun earrings from  The Tiny Wren.

Send your best friend this card from Hartford Prints! to remember simpler Halloween times.

Or simply light a candle from Cottage Wicks to get you in the mood.

Happy haunting!

Kristen Skelton of Milo and Molly is a self-taught sewist, Kristen who runs her business while staying at home with her two small children.  Fueled by an endless supply of tea, she sews late into the night when the house is quiet, most often accompanied by her faithful poodle, Casey.  Stop by and see her collection of bold modern accessories and home goods.

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Summer Celebration Finds.

A summer staple is getting together with family and friends for picnics and parties.  The Nutmeg Collective has a wide variety of products to help you celebrate this summer!

Designer Dwellings

Make your favorite salad and serve it up at a picnic with these bamboo utensils from Designer Dwellings.

 Hartford Prints!

Hartford Prints! knows what summer is all about.  Send this card to a favorite friend!

and Morgan

It's cherry season! Bring a pint to a picnic along with this cherry print tea towel from and Morgan.

Treefort Naturals

After being out in the yard all day, clean up with a bar of blue clay soap from Treefort Naturals.

Hickster Tees

Pack up a swimsuit and towel in this organic Mary chicken tote from Hickster Tees.

Rhymes With Smile

Pack up some snacks and drinks and go have a picnic with this rope tote from Rhymes With Smile.

Have a wonderful summer!

Bidding Farewell.

The Nutmeg Collective is comprised of an ever-evolving group of crafters.  Members join us to make connections and find resources, and along the way great friendships are built.  Occasionally, though, the time comes that a member leaves the group for bigger and better things.  Today we'd like to highlight a few of our outgoing members and encourage you to check out their shops.

We are bummed to be losing the great Lee Berman of The Octopress.  Lee has been a source of humor for the group, and also led our members in a fun screen-printing workshop.  He will be missed as he makes the move to New York.  Check out his shadow boxes and cards.

We are so thrilled for the newly-minted Doctor Jenn Honeycutt of Petite Maus.  She recently earned her Ph.D. from the University Connecticut, and we are losing her to the universities of Boston.  We wish her the best at her new job, and hope you will check out her gorgeous jewelry.

Kevin Peloquin of Rad Dad Tees is one busy guy, and with a new job at a local college, he's decided to close up Rad Dad when his stock is gone.  So hurry and get one of his humorous tees for the best dad you know, quick!

Christiane Burkhard of Lismi Knits is on her way to Germany with her family, and her shop will reopen on July 2.  Once it does, you should definitely take a look at her gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and patterns.

While these members are on to new ventures, we still have a ton of great active shops for you to check out.  Find them here!  And if you would like to join the Collective, our application can be found here.

Connecticut Home Office Finds.

We have rounded up some office must haves for you go-getting Nutmeggers! Shop local with these Connecticut items to keep your daily grind that much more stylish.

Do what you love - our mantra! Hang this up to remind yourself everyday. Grab this print from Patty Murphy Boutique.

What better way to write down your to-do lists than with these lovely arrow embellished pencils from Letter C Design.

Need some excitement on your walls? Try a pattern stencil from Stencilease.

Marketing and branding is a beautifully styled breeze when working with Easton Place Designs.

However you caffeinate, do it in style with a Glitter & Bold mug.

 Stay organized and stylish with a city map notebook from Hartford Prints!

Give yourself a beautiful New England view with these beauties from Hockman Photography. 

All day every day! Pure Joy Paperie offers this hustling print.

Keep your inbox organized and rustic with an Unpolished Barn rack. 

 Know what day it is? Of course you do with a Queenvanna Creations calendar.

Written by Alonda Baird-Juhasz, owner of Designer Dwellings, who believes in adding color to life. An avid DIYer, sparkle-loving, all things fabulous addict, her shop features bright and fun home decor accessories and gifts. When not in the shop you can find her interior decorating or visual styling events and photo shoots.

Friday Finds: Is It Spring Yet?

If you're like me (or pretty much all the people who live here in New England) you are probably at the point where you're ready to see the snow melt and for spring to start springing.  I am ready to see my grass and for the trees to start popping.  Since we are stuck with these frigid temperatures and giant snowbanks for at least a while longer, I thought we'd take a look through the Collective's roster of awesome goods and pick out a few things to get us even more ready for spring:

Treefort Naturals

Wildflower soap!  I know from experience that Treefort Naturals soap smells amazing, so I am loving the fact that this is crafted with dried wildflowers, plus it looks super pretty, too.

Doug Hockman Photography

Keep spring in season all year round with this bright field of flowers print from Doug Hockman Photography.

Laura's Paper Creations

Spring means Easter's coming!  Laura's Paper Creations has plenty of cards to get you through the season.

Cottage Wicks

A rose garden for your home.  Cottage Wicks's soy candles burn cleanly and make your house smell amazing.

and Morgan

Who's ready for iced coffee??

tiny mack

Even though it will hopefully be getting warmer soon, you'll still need to keep your little's head covered for awhile.  May I suggest one of these fun and bright ones from tiny mack?

To see even more, check out our other member shops.  Think spring!

Written by Kristen of Milo and Molly.  Kristen runs her business while staying at home with her two small children. Fueled by an endless supply of tea, she sews late into the night when the house is quiet, most often accompanied by her faithful poodle, Casey.