Mary Littfin

After almost a week of internet connection not up to par and getting my oldest ready for a spring break vacation with his best friend's family, I'm back with today's Monday feature for the home.

Some of Mary Littfin's earliest memories are of her mother sewing at the kitchen table. The passion for fabric started at a young age, and by the time she was 10 Mary's mom decided she was ready to use the sewing machine- power and all. Despite dabbling in many creative outlets, the joy of sewing is something she always returns to.



I love all the different styles in this shop. From elegant cloth dinner napkins to fun prints for your children's lunch box, this store has something for every occasion. And, not only are they completely reusable and eco-friendly, but they can definitely save you money in the long run compared to the use and toss alternative of the paper variety. Save the planet AND save money- how awesome is that?



In addition to the environmental and economical benefits, the cotton and fleece fabric choices are much softer than paper. And, no matter how cute the paper towel companies think their designs are, there is absolutely nothing that matches my decor. Included with the wide selection of cloth napkins you will find in Mary's shop, there are also sections for table runners, pennants, aprons and very trendy oven mitts.



You can check out Mary Littfin's wonderful wares at her shop on Etsy.

Monika Design

Monika Design offers the cutest little coasters you've ever seen. Originally from Czech Republic and now living in Florida, her style incorporates bright colors, wonderful design and, of course, excellent craftsmanship. She was even featured in the October 09 issue of First For Women Magazine.



Monika uses 100% cotton yarn in her creations. The cotton is super absorbent and soaks up any moisture to protect your surfaces from those unsightly rings. Many of the designs revolve around themes from nature- fruit, flowers and owls. Don't worry if you don't see exactly what you're looking for- she is more than happy to work with you to create exactly what you need.



Hand crochet coasters are a perfect gifts for housewarming, hostesses, teachers, friends, or just about anyone- everyone needs them. Why not have something cute and interesting instead of just a plain piece of wood? In addition to the coasters, Monika also offers a small selection of potholders, wash clothes and bath puffs. Wholesale is also available for those who may be interested.



You can find Monika Design by clicking on the following links. And, in case someone hasn't noticed, clicking on the pictures will take you directly to the Etsy listing for that item. :)

Monika Design on Etsy
Monika Design on Twitter

N and J Designs

I'm not sure what it is about boxes. Maybe it's the storage aspect and the fact that I can keep the things that would normally be spread throughout a room nicely tucked away in one easy to find space. Perhaps it's because they are such quick and easy accents- just add a box to a mantel, dresser or under the lamp on your end table and it makes a quick and easy upgrade to your decor. Whatever the reason, I know I love them. I have a small collection of trinket and jewelry boxes, and there's a box to be found in nearly every room of my house. But none of them could top these wonderfully altered boxes from the mother/daughter team at N and J Designs.

The wooden boxes are decorated with a nice mixture of paper, paint and embellishments. N and J Designs creates many of the papers they incorporate so you won't see these exact styles in other shops around the web. They offer both the pull out drawer style along with hinged lid jewelry, trinket and keepsake boxes for your choosing. And, there is something for every decor from fun and flirty to sleek and stylish.



Even if you don't find exactly what you are looking for already in stock, N and J Designs are more than happy to create a custom designed piece made just for you. All you have to do is contact them with your needs and they will respond with a quote and a time frame. You can also contact them to inquire about creating a wholesale account.




You can find N and J Designs by clicking on the following link:

N and J Designs on Etsy