old and new

Just in the middle of preparing for Black Friday.

I, personally never go shopping on Black Friday

because I can't stand the hoards of people going crazy over stuff they don't need.

However, nowadays all of that can be avoided because we have THE INTERNET!

And I believe that both the buyer and the seller can benefit

from having an excuse to mark down the prices and put on some sales.

So, to all of those awesome, amazing people buying handmade this year,

Black Friday will be the day to check out Etsy.

Thanks to them all shops having a sale will be covered.

I made sure to put a bunch of pre-made items out there for quick delivery.

What better time to knock some presents off of your list?

I'll be supporting handmade by shopping around all over Etsy next weekend, 

and by crafting my hands off and making trades to check everyone off of my Christmas list this year.

And heey crafters! 

Don't forget about those near you who may not have much to celebrate this year.

There are always local groups and organizations accepting donations for warm clothes, 

and you know how to make them! 

I'm sure those affected by Hurricane Sandy could use a little love too, 

so empty out your stockpiles of unused handmades and show your helping hand.

<3

What's new:

a variety of scarves

a few hats and beanies

a handful of headbands

and some mushrooms

Sale: Friday, November 23rd through Monday, November 26th

xo neena noel

scarf lovin

Put up some new items in my shop, mostly scarves. I can't stop making cowls and infinity scarves so hopefully others love them as much as I do. I plan to make autumn and winter cozy and warm with soft wools and comfy hats. In the next few weeks I will be expanding my inventory, bettering my shipping methods and seeking good, quality materials. I have some yarns on my list to buy but I always have trouble finding trustworthy suppliers with good prices and good yarn so if any of you crafters have some suggestions please let me know. :) I'd be happy to share my knowledge of yarns, shipping supplies and Etsy shops with you too, my mailbox is always open. neenanoelart@gmail.com

sweater crazy lady

If I'm still up at midnight, I know I'm not going to sleep anytime soon. There's something about being in my room alone that hinders me from sleeping. But I'm not complaining, I tend to enjoy the quiet solitude, though it can get boring. So what better way to entertain myself besides browsing the internet for all those things that I want but can't have. It's a lot more fun than it sounds. 

I originally found this website, sheinside.com, from a blog giveaway that I entered earlier at rootsandfeathers.blogspot.com. I read the rules and found which item I would want as directed and then came back to the website later only to find out that they have TONS of sweaters. I'm obsessed with big, over-sized sweaters especially at this time of year. I've wandered through many Goodwills and other thrift stores collecting all of the best sweaters and never seem to get enough. And little did I know that this website existed only to sum up my love of sweaters. The lovely knits just make me feel warm and cozy and comfortable even just looking at them. Why can't I just live in awesome sweaters and soft pants? 

Here's my extensive wishlist of sweaters, or more like my dream closet. and some comfy pants too.

Save 25% on anything from my shop by entering the code "SEASONSCHANGE" (without the quotes) during checkout. Autumn is starting to show itself as summer fades away. So, in with the new and out with the old, that means time to get into fall fashion! But!, You still have a chance to get a good deal on my bikini tops. I know the weathers very different all over the world at this time of year, and I know I'm still swimming it up in California as much as possible. Plus, it's never too late to get a new bikini, especially one that doubles as an everyday boho top. Anyways, I hope some of you get a chance to take advantage of my coupons! Follow me to be informed on all upcoming sales, coupons and new products.

Offer ends on September 14, 2012

Want to keep in touch and be the first to know next time I have a sale? I will always inform my followers and Facebook fans as soon as I have a new offer. You can find and follow me on any one of these websites: Facebook - Twitter - Tumblr - Pinterest - Flickr or on Instagram as @neenabananaa

with love,

neena noel

it's raining

Etsy favorites! I have a couple of new Etsy favorites that I thought went well together including some skull jewelry from UNKNOWN SOUL and a cute little tunic that bought from Karmologyclinic. I got my shirt on a sample sale so it was only $16, and I love it, it's the perfect length and color. I love taking pictures of all the nice things that I own, I feel like it gives them more of a purpose and a place in my life. Sharing my collections of things makes me so much happier than just wearing them or letting them sit around the house.

"Happiness is real only when shared." 

-Alexander Supertramp

I've been thinking a lot about fashion blogging since I already seem to document the rest of my life and my projects. I've tried at it before but never really seem to like the pictures I come out with even though I have some of the greatest outfits. I definitely don't fit in with the rich girl fashion bloggers and all of their expensive clothes and beautiful model faces. I'm more of a discount shopper with an outdoorsy lifestyle, so I love great thrift store finds that can look fashionable and still be able to handle a nice walk in the woods. I have made a LookBook which I've posted a couple of outfits on buuuut that didn't go over so well with the LookBook audience and I seem to enjoy closeups of bits and pieces of my outfits more than the big picture. Maybe I'll get back around to it someday with some more confidence and some awesome photos. I feel like blogging on top of working through Etsy could really benefit me if I can get a large enough following, and I know that if I work hard enough at it I can make my dreams come true. 

Koko photobombed me!

 Top: Karmologyclinic on Etsy

Rings and Bracelet: UNKNOWN SOUL on Etsy

Tights: American Apparel

Knee Socks: Junkee in Reno, NV

with love, 

neena noel

finds

I hope y'all are having a good weekend, I definitely am. I found some awesome stuff at a neighbors garage sale, had some adventures and an all around great time in Ojai. For the three plus years that I've lived here this was the first time that I've ever gone garage-saling, but being right across the street from my house I decided to wander over and check things out. I remember always finding a bunch of crap and occasionally one cool thing at garage sales when I was younger, but I've opened my mind and broadened my horizons since then and I can now definitely agree that one girls trash is another girls treasure. We all get tired of our little possessions after a while, even some of the things that used to be our favorites - I love garage sales and thrift stores because they give a chance for something that was once loved to be loved again rather than sitting around collecting dust. I know I will constantly be recycling through things as long as I live, donating the old and finding other peoples old treasures, and hey, it's cheaper too! I got six new things for 9$, definitely scored.

Perfectly hand-knit sweater / blazer, in love and for only two dollars.

I finally have a couple of real wine glasses!

The origin of this necklace was unknown but those are some gorgeous hand-carved beads, I'm thinking they might be African?

This is the coolest nightlight I've ever seen.

with love,

neena noel 

weekly

recap of my week. fun food, fun shopping, fun work, good books.

new labels for my tops - new color on the bottom

I ship internationally! so far I've shipped plenty of orders to Canada and Australia

good finds at Crossroads in Santa Monica - lace, shorts, buttons, skirts <3

love this nail color - don't look too closely at the air bubbles and the dry skin from too much crocheting

9$ used at Bart's Books in Ojai, can't put it down

today's munchies - easy & healthy, veggies in toasted pita bread smeared with super spicy hummus

with love,

neena noel