HOLIDAY 2013
Greetings! SEASONʼS
As the year draws to a close, we are reminded by Matte Stephen’s illustration the beauty and fun we all need to experience after a long year of hard work. This is usually difficult to do as an independent artist/designer trying to make ends meet. This time of year is the most important to them but it’s also an exhausting time from not only making things, but also from packaging, posting and delivering their own goods. So we want to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting our vendors throughout the years, and during this time of year as you consider your holiday purchases. As we head into our 9th year of supporting handmade, and as the online landscape changes, we appreciate your readership and loyalty. Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday season! Jan + Earl Founders, Poppytalk.com
MATTE STEPHENS Winter in NYC (Print)
FOUND CO. Bamboo Bars Necklace
CARTOLINA iPhone Case
MELISSA HELD Beaded Bracelet
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MAPLE & BELMONT Wreath Gift Tags
FAWNSBERG Address Stamp
D. SHARP You Kick Ax Gift Box
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THE BEAUTIFUL PROJECT Holiday Seagull Gift Tags
RENEE ANNE Cardinal Gift Tags Set
ONEUP DESIGNS Made of Awesome Pencils
ONE CANOE TWO Tis the Season Card
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LATE NIGHT CAKE Photo Holiday Card
THUNDERPEEP Why is Santa Card
THE LOVE STITCH Crochet Tablet Cover
SPRING OLIVE Letterpress Card
MICHELE MAULE Illustrated Holiday Card
JULIA PAUL POTTERY Aqua Cup Set
JATURON Tree Pillow Cover
SUSY JACK Grand Plan Pad
TOVICORRIE Leather Phone Case
SYCAMORE ST. PRESS Letterpress Holiday Card
HEATHER SMITH JONES Linoleum Block Print Card
REDSTAR INK Shimmer Wine Tags
SUBTLE ACTS Forest Deer Notebook
MAHOGANY BLU DESIGN Beeswax Candle Set
RUBY PRESS Letterpress Noel Cards
JILL BENT Pink Diamond Print Pillow
LALA GRACE Happy Holidays Card
HEARTFISH PRESS Thank You Card
HALF LIGHT HONEY STUDIO Hanging Planter
PINK BATHTUB Botanical Collection
FIFI DU VIE Simple Candle Holder
PRESSMADE Fireworks Card
KIRIKI DIY Embroidered Doll Kit
Do-it-Yourself!
MODERN NEEDLEWORKS DIY Needlework Ornament
THE REMAKERIE SockBear
FRUITSUPER Stackable Soldiers + Trees
K IS FOR CALLIGRAPHY Mistletoe (Tag)
WIND & WILLOW HOME Sparkle Bell
spicy squash + BLACK BEAN SOUP
A fall favorite, this soup is super easy and perfect for a crisp autumn night. Recipe by Jeannette Ordas of Everybody Likes Sandwiches 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, minced 1 stalk of celery, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 birds eye chills, sliced 1 tablespoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder 1 cup chopped tomatoes (or use canned diced tomatoes)
1 can black beans, drained 3 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup diced spicy Hungarian sausage (or use your favourite sausage) 2 cups mashed squash 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar salt + pepper toasted pumpkin seeds, optional
blender. Otherwise, after the mashing, pour in the stock and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Feel free to substitute canned, unsweetened pumpkin for the squash. It's a whole lot easier and a heck of a lot faster too. In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and add in the onion, garlic and chilies, sautĂŠ until soft. Stir in cumin and chipotle powder, along with the tomatoes and black beans. Use a potato masher and give everything a good mashing.
Add in the sausage and squash and cook down for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may want to add in more stock or water to get the consistency you prefer. Add in the vinegar and taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve in bowls and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds.
If you like a smoother soup, add in half the stock and blend with an immersion
spicy squash + BLACK BEAN SOUP
1 can black beans, drained 3 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup diced spicy Hungarian sausage (or use your favourite sausage) 2 cups mashed squash 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar salt + pepper toasted pumpkin seeds, optional
For the Home
HETTLE Dripped Pillows
GALLANT & JONES Vostok Blanket
TEAL & GOLD Peppermill & Salt Grinder
DEAR HUMAN Dots and Flowers Ceramic Cup
LUCY SNOWE PHOTOGRAPHY Fine Art Photographic Print
PINECONE CAMP Truck Stop Fine Art Print
GOLLY BARD Maidenhair Fern Print
Art for Everyone! LISA GOLIGHTLY Smile and Wave Print
CLARE ELSAESSER Desert Print Poster
AMANDA BLAKE The Stars Were Hers Print
SAMANTH Refresh Ar
CATHY NICHOLS The Boys of Summer Print
THA FRENCH Archival Print
APAK Into the Deep Print
For PENH LENH Bracelets + Necklace
NEST PRETTY Neon Orang
JORGENSEN STUDIO Moonstone Stacking Rings
MELANIE FAVREAU Geometric Earring Stud
For Her
THE WEAVER OF WORDS She Was of he Sea Scarf
COZY MEMORIES Zipped Pouch
Y THINGS ge Tassel Necklace
GAIA CONCEPTIONS Simplicity Leggings
CAHEEZ Red and Cream Cowl
JILL BENT Gray Cable Wool Cowl
CAHEEZ Beanie for Curl
JULIA Porcel
rly Hair
PIP & PIN Blue Infinity Scarf
JULIA Porcel
LAND(E)SCAPE Copper Earrings
NOEMIAH Scalloped Silky Top
MATELIER Fabric Necklace
JULIA Porcel
JULIANE BLANK Porcelain Ring
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For SCOUT & WHISTLE Geometric Pillow
FIONNA HANNA Moose Scarf
SWIM CLUB BATH SALTS Fir Balsam + Vetiver
DEAR EDNA Herringbone D
INKELLO Star Booklet
For Him
Denim Apron
SACRED & PROFANE Art Print
PUUR ANDERS Custom Leaf Brooch
JULIA Porcel
THEME FRAGRANCE Candles
WOVEN BEADS BROWBANDS Horse Browbands
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FAIR MORNING BLUE Denim Pouch
JULIA Porcel
SLEEPY KING Bella the Bunny
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