Etsy-Eco Shag

 

Eco Shag is a shop at etsy.com, which produces handmade eco-chic wear. Of course, it is one of my favorites. 

Tania from Los Angeles, is the one woman show behind this brand. She is an eco-conscious designer, fabric sculptor and lover of all things upcycled, recycled, repurposed or organic. Moreover she is Inspired by eras gone by and mostly influenced by the mod styles of the 1980’s and the funky colors/textures of the 1970’s.

All the materials used in her designing proposals are eco-friendly and they are addressed both to female and male persons. What is important to know when visiting this shop, is that when someone conducts a purchase of one of her items, he/she also contributes to two non-profit organizations, "The National Tumor Society" and the "Make A Wish Foundation". You get the chance to enhance your total outfit with a "touch" of her colorful designs.

I have attached below some of her scarves, scarf necklaces and fabric bracelets, for you to have a taste....

All photos taken by: Eco Shag Shop as seen at Etsy.com

Shoe Storage Bags

Yesterday I decided to organize my wardrobe. While doing some web searching i found these cute shoe bags that will help me pack my shoes and finally see them in pairs ;-), and also give a style in my wardrobe. You may choose to buy ready-made patterns or apply personalized prints to boost your set up. I have uploaded some designs I found at:http://www.notonthehighstreet.com. 

This wonderful e-commerce site offers you unique and charming designs, carefully-made things that you sometimes stumble across in cool urban markets, village fairs and tucked-away boutiques. It represents a place that is quick and easy to get to, where shopping is simple and fun, and where you can always find the most inspirational and wonderful things.

Photos taken from: http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/

Etsy-Sarah

Today i will dedicate my post at Sarah. She is a British woman, who has spent most of her adult life living in Greece with her husband and her 3 children. What she attempts to do  through her etsy shop is combine her love of craftwork and handmade with the production of ecologically pieces. 

Therefore she uses recycled, craft papers and card stock and turns them into new useful products that can perfectly picture and decorate various items. Her craft work is mainly concentrated in designing polymer stamps and providing ink pads to accompany her items and ideas.

I have uploaded below some of her craft work for you to see. You may reach her shop at : ahueofduckeggblue

Etsy- Seelamade

Another one of my favorite shops that can be found at www.etsy.com is named "Seelamade". Katyie Yost from Dayton, Ohio (US) is the host of this shop. She loves making items from re-purposed vintage materials. What she does is finding old and vintage items and turns them into new useful and decorative items. I was surprised by her tier desk supply organizers that can be used in several ways. Someone can organize his/her knitting stuff, vegetables or fruits, cookies, cupcakes, cakes. I have taken some photos of her shop and uploaded for you to get acquainted with her ideas. Hope you like it as much as i do. 

If someone wishes to review more from her artistic items or even buy any of them you might want to visit her shop at etsy.com , Seelamade

Serraikon

On Irakleitou Street, at Chalandri there lies "Serraikon". It is a cute traditional Greek bakery that sells Bougatsa(is a Greek breakfast pastry consisting of custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo. "ref.Wikipedia"), all short of pies made both with phyllo and dough, traditional desserts, donuts and many more. All of these delicatessen can be accompanied by a huge variety of cold and hot drinks. Just ask the manager and he will be more than glad to assist you enjoy the most delight breakfast you have ever imagined.

I have attached below both photos from the shop and also from the products it sells. 

Serraikon: Irakleitou 67 str, 15238, Chalandri, 210 6085554
Twitter: @Serraikon

Occhi Concept Store

Occhi is a gallery-store based in the heart of the old city of Athens.

Established in April 2003, the space deals with the presentation and promotion of young, up and coming designers from all around the world.

Based on the idea that art can be worn and used, all designs portray amultifunctional, unique and playful character. Character, that needs to bereinforced and even changed around by that of the consumer’s.

The space forms and transforms through the designs it holds and twice per season, it organises solo or group exhibitions, giving the opportunity to designers it represents, to show their work as a whole.

Occhi concept store also acts as a distribution agency.

Butcher's Grill- Alternative Garden in the heart of Athens....

Persefonis 19, Gkazi
Phone for reservation: 210-34.13.440

Happy Shop : The Alternative Boutique in Berlin......

Happy Shop offers a charismatic and unique combination of products for the multi-faceted shopper looking for an unforgettable shopping experience. A wildly adventurous selection brimming with personality and humour, Happy Shop is a collection of the exciting and the stunning, its sources ranging from colourful South American markets to Scandinavian workshops; innovative Japanese ateliers to Parisian luxury designer showrooms.

Happy Shop aims to encourage and inspire; but above all, simply to make its customers happy.

Happy Shop
Torstrasse 67
10119 Berlin / Germany

Monday - Saturday 11am - 8pm

Meet Market at SIX DOGS

The Meet Market is back this June in a super summery indoor-outdoor weekend celebration of creativity at Six D.O.G.S. Both days, from 2:00 till midnight, over 50 designers from Athens and beyond will be exhibiting and selling their work, including clothes, accessories, jewelry, vintage collectables, records, furniture, art objects, delicious food and all sorts of other hand-made goodies.

Six D.o.g.s Project

six d.o.g.s is a day & night cultural entertainment center at the heart of Athens (Monastiraki), which organically combines each one of its elements: a Project Space (non-profit space for presenting visual art projects and other likewise one-off events), a Bar, a Café, a Gig Space for hosting live gigs, theatrical performances, bazaars, workshops, talks, screenings, and educational programs, and a vivid 600m2 Back-Garden. six d.o.g.s is not introduced as a new space, but rather, as a new model for a space. It is suggested as a space which aims at creating a high-profile dynamic nucleus of cross-genre activities right in the heart of the Historic Center, initialized by an equally dynamic experienced group of young art professionals, aiming at being both avant-garde and pop, sharing similar qualities. It is open from 10 in the morning till late in the night, daily, serving a wide range of local goodies, special cocktails, and home-made delights, all in a price-friendly package. One of the most dynamic Athens-based architectural offices has re-designed the whole space, Point Supreme Architects (http://www.pointsupreme.com/). The conversion occurred with the minimum of means and no additions, using smart low-budget ideas, re-using items already in the spaces before their conversion.

Thanks Jo for recommending...

Dada in Buenos Aires

Probably one of the city's most frequently recommended restaurants, and a lovely bar in its own right too, Dadá tops the top-ten lists in editorials around the world, is cited again and again by locals as their favourite meeting spot, and is often c hosen by ourstaff members for a bite and a pint afterwork. Inside this tiny, cheerful space, owner Paulo and his family weave their magic, managing to both charm and serve clients with a menu that's as colourful and imaginative as the lighting and furnishings that adorn the restaurant. The chalkboard regularly changes; but it's the classics like the lomo Dadá, the ojo de bife (ribeye steak),the salmon with polenta and the deliciously savoury houmous and guacamole dips that continue to stand out. Chilled lagers, good cocktails and a fine boutique wine list (look out for bodegas Ruca Malen and Benegas) complete a very pretty picture.

Dada, San Martin 941, Buenos Aires 

Pave Culture Cycliste in Barcelona

http://www.pave.cc/

Lunch at Makrygianni...

Today it's Sunday and the weather is perfect...for this reason i decided to visit one of the famous areas in Athens-Makrygianni...

This area is located at the heart of Athens, literally under the Acropolis, behind the new-built museum.

There, at Porinou 2, lies one of the most cute and delicious small Italian restaurants "Al Oglio Al Pepeconcino"

Photos by: Vetaki with IPHONE
"ΑL OGLIO AL PEPERONCINO"

13 Porinou Str, Makrygianni
Phone: 2109211801