04.28.07
Posted in OaklandGoods, Downtown at 2:43 am by OaklandGoods
Even publishing magnates have hobbies! Writer Serena Bartlett’s sweet jewelry designs feature dangly semi-precious stones and a cute stamped puppy. Okay, the puppy isn’t actually wearable, but the jewels are versatile enough for work and weekend. Some recent necklaces feature stone and pearl drops hanging on leather cord, and some of her coolest designs feature found and recycled vintage trinkets hung on delicate metal chain. Yes, you can look beautiful while increasing your eco-cred. Ear to Ear by Serena (a name she’s been jewelry-making by since age 9) designs are available at Mignonne and Drift, both in Old Oakland. And remember, it’s what you wear from ear to ear… C’mon, sing the rest and smile.
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04.24.07
Posted in News at 9:55 pm by OaklandGoods
There are few things bloggers like more than getting noticed by our peers, so we got a big boost when The East Bay Express “Buy Curious” blog mentioned OaklandGoods. They even borrowed some of our photos. Check it out!
The Beast Blog crew, who have been around since the before blogging was such a thing (yes, we remember), found us too. Thanks guys!
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04.18.07
Posted in DoGooder, OaklandGoods at 6:56 am by OaklandGoods
More than the movie that ruined your childhood sleep, Swamp Thing is the name of this lovely table and bench set from Oakland-based furniture designer David Brunicardi. Why? The wood for this table is “rediscovered,” meaning it came from trees that were downed in a late-nineties storm (in a Southern swamp) and forgotten. Brunicardi has reclaimed the wood for his eco-chic designs. Another Earth-friendly item? Yup, we’re still approaching Earth Day, and face it, we should put the environment first more than once a year. With one of Brunicardi’s tables, you’ll do so every time you sit down to dine, drop off the mail, play a board game, or whatever else you do on the table. Swamp Thing is SmartWood certified and comes as a set of one table and two benches. Other designs by Brunicardi feature sustainable materials including bamboo. Take a gander at the Elevated Pet Tray below. Even your pooch can dine in sustainable style.
For ordering information or to see other designs, check out his full line of DB Furniture at www.dbfurniture.com.
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04.11.07
Posted in DoGooder, Downtown at 5:25 pm by OaklandGoods
In advance of Earth Day, find out what you can do to help create a sustainable urban environment. The expo will feature a farmer’s market, information on recycling, as well as an opportunity to recycle batteries and exchange mercury thermometers for digital ones, and displays about transportation, environmental health, waste reduction, and water use. Pick up a “passport,” and if you visit tables about all the themes, you can enter to win prizes. It should be a fun and inspiring event for everyone who wants to sustain Oakland into the future. Oh, and it’s free.
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04.05.07
Posted in News at 10:14 pm by OaklandGoods
OaklandGoods is sick, and therefor not exploring the city for you this week.
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