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When you can’t see a friend who lives miles away, it’s always nice to send a little note to say that you’re thinking of them. Not an email, not a Facebook message, but an old-fashioned card to say hi. Here in the Cruz, the Book Shop of Santa Cruz is the BEST place for greetings cards. They have a great selection of hand-made, letter press and recycled cards. I especially love the WITTY ones from Waterknot Design, Lark Press and Flybird Press.  I have a few friends across the country, and thought a cutesy, silly card would be a nice gesture. At $4.00-$5.00 each {plus a stamp}, it’s an inexpensive way to send your long-distance friends a note to say hello! In my case, I also like the fact that my dollars are going into greener, more original artists.

When sending a note to a far away friend, something unique and witty always tends to bring joy :)

Over the holiday I received SO many compliments on my Vintage Button Earrings, that I found it necessary to share the jeweler with you! My friend, Olive, gave me these Retro Chic White button earrings for my birthday in September and I can’t stop wearing them. They go with everything! The artist, Ali Osborne, is from none other than SANTA CRUZ, and her button jewelry can be found in boutiques downtown. A majority of Button Willow’s jewelry is made from her Grandmother’s vintage button collection or other vintage glass finds, and uniquely enough – GUITAR string! So retro. You don’t have to travel to Santa Cruz to buy these amazingly beautiful earrings – you can visit her Etsy store. I’m going to be purchasing the crystal pair next, and since so many friends loved these on me, I may just gift a few to my girls in Arizona. Happy shopping!