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the replacements :: 2

3/16/2017

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This year when it comes to purchasing, I am trying to stay focused only on necessary replacements. The hope is that this focus will facilitate both keeping spending minimal + keeping things minimal in our space. We have enough...but sometimes things do wear out. 

I often make new lists of fair items to share here in my own quest for replacements. The fair intimates post was no different. I've been on the hunt for replacements in this department for a while. As with most things fair, fair intimates are a bit pricey...no packs of 6 for $10. This need has been on my mind for quite a while now, but I don't want to spend a whole lot all at once...so I finally decided to purchase just one now. Over time I can build my collection.

I love that Pansy makes their pieces in the California out of USA grown, organic cotton. Such a little statement with such a huge impact! I already own one pair of Pansy, so I know the sizing. The shape is just what I'm looking for... + this color, I mean...sunshine!
Kitchen towels are another thing I need to replace. I have two at the moment + it's just not really cutting it. Again, the cost of buying two or three at once is kind of a big hit to my budget, so I decided to just purchase one now. 

I know that I love Jenny Pennywood towels. Her prints are my favorites + anything else would (to me) just feel like settling. Towels make a statement in my minimal kitchen, so I like what I like. I love supporting Jen Garrido's creative work as a maker + artist, so adding another one of her towels to my little collection creates no guilt.


Just like supporting local, organic growers when buying our food at the farmer's market... supporting independent makers is a great way to ensure that our dollars are supporting people doing good work + local economies...rather than supporting faceless corporations. Every dollar is a vote...and I vote for organic cotton, fair wages, creativity, and independent thought.

Love,
Jane
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Kari
3/16/2017 02:33:37 pm

My biggest complaint with these independent makers of underwear, is that their bras are only suitable for young women. Once you get to be my age, and things have started heading south, you can't wear all those cute, little bralettes anymore.

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Jane link
3/17/2017 10:22:28 am

Agreed. Bralettes are not a universal solution. I'm sticking with what I know works for me in that department...handwashing, hang drying, + making them last. :)

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Heather link
4/8/2017 10:32:44 pm

Have you come across any fairly made bras that are more substantial? I'm bra shopping because I went down two sizes when I quit nursing, but I really can't find anything! After 4.5 years of nursing, I really feel that I need a little more coverage than a bralette could offer.

Heather link
3/16/2017 07:50:03 pm

Both of these picks are gorgeous! :) I really love the Jenny Pennywood designs and the Pansy's look so comfortable.

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Jane link
3/17/2017 10:23:25 am

They are good ones!! :)

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