Karley Ziegler Mott lives in Irondequoit, NY and is a mom to two boys, ages 4 and 5. She's also an indie shopping fanatic. She's the owner of
KZM Facial Care Boutique and has a line of paraben & cruelty free skin care products. Karley is also the Editor of Chic & Green, a daily blog featuring indie shopping, DIY beauty recipes and green living.
Here's what Karley has to say about some of her favorite indie shops:
Aunt Nancy's Handmade Soaps is
my favorite shop to buy soap! From the peppermint bar with cocoa to her
Island Coconut, her palm oil-free soaps are second to none. I've been buying
soaps from Nan since January of 2008 and I am more in love with each bar. I
so admire her commitment to being palm oil free since the trade is killing
off so many orangutans. Nan is a gem to talk to and is the epitome of a
soaper. I love the quality so much that she even custom makes my facial bar
for my shop with royal jelly and local NY honey. I'm in love with her soaps!
Kristin Perkins Glass Jewelry makes
the best quality pieces. I adore her chic and modern earrings, and the
craftsmanship is amazing. If you're looking for jewelry you can wear each
and everyday that is just diffferent from what you'll find in stores, you
have to check our Kristin's shop. I'm thrilled to be her customer!
My friend Trina introduced me to
The $5.00 French Market. Every
item in the shop is $5 and you can find great accents for your Paris
apartment decor. I love, love everything from there. They have lovely
ribbons and tags available, and you can use these to make the most gorgeous
gift packages. Everything they have is fun!
Beppies is my favorite shop for gorgeous chunky
necklaces. I have two fabulous pieces I wear all the time. I just adore this
place! I wear black often and her colorful necklaces provide just the right
touch to an otherwise basic boatneck top.
I also have to mention
Crater Lake Company. Sharonn makes the best fragrance on earth called Coconut Bavarois. It is
intoxicating. She also has some great SLS-free shampoos and stellar
conditioners. I have tried so many scents from CLC and truly believe she is
one of the best perfume artisans out there.
Thanks to Karley for such great shopping tips this week!