6/21/2010

Summer Soltice is here!

Girls eco summer sailor dress by SewnNatural $48
Handmade Jewel Beetle Pillow by BlueTerracotta $62
Breast YoYo by holzfurhaus, $25
Silk Party Pinafore by humblebea, $26
Collective names of animals: tees for kids by zenotees, $22
Needle felted wool miniature ladybug set by NewMoonCrochet, $15
Pony Tale Holder felt bunny by krize, $14
Wooden Hedgehog push toy by Imaginationkids, $13

A solstice is an astronomical event that happens twice each year when the tilt of the Earth's axis is most inclined toward or away from the Sun, causing the Sun's apparent position in the sky to reach its northernmost or southernmost extreme. The name is derived from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), because at the solstices, the Sun stands still in declination; that is, the apparent movement of the Sun's path north or south comes to a stop before reversing direction.

The term solstice can also be used in a broader sense, as the date (day) when this occurs. The solstices, together with the equinoxes, are connected with the seasons. In some cultures they are considered to start or separate the seasons, while in others they fall nearer the middle.

*Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of sign of the fertility, involving holidays, festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations around that time.

 Summer is here!  Enjoy your search for fun!
Etsy search for 'ag team summer': 

SewnNatural, eco upcycled toys set of three for $34


LaTouchable's Shibori Cuff bracelet, $52


7 comments:

Kendra Zvonik said...

happy summer solstice!
great post- so much talent on this team. I really love the orange & natural burlap bag by iragranteco.
thanks!

BlueTerracotta said...

The best time of year! Very interesting post; I just love seeing all these summertime items ;)

Dawn of LaTouchables said...

Feels so good to be here among all this beauty! Hooray for summertime!

Victoria Webb said...

Great ideas for summer - happy solstice everyone!

Anonymous said...

So lovely to watch this.
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Kristina Sabaite (krize) said...

I love summer and this selection! Thanks from my bunny! :)

anakim said...

Happy summer - great finds!