I recently discovered Mano y Metal through Twitter. Their account @manoymetal followed me, and per my usual I clicked on their profile to learn more. The minute I saw Desiree's photos, logo and website I knew I had stumbled upon something very special.
Not only is Mano y Metal based in Chicago, but all the pieces are hand-crafted by Desiree (who is simply stunning!). She does everything herself, she truly is a one-woman wonder! What an inspiration. I immediately ordered the "Made in Chicago" necklace.
Check out my favorite pieces from Mano y Metal in the gallery below. Not only are they unique and creative, but they are all super affordable, considering they are handmade!
geek on,
michelle
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I was raised on the Mexican 3 B's: Bueno, Bonito y Barato. For those unfamiliar with this adage, it translates to good (quality), nice, and affordable/cheap. Having grown up with not much money, my mother always instilled in me that you could always find a good deal if you looked hard enough. And in her case, that usually involved combing through clearance racks. :) This motto has been engrained me in and I'd love to share it with you through these posts.
