We're having a special edition of the Kos Katalogue today. With Kos' permission, Katalogue members are invited to post diaries about their business, telling us about their products, their services, and their vision for growth. I will link those diaries to the Katalogue listings so future shoppers can get more detail about the shopkeepers. If you are writing one of these diaries today, remember in the title of your diary to name your business and then say, "Kos Katalogue Member" -- and please don't forget to put "Kos Katalogue" in your tags!
Today, let us celebrate entrepreneurial spirit, visualize job creation here at home, and help some of our own fellow 99%ers make a living. Hey, the use of money has been deemed to be speech -- so let the way you use yours speak for your values. Avoid the malls and big box stores, support American entrepreneurial spirit, and shop Kos Katalogue today! The Kos Katalogue is below -- happy shopping!
Arts and Crafts
BaublesnBags has handmade fabric sleeves for ereaders and tablets as well as patchwork bags for other things you might carry. Find a personal gift here.
Catfish Corner has whimsical, sea-themed ceramic work including tiles, magnets, and dishes. The proprietor is Kossack catfishbob.
Cedwyn says: I sew and one of the things i make is re-usable gift bags. nice little cloth bags with drawstrings. even the biggest ones aren't but $5 and they can be re-used and re-used and re-used. Contact her through her profile page.
Fiberful Things has handsome leather watch bands, hand made by emeraldmaiden's husband. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
FUZZZZZ is a place for felt! Kossack myeye makes hats, bracelets, dog jackets and collars, bags, and more!
huephoria is where you will find handpainted silks, wearable art, and fine art in acrylic by Kossack simultaneous contrast
Laantigua has purses, pouches, pillows, and other lovely things made from exotic batik fabrics. Kossack angelamarcos is the artist.
Laughing Coyote Woodworksis fat old man's website. He makes fireplace bellows and clocks, but over the years has built everything from a rocking alien creature to burial caskets to signs. He loves "oddball" projects.
mytrinkets makes trinkets! (boxes, candle holders, picture frames and more) from colorful stained glass -- sparkly and pretty!
Nature's Friend is Bob X's website. He makes Birdhouses, Birdfeeders and Bat Houses.
Rocky River Leather Co. has a number of offerings -- belts, holsters, motorcycle gear and more. Kossack meagert is the proprietor. 10% off for Kossacks -- call or email him to get the discount. Custom work available.
Totten Tileworks -- Artisan says: "I work in an incredibly labor intensive way and produce an almost medieval product. I manage this by charging an incredible amount and having a monk's lifestyle. My favorite clients are those of more modest means. When they order, I know they really appreciate my work. I also love it when I can do trades." Check out his amazing work!
Wings: Hands on Silver Beautiful Native American silver work -- and more... BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Books, Cookbooks, Magazines and Newsletters
asterkitty has written books for artists -- on unlocking creativity and on pricing of art work.
cobart and her husband have written and illustrated a children's e-book, The Shiny Shell, about "A boy and a dolphin on a mission to save the oceans". BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Darrowsmith has an ebook on the stigma of mental illness and why that stigma does not serve us, The Lumber Room: Mental Illness in the House of Medicine. The Kindle version is here and the Nook version is here.
Kevvboy lists a novel, Georgia Bottoms
Larime Taylor is writing a series of novellas in the horror genre called "Hellwatch". You know him here as Kossack The Gimp. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
melpomene1 writes romance novels and is now working on a mystery novel -- you can order her work through the link.
Membrana Christian Books is run by Kossack sweettp2063's son.
Ocelopotamus has a couple books for sale. Facebook Me! A Guide to Socializing, Sharing, and Promoting on Facebook and What the Sea Means, a collection of poems and monologues.
Patric Juillet's new book makes perfect gift giving: Memoirs of a Sardine Lover will transport you to the French Riviera of the mid 20th Century...
quarkstomper illustrated Kathy Stemke's children's book, Trouble on Earth Day
Something the Dog Said's book, A Liberal Sprinkle of Flour, is for anyone who wants to bake, experienced or not. Is there anything better than freshly baked bread?
The Gryffin has illustrated several charming children's books. Check out The Blizzard Wizard and There Was an Old Auntie and Emma's Rainy Day. Great gifts for children!
Children’s Department
Pittsboro Toys in Pittsboro, NC, is run by FishOutofWater's daughter -- pay them a visit!
quarkstomperillustrated Kathy Stemke's children's book, Trouble on Earth Day
See Back for Details is a shop for children's t-shirts run by Kossack ydice -- very clever!
SwedishJewfish makes adorable onesies and clothing and accessories for small children -- see pictures here and message her for quotes. She makes ring slings and cloth diapers, too!
Winglion (Sara R and her sister, Ann) make baby quilts and quilts for small children -- and can make to order.
Clothing
Acme Fight Club has t-shirts with liberal messages -- also mugs, bumper stickers and more. Kossack Flint is the proprietor.
BaublesnBags makes clothing for historical reenactment -- find something that will transport you to another time here!
Dorothea's Closet Vintage has vintage clothing from many eras -- all authentic, not reproductions. Find something lovely and classic here! Kossack vintage dem is the proprietor. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Eileen B has designed OWS t-shirts -- find them here!
Feather Forge has t-shirts -- some with robots on them! Robots are cool... BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Irony Dreamland is where you will find Kossack Ray Radlein's clever t-shirts -- he has a mousepad, too!
Justina makes underwear. With a difference. Her "Safety Deposit Boxers & Bloomers" have hidden but roomy pockets for storing things like cash and valuables. She says they are good for travel for for attending protests. You can email her at justinaforjustice at gmail.com for pictures, price and sizing information. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
One Pissed Off Liberal offers hats and t-shirts with a message!
Peregrine Spirit Heartworks is the place where Noor B designs and makes clothing for you -- and she can embroider, as well. Contact her at peregrine.spirit.heartworks@gmail.com for details and pricing. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
plane apparel is a shop for t-shirts and other clothes with an aviation theme -- Kossack ase is the proprietor.
Priceman Political Prints Now has OWS t-shirts for sale -- by Kossack priceman
Swirlscape is shop where you can find faerie jewelry and belly dance hip scarves. Kossack Bright is the proprietor.
Craft Supplies
Blue Heron Gems is a lapidary business -- jewelry makers and/or gem collectors, look here for excellent deals on exquisite cabochons. Run by Kossack lapidarygal and husband.
Kustom Rides has decal paper for lots of craft uses -- listed here by Kossack bluicebank
Laantigua sells exotic batik fabrics and threads -- run by Kossack angelamarcos.
Electronics
tbr-tech.com is where you can find electronics and electronic design by Tom Stokland.
Your Cable Store is the place for cables for all your electronic things! If your dog ate your cable, look here for a replacement! Shop is run by sweettp2063's second son.
Fine Art (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture)
Alibi Fine Art is a gallery for art photography, run by Kossack Woodmann and partner. If you are in Chicago, drop by!
Art by Michele Wilson is where you will find michelewin's imaginative fantasy art. Find something romantic for your wall here! Don't miss Michele's extraordinary photos -- you will find them here.
asterkitty has a site for fine art and more...
BenWill Studio is a place for fine art run by Kossack CarolinW and husband -- have a "walk" through their lovely gallery!
Bigfoot Nature Photography is run by Kossack rhp. Gorgeous images! Go see!
boran2 has a shop for fine art paintings in acrylic -- visit his gallery and find something special for your walls!
Changing Woman Photography has lovely images of nature for sale. If you are in Europe, use this link. Photos are by Kossack vahana.
cobart is an artist in the Washington, DC area. You can see her work here and contact her for prices. She also has an Etsy shop here. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Cooksey Talbott Gallery has stunning landscape photos for sale -- find beauty here!
Daniel Marks Art is the website of Kossack sciencegirl's husband. Beautiful work in mixed media is in the gallery -- contact Daniel Marks through the website for prices.
David Woodward Gallery is the place for watercolor fine art -- landscapes, custom portraits, and pet portraits are available. Kossack DavidW is the artist.
Deviant Arts is Bob X's page where you will find select fine art prints for sale. If you see something you want but is not available let him know and he'll make it so.
dish your walls by Kossack LivesInAShoe is a shop for contemporary prints for your kitchen walls! BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
don mikulecky's watercolor paintings are available at Mathews ART Gallery -- ask for his work!
Fat Cat Design Studio offers beautiful, fine art photos -- by Kossack Debby
Hawaii Loves Art is a shop with lovely, tropical batik and digital art inspired by the islands of Hawaii -- by Kossack Msongs
Henry Gallery is ms scarlett leadpipe's site for her paintings. Do stop by!
huephoria is where you will find handpainted silks, wearable art, and fine art in acrylic by Kossack simultaneous contrast
Imagekind is kpeddicord's website where prints of his work can be purchased. If you see something on my site that isn't currently available on Imagekind, let him know and he'll upload and make it available!
Inner Planet Artworks is where you can find the imaginative pen and ink drawings of Kossack wino -- very interesting work!
James Craig Photography has fine art B&W Photography by qua with a BOOK coming out "The Moon has been Eaten" – Images from a Year on Easter Island.
Kurtoons Online -- get a cartoon from quarkstomper -- send him a photograph and he will turn it into a cartoon for you!
Larime Taylor is "a disabled artist. I draw and paint with my mouth, mostly portraits and caricatures, as well as pets." You know him here as Kossack The Gimp. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Les Barstow Photography is a wonderful place for gorgeous nature photography -- check it out!
Lyne Art is where you can find the fine art of Kossack dot farmer and his wife. Contact them through the website to enquire about purchasing their lovely work.
Liv Rainey Smith makes art with a Lovecraft theme, wife of Kossack maxomai
naomiduffey.com is Crashing Vor's GF's site. He assures us that his GF's site is well worth a look for fine art!
oddgirlart is where you will find the artwork of kjoftherock. kjoftherock is a pretty rad painter and stumbled upon a gig painting a series of dogs...i.e., paintings of animals. this, of course, means woozle and pootie portraits for kossacks! Also check out her Facebook page.
Petuniaz is a shop for gorgeous macro photography -- it is run by Kossack doodlebug
RhodaA is an artist with prints to sell (Giclee or paper) -- click to see! There are also original oil paintings in her gallery.
rserven's dazzling and compelling graphics are available on a number of products here.
Susan S. Birdwell Fine Art is the site of Kossack RantNRaven. She says, "I am a professional fine artist with oil, acrylic, and prismacolor paintings in portraiture and figures, wildlife, landscapes and cityscapes and drawings in various media. I have signed and numbered archival prints of my work and I also do clay sculptures. Please visit my website!" Contact her through her website or at mtnbirdstudio@aol.com.
Wings: Hands on Silver is not just for jewelry -- Wings also is an art photographer! BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
wolfhub is a fine artist in the DC area. He has a new Etsy shop for his work here. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Food and Drink
Alsea Acre offers delicious Oregon goat cheese -- and you can get it by mail! Oregon Gal is the owner.
Kitsap River makes very special jams -- such as chocolate blackberry, apricot vanilla, and apricot ginger marmalade. Jars are $10 + shipping. Message her for currently available flavors.
Household Sundries
dish your walls by Kossack LivesInAShoe is a shop for contemporary prints for your kitchen walls! Shop for kitchen decor here. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Laughing Coyote Woodworks is fat old man's shop. He makes fireplace bellows and clocks, but over the years has built everything from a rocking alien creature to burial caskets to signs. He loves "oddball" projects.
Native Twig Furniture is where you can find unique furniture with an elegant and organic design. With her help, sewaneepat's husband makes these beauties largely from wood from their property.
New 2 You Vacuums, run by emeraldmaiden's hubby, is the place to go to have your vacuum serviced, rebuilt, or to find parts. He specializes in Kirby, Electrolux, Rainbow, Kenmore, and Tristar, with occasional forays into Riccar, Eureka, and Hoover machines. Don't throw that vacuum out, make it good as new! BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Peregrine Spirit Heartworks is the place where Noor B offers placemats (quilted or woven), kitchen mitts, duvets, drapes and valences. Contact her at peregrine.spirit.heartworks@gmail.com for details and pricing. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Sassy Sisters Soap is where you can find lovely soaps as well as natural cleaning products. Run by Kossack celestina!
Washi Lights is doesnotworkorplaywellwithothers' gallery of handmade lampshades. Like a magic lantern, they glow with color -- go take a look!
Winglion and/or Sara R will gladly make quilts for you -- or quilted tablerunners. A lap throw might be the perfect gift for an older relative. Contact them through the Community Quilt Project website or by Kos Mail. Or visit their Etsy shop.
Yankee Scents offers potpourri and scented oils to perfume your home, run by Kossack The Finite Times.
Jewelry
Alexandria Levin has lovely beaded jewelry for sale. The colors glow like the panes of stained glass windows! Kossack asterkitty is the proprietor.
ArtWareNY is Kossack mememb's shop for the lovely, one-of-a-kind jewelry she makes. Here you will find creations made with exotic silver beads, semi-precious stones, art brooches crafted from felt, and more. Kossacks may contact her through the website for a 20% discount.
Blue Heron Gems is a lapidary business -- jewelry makers and/or gem collectors, look here for excellent deals on exquisite cabochons. Run by Kossack lapidarygal and husband.
fascinated finery is a shop with unusual jewelry made from leather and found objects -- very artistic!
Feather Forge offers the lightest of wire and bead jewelry. It's a little Goth...it's a little elven. Check it and see! BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
FUZZZZZ is a place for felt! Kossack myeye makes artistic bracelets -- take a look!
Michele's Jewelry has a lovely array of beaded necklaces by michelewin. Message her for prices!
North Star Armoury is a jewelry shop with beautiful necklaces with a feel of ancient times. Kossack Alice Venturi and husband are the proprietors. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
stringsnsuch is a shop with gossamer silver jewelry by Kossack mayrose
Swirlscape is shop where you can find faerie jewelry and belly dance hip scarves. Kossack Bright is the proprietor.
Wings: Hands on Silver Exquisite Native American silver jewelry by Wings -- the beautiful spirit in this jewelry is palpable. Treat yourself or someone you love! BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Miscellaneous
Acme Fight Club has t-shirts with liberal messages -- also mugs, bumper stickers and more. Kossack Flint is the proprietor.
Eileen B offers t-shirts and stickers with political themes -- lots of OWS stuff here!
Ring of Fire Enterprises is the place to go for Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pirate Fish and Darwin Fish car emblems, magnets, jewelry, belt buckles, messenger bags, flags, etc. -- run by Kossack fishwars
rserven's dazzling and compelling graphics are available on a number of products here.
Shakludanto designs games. At that link, you will find a card game called "The Mother Lode of Sticky Gulch" and a role playing game called "StoryCards". Shakludanto is working on a new one, too...
SwedishJewfish does digital scrapbooking -- send her a message on Kos Mail to enquire.
Music, CDs, DVDs
Crashing Vor's music is available here and here.
Gotham Wind Symphony is "a group of 45 NYC top-flight, liberal, union musicians who've played with: Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Wayne Shorter, New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, etc. and have created 3 CDs worth of beautiful music, both familiar and original that sounds like free-thinking America." Kossack slooterdam is the leader and conductor!
juliewaters.com is where you can purchase all five of Julie Water's CDs via digital download, but you can also get one of them, Paths of Flight, via physical copy as well.
millionmonkeys.us is a website where you can find music by Kossack PianoGuy, including a musical in progress, "Iron and Gold", about robber baron Jay Gould and labor leader Martin Irons.
RhodaA writes music -- and you can find her work at this link!
Saint Euphoria is the site for 1950's style sci fi/horror films, described by Kossack SaintEuphoria as "safe for kids but not made specifically for them (although kids are a big portion of the fanbase). They have screened all over the world and have a growing cult following surrounding them." Somebody get the popcorn ready!
Team Love mostly release music (LPs, CDs, digital) but partnered recently with film maker Roy Germano last year to release the DVD version of Roy's film, "The Other Side of Immigration." The film focuses on telling the stories and exploring the reasons why people migrate from Mexico and has been well received. You can check out the film at Team Love's website.
Pet Department
David Woodward Gallery will produce a custom watercolor portrait of a pet from a photo. Talk about a unique and special gift!
FUZZZZZ is a place for felt! Kossack myeye makes dog jackets and collars -- very stylish!
Henry's Healthy Pets has natural foods for hamsters, rats, mice, flying squirrels, and all squirrel species. It is best quality. Site listed by Kossack deerskie.
Larime Taylor is "a disabled artist. I draw and paint with my mouth, mostly portraits and caricatures, as well as pets." You know him here as Kossack The Gimp. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Pawsitive Vybe is a place for canine themed art, online training for dog sports such as Dog Frisbee, "Disc Dog Bed and Breakfast" for in person dog training over a weekend, and more! Kossack k9disc and wife are the proprietors.
Peregrine Spirit Heartworks is the place where Noor B makes dog coats. Contact her at peregrine.spirit.heartworks@gmail.com for details and pricing. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Pootie Pads are small, catnip filled quilts for cats -- good for many behavioral issues and lots of fun for the cats. Made by Sara R and her sister, Ann. Aromatherapy for your feline friends! A new, petite version of the Pootie Pad is available here -- good for kittens and small spaces where you might want some catnip. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY - check here for Xmas stocking shaped Pootie Pads
Sturdi Products manufactures products for traveling pets and their people. The site has been managed by Kossack Pendell for seven years, following a long nursing career.
Zen Trainer has a blog, Zen Paws, that covers a number of cat and dog training and behavior issues. Check there for free information and also rates for private consultation.
Services
Aji is a freelance writer for hire -- send her a message for a quote on her services!
asterkitty offers design services in addition to her fine art -- and poetry!
David B. Livingstone can help you with communication. He says, "I'm a copywriter, content strategist, and business communications consultant. In practice, what that means is that I do everything from developing CMS-based websites to writing sixty-page white papers on logistics and ghostwriting bios and business books. And of course articles, ads, proposals, business plans, and whatever else requires words." Get clear here!
Great Lakes Liberal works in a non-Wall Street investment firm. Send him a message for more info.
Jan4insight is a professional intuitive -- click link for info on how to order a reading!
KibbutzAmiad is a CPA in the Chicago area -- check here for help with tax returns, business plans, quarterly reports, etc.!
labradog inspects workboats and pleasure boats in the Chesapeake Bay area. Message him if he can be of help.
mdmslle can help you with advertising trailers in the following ways. See here and here for samples of what here studio can do with trailers for books. Here is her corporate website -- through it, she can help with web or TV ads. The studio can do web design and graphics for collateral material such as CD labels and flyers.
One bite at a time can help you with bookkeeping if you are in the Madison, WI area or training in Quickbooks software (training can be in person or remotely) -- message for info!
Oye Sancho is a bookeeper and accountant. "I offer professional-level bookkeeping and accounting services. I'm based in the San Francisco Bay Area but can work remotely for clients anywhere. Potential clients can contact me via a DK message."
Peter Herb is an attorney in NYC with practice in real estate law, estate law, and business law. If you need an experienced litigator in NY, check him out. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Sultans of Schlep will help you move! More than that, they have a decluttering service (very helpful before a move) -- now that might be the perfect gift for the person who truly has everything! The Sultans serve the Philadelphia*San Francisco*Seattle area.
thetahealingbenefits.com is where Kossack sister777 offers a healing modality. She says, "ThetaHealing® is deep work that allows you to discover what hidden beliefs or programs are the cause of your lack of wholeness, health and prosperity.
For those brave enough to look within and review the programming errors, a whole new experience awaits. Discount for Kossacks!"
Zen Trainer does in person and phone consultations on anything pertaining to dogs and cats; including training, behavior problems, and natural health care. Zen Paws.com
Software and Webdesign
asterkitty can help you with graphic web design. She writes, "I do custom Dreamweaver sites from scratch. Most of my clientele are other artists, various non-profits, as well as education clients. My rates are super-reasonable."
MoLoSo Mobile Apps will make a mobile app for your business at an affordable cost! Run by Kossack Bionic.
ORGANIZE! is software by AnotherMassachusettsLiberal -- it is free while it is being beta tested.
k9disc can help you put up a website to sell your wares.
Sporting Goods
College Park Bicycles and Mt. Airy Bicycles, two bicycle stores in Maryland, are run by Kossack Lujane. Mt. Airy Bicycles specializes in tandems and recumbent bikes and trikes. Healthy transportation!
Stationery (Notecards, Etc.)
Changing Woman Photography has lovely images of nature for sale -- and they are available as notecards. If you are in Europe, use this link. Photos are by Kossack vahana.
Chickadee Cards by Julie Waters is a place for greeting and note cards - take a look!
Jan4insight makes mini journals and cards -- click to see a selection! She also has this site for calendars, mousepads, cards, and more.
mytrinkets offers greeting cards with a pootie theme!
One Pissed Off Liberal offers dreamy posters for your wall...
Petuniaz has notecards featuring beautiful macro photography
Yarn, Knitting, Crochet and Weaving
Fiberful Things is emeraldmaiden's shop for her yummy hand spun yarns. Ask her to knit something for you! Her designs are stunning. BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
Jan4insight crochets -- click the link to see her shawls, scarves, and more!
Lorelei & Tracy's Yarn and Vintage Shop is a place for crocheted items -- hats, scarves, doilies, and more! BLACK FRIDAY DIARY
stringsnsuch is a shop where you can find woven fiber art by Kossack mayrose -- unusual and lovely!
Two Siberians Fiber Arts has sumptuous hand spun yarns and knitted items. Kossack ceriboo makes them for you!
Warped makes beautiful, handwoven textiles! The link is to her blog where it is easy to contact her...
Weaverville Woolens is where trinityfly sells her handspun yarns and woven goods -- beautiful!
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