i heart etsy wednesday

Etsy has some pretty talented fashion designers/seamstresses. I have yet to purchase any clothes via Etsy, but I have been scouring for a really cute dress and some leather riding boots.

Here are a few of my favorite Etsy apparel items that have caught my eye.

01. Isn't this the cutest little vintage bathing suit

02. A beautiful strapless dress

03. I love all of the coats from this seller. Don't you just love those elbow pads

04. This is actually a wrap dress, it's stunning and would be beautiful for a beach wedding

05. What a hip little retro looking shirt

06. I love this skirt!  The contrast between the wool and ruffles is awesome. Unfortunately for me I'm not sure if I am brave enough to wear it.

07. These stockings are a funky and fresh pea green-yellow

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i heart etsy wednesday

Who would have thought that finding time to peruse one of my favorite online 'shops' would be difficult!!??  Not me!

I'm not sure what the current fascination is with mustaches. I think most of them are funny. I definitely wouldn't allow my guy to sport one sans the goatee. They remind me of the 80's in a Magnum PI sort of way.

Without further adieu I give you this week's etsy inspiration: the mustache.

01. This is just about the only way I would sport one

02. These cups would be perfect for a mustache tea party or a little tamer than the alternative graphic for a bachelorette party

03. A 'stache to keep your neck warm

04. A hand towel for the manliest of bachelor's

05. How about a little mustache on your cupcake rather than a little cupcake on your mustache

06. An adorable little mustache ring guy

07. What little one wouldn't just love to color with these crayons

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i heart etsy wednesday

My guy has finally joined the iPhone cult. He is not looking back. So far he mostly uses it for email and words with friends. He obsesses over words with friends. What is it with men and electronic games, I'll never know. Probably the same thing as women and shopping. Speaking of, my latest etsy search is for a cool iPhone case.

Here are some real winners, seriously

01. This retro camera iPhone case is handsome and manly

02. Plaid is the epitome of outdoorsy manliness

03. If I were a man I'd definitely go with this cool leather one

04.  Since I am not a man, I want this cool leather one

05. Or this cute personalized leather one

06. How about an iPhone case that looks like . . . an iPhone?

07. And if you use your iPhone too much this chalkboard will make you feel right at home

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i heart etsy wednesday

Costume jewelry. My grandmother recently passed away. She was raised on a farm in Oklahoma along with 11 brothers and sisters. In the 40s, she and her sister decided to move to Oakland, California where she eventually met and married my Grandfather.

She had a love for costume jewelry. I have fond memories of playing 'dress-up' with huge clip on earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Her jewelry box and dresser were always overflowing with baubles. She loved when I showed an interest in her jewelry. Not because I was sort-of a tomboy, but because she liked to share her love of jewelry with her only granddaughter.

Here are some etsy jewelry finds in honor of my loving grandmother who is dearly missed.

01. A very elegant, snazzy brooch

02. Loving this art deco bracelet

03. There's nothing that says dress-up like a pair of clip-on earrings

04. Some faux pearls

05. What a hoot this little guy is

06. This green peridot cluster ring somehow looks delicious and refreshing . . like a green apple

07. I'd like to store it all in this little vintage jewelry box

I think I'll try and wear more jewelry. It makes me feel purdy.

love my grandma

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Before you throw out that vintage suitcase, check out some of the ways you can re purpose it!!  I wouldn't mind having a suitcase bar!! 

01. A plush little pet bed that your dog would be proud of

02. A vanity to store all your toiletries in the dinky little bathroom

03. A scary, but cool photography prop

04. A lockable bedside table

05. My personal favorite, the liquor cabinet

06. Another equally cool photo prop, I'm liking this idea

07. Or just get a really cool decal to freshen up the look

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In honor of St Patrick's day . . . . Green!!!!!

01. Bath or pool time fun with this apple sailboat

02. A splash of green on this super cute, stylish cummerbund skirt

03. Three trees embroidery art, now this is embroidery art I wouldn't mind hanging up in my house

04. Vintage green train case for traveling in style with your goods

05. Oh so cozy leafy moss green felt foliage pillow

06. Stunning green glass hoop earrings if only I could wear hoops this big

07. Robots are cool, so is this green android bubble pillow

And yes, I cheated this week. I was out of town (unplanned) and didn't make the wednesday post in time. I backdated this post so it appears as though I made it ;)

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i heart etsy wednesday

I had an excuse to visit etsy today. Yesterday I completed the refinishing of an awesome vintage danish ceramic-wood lamp. I purchased the lamp for my camio's nursery when I was still pregnant. It was ugly in its original colors, but had nice bones. It sat around in my kitchen for the past 5+ months waiting to be painted. I finally got around to painting it an enamel white. It turned out gorgeous! Better than I had even expected. Then I smashed the absolute crap out of it. It busted into a million unrepairable pieces. Not on purpose of course. I had just brought it in from outside and set it on the counter. I walked about 10 steps away, heard the horrible noise of it crashing against our insanely hard terracotta tile floors and then screamed. I was and am still so incredibly upset/frustrated/pissed. It was perfect, perfect I say. It had awesome shape, awesome texture and only cost me $13!!!!!!!!  I didn't even get to snatch a picture of it in its finished state.

So I scoured etsy today looking for a replacement, but to no avail. There are tons of great danish/mid-century lamps out there, but I'm still sore about my lamp and that's the only one I want. I just need some time to get over it before I can even think about finding a different lamp.

Here are some cool finds that I may end up warming up to in about 5 months.

01. This white lamp is the same color and has the same awesome wood neck, it just has a different shape than mine did

02. This slender lamp is closer to being the right shape

 03. I am loving everything about the base of this lamp

 04. The shade/base color combination on this lamp makes me happy

 05. I'm not sure that I'd put this industrial lamp in the same category, but I like it nonetheless

 06. Faster than a speeding bullet lamp

07. Maybe I'll ditch the whole lamp thing and just hang a shade

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i heart etsy wednesday

I am absolutely in love with Etsy. I love to see all the crazy, brilliant, wacky ideas that normal people can think up and actually implement. I also love the vintage pieces.

Since perusing Etsy is a 'creative' past time of mine, it seems appropriate to share some of my favorites here! These are a few items that I am eying for our vintage-mod airstream project.


01. This deer head clock is perfect for above the dinette

02. Vintage liquor tags because you can't go on vacation without booze and the booze should be labeled

03. Vintage melmac tea cups for sipping hot tea in that campsite by the beach

04. A colorful granny square pillow to throw on the bed

05.And cheery dish towels for the kitchen

06. Mid century modern wall lamps for a little night reading

07. Homemade madagascar vanilla marshmallows for roasting

Oh how I can't wait to go camping :)

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