Etsy Holiday Sales!

hey everyone, just want to let you know that ALL photos in my etsy shop are on sale for $6-12! Shipping is only 50 cents. This means you can combine prints and spend less than $20-how great is that? I really am working on updating my entire shop but would love my inventory to disappear, so please check it out!

Friday Faves: Cold-weather Cozy

knitware porcelain vases by Alyssa Ettinger Design, felt flower necklace by Labyrinth Vintage, OOAK shawl by Knittles, knit rocks print by Resurrection Fern

I am a sucker for all things warm and fuzzy-call it the grandma inside of me that would rather be knitting in a rocking chair than watching bad VH1 reality tv and downing jager bombs (doesn't that sound like the least fun you could have?). So I found some uber cute knitted and cozy pieces on Etsy, hopefully they make you feel warm inside! Happy Friday!

Friday Faves: Notebooks, Pencils, Paper, Oh My!

pencil case, sidney ann; bell jar desk set, Midwest Finds; shoulder bag, Byrd and Belle; letter organizer, the vintageholic frog

I love browsing Etsy-it isn't a suprise to anyone by now. They always have great gift guides and guides for men, women and children. They have also curated a great School and Office Supplies guide that showcase fun little notebooks, pencil cases and other supplies one would use at school or at their desk at home. Its fun to upcycle something into a useful item for the classroom-especially when money is tight. Enjoy!

Friday Faves: Children's Toys

handmade wooden animals, Happy Squash Toys; socktopus, Friends of Socktopus; doll, Simpli Jessi; momma and baby monster, Danger Crafts

The children's section on Etsy is huge and is built on the love of many artists and crafters. Toys, blankets, clothes and everything in between-each handmade item is worth much more than that plastic toy you bought at Toys 'R' Us. Trust me. The toy section is definitely my favorite; handmade wooden toys, hand-sewn dolls and teddy bears-oh my! Here is a selection of a few toys that stand out from the crowd. The next time you go to a child's birthday party or are wanting a new toy for one of your own, give Etsy a try and you could find something he or she will cherish for years.

Friday Faves: Pre-Fall Fashions

Today I'm combining Friday Faves with our Fashion post. The weather has changed in Portland (who knows how long-perhaps summer will have its last 15 minutes of fame next week!), and I am already seeing some warmer, cozier clothing coming out of those dusty closets. I love seeing knits, coats and beautiful fall jewelry hit the internet-so here are a few pieces I've found that I love! I really can't wait for fall...
Blue Cowl, Tickled Pink Knits, $77


Gorgeous bib-style necklace by Dolores Petunia, $85

Fitted blazer, Forever21, $27.80

Floral Dress, Mary Savel, $58

Yvette Bootie, Loeffler Randall, $575

Friday Faves: Workout Wear

yoga bag by rejenerate; halter top by jmorco; pants, lululemon; wrap top, shihar

I own next to no workout clothing, apart from a few pairs of jazz and yoga pants and two sports bras. Etsy has a very small selection of workout clothes but accessories for your yoga mat and water bottle are easy to come by. Inspired by my new goal of exercise/diet change, I found some items that are a great addition to anyones workout wardrobe (I know I should buy some new sports bras and tops other than ratty tshirts). Loose, comfortable styles are sure to please any pilates or yoga class. Happy Friday!

Friday Faves: Marie Antoinette

earrings by Bionic Unicorn, headband by Miss Ruby Sue, macaron photo by food 4 wibowo, necklace by eighty8clothing

Today's picks are inspired by Marie Antoinette: feminine, frou frou and totally fun. Wouldn't it be nice to sip champagne all day and be given diamonds and gowns? Well, these will make you feel a bit like that. Enjoy!

Friday Faves: Vintage Kitchen

Sunbeam mixer and bowls, JaditeKate (she collects Jadite, so cool!); floral drinking glasses, Bettys Kitschen; yellow creamer set, FromMarlo; coral mixing bowl, Brickhouse Vintage

I love seeing vintage kitchen utensils and serveware on Etsy. It all just reminds me of my grandparent's house and their old bread box and canisters with mid-century modern details. There are so many great vintage shops on Etsy that specifically collect and sell vintage items for the kitchen, you might want to rethink that trip to IKEA and pick up some old charm thats sure to brighten up your mealtimes.

Guide to Blogging

photo by RH photo

Etsy just sent me an email containing fantastic resources and tips for bloggers. Check them out!

Etsy's Guide to Blogging

Friday Faves: Nautical

This week's faves were found searching the Vintage section of Etsy using the term "nautical." The results were sweet and reminiscent of being on the high seas, or kissing a cute sailor. Enjoy!

Friday Faves

Today's post is all things pink and girly. I imagine having a little boudoir thats filled with crystal perfume bottles and jewelry cases dripping in pearls and gems. The weather outside is promising, so I'm going to go enjoy it and you should too! I'm going to have a full week of blogging come monday, so get ready!

Clockwise from top: sarahseven, lifelovepaper, dinosaurtoes, myrakim.

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Friday Faves

This weeks friday favorites are my favorite artists and designers from Portland, Oregon! There are so many talented people in this city and on Etsy, its hard not to share! I feel that Portland art has a distinctive style. Its a little rainy weather, indie cool and quirky all in one. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

first row: holly stalder, ashleyg, sarahseven
second row: yellena, betsy walton, littleputbooks
third row: makool, michelleramin, mishaashton

Loving It!!

Somehow I've become a little obsessed with hair pieces and flowers, particularly for weddings. I saw some gorgeous photos at Brooklyn Bride and then headed on over to Etsy to find more. I am loving these too much!

Loving it

Im so in love with these prints of crocheted rocks by Resurrection Fern. If only I could crochet, all the rocks in the world would be like that.

How Andy Goldsworthy!

A little late...

My apologies for no posts this week. I've been quite busy with school and working all day long, and today I had to bring in my kitty to the vet! Ah! I also sold some items today! What a week. But heres some stuff I've been eyeing on...



Ah, I promise I'll have something more interesting soon...until then...!

Friday Faves

This week's inspiration is all things map related. There is something going on about maps that are so fascinating to me, especially when artists make their own interpretation of existing maps.

Loving It

Hey all, just wanted to let you know that on Design*Sponge yesterday and today are some great posts about setting up your own Etsy shop by guest blogger Abby Goes Design Scouting. She really lays it down for you so please check it out!

In other news, a pack of my cards are in a Treasury on Etsy right now, check it out here!

New Items in Shop!

Hey all, I just put in three new photos into my Etsy shop....yay!

Woop Woop!

So apparently my treasury made it to the front page of etsy today! HECKYES! I secretly thought it would, the stuff i picked were really really cute-how could it not? Now I feel like I have a hold on the Etsy "look". Thats right, I'm bragging :)

Valentine's Gift Guide part III

Today's post is our last section in the Valentine's Gift Guide! This time its for the men. What do you buy guys for the big day? Most women are clueless as to what their bfs or husbands would like (maybe because they've been more excited about what they're going to receive!). But whatever you get him will be special because you thought about him and thats all that counts. I found some cute things on Etsy that can cater to almost any type of man. The Nerdy/Geeky type, the Cool/Hip type and the Typical Guy. Most items on Etsy are for women and men that love indie coolness, but don't fret! Theres tons of stuff out there to suit your dude.


Remember the mustache craze? Everyone and everything had a mustache, so here it is to put right on your wall! The mustache key rack by Suddenly, It's Real! will garner laughs.


You can create custom beverage holders, business card holders and coasters for your man. Now you won't have to cringe everytime he takes a 6 pack somewhere. These also make great gifts if you want to surprise him with fancy brews. Custom wood holders by Roberto Sand.


For the cool guy, why not buy him a hand printed tee? Theres a huge assortment out there, but this one comes from Vital Industries.

For a great gift, get him a screenprinted tie! I bought my valentine a super cute tie (the one below), from Cyberoptix Tie Lab, who prints amazing silk and microfiber ties.


And, if all else fails, you can create your own "coupons" for...well...whatever your heart desires! These are by Elle's Studio

So thats it, hope you enjoyed our round-up of great Valentine's gifts. You can find part I (cards) here, and part II (for her) here. Enjoy!