Happy Thursday everyone! It’s almost the weekend, and finally time for a new week of Etsy Love showcasing some beautiful shops of jewelry, art, fabrics and even cake!
Ayofemi jewelry is the shop of designer and student Ayo, in Phoenix. Ayo makes jewelry in her spare time, mainly consisting of pretty, charming necklaces, bracelets and earrings from a mix of gold and gorgeous soft colors like coral, lavender, and turquoise. Oh I plan to pay this shop another visit very soon!
Esther Ramirez is a talented crafter, designer and illustrator from Chicago, and sells her beautiful creations at Essimar. The abundance of color and pattern in her shop emphasizes the whimsical element in her screen prints and paper crafts, which are gently made one at a time in small collections.
For fun and quirky fabric design, handmade bags, and quilts, just head on over to Aunt June. Lauren Hunt designs and prints many colorful fabrics that could become totes, pillows, anything really as far as your imagination takes you! I love all her fabrics from the feathers, to boats, and bird prints too.
You can find absolutely anything on Etsy! Even the most precious cake bunting shop, Kiki La Ru for all things pretty, striped and flowered is available here! Homemaker and artist in Austria uses primarily vintage and upcycled fabrics and supplies thats she purchases on Etsy to create her sweet homemade cakes!
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Since I missed Etsy Love last week, I’m determined to make it up to you today with a lovely set of shops featuring talented artists selling everything from fashion to mosaics.
I just recently discovered this beauiful little shop in Portugal. Kjoo is filled with gorgeous experimental textile jewelry that is designed by Maria João Ribeiro. If you love color, texture and shapes, these pieces are bound to lure you in like they did me, without hesitation!
Sigmosaics is the shop of native New Zealander and lovely designer Kerrin. Here you will find functional decorative items, and art mosaics that are made from a mix of acrylic and resin tiles, ceramic tiles, recycled tiles, stones, mirror, glass and much more! I find all these gorgeous gems so reminiscent of the Mediterranean, and Europe in general, which is actually where Kerrin sources all her acrylic and resin mosaic tiles.
New York City fashion ceases to amaze me, inspire me and captivate me, and this Brooklyn shop is no exception. Alexandra Grecco carries the sweetest pieces from hair accessories to shorts, tops, and dresses. With a style so feminine, delicate, and playful, I can’t turn my eyes away from anything in that shop.
Kim is a photographer, designer and vintage seller from Massachusetts, who does all these things at a little shop called trampoline. With a series of items salvaged from a home at 303 pleasant street between the 1930 and 1960s, vintage is ever so charming! I adore those ruffled floral sheets, doily and crochet, and silver trays. Beauty and detail is everywhere here.
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It’s time for Etsy Love today, are you ready? But first I must know, how are you doing? I hope that you are well and that you’re enjoying the week. It has been nice and hot here in Toronto, although I think I may be the only one in the city who is enjoying the heat and humidity! What can I say, I grew up in heat; and I’ll be back in Dubai in a week, and I’m so excited! I can’t believe I’ve been away for seven months!
I am so smitten by Noble Town Vintage and everything that they carry in their shop in Salt Lake City. Here you will find rescued vintage shoes and bags, revived and altered vintage clothing and original hand crafted jewelry made up of vintage and modern pieces. All their products are divine, but my favorite has to be their jewelry, so much that I already ordered a necklace!
Blacklist studio is a creative design, illustration and art direction studio in Sydney, run by Nathan Johnson. Blacklist’s limited edition prints carry beautiful, positive messages, with fun and creative typography, interesting compositions and bright colors. We often underestimate the power of a kind word or positive message, and having a print with a sweet reminder hanging on the wall will keep a smile on your face and can turn your day around.
Revived Vintage is a sweet little shop that carries gorgeous vintage chalkboards and home decor items from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Often embellished with Cedar Rose Pine cones, most items are painted white to reflect the designer’s own personal “Cottage, Shabby Chic” design style. These pretty, decorative would be so great for a wedding, any other event or even for the kitchen – and they are very affordable too!
If you love books, and appreciate handmade and hand sewn books even more, then you will love Rough draft books. Made with spontaneous and found objects collected over time, with many drawings on the covers, the shop located in Philadelphia. These books can be found in select Anthropologie stores across the U.S, but if you don’t find them there then of course you can get them from their Etsy shop.
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Happy Friday, friends! The past week has been very busy for me, as I have been starting to prepare for my vacation in two weeks — I will be going back to Dubai for a month and a half, and visiting Lebanon and Greece as well while I’m there. But I’m determined to write this column even if I am a little late because I really do enjoy featuring these talented independent artists and designers each week.
Mummy Sam is a lovely shop in upstate New York that sells original art from illustrations to embroidery and mixed media wall hangings. Mummy Sam’s fun and quirky drawings will lighten up and add some personality to any space!
Tuuni Design in Finland is the shop of Tuija Lommi. Using recycled and vintage materials, Tuija creates handcrafted textiles for the home and everyday use. My favorites from Tuuni are the crocheted pillows, that are intricately designed, in neutrals and happy colors.
Kelly Reid is the designer of fashion accessories brand Reid.Damnit, based in Brooklyn. Overseeing the complete process from design to production, Kelly maintains an original selection of bags with a unique way of combining unusual elements, and merging the unexpected together.
Little Sapling Toys is a toy shop in Idaho, where you will find organic wood toys, that are all natural and eco-friendly. And for every toy sold, Little Sapling Toys plants a tree! The family designs, crafts and tests quality wood toys to create beautiful and fun results that could be passed down generations.
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It’s time to get together and look at some lovely shops over at Etsy this week! I put together a nice little selection of pretty handmade things, art inspiration and some beautiful jewelry that I’m so dedicated to get my hands on!
Canadian woodcarver, designer, and artist Amie Cunningham is the name behind the gorgeous jewelry shop Thief & Bandit. Currently based in Virginia, Thief & Bandit jewelry is all handmade, and the fabrics are handprinted in Amie’s studio. She likes to draw from book of patterns, nature and magazines with ink pens and manipulate them, burn screens and print fabric. The result is gorgeous, if you’d like to see for yourself, visit Amie’s shop.
Yangyang Pan is an abstract artist living in Toronto, inspired by plants, textures and the natural world’s plethora of color. Yangyan believes that “Through the relationship of colors, forms, and marks, through rhythm and balance, and the physical and psychological work of painting, each picture develops into a unique metaphor.”
Iviemade is a lovely shop where you will find hand sewn pillows of different colors, patterns and textures. From stripes, to printed patterns, bold colors to neutrals, bows and ruffles, crafter Elizabeth starts every project with love and kindness. Then the process turns into a love-hate one between the artist and the piece, and that’s how you know you are getting something that is made with care and effort.
Are you looking for some darling papercutting artwork and ornaments to decorate your nook? Tamara designs must b a perfectionist to be able to create these intricate and delicate handmade papercuts. I can appreciate the amount of concentration, precision this craft requires to create such great results, and a simple slip can ruin hours of work. These are gorgeous, I would love to have one of these framed letters for a child’s bedroom – what a cute addition that would be!
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I’m in the mood for a little shopping today, and I’ve put together a list of my favorite etsy shops for you to look through, get some inspiration and enjoy!
For a touch of feminine jewelry and homewares, look no further than UK-based shop Super Duper Things. Design Student Louise loves recycling one-of-a-kind pieces and transforming them into newer and nicer things. If you’d like to see her process and what she’s inspired by, make sure you stop by her blog.
Nan Lawson Illustration is the shop of illustrator and photographer Shannon Lawson in LA. With a love for clean lines, simple design and soft muted colors, Shannon creates beautiful, serene art. I particularly love her motivational quotes and sweet illustration style.
Sweet Poms is where you will find tissue pom poms to decorate your nook, or to accessorize any event! Using 100% recycled tissue paper, Sweet Poms are available in a variety of colors and shapes. From rounded ends, round pointed ends, to straight pointed ends, assemble any combination your heart desires!
Angela Stasio is an illustrator and crafter from Boston, with a shop under the name The Paper Apartment. From gorgeous, intricate illustrations to notebooks and bookmarks, you will find such lovely treasures in this shop! Aren’t these die cut feathers just beautiful?
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Are you ready to explore some of my Etsy picks this week? I’ve got lovely goodies for you to take all in; and on the roster today I’ve got a design shop, a fashion boutique, photography prints, and some woodland themed jewelry and accessories.
If you’re into that whole gorgeous, sweet nostalgic photography thing, then you’ll love what you see from Lola’s Room Photography! Photographer Cassia captures the beauty in simple, everyday objects like shoes, flowers, and thread. Cassia develops harmonious shots with a great balance of negative space, creating calm and understated beautiful photographs.
Woodland Belle carries lovely necklaces, rings, bracelets and hair accessories that are handmade by artist Mai McKemy in North Carolina. Woodland Belle designs are soft and delicate, with a playful charm and a rustic aesthetic, full of intricate details captured from the beauty of nature.
Eva Juliet is a design studio in Montréal, Canada with beautiful prints, and positive messages in typography and illustration. Art director, graphic designer and illustrator Eva is happiest with a sketchbook and pen, and spreads the positivity and brightness through her light hearted and pretty prints.
I find so many things I love at Babooshka Boutique, with fun, eclectic and experimental fashion and accessories. Their summer collection, on which you can get 20% off right now, features soft and edgy designs with over sized shirts I have been lusting over, to feather and studded headbands, and pants that come in all interesting and creative shapes, models and styles.
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Crafty girl Ez from Creature Comforts just reopened her print shop, Wren & Chickadee, on Etsy yesterday! Wren & Chickadee has some gorgeous photographic prints, pretty styling, beautifully designed packaging with lovely crafty details like bakers twine – love!
I love all her prints. Ez always finds beauty in simplicity and creates pretty sets, capturing light so well with soft tones resulting in the most tranquil shots. So, if you find inspiration from Creature Comforts, I am sure you will find something at Wren & Chickadee as well. Stop on over before this Sunday June 13th for the promo to get 2 free postcards if you order any 5×7 or larger print.
I have some wonderful little shops to share with you today that come from all over the world! I found beautiful things while fishing through Etsy, and these include classic jewelry, inspirational paintings, fun garlands and adorable crocheted toys! Sound like fun?
Paola Zakimi is an artist, painter and illustrator from Argentina. I am in love with her sweet illustration style, soft colors and character portraits. Her use of neutral tones and subtle touches of color create such a serene backdrop, and Paola puts so much emotion into her characters through their expression, eyes, and even through their figures.
If you’re looking for simple, elegant and classic jewelry to add the final touch on your wedding day, Bride Blu is certainly the place to go! You will find a variety of beautiful crystal, pearl and vintage jewelry that is feminine, in a mixture of designs and styles.
This Neck of the Woods is a fun and colorful shop run by Australian graphic designer Claire who currently lives in Germany. You will find lovely paper garlands, mobiles, seed packets that are all so carefully handmade using German papers with all original patterns in beautiful detail. I can see these being used for any occasion, and why not even as a regular decorative element in your home?
Sherry is an artist, knitter and crocheter, and owner of the shop y0omii, based right here in Toronto. She creates the most darling little characters, she describes as odd and cute at the same time, by crochet achieving great quality and design. You can also get to know each character a little better through Sherry’s sweet character introduction page on her blog! Cute!
I hope you’ve enjoyed my Etsy picks for this week! If you have some favorites, I’d love to know about them too, so please list them below in the comments section.
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It is technically Friday, and you might have noticed something missing today, and if so, you were right! I hadn’t had the chance to post my favorite etsy finds so far, but here it is, because I couldn’t possibly miss Etsy Love this week! Let’s take a look of what I gathered, shall we?
I have featured Kristy’s gorgeous photography here before, but I wanted to highlight the beautiful photographs you can buy from her etsy shop. Kristybee Photography demonstrates the everyday beauty in life shot in natural light, creating such a gorgeous soft palette. Kristy creates such a dreamy quality to everything she shoots in her photographs, and if you like what you see and would like more, you can put in a custom order. Just visit her flickr page to see a wider selection of her photos.
Moth House is currently featuring their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection, limited edition handmade jewelry from a combination of vintage and new materials. You will find soft and delicate, yet striking fashion jewelry that is one-of-a-kind that really speaks for itself mainly in gold and bronze shades.
Angie Johnson is the designer behind the diverse and distinct Norwegian Wood, based out of Montreal. Angie worked in the fashion industry for 8 years before moving on to work full time on Norwegian Wood. The edgy and playful necklaces and earrings are made using both vintage and new fabrics, various trims, and interesting shapes and sizes. Angie also has a boutique in Montreal where she sells her beautiful work.
How adorable are these Pop pop portraits! Helena loves to spend time in her Los Angeles studio illustrating these darling portraits, and all sorts of whimsies. Each portrait has a cute little story about each character to go along with it. What a great surprise gift these would make, and they’d be meaningful too!
What do you think of my finds? Do you love these shops as much as I do??
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