Under $40 Finds on Etsy

My guest post is up on Etsy's blog right now. I had a lot of fun picking items to help spruce up your home's decor for the new year. Plus everything I chose is under $40 so it's a splurge but not a Splurge, know what I mean? Check out the whole post here.

Also, check out Abby's post on fresh starts, it's also on the etsy blog!

For Dark Nights

Who knew I would fall in love with Shadow Puppets of all things? But I want all of these. From Orange Moon Toys.

Etsy Picks and Happy Thanksgiving

I put together a list of favorite tabletop and related items for a Thanksgiving Feast for the Storque on etsy (really any of it would be good anytime, thanksgiving is just a good excuse to actually go ahead and buy some of it). See all my favorites here and thanks to Alison for asking me to do it!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

I'll be busy today trying my hand at pickling some green beans, figuring out some yummy pumpkin/butternut squash soup and making it to yoga to help cultivate a positive attitude in the face of people leaving their carts in the middle of the aisles at Trader Joe's.

New Stuff from Michael Macdowell

We've featured Michael MacDowell's ceramic work before and thought we'd check in to see what's new in his shop. And how. This baby head vase is now available. We can't figure out if it's really cute or kinda scary, but either way it's a total conversation piece and would liven up any vignette or bedside. Also, could this be a good mothers' day present?


And how about this great Hand Towel with a sweet hand embroidered paper airplane on it?

Etsy Vase

ooooh spring blossoms and a squat vase.

OMG: craftpaca handmade persian cat

I'm not sure which kitties I like more, the chezlarsson ones or these. Either way, I must have these from Craftpaca handmade.

Foxy and Winston Prints

Sorry guys, I can't get enough of etsy this week. Just farting around on the computer and fantasizing about master planning the art on the wall situation. I think I just like these because I know that my friend Thea would die over the Guinnea Pig one. All from Foxy and Winston:

New from Etsy Seller Elfrida

Etsy seller Elfrida (based in LA!) has these new dewey decimal inspired prints and some new tags and coasters in sringtime green!





She also has a blog with some really great sneak peeks of what she's working on and some equally charming photos:





See her blog here and her etsy shop here

OMG Cat Pillows (from Chez Larsson)

You know that ridiculously incredible house that I think we've seen everywhere now (try sfgirlbybay, dfm and even l'il ol me on apartment therapy)?

Well, the cat pillows that made me die are FOR SALE in their new etsy shop:


Go get one!

Creamer and Sugar Set

from whitney smith and worthy of designing an entire room around.

PhotoBird on Etsy

Beautiful photos of the everyday and under $15!