Best of Etsy: Kid's Halloween Costumes

Jenny and I dropped down the rabbit hole that is searching for kids Halloween costumes on Etsy. So cute! Check out some of our favorites below:




Fox

Owl

Super Girl

Elephant

Unicorn

Tim Burton Edward Scissor Hands and The Red Queen (so cool but $600!!)

Dinosaur

Stone iPhone Docks

My friend Bo carves these beautiful iPhone docks out of rocks he finds in the mountains and beaches around Western Washington.  I love how each one is unique. Check out  his shop, Valencia Sculptures on Etsy. 

This one below still has barnacles on the back. Definitely a great way to make phone charging into a piece of art and a perfect gift for anyone with an iPhone. 

Beautiful Flower Garland

How pretty and unique are these flower garlands handmade from Etsy shop Lille Syster? They would be so pretty at an outdoor wedding or bridal shower. 

Best of Etsy: Canvas Totes

"I Miss Seattle" Tote - Jenny found this one -- what a perfect gift for Seattle friends who move far away!

Grey Graphic Tote

Black Cat Tote

Ombre Tote

Vintage Camera Canvas Tote

Design Canvas Tote

Best of Etsy: Valentine's Day Gifts!

Etsy is a treasure trove of wonderful Valentine's gifts for anyone in your life. Everything below is handmade and so creative. Hard to believe February is almost here!

Tree of Life Valentine's Coasters

You Melt My Butter Letterpress Card

DIY Valentine Set - "I've got my eye on you"

Hand-made Heart Pottery

Monogrammed Burlap Pillow

18K Gold Cupid's Arrow Ring

Rose Heart Bath Balls

Hand-stitched Felted Heart Garland 

LOVE Aromatherapy Spray

14K Gold Stacking Rings (so pretty!)

Best of Etsy: Art Deco Home Decor

So I'm on a bit of a house cleaning/organizing kick, mainly because our place is a disaster after a the last few months of travel and working crazy hours. I'm trying to make it a little more fun by adding a bit of redecorating to the mix. Here are some great Art Deco home decor finds that I've been eying on Etsy. My house was built in 1918, so I like to imagine the people who lived in it in the 1920's, 30's and 40's and think that these are the sorts of things that would have been around my house then. 

Vintage Box Cameras

Hobnail Ceiling Fixture

Pink Glass Fan Vase

Gazelle Statue

Crystal Boudoir Lamps

Gold Linen Table Cloth

Lustreware Teapot

Wedding Wednesday: Best of Etsy: Bridesmaid Gifts

Here are a few fun handmade gift ideas from Etsy to surprise your bridesmaids with a special "thank you"for all that they contribute to your big day. I always love receiving jewelry that can be worn on the big day and then remind me every time I wear it of the friend who gave it to me. Personalized or monogramed gifts are also unique and meaningful. Check out some of my favorites below:

Personalized cosmetic bags (Jenny got me something like this when I was in her wedding and I still use it!) These and these are also really cute and whimsical. 

Silver best friends bracelet

Picture frame with an old photo of the two of you, maybe from way back when you first became friends.  This would also be perfect to display the photos of you and each bridesmaid at the wedding or rehearsal dinner. 

Personalized hangers, great for pictures too!

Gold and Swarovski crystal earrings, can't go wrong with these simple, lovely earrings which are perfect for the wedding and guaranteed to be worn many times again.

Sassy print they can put up at home (this would be cute as decor and then gifted after the wedding too)

Vintage inspired handmade clutches (I want one of these!)

Gold and pearl initial necklaces 

Cards to write a nice note thanking them for all the hard work, emotional support and loving advice (and $!) they gave to your big day.

Best of Etsy: Raku

One of my favorite classes in high school was ceramics. I loved sitting at the wheel everyday and seeing what would be created. I’ve been meaning to get back into it for about 10 years now. The coolest thing that we got to do in the class was fire our pots “Raku” style in a burning metal garbage can! The color that it creates is relatively unpredictable and it usually has a unique "cracked" effect. Check out some of my current favorite Raku ceramics from Etsy below.

Slices of Raku Beaded Necklace

Raku Bottle Vase

Raku Lampwork Bracelet 

Koivu Raku "Birch Tree Trunk" Vases

Raku Coral Bracelet

Raku Birch Wood wall hangings

Raku Mosaic Tiles

White Raku Vase Grouping

Raku Red Crowned Crane and Moon