Board No. 116 - Bacon Infused

Last night I went to the Oval Room (near the White House) for drinks with some friends and to visit the amazing sommelier there, Brent Kroll. Definitely try the white pinot and the cab franc, but the odd highlight of the evening was a special cocktail Brent created infused with bacon - it tasted just like breakfast, with maple syrup and a smokey bacon follow. So that has inspired this post:


Top row: Cheesy Bacon Popcorn from FlutterbyPopcorn; Vegan Bacon Chocolate Bar from chocoagogo; The Fad - Peanut Butter and Bacon Peanut Brittle Cookie from FattyCakesNY
Second row: Bacon Chocolate Chip Chocolate Cookies from sweetnsavorys; Bacon and Eggs Apron from snappyshop; Bacon Soap from sweetsoaps
Third row: BLT Sandwich Necklace from peachblock; Wool Bacon Scarf from bernicesutherland; Extra Large Raw Bacon Magnets from DesignDude
Bottom row: Maple Bacon Votive Candles from kittredgecandles; Bacon Love Archival Print from mgenomgeno; Bacon, Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Bagels from eeka13

Board No. 53 - Pounce: Shades of Blue

I was looking for some random theme for today's Pounce feature, and for some reason I am feeling very blue — not mentally, but there just seems to be a blue haze over everything today, I don't know! Anyway, support Etsy sellers who haven't yet made any sales and turn their blue-ness into some green!

Top row: Montana Sapphire Necklace from StevesGems; Superwash Wool/Alpaca/Nylon Fingering Weight Yarn from FreshbreadYarnSupply; Man With Tie Needlepoint from essjay; Handmade Ceramic Bowl from claycoyote
Middle row: Plumage Stationery Set from BirdcageCards; Baby Peacock Earrings - Labradorite Faceted Heart Briolettes from Antillia; Poppies Floral Pillow Cover from luckyliving; Tiny Cobalt Sea Glass Pendant from wewillrockyou
Bottom row: Escape Original Abstract Painting from JessicaTorrant; Polka-dots and Corriander Full Apron from Mellimoocow; Untitled Watercolor Print from hbraatz; Aqua and Periwinkle Leaf Earrings from Soundesign

Board No. 42 - CREST

I recently joined the very talented Etsy CREST team, which is made up of Etsy sellers from the greater D.C. region. Everyone has been so nice and welcoming. Plus, my most popular post to date was the D.C. Lovin' boards, so think of this as a follow-up. Without further ado, here's some of my favorite items from CREST members, which I found by searching "etsycrest team" on Etsy:

Top row: Morning Glory Everyday Bag from maggiesuedesigns; Set of 2 Fabric-Covered Notecards from maggiesuedesigns; Ceramic Coasters - Eucalyptus - Set of 4 from laurenmc18
Second row: Gold Dipped Oak Leaf Necklace from celula; Vintage-Inspired Half Apron from boodybabies; Pretty Horses Dangling Button Earrings from ButtonDivas
Third row: Hogwarts Sock Yarn from shelbyB; Tiny Bubbles Necklace from SarahElinor; Bakelite-Handle Washington Forge Steak Knives from kitschkitch
Bottom row: Mirage Large Oil Painting from mloartwear; Organice Baby Chain from babus; Tupperware Dessert Dishes from olivepit

Board No. 26 - D.C. Lovin'

Everyone says shop local, which I get — there's nothing better than farm-fresh produce and getting to know the sellers you buy from — but I guess in the Etsy world that just means less USPS trucks traveling cross-country. I can get on board with that. Well, I live in Washington, D.C., so I figured I'd feature some of the local Etsy merchants (meaning it's going to be a couple boards, that's how many fantastic things I found!) — but that doesn't mean that everyone can't buy from them, too.

Top row: Set of 3 Fun and Functional Magnets from maggiesuedesigns; Happy Birthday Cupcake Tee from brittainroad; Strawberry Time Green Skirt from retrothreads; Linen Dresses with Handmade Fabric Flower from lilfishy
Second row: Fun Full Apron from BunandPup; Pack of Kid Themed Lined Envelopes from geschichtenvonkat; Carnelian and Gold Three Drop Necklace from anaramon; Modern Cameo from DestashDungeon
Third row: Pincushion Ring from dottyral; Glass Paperweight - Yellow Birds in Love from prettyoriginals; Tula Necklace from ohginger; Cherry Blossom Print Seven from MKMcKenna
Bottom row: Small Market Tote from DropDeadCute; I Jump Through Hoops Necklace from SarahElinor; Monkey on your Chain from celula

Top row: 60 Wood Beads in Different Colors from ddcreations; Chilipepper Red and Orange Asymmetric Cashmere Vest from devilmademedoit; Ikea Fabric Purse from photojennalist; Recycled Circuit Board Kitchen Utensil Holder from DebbyAremDesigns
Second row: Small Rustic Ware Vase from kristasharppottery; 1950s Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Compact from backinstyle; The Goring Loop Earrings from ArcherDesign; Spring Rain Necklace from erinelizabeth
Third row: Gerschwin Golden Feather Headband from FeatherBrain; Two-Tone Copper Bracelet from Inksplotter; Destination DC Necklace from TheSeaChange
Bottom row: 70s Bandolino Leather Sling-back Peep-toe Heels from espanolita; Antique Copper Plated Large Bead Cap from CanterburyLane; Teal Speckled Glass Chandellier Earrings from bonkosiamc; Pyrex 32 oz 1960s Pitcher With Lid from megsdolls123

Board No. 19 - Board for the Bay

Everyone's talking about Earth Day, so some local D.C. foodies (FoodieTots and ArugulaFiles) decided to try a "Blog for the Bay" day, urging bloggers to write about the Chesapeake Bay and then link to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s petition urging the EPA to quit delaying action to help save our Bay. There is so much good food and fun to be had, even beyond all the delicious crab, which is unfortunately suffering because of the ever-deteriorating conditions of the Bay. I was just in Annapolis last week for work, and it was such a fantastic day that it lifted my spirits all week (I highly recommend oyster shooters at Middleton Tavern). So, here's my ode to the Bay and to the Eastern Shore — oh how many memories I have!


Top row: Uncooked Crab Apron from PinkChi; Got my Marbles - Blue Sea Glass Necklace from Seashaped; Chesapeake Charter Bag from Janatpursesonals; Moorings At Spa Creek Print of Watercolor Painting Annapolis Harbor from HammelmanArt
Second row: Vintage Jar of Fossils from Shores of Chesapeake Bay from blacksheepyarns; Point No Point Lighthouse Print from kreitlowART; Sunset on the Chesapeake Photo from savethebay; Crab Construction Made From Rescued Wood from dolangeiman
Third row: Blue Crab Large Oval Platter from brookepickering; Autumn, Chesapeake Bay 2 Mixed Media Artwork from LincolnParkStudio; Vintage Upcycled Sea Glass Pendant Necklace
Bottom row: Crab Pillow from BrownsNeedleandBrush; The Olde Crab Shack Worn Finish Sign; Tilghman Lady Notecard from JLynnPro; A1059, Crab Attack Necklace for Crab Lovers from KayAdams from Seashaped from CountryWorkshop

Board No. 13 - More Pouncing

I really love the idea of featuring unknown Etsy sellers and helping those awesome people who just haven't yet sold anything do a little PR work. So I am going to make the Pounce Undiscovered post I did last week a reoccurring feature. Please let me know if you see any shops that should be featured or if you have any other ideas for features (since I am new to this!).


Top row: Royalty Chandelier Loop Earrings from Kaera; Giraffe Necklace from strangegarden; Vintage-Inspired Cowboy Collage Apron Set from SewRetroAprons; Market Bag / Amy Butler Fabric from freshtomatoesbags
Second row: Handmade Child's Quilt - Embroidered Animals from WisdomAndLove; Cassette Coin Purse from alifisherdesign; Tangled - Original Watercolor from hollysharpe; Dewdrop Earrings from loreleijewelry
Third row: Hand-Sewn Felt One-Eye, Three-Leg Aliens from PinkKDesigns; Diaper Changing Pad and Matching Bib from cisterlove; Six Funny Faces Coaster Set from Orush; Milk Glass Urn
Bottom row: Girls Purse Gift Bag from CardsbyRobin; Mini Blooms Brooch/Hair Clip from GirlHunt; Country garden necklace from skeptis; Caramel Pretzel Twisted Turtles from BlissCandies from michikovintage

Board No. 6 - Folksy

This is part one of a two-part series originally inspired by the Friendship pattern by Pyrex. This is just random folksy/Pennsylvania Dutch items that seem to be popping up everywhere lately. The next will be actually Friendship-inspired items.


Top row: Wee Teapot Perfume Jar from jawaddel; Folky 2009 Letterpress Wall Calendar from dutchdoor; Vintage Stylized Folk Art Complete Tea Set from JollyPollyPickins
Second row: Vintage Soapstone Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl from JollyPollyPickins; Red Birds Folk Art - Pets and Pals Animal Print Series from DeborahCavenaugh
Third row: Patchwork Drinking Glass from gotcha; Cute Heidi Apron Dress from loverdoversclothing; Charming Wood Scandinavian Folk Art Cutting Board from SamyStClair; RANSBURG Hand Painted Canister Set from findingfabulous
Bottom row: Vintage Cotton Embroidered Boho Dress from atouchofvintage; 60s Embroidered Love and Flowers Vintage Wall Art from fabulousmess; Kokka, Birds and Pears in Blue, Trefle Fabric from fabricsupplies; Rooster and Chicken Machine-Embroidered Aprons from HotStitches

Board No. 5 - What a Hoot!

I was seeing so many owl items while watching the feed yesterday, so I decided to do one specifically on the hooter. And, so I cheated a little on this one because one of the items is mine — can you tell which one ... Anyway, I am out of town for the weekend. See you back here Tuesday!


Top row: Big Hoot Custom Order from ManicMuffinTotes; Pink Mr. Hoots Ring from laralewis;
HOOTY-WOO Oilcloth Owl Tote from Modern June; Owl Pot Holder from snappyshop

Middle row: Pair of Vintage Brass Owls from buygollymissmolly; Brass Owl Dinner Bell from kitschkitch; Sleepy Owl Plushie from eclu; Felt Owl Embroidery Key Ring from lovahandmade

Bottom row: Owl Pocket Apron from snappyshop; Hoffman Fabrics, Camp Fun Time, Owls in Leaf from fabricsupplies; Autumn Owl Tree from yumiyumi

Board No. 4 - Favorite Listings From the 2 O'Clock Hour

I had some spare time so I was watching the feed as new items came in during the 2 o'clock (EST) hour. I guess I am totally feeling spring and kids — which is funny because I don't have any and am definitely not pregnant... So here are my favorites, it's an eclectic grouping:


Top row: Martha's Vineyard Twill Pillow from utiledulci; Short Sleeve Onesie With a Striped Necktie Applique from veryKIKI; Pears Pears Pears Kitchen Towel from 2sweetboutique; Raised Line Tote from yorktownroad
Second row: Garden Romance Hair Clips from sweeteverythings; Sleeveless Linen Dress from tortillagirl; Vintage Brass Heart Lockets from Karmelkisses; Dainty Little Flowers Post Earrings from Nataliaraya
Third row: DIY 12 Storybook Blocks from nurserylove; Vintage Necktie Buttons from ccstar; Vintage Melamine Sugar and Creamer Set from harlowmonroevintage; Longer is Better Zipper Pouch from eleen
Bottom row: Your Mama's Curtains Vendor Apron from yoopers; Chocolate Garden NecklaceNewborn NOONIE - Cirque from lalaspequenos; Vintage Linen Tablecloth from snowflakeoneyelashes from CocosGreenhouse;

Board No. 1 - The Spring Kitchen

Welcome to my first Etsy-inspired inspiration board. The idea is to take the ever-popular inspiration board that all the wedding blogs make, and come up with different ideas based on Etsy finds. I know this is basically the same thing as Etsy's Treasury, but it is next to impossible to get on Treasury as it's full all the time. Anyway, without further ado, here's the first board inspired by all the green I'm starting to see outside.

Top row: Pyrex Retro Lime Green Set of 2 Cups and Saucers from goldiez; Apples in Aqua from the Metro Market Collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics from freshsqueezedfabrics; Three Retro Pyrex Bowls from findingfabulous

Middle row: Gingham Stacking Mugs from sweetshorn; Worn to be Wild - Sassy and Chic ApronOilcloth Party Banners from modernjune
Bottom row: Set of 3 Stackable Spring Blossom Pyrex Casseroles from kitschkitch; Quilted Coasters in Vintage Fabrics from VintageSongbird; Vintage Blue Flower Barware Decanter Set with 6 Glasses from JollyPollyPickins from sassyapron;