Board No. 93 - Around the 4:20 Time Frame

I was in training all day for work, and got out around 4:15 (15 minutes late, I may add!), so I rushed over to my computer to see what was new on Etsy - what I had missed that day and if there were any new trends in the 8 hours I had been away. I'm not obsessed at all ...

So, you may ask, what's the big trend I noticed: I'm seeing a lot more fall items starting to pop up, which I actually love since it's my favorite season! Check out this fantastic fabric pumpkin that I am going to save and feature in another board. Also, I noticed a lot more mid-century pieces of decor and more '40s and '50s style clothing. Is this a big lead-up to the "Mad Men" premiere? Maybe I'll do another feature on that trend, too!

Anyway, here are some of my favorite items posted around 4:20 or so.

Top row: Lemon Drops Necklace from TheBlueDress; Art Deco Beauty from matouenpeluche; Vintage Wedge Open Toe Shoes from starletvintage
Second row: Two 8-Inch Strands of Matching Czech Glass Beads from theroyalbeadtreasure; Poppy Personalized Stationary from carielowry; Custom-Designed Clutch from mollusa
Third row: Steampunk Vintage Bulova Bowtie Necklace from edmdesigns; Discotheque Earrings from WeeSparrow; Three 1940s Outlet Switchplates from littlebyrdvintage
Bottom row: 4-Ever Personalized Art from SilhouetteBlue; In the Birdcage Flower Fascinator from liaison; 60s Mid Century Modern Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps from fabulousmess

Board No. 84 - The Symbol of Summer Into Fall

It was really hard to choose which of EtsyBlogger of the Month miesmama's items to feature — there were so many fantastic items to pick from. She does a lot of unique crafts and I especially love all of her work with felt, and so much of it seemed summery, even if it's made out of a heavier material. The one that stood out to me the most, though, was the tote with a coneflower, likely because I am starting to see these flowers pop up all over the place and I just love them. To me, they symbolize the transition from summer to fall — one of my favorite times of the year (probably because it's around my birthday)!

Featured item: miesmama's Purple Coneflower Sweater Tote, which is made out of a recycled sweater!
Top row: Purple Coneflower and Butterfly Wool Applique Pin Cushion from StrandsandStitches; Purple Coneflower Dress in Plum Linen from CorysHandmade
Middle row: Summer Cone Flowers Enamel Earrings from leafingearth; Girls Hand Painted Tee from wendymarsh; The Purple Coneflower Modern Art Print from artistscs28; One At A Time Fine Art Photograph from AmeliaKayPhotography
Bottom row: Purple Coneflower Note Cards from onecrazychicken; Touch Abstract Coneflower Closeup Photo from flandersfield; Pink Coneflower Wildflower Miniture Watercolor from BillingsleyRose; Coneflower Enhanced Photo from ClaudiaLord

Board No. 74 - Posted Around 3:40ish

Sorry for the big delay in posting (I seem to be doing this a lot lately...), but after my weekend away on vacation, I got some sort of 24-hour bug (or food poisoning, but I am hoping it's the former). So, here I am, back to work and really backlogged with work. I took a quick break from the hecticness of the day (around 3:40ish) to check out what was new on Etsy. Here are some of my quick-hit favorites from what was posted around that time:

Top row: Orange to Yellow Pyrex Cinderella Bowls from findingfabulous; Sea Foam Kiss Clasp Clutch from bonecalinda; Volumes Of Gold Slouch Bag from Debos; Claudette Ring from laralewis
Middle row: Montmartre Pillow from hazelandhunter; Still Life with Red Orchids from pattyabaker; Leather Lattice Pumps from lisazain; The Venus Bag from Trouvez
Bottom row: Vintage 70's Sheer Wrap Purple Floral Dress from jantiques; Black Statement Crochet Necklace from DAINTYCROCHETBYALY; Floppy Bows Print from janethillstudio; Monarch Notes from wickedpen

Board No. 41 - Pounce

Time for the repeating Pounce Undiscovered feature:

Top row: Sheldon the Knitted Turtle from gemjlo; Hand Painted Silk Gown from ishkabibblesdesigns; Turquoise Flower Earrings from MaryCrafts; Freshwater Pearl Floral Earrings from WillowJewelry; Paper Collage Floral Burst from box64studios
Second row: Polka Dot Elephant Pillow from takenaga; Plein Air Landscape Original Oil Painting from smithdugan; Green Polka Dot Flower from happypossum; Memory Keeper Necklace from plingstore; Elizabeth Taylor Tiara from wickedlittlethings
Third row: Ice Cream Cone Applique Tank from 2cleats2crowns; Bridal/Wedding Shower Ribbon Pillow from jessblake; Dreamy Clouds Watercolor Card from ainsleyw; Braided Leather Boho Headband from bekahbourgetjewelry; Four-Strand Beaded Necklace from sallymarie
Bottom row: Federal Housewares Syrup Set from goodlifevintage; Butterfly Strand from themoonjuggler; Graduation Pop Up Card from kittyhoi; Scotch and Bourbon Bottles from ThrillOfTheHunt; Petunia Thank You Cards from poppypapers

Board No. 24 - Etsy Day Pounce, part 5

The final pounce post for me for Etsy Day — I am starting to get busy at work! But check out my previous ones: part 1 was jewelry, part 2 was kids, part 3 was clothing and bags and part 4 was kitsch. Here's some home decor items from undiscovered Etsy sellers.


Top row: Woman IV, 2009 Painting from corieb; Nights in Tunisia Pillow Collection from jtelfordtextiles; Oh Poppies - A4 Sized Print from PixelWildChild
Middle row: Violets Are Forever from johnniebelinda; Polka Dot Pillow from graciemay; Take Two Amazing Mid-Century Modern Lamps With Sisal Shades from RedEyeVintage
Bottom row: Quilted Framed Baby Blue Bird from NotJustQuilling; Bauble Bowl from rosewoodetc

Board No. 15 - I Wish I Could Do That ...

I was on the Metro this morning and spotted a woman with this fantastic bag made out of a Washington Post. I didn't get a chance to ask her where she got it as she got on the train one stop before I got off, but I did get a really bad snapshot of it:

This bag inspired two posts, this one and one about newspapers.

I am completely in awe of how talented so many Etsy sellers are. I am constantly finding "crafts" on Etsy that I say to myself, "I wish I could do that. That's so creative!" Well, here's some of the projects I have on my list to learn in the next, well, who am I kidding ...


Top row: Embroidered Oilcloth Checkbook Case from etuidesign; Origami Triangle Boxes from niwatori; Copper Candlestick VI from McGdesign
Middle row: CRAYO-Names - Cube Box from StoryBlox; Oilcloth Party Banners from modernjune; PDF Tutorial - Tile Coasters from littlecoastergnome
Bottom row: Mornington Necklace (Sterling Silver Chain) from Muntedkowhai; Butter Cream Pedestal With Succulents from greenwaredesign; Amy Butler Sewing Pattern, Sophia Carry All from fabricsupplies

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. 7 - Friendship-Inspired

This is the second part of a two-part series inspired by Pyrex's Friendship pattern — it's the yellow and orange pattern you see going diagonal through the image below. Obviously I'm not the only one who loves it since it seems to have been replicated in many different incarnations.

Top row: Folksy Tin Trays from findingfabulous; Dutch Themed Birthday Calendar from thebeautifulproject; Vintage Pyrex Friendship Pattern Serving Dish from tawnillia
Middle row: Love Birds Letterpress Card from dutchdoor; Pyrex 2 1/2 Quaart Frinedship Casserole Bowl from ImSoVintage; Set of 2 Corning Ware Friendship Casserole Dishes from kitschkitch
Bottom row: Vintage Friendship Pyrex Cinderella Bowl Complete Set from sassboxclassics; Dutchie Love Card from lauredesigns; Gold Birds Letterpress Print from cindytimczykart

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. 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. 2 - Magnolias: The Other Flower

I had an idea yesterday to do a post on magnolias because I live in Washington, D.C., and everyone's talking about the cherry blossoms right now — but I truly prefer magnolias, which are almost as equally abundant in this city. (Here's a photo of a beautiful blooming magnolia tree IN Washington from Etsy seller WillBPhotography.) Anyway, this morning when I saw a post over at Within Purple Lemon Designs about a giveaway with Etsy seller AaronOverstreetArt and his beautiful photo of a magnolia in bloom, I decided to go for it. (See his photo in the middle.) I ended up finding more amazing magnolia items than I could have ever imagined!

Top row: Magnolias, Original 5x7 Painting from Squashedtoad; Steel Magnolias Chainmaille Earrings from youvegotmaille; Glass Tile Pendant of White Magnolia Blossom Painting from CynthiaVHEhrlich; Magnolia Decal Home Art from PaulasDecal;
Second Row: Miss Magnolia Blooms Stud Earrings from LulaBoutique; Magnolia in Bloom by AaronOverstreetArt; Magnolia Wedding Invitations from Tulaloo
Third Row: Original (not print) Watercolor Painting - Magnolia from artwatercolor; Magnolias - Black - Hand Painted Adjustable Ring from sarahsmilecreations
Bottom row: The Magnolias Will Soon Bloom - Crochet Headband from plumdaisy; Sweet Magnolia Scarfette Pattern from fablehandmadegoods; Molly - Coral Pink Lucite, Green Glass and Brass Filigree Locket from curlysue; Magnolia Clutch Purse from ambermooncreations