Woodland Mom: Mother's Day + Etsy

top left Vintage Syroco Bird Wall Plaques by Salt and Ginger
top center Organic Greek Oregano Herb Seeds by cubits
top right Antique Brass Bib Necklace by Dark Ride
middle left Small Rustic Porcelain Bowl by peiffer studios
middle center Portmeirion Botanical Gardens Set of Three Canisters bylovintagefinds
middle right Bracken Sepia Fern Leaf Frond Stoneware Pebble by Studio By The Forest
bottom left Rosemary and Cedarwood Shampoo & Shaving Bar by Sweet Pine Soaps
bottom center Deer Antler Button Burlap Pillow Cover by Jillian Rene Decor
bottom right Mother's Day Cookie Gift Box with Tea Towel by Whimsy & Spice

Mother's Day.  It's a day to collectively stop + celebrate the women who brought each + every one of us into this world - where would we be as a nation without mothers?  It's a day to give thanks to our mother's for all they have given and continue to give.  Although Hallmark cards + family brunches do have their place on Mother's Day, make this day really special for mom with a thoughtfully selected gift from Etsy.  Etsy's handmade + vintage marketplace offers up some of the best gifts to treat mom right.  But it can be a little overwhelming over at Etsy central with so many shops to choose from.  We hear you and that's why we're focusing all week on bringing you some of our FAV shops on Etsy + showcasing a curated selection to make shopping for mom easy! 


Using nature as a theme, I've put together a collection for the woodland mom.  Mothers who enjoy spending time in nature through gardening or hiking - like my mother who is an avid hiker.  These warm earthy tones would definitely appeal to her!  Does your mom love to get her hands in the soil + get dirt under her fingernails?  Then how about some organic seeds from cubits along with some handmade soap from Sweet Pine Soaps to clean off the dirt and leave a fresh scent lingering in the house.  Get some nature inspired decor, like Jillian Rene Decor's burlap pillow cover with deer antler buttons,  to satisfy the your mother's  love of the woods.  Want to help mom get dressed up in style?  Check out Dark Ride's antique brass bib necklace for a standout piece!  Or give mom a small and precious gift with a fern stoneware pebble from Studio By the Forest.  And if your mom is anything like my mom (meaning she has a soft spot for sweet delights), she'll absolutely love the Mother's Day cookie gift box from Whimsy & Spice - plus she'll get a super cute tea towel!  After a long day working in the yard or hiking about, what mother wouldn't enjoy a little sweet escape!


Happy Shopping!

Modern Mom: Mother's Day + Etsy



It happen's every year. Some how every holiday seems to creep up on you and
then it's a last minute scramble to just find SOMETHING! We know how you feel, so we are sharing some of our personal picks over the next couple of weeks for Mother's Day.  Our job is to help make shopping on Etsy easier for you and we are showcasing some of the best talent around. Sit back and start shopping!

First up is MODERN. Modern best reflects my own personal style. The great thing is that modern can also be handmade. What could be a better gift to your mom than a one of kind amazing piece handcrafted by an artisan? 

How do you know if your Mom is modern? 
Take the modern Mom test below. 

Test for the Modern Mom:
1. Does she have subscriptions to more than one shelter magazine (Dwell, Elle Decor)?
2. She has furniture designed by Knoll, Bertoia, and Eames (or at least wishes she did)
3. She knows that jute, sisal and kilim are all types of rugs.

Did your Mom pass the modern test? No worries. You can't go wrong with any of these fresh + modern picks.


I hope I helped you find a special gift for your Mom or perhaps yourself!


An Introduction: Etsy Shop Vitrified Studio



You may not believe it when we tell you that May is upon us - like 'next week' upon us.  And before you know it, it will be full out summer.  It's true that with summer comes something called mosquitos + record heat, but eeeeek - back up baby!  We want to focus on the fun stuff.  And that can only mean one thing - summer parties!!  You're ready for it, aren't you?  Gas up the grill, get those citronella candles out, invite your friends over + don't forget to make the black bean mango salsa!  There's nothing like summer entertaining, so let's make it special this year.  What are you going to serve the chips and deluxe homemade salsa in?  No - that retro bowl that your grandmother gave you just won't do anymore.  It's time to upgrade.  Don't know where to turn?  Meet Shelley of Etsy shop Vitrified Studio.   Now - a little warning.  After you see all beautifully crafted ceramics coming from her studio, you're going to want to upgrade more than your just your serving vessels!  We're thinking serving tray for chips + nesting bowl for salsa - WOW! Give your guests ample reason to remember both your delicious homemade salsa + your impecable taste in modern housewares.  And if you really want to impress your guests, read Shelley's Etsy Blog Feature so you can tell them all about the artist behind your gorgeous new pieces.   Here's to rockin' the summer parties this year!
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An Introduction: Etsy Shop Timeless Vintage Finds





The internet brings the thrill of the hunt for vintage goodies right to your home through a click.  Sure, it's really fun to check your local paper for various yard sales + flea markets over the weekend, but you're still going to be limited to items in your area.  Haven't you ever wondered what shows up in other parts of the country?  Meet Brandi & Jason of Etsy shop Timeless Vintage Finds - your guides to Midwest vintage finds!  With a focus on industrial and retro, this husband and wife duo enjoy working together to bring their favorite picks directly to you.  With clean and crisp photography, you'll feel like you're right there with them picking through their latest finds!  What vintage goodies are awaiting a new history with you?   






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Earth Day Celebration | Etsy Gets Earthy






Last week we had an Earth Day Style Guide challenge + Earth Day is
this Sunday April 22nd, so I wanted to share some more of our finds with you.
       Our goal is to find the best items from Etsy and showcase them here for easy shopping. Here is a sampling of some of my favorite Earth Day collections.

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         Eco Lunch Sack | Little Lark





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Happy Earth Day and if you have time, remember to go outside and enjoy the day!



Our April Etsy Style Guide Challenge Winner IS...


Art photography print for wa...
$30.00

Artichoke Powder Box
$6.50

Terrarium Print
$35.00

Organic & All Natural Herbal...
$60.00

Screenprinted Tea Towel - Ru...
$9.95

Vegan Mineral Eyeshadow - Sa...
$1.00

Honey Mustard - Textured Tea...
$28.00

Sunshine Cuffs, hand knitted...
$39.00

Olive Leaf Exfoliating Glyce...
$5.50

Fir Needle Beer Soap // Beer...
$5.50

Cutting Board made of reclai...
$80.00

Chioggia Beets - Organic Str...
$3.50

Marché de Paris - Paris Pho...
$28.00

organic meadowsweet
$8.00

Soy Tart Candle Melts..6oz.....
$5.00

PEAS ON EARTH
$3.50

In this month's challenge, we put forth to our team of talented Etsy curators a challenge theme of "Earth Day: Earthy Goodness!"  And boy - did they deliver!  We had 62 theme based submissions and each one was a true delight.  Picking just one winner is never easy, but Amber + I really loved the direct message in this winning treasury collection by Kelly of Etsy shop 88editions.  The fresh + bright colors in Kelly's selections all support her title Thank You Mother Earth - a simple + direct approach to summing up exactly what Earth Day is all about.  Beautifully balanced with earthy green + brown tones with pops of yellow, one can already feel an appreciation for the bounty Mother Earth provides for us everyday!  Congratulations Kelly - a real delight!  
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With 62 submissions, there were so many we'd love to share with you here on the blog.  We can't do every collection justice, but we did want to showcase some of our favorites!  Remember, these collections are like mini shopping guides - an easy way to find cool items handpicked by our group of personal shoppers who go Inside Etsy to find the very best! 

Where to begin?!?  Well, let's kick things off with a little Flower Power by Pat of Etsy shop giardino!  And get your sunglasses out because this one is packed with bright + beautiful floral selections.  As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, take a trip back to the 60's and embrace peace as a real vehicle for change.  The bold use of color speaks loudly, but all with the gentleness of flowers.  What better way to honor Earth Day than to spend time with some uplifting Flower Power!  Love this collection Pat - now, who's ready to make a difference this coming Earth Day?

'Flower Power: Celebrating Earth Day' by giardino


Vintage Flower Wood Box
$11.00

Vintage Floral Dress - 1960s...
$38.00

Orange Fingerless Gloves wit...
$25.00

Pale Green Floral Glasses Ca...
$15.00

Floral Impressionist Silk Sh...
$98.00

Industrial Hanging Light - V...
$115.00

the key to my heart - wall h...
$16.00

Upturned Toe Estonian Folk P...
$82.00

True Rose Soap Handmade Cold...
$5.75

Mini Air Plant Pods - Autum...
$27.00

Reusable, Eco Friendly Snapp...
$48.00

Yellow Salt Box Cellar Paint...
$18.00

Large Shabby Metal Rustic Bu...
$20.00

Vintage 60s Large Silk Scarf...
$8.00

vermont (from birds and bloo...
$15.00

Original folk-art painting- ...
$65.00


Another angle for celebrating Earth Day is to come at it from a home centered perspective.  Jillian of JillianReneDecor is known for her harmonizing collections + here she has done just that!  Using a palette of warm earth tones, Jillian shares with us a lovely selection of home decor Etsy finds!  You could do a search on Etsy for home decor and sort through 446,567 listings OR you can shop by simply clicking on the selection of items in any of the collections.  Our group of Etsy treasury curators have done the hard work for you, making shopping on Etsy e.a.s.y!  Invite the colors of nature indoors this Earth Day with Jillian's handpicked home decor finds - a real beauty Jillian!  


'Nature Inspired Home' by JillianReneDecor


Small Rustic Porcelain Bowl ...
$22.00

painting earth garden sprout...
$22.00

Artichoke Powder Box
$6.50

Neutral Spring Knitted Pillo...
$126.00

Recycled Vintage Kimono Wool...
$45.00

brown stoneware bowl with gr...
$40.00

Rocks & Twigs N2 . 8.5x11. F...
$30.00

Screen Printed Teal Flower T...
$25.00

TUSCANY: geometric faux tile...
$78.00

Insect Beetle Paperweight Gl...
$25.00

Reserved for Hannah - Dandel...
$40.00

Earthy Brown Woodland Mushro...
$22.00

Forest Glen Wallscape MADE ...
$135.00

Huge Vintage Industrial Cake...
$42.00

everyday gray on white passi...
$38.00

Coffee Table Reclaimed Wood ...
$2100.00


Now, what do you suppose this following collection by Anna of Etsy shop StudioByTheForest is all about?  The title That Old Black Magic may not be enough to give it away, but then when we look closely at Anna's selections, we can start to put the pieces together.  It's a treasury about compost!  And yes, it is like magic because the composting process turns your kitchen scraps into rich, dark soil that enriches your garden.  We both fell in love with this one not only for a most creative interpretation of our Earth Day theme, but also for the items selected - all connecting back to gardening + compost!  If you're looking for some great gift ideas for the garden lover in your life, then look no further.  Unless of course you'd rather shuffle through 158,669 garden related items on Etsy.  Didn't think so!  Let this collection by Anna be your inspiration + your guide instead.  Wow-wee Anna, a real show stopper here!  


'That Old Black Magic' by ALDDesigns


Guide to Urban (vermi)Compos...
$3.00

Dry Herb Boxes
$19.50

colorful GARDEN MARKERS, set...
$22.00

1950s Dress - Vintage Plaid ...
$56.00

Earthy Green Tiny Little Spr...
$12.00

C is for Compost matted and ...
$20.00

Natural 3 Compost Tea Soil A...
$11.99

Reversible half apron - vege...
$42.00

Heirloom Carrot Seeds - Colo...
$3.50

I Love You Hand Painted Stac...
$8.50

Trespassers will be Composte...
$14.99

Earl Grey Tea Soap . Exfolia...
$5.50

Black Metal Flower, Industri...
$28.00

Frosty Green Compost Jar
$48.00

ceramic mushroom miniatures ...
$10.50

Paris Market -- Paris Photog...
$75.00


So, we love these monthly challenges because they are a lot of good ol' fashioned F-U-N.  We put forth a theme + then watch as the creative collections come rolling in.  Nic of Etsy shop KnitFrekkles really captured this idea of 'fun' in this collection below.  Born to Save the World is, as you can see, a gift guide for children - BUT, not any child.  It's a gift guide for those future scientists who will no doubt become leaders in the environmental movement.  Can you say, "Super Fun"?  A great balance of shapes, color + items in such an entertaining collection that is built around the children who were Born to Save the World!  Don't you love that title - we sure do!  What a fantastic angle Nic - and as they say in England, "Brilliant"! 

'Born to Save the World' by KnitFrekkles


KAPOW superhero comic book n...
$30.00

Childrens Superhero Accessor...
$13.99

A Trip In Space Frame
$16.00

peacock blue butterfly illus...
$29.00

Ee is for Earth Nursery Wall...
$20.00

Yellow Kids Lamp Shade - Han...
$49.00

Toddler Girl's Bohemian ...
$44.00

This Is The World by Josephi...
$9.00

Navy crocheted air plane ea...
$26.00

Grow Peace- Hand Carved Rubb...
$18.00

Peace - Tree of Life Shirt, ...
$24.00

Mad Scientifical Chemistry -...
$35.00

Baby Girl XX Chromosomes shi...
$22.00

DIY Printable Water Bottle L...
$7.00

1967 Childrens Science Book ...
$16.00

Vintage Science Flask - Glas...
$18.00


It's become a tradition for us to end our list of favorites with a collection by Jenn of Etsy shop Palimpsestic.   Why?  Because Jenn consistently creates some of the most creative and engaging collections - always leaving us nodding our heads with a big, "WOW!".  Choosing just one of her collections is the hard part as we loved them all, especially this one titled Those Hippie Kids Are Gonna Change the World.  Check it out because it's so well curated!  But we decided to go with her collection Eco Mom to the Rescue because before we get to the children, it's through the eco-conscious mothers that change begins.  And as we approach Mother's Day in May, eco-friendly gifts are always a hit!  Love the honey tones here and the modern styling - Jenn, you've done it yet again!! Thank you so much for your continued enthusiasm - we love what you create!

'Eco Mom to the Rescue!' by palimpsestic

Dandelion Wash Cloths
$12.00
Vintage Wood Alligator Pull ...
$29.00
Vintage Footstool
$45.00
Vintage 1950s Pants // Sprin...
$55.00
organic baby blanket and bib...
$59.00
organic baby Rattle - natura...
$38.00
Scarf men women 100 percent ...
$39.00
Nagy in Mustard -medium- Mes...
$37.00
Vintage set of six amber cof...
$36.99
woman doll wears jacket and ...
$37.00
Screen Printed Eco Pillow - ...
$44.00
Eco-Friendly Painted Cerami...
$65.00
organic cotton blanket- yell...
$98.00
The Short Wrap Skirt (hemp/o...
$72.00
Butter Pecan - Pure and Natu...
$17.95
CUSTOM ORDER Ballet flats wo...
$68.00                           


Thank you so much for checking out our Etsy Style Guide collections!  We hope you discovered something new that you adore + that you found our selections to be useful guides for shopping on Etsy.  We'll be back next month with a new theme + look forward to seeing you again.  But really, if you're still reading this post...you're the best!  Thank you! 
  
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