Fresh Five || Fresh Shops

Our main goal is to bring you the best and brightest on Etsy.  We also want to showcase the latest or "freshest" finds, so that's why we have created the Fresh Five. The Fresh Five will be five items that are new to a shop + share a common theme.  This month's theme is Fresh Shops, with our youngest + freshest shop at just two months old and the oldest at a little over a year.  The first six months to a year are so crucial to a new shop, so let's show these great shops some love, if you like their items or shop give them a heart!

Fresh Five || Fresh Shops
1. 11x14 print 'waiting for winter' || Avey Christiansen
2. planted pocket journal || POWpourri
3. ticking pillows || tribute 212
4. wooden birdhouse || The Bird on the Tree
5. zig zag fold over clutch || Geometric Electric

Lovely in Linen

I've recently discovered the elegance of linen and I've fallen in love with this gorgeous textile made from the flax plant.  You can literally feel the earthy goodness woven into the fibers and I love the way linen feels in your hand.  Here's just a very small sampling of the many beautiful handmade linen items you'll find on Etsy.  I've selected 5 items in a limited color palette to accentuate the natural feel of linen. You can enjoy linen in your home decor or in your clothing and accessories - it's so versatile and yet never loses it's natural beauty!  By combining the labor intensive manufacturing process of linen with the love and care of a handmade product, the energy of these items is sure to be very special!

1.  Linen and Vintage Kimono Pillow Cover ||  Project Sarafan
2.  Hand Painted Eucalyptus Linen Towel || Les Miniboux
3.  Vintage French Lace Linen Scarf || French Felt
4.  Navy Blue Linen Tote Bag || Independent Reign
5.  Linen Sparrow Dress || Anny Schoo Eco Clothing