Father's Day Roundup!

Father's Day is just two short weeks away, so to help you out I have compiled some great finds for Dad.

Every Dad needs a cool tee and this one is from Blackbird Tees is perfect. Now your father will be hip!

Let's face it we all have smart phones, so why not have a cool place to store them when not in use, like this awesome concrete dock from fmc design.

Hats are back, but if you don't want Dad to wear a baseball cap, then this vintage plaid fedora will do the trick. Find it at Miss Farfalla.

Does your Dad have a "man cave"? If yes, then check out Luke Lamp Co, for these industrial lights.

This pill box, from Mmim, would be perfect to store his cufflinks!

Last, but not least, don't forget to get a card! I love this one by Wit and Whistle.

Gifts for ALL: Etsy Edition

Less than two weeks left before it's time to open those presents and I know some of you are still shopping. Here is my gift guide for everyone on your list, from family to friends and everyone inbetween. The good news is you can find all these goodies in one place, Etsy!

My picks for:

Mom- succulent rock trio planter by L&M Studio

Brother- vintage camera clock by Decoylab

Techie- iPad case by Yellow Bug Boutique

Newlyweds- keyholder by Pig&Fish

Sister- ring by Peiffer Studios

Dad- coasters by Red Bird Ink

Coworker- tea towel by Homesteading Roasters

Roommate- wooden key ring by Brooklyn Rehab

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Holiday Prep List 101 | A Style Guide Challenge

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stay awesome notepad, kiss lock purse, knit ascot cowl
holiday gift tag, modern side table, colorblock pillow
geometric wall shelf, melamine serving tray, air plant container

The holidays are upon us and that means lots of shopping ahead.  Hopefully we can help you have a stress free shopping experience.  Over the next few days we will be creating style guides or shopping guides of our favorite gift ideas on Etsy.  We know shopping can be overwhelming and especially online shopping since there is so much to choose from!  With our savvy curators creating Holiday 101 Gift Guides, we hope to help you find those specials gifts for everyone on your list. So grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and start adding to your shopping cart!

An Introduction | Etsy Shop Luke Lamp Co.

As the summer sun sets in the evening, it brushes the landscape in pockets of light with a warm, amber glow.  It doesn't last long, but it fills you with a sense of calm + well being.  By selective placement of interior lights, once can achieve this same sense of peace in the home environment.  Not sure how to create this look in your home?  Let us introduce you to Luke of LukeLampCo - the designer, maker, operations manager, and graphic designer behind this light filled Etsy shop!  Home lighting doesn't have to be boring + predictable - we're moving beyond a standard table lamp with a shade.  Luke infuses each and every one of his pieces with whit, whimsy + rustic charm to craft lighting decor highlights in your home.  He enjoys using salvaged materials and arranges them in distinct ways, leaving you with the feeling, "Wow, that's really cool!"  And do you love his Marconi filament bulb - they're included and finish off the experience of his work.  Invite that saturated evening summer light into your home with a lighting decor piece that doubles as a piece of art!  Enjoy!

LukeLampCo + Important Links
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Etsy Shop | LukeLampCo

Father's Day + Pinterest: Shopping Can be FUN

Attention Procrastinators! You have only a little over a week to get your Dad a totally
unique + memorable gift.  Don't fret as we hope to make shopping super easy for you.
All you need to know is how to use the internet and since you are reading this we think you have that covered.

Etsy is an amazing international marketplace for handmade goods, supplies and vintage items.  The catch is that when you search for an item it may bring back a 1,000 or more results.  Our curated list of shops represent some of the best that Etsy has to offer.

How we make shopping on Etsy easy:
1. The Etsy Treasury | Our Curated Collections
2. Elite 16 | Our Shops
3. Pinterest | Our Pinboards

Pinterest is a fun bookmarking tool that can make shopping fun.  I've personally used it to help design room's in my house, keep my color palette's in one place and bookmark my favorite finds from the internet.  You can find all of our Father's Day picks on our
Father's Day Pinboard.

That's how we make shopping easy and fun!

My Father's Day Finds | (from Top to Bottom)
Felted Scarf | frenchfelt
Beach Finds Original Art | Louisest Art
Cockroach Cup | Catherine Reece
Faux Wood Grain Pencil Box | Mmim
Vintage Metal Bike Paperweight | Anna Lou Vintage

The Office Collection: Etsy Father's Day Gift Ideas

It's almost June and that means Father's Day is just around the corner.  Are you still searching for that perfect gift for Dad?  Relax.  We are here to help you shop for one of a kind gifts for that one of kind guy.  Whether he has a private study at home or prefab cubicle in the corporate world, he will definitely appreciate any of these office must haves. These unique + functional gifts will put a smile on his face and actually be put to good use ( no ugly ties or socks here). Father's Day is June 17th. Click here for more Father's Day gift ideas: Father's Day Finds.

My Office picks for Dad:
Dad Coasters | One December
Desk Caddy | The Design Pallet
Genius Mini Pennant | Palimpsestic
Smoky Bay Fiber Art | Homesteading Roasters
Rio Mail Holder | Pig and Fish
Vintage Desktop Cabinet | bonnbonn

Inside Etsy: Father's Day Preview

Soap Gift for Guys // Men, B... sweetpinesoaps $15.75	Vintage Tin Golf Sign lovintagefinds $21.00	Bookmark in reclaimed wood -... BlisscraftandB... $12.00	Father Periodic Table Elemen... YellowBugBouti... $28.00
Vintage 1950s Bowties vntagequeen $14.00	Locally Salvaged Maple Booke... TheDesignPalle... $75.00	Argentium Silver Hammered Me... RootsJewelry $60.00	Father's Day Eblem Card ... QuillandFox $3.75
Wooden Elm Bowl Hand turned WoodExpression... $53.00	Branch shelf bracket (brushe... HawkAndStone $88.00	Industrial Wall Decor, Cream... PaulaArt $35.00	iPad Easel: Reclaimed wood, ... PegandAwl $50.00
Leather Business Card Case WalnutStudiolo $33.00	The Very Many Varieties of B... Popchartlab $27.00	The Satchel- in Gray Waxed C... Zakken $112.00	Recycled Vintage CIRCUIT BOA... DebbyAremDesig... $12.00

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We celebrated all the wonderful mothers in May and with the coming of June comes our day to celebrate all the fantastic fathers!  I love browsing through my favorite shops on Etsy + putting together curated gift guides to make shopping for dad real easy.  Is your father the classy kind of man who loves to wear bow ties or is he a techie dude who loves gadgets, or maybe he's a real book worm who loves not only a great book to read, but a sturdy bookmark to keep track of his pages.  There are countless angles to take when it comes to satisfying all the different likes + dislikes of various father's and their styles.  But please just remember one thing - last minute shopping is never in style, so plan ahead!  Enjoy!

 

Our Elite 16 Etsy Style Guide Winner IS...

Vintage 1960s Necktie // Gol... FabGabs $22.00	Vintage Crams World Globe lovintagefinds $95.00	Vintage caramel leather suit... AnnaLouVintage $49.99	Rosemary Exfoliating Glyceri... BabylonSoapCo $5.50
Pepper and salt mill grinder... tealandgold $165.00	Airstream Trailer- 5x7 gicle... redtilestudio $12.00	DaDa. Collage print catwalk $10.00	ATARI Joy Stick Pill Box Mmim $4.50
vintage pitcher and glasses ... littlebyrdvint... $42.00	Hemingway Moleskine Journal ... subtleacts $9.00	2012 Illustrated Wall Calend... RetroMenagerie $18.00	Classic leather camera strap... wanderwanderin... $46.00
Plato's The Republic- Be... bmused $20.00	iPhone 4S Metal Case EXO5 Bl... EXOvault $245.00	cheese party presssora $200.00	Vintage 8mm Movie Camera .. ... TheFancyLamb $62.00

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A big congratulations to Nichole of littlebrownpen who curated our winning modern + fresh Etsy treasury collection I'd Marry the Guy Who'd Like These Things. Oh Wait, I Did.!  Seeing that it's the season for gift guides, we chose "Skies the Limit" as the central organizing theme for our challenge.  We were looking for unique titles with a cohesive arrangement and Nichole submitted several winners - she has a knack for coming up with imaginative titles that she then weaves into her selections.  The clean presentation of this modern gift guide for men really caught our eye, but it was her creative title that really drew us in with the story it told.  And might we add... your 'guy' has excellent taste!  As the winner from our Elite 16 Etsy Style Guide challenge, an item from Nichole's Etsy shop littlebrownpen will be featured in the top row of our next challenge.  Such a great collection Nichole - Congratulations!  

Honorable Mentions:

Choosing just one winner is never an easy job - we always start with a top 10 list, but honestly - it can sometimes blossom into a top 20 list!  Even during this busy time of year, we had 74 submissions.  We are continually amazed by the consistent talent on this team - each challenge leaves us feeling inspired.  We'd like to thank all of you who participated as you make this challenge a fun and lively place!

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We often hear from people that they love Etsy, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the different options.  That's why we love Etsy gift guide treasuries soooo much!  It's like having a personal shopper who knows which shops to go to in order to find that perfect necklace you've been searching for.  We're all shop owners on Etsy and so we maintain a real time beat on what's new + fresh "Inside Etsy".  We want to keep you in the loop so we can help you find that "oooh-ahhhh" gift you've been looking for, so check out these 3 additional collections below! 

Do you have someone on your list who has a bit of a bohemian look + feel?  Never quite sure what to buy for them?  Let Anna of StudioByTheForest be your guide through the many unique gift options on Etsy with her gift guide Gifts For the Bohemian Soul.  In soft tones, she's pulled together a variety of selections to fit that artsy, carefree lifestyle where life is one great adventure.  A beautiful arrangement Anna!

Vintage 1970s Dress // Fall ... FabGabs $56.00	3 French postcard sachets lisawinestudio... $15.50	White blue feather earrings ... FeatherObsessi... $28.00	vintage Doc Martens flower d... BeSomethingNew $375.00
Vintage Wooden Chairs (set o... lovintagefinds $98.00	Multicolor Wave Cowl Woolbridge $35.00	Pair of vintage embroidered ... BylinaStudio $49.00	White Flower Earrings Copper... PoleStar $11.00
Gypsy Sunset Blue and Orange... lunarbelle $30.00	Paris Photography Collection... littlebrownpen $145.00	Women's Bohemian Top Upc... BrokenGhostCou... $55.00	The Skinny Headband- Vintage... SevenWhiteRabb... $9.00
mexican embroidered blouse/ ... pocketvintage1 $28.00	vintage elephant figurine or... KingsDownRoad $24.00	Czech Glass Bracelet Layered... DarkRide $38.00	nested set of three felted w... hold $68.00

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Now don't forget about your friend who has a thing about red + navy!  A very retro, urban hip color combination, Jillian of JillianReneDecor has used color as her unifying guide in this modern Etsy treasury collection Red & Navy Gift Guide.   Sometimes you just don't know what to get someone, but you DO know that they love color - so why not start there.  The bold colors come together in perfect harmony as Jillian helps us navigate Etsy with her beautiful arrangement.  A real color palette pleaser Jillian!    

do good . original painting twamies $25.00	Vintage 1940s Sweater Dress ... FabGabs $158.00	Red Jasper Bead Bracelet wit... byjodi $20.00	Red Camelia Mod Accent Throw... kaftansarafan $55.00
Red Retro Cloche Hat Ready t... mojospastyle $45.00	CRANBERRY: minimal modern ma... PIGandFiSH $69.00	Set of 4 Heller Style Navy B... GallivantingGi... $33.00	Escalier Rouge, Paris - 16x2... littlebrownpen $75.00
Buckley Chevron Berry Bowl i... jillrosenwald $68.00	Poetry in Carmine Red / Plea... bayanhippo $44.00	Let it Snow Stationery . Nav... sparrownestscr... $13.00	Coffee Soap // All Natural S... sweetpinesoaps $5.50
vintage rain boots / navy bl... RustBeltThread... $28.00	Paperweight Glass Rectangle ... redtilestudio $28.00	Red Mug Cozy Coffee Cozy Cup... natalya1905 $17.50	Tiny rustic ceramic beach co... orlydesign $17.00

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The colors and use of light in this collection made us feel all rosie and nice.  This soft + delicate collection rose by Monica of seaandasters is sure to catch your eye.  A feminine gift guide with a great selection of Etsy finds for... who?  Well - we can say that it would be for someone on your list, but we have a feeling that these gifts might end up as a precious gift for none other than why-oh-u.  YOU!  Pamper yourself, go ahead and treat yourself to something special.  You're sure to find it here - a lovely display Monica!     

Soft Pink Necklace Mystic Qu... PoleStar $31.00	Vintage 1980s Sweater // Spr... FabGabs $36.00	Vintage embroidered leaves w... BylinaStudio $33.00	Greeting Card from Original ... FrancescaLanci... $4.30
Pink Porcelain Bowl Set SuiteOneStudio $56.00	Pair Vintage Linen Towels lovintagefinds $21.00	french country shabby chic p... AmandaRaeK $44.00	Dandelion Flower Letterpress... sweetharvey $18.00
Natural Lip Gloss in Peach F... Blushie $8.00	Large Rose Headband, headban... BeSomethingNew $50.00	Birch Trees Appliqued on Bro... YellowBugBouti... $37.00	Pink Bean - Vegan Mineral Ey... nakedelements $6.00
Crochet Doily, Circle tablec... MeshuMaSH $43.00	Nature collection photo - Li... honeytree $30.00	70s dijon mustard yellow tre... oldgoldvintage $58.00	golden vintage woven fabric ... nanoukiko $12.00

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Thank you again to all who participated!  We look forward to our next challenge, which will be in December due to Thanksgiving.  See you then + thank you for stopping by.