Peaceful Easy Feeling for 2012!

Vintage primitive yellow alu... AnnaLouVintage $36.99	Honey Lavender shortbread co... whimsyandspice $8.50	Piano Keys --Hand Painted Ar... TuckooandMooCo... $38.00	fingerless gloves, arm warme... lolide $58.00
Rustic Earthenware Sleeping ... StudioByTheFor... $25.00	20% off SALE Kimono Sweater Woolbridge $180.00	Vintage Set of Spoons lovintagefinds $26.00	Triple Lemon Soap // Mustard... sweetpinesoaps $5.50
Birdie Screenprinted Cowl //... AsBoldAsLions $18.00	Organic Roasted Coffee - 1lb... HomesteadingRo... $13.95	Fragment - An earthy porcela... peifferStudios $29.00	Vintage Brass Miniature Cand... OneDecember $11.95
Necklace Yellow Rose Necklac... HotMessMomma $12.50	Spotted Yellow Feather Water... studiotuesday $25.00	craspedia in blonde wood floresdelsol $32.00	Sale. Doily Pattern. Linen ... PonyAndPoppy $35.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

The holiday rush is through and now we can all take a deep breath as we settle into 2012.  We thought this treasury collection by Nichole of littlebrownpen summed it all up with the title "Peaceful Easy Feeling".  The warm neutral tones are accented with pops of mustard to create a lovely flow that really does feel quite relaxing!  Etsy treasuries are a great way to showcase your favorite finds in a mini gallery setting - all the images above are active links.  Click + you'll be taken directly to that item!  See - we DO make shopping on Etsy easy!  

Start 2012 with a NEW Calendar!

Let's take a moment to examine the calendar hanging on your wall - what month does it read?  Are you still on December of 2011?   Don't sweat it, you're probably not alone!  Even though today is Januray 3rd of 2012, it's not too late to order + update that 2011 calendar.  And you don't want a crusty ol' calendar from your oil company, do you?  Didn't think so.  You're looking for something creative, unique + uplifting - something personal + meaningful.  Whether you want something small + intimate for your desk or something a little larger for the wall, we've gotcha covered!  Etsy is an amazingly vast marketplace for all things precious - so amazing that it's quite big + sometimes hard to find that perfect item you have in mind.   We make shopping on Etsy easy - why?  Because we're shop owners who know our way around so we can bring to you our favorite picks!  

So, take that old calendar down + let's get you headed in the right direction for 2012!


1.  Paris Mini Calender, set of four by littlebrownpen $14
2.  2012 Calendar - wall art by bookhouathome $20
3.  In Dreams, 5x7 surreal photo calendar by ellemoss $18
4.  Illustrated Wall Calendar by RetroMenagerie $18

An Elite Sixteen Welcome: Etsy Shop Elle Moss

From saturated colors to soft, fading light - the work of Elle Moss Photography strikes you immediately, tugging at a distant memory.  Her surreal photographs capture a moment, a feeling, a lingering experience.  Each one is an invitation to remember; an invitation to take a plunge in the water, even if we are unsure of what lies beneath.  The uncompromising lens of the camera pulls us closer to the water's edge, to the moment we close our eyes + let go.  Nature, still life + portrait photography share the pages of Elle's Etsy shop ellemoss.  You'll soon find yourself mesemorized by a story as it unfolds through each photograph.  We are pleased to welcome Elle Moss Photography to the team, so please give her a warm Elite16 welcome! 


Current Shop Favorites:
1. The Birds 10x10  $28
2. In Dreams: 2012 Calendar  $18
3. Ophelia 5x7  $10.50
4. Specimen 8x8  $21

Let's Welcome our New Elite Sixteen Leaders!

Happy New Year!  


We wanted to kick off this year of 2012 with a BIG team announcement ... drum roll please ... Join us in welcoming our NEW team leaders Anna of StudioByTheForest and Jillian of JillianReneDecor!!  Yay!  


It's hard to imagine that it's been 6 months already since taking over as the Elite16's new Co-Captains.  We hardly knew each other prior to our new roles, but dove in + began working together almost seamlessly.  Now, we know we compliment one another well + meet on a regular basis to steadily focus on building up the team.    We've got some big ideas that we're slowly shaping the team around as we move forward + we finally felt that the team was ready for new leaders.  In order to grow in 2012 + bring the team to where we envision it, we knew we were going to need some help!


We are so thrilled to be working with both Anna + Jillian - we admire not only their Etsy shops, but their enthusiasm and positive energy.   They will be helping with keeping the team operating smoothly + will be taking over running the blitzes.  You'll also see them right here on the blog!  One of our main goals for this year is to utilize the blog more effectively + we plan to schedule more regular posts.  Anna + Jillian will be sharing some blog posts on behalf of the team on a topic of their choosing each month.  We are really looking forward to working together as a team!  


So please give a super warm welcome to your new leaders!  Welcome, Welcome Anna + Jillian!! 


Current shop favorites:
1. Hand Painted Porcelain Hedgehog  $20
2. Orange with Gray Flower Pillow Cover 16x16  $48
3. Greyhound Porcelain Dog Pin  $20
4. Burlap Pillow Cover with Deer Horn Buttons 10x16  $45