Take the Silk Road this Fall!

Is fall in the air where you live?  You know, cooler temps at night and a crispness that carries a slightly smokey texture to it?  Autumn is a time of transition as we change from the season of bright sunshine and lazy days at the beach to layered clothing and the fall foliage.  Colors are more saturated and earth centered - that's why this silk road trend is such a hit this fall!  Our team of curators have been putting together these Eastern influenced themed based shopping guides to help get you on trend.  What better way to shop Etsy than with a beautifully curated, hand selected guide of items so you don't have to search through thousands of items!  We do the hard work for you and we think you'll love the rich textures and colors found in our Silk Road Shopping Guides!  Enjoy!  

top left  silk road garland  ||  Palimpsestic
top right  iPhone 5 Case  ||  Red Tile Studio
bottom left  Porcelain Mehndi Silk Moth  ||  Studio By The Forest
bottom right  Moroccan Star Hand Printed Pillow  ||  Giardino

Friday Etsy Favorites - Colorful & Modern Home Decor!

Here are the 2 things that I look for when it comes to home decor - it's got to be colorful & modern!  Sometimes I'm in the mood for a muted palette, but when it comes down to it I have to say I really love color.  Not heart pumping neons, but a flowery mix of colors with a nice dose of tension.  I've never been a fan of matchy-matchy, but rather I enjoy combining a variety of colors and patterns.  With my 4 selections today, I've pulled together a cozy nook where you can turn on the light, fluff your pillow and get snuggled for a good read!


top left   handmade teal lampshade   |||   filigree creations
top right   floating honeycomb shelves   |||   handmade riot
bottom left   margaret annie decorative pillow   |||   jillian rene decor
bottom right   modern wall decor   |||   red tile studio

Uplift Your Heart with Roses!

Lately, I've fallen in love with the fragrance of roses.  I love the rich and earthy scent that opens your heart and instantly feels relaxing.  I wish that I had a rose garden so I could have fresh roses in my house all during the summer, but I'll take any of these above choices instead!  In fact, I use the Lavender and Rose aromatherapy roller by The Living Earth Botanicals everyday and feel refreshed each time I put it on.  Ginger and Amanda add a hint of vanilla to their mix and it makes for a really soothing and calming scent - love it!  By indulging in this set of 4 rose scented items, you can surround yourself with the healing essence of roses all day long.

top left  Rose & Fresh Mint Vegan Soap  ||  Swamp Angel Soap
top right  Rose Lip Balm  ||  Winsom & Green
bottom left  Lavender & Rose Aromatherapy in a Jiffy  ||  The Living Earth Botanicals
bottom right  Rose & Geranium Shea Body Butter  ||  Auriel Marie

Shades of RUST

My favorite time of year is just around the corner! Cooler temp's and cozy clothes and warm tones means Fall has arrived.  One of my very favorite colors is Rust, which is no surprise since I love anything orange. I've picked out some pillows that incorporate various shades of rust.  By adding seasonal color, through something like a pillow, you can help get your favorite lounge area ready for Fall.  What's your favorite shade of rust?

Shades of Rust Pillow Collection:

watercolor pillow | Created by Storm

industrial rust |  Catino Creations

aya pattern |  melongings

skinny stripes | Jillian Rene Decor