April 2010
70 posts
zoebe's undersea scarves →
Colorful and lively, Zoebe’s 100% habotai silk scarves have hand-rolled edges and silkscreened images of bright undersea life (pictured: fan coral, $75). I’m obsessed with anything oceanic, and these are amazing for summer; pareo for the beach, scarf for a night out.
izzy loves cake's leather necklaces →
Hand-sewn and in vivid color, Izzy Loves Cake’s leather circle necklaces ($55) stopped me in my tracks. I love a showpiece, and this is a doozy.
tider design on etsy's front page →
vurve design's pet furniture →
Sure, you might envy their lackadaisical lifestyle, but how often are you jealous of your pet’s furniture? The occasional cat climbing jungle may have turned my head in the past, but Vurve Design’s line of chichi pet furniture puts that to SHAME! Accented in stylish blond and dark woods, Vurve’s table settings (from $118) and lounges (from $598) keep your home chic while...
Recommend Etsy Favorites on Tumblr! →
If you like what you see on Etsy Favorites and want more, please click the link above to recommend it on Tumblr!
musa custom shoes →
I always get excited about paint on shoes, and Musa Custom Shoes’ geometrically hand-painted pumps (from $125) are no exception. Unlike many hand-painted shoes on the market, Musa designs the shoes as well, so you’re not getting worn out vintage (not that there’s anything wrong with vintage!), and they can be made to order.
vito vitali's hemp boots →
It’s been a while since I posted any menswear, basically because I haven’t seen any menswear on Etsy lately, aside from t-shirts & hoodies, which don’t count. So I was psyched to stumble onto Vito Vitali’s handmade hemp boots ($135) - and his men’s dress shoes too (although I was less into the ones with embroidered marijuana leaves).
And I’m officially...
davidson studio's flower pillows →
Looking at home in both a classic French chateau and a modern Brooklyn DIY apartment, Davidson Studio’s textural flower pillows ($40) fit in just about anywhere. They’re just pretty (without being overly sweet).
laura lights lampshades →
Hand-cut and decoupaged, Laura Lights’ lampshades ($175) are organically-shaped, colorful and just a touch exotic…in my opinion, a great pairing for the ikat and batik prints that are ubiquitous these days.
{NewNew} Animals by tiderdesign on Etsy →
An animal and nature-inspired treasury packed with designs from the New York City Etsy Street Team! Come visit Tider Design and other {NewNew} members this Saturday, April 24th at the brand new Hester Street Fair in NYC, Hester and Essex Streets on the Lower East Side from 10-6!!
bunny and pear's bustle skirt →
Baby’s got back! Who doesn’t love a bustle? Fun fabric and big bootie draping makes Bunny and Pear’s upgraded Victorian bustle skirt ($70) your new go-to skirt for spring.
definition of self's strapped bags →
After rhapsodizing about yesterday’s bird brooches, and suggesting they’d look great on a summer purse, I was determined to find a matching bag today. Voila! Definition of Self’s Strapped Bags, which come in both small and large versions ($61 and $125) are interesting and unfussy, and best of all, they sit closely under the arm (I’m a fanatic about the length of my...
eaten apple's bird brooch →
Made of cotton and stuffed with wool, Eaten Apple’s delightfully quirky little bird brooches ($15) come in a variety of sizes and make a sweet addition to your spring wardrobe. I’d pop one on a cotton tote…
Yowza by tiderdesign on Etsy →
I was feeling the bright colors today…here are a few eye-popping favorites…
withington's straight pin necklace →
Part of the challenge of Etsy (as I’ve mentioned in my blog’s mission statement) is culling the wheat from the chaff. I’m all for experimentation, so it was with skeptical pleasure that I took in Withington’s sprightly straight pin necklace ($35). An update on the safety-pin jewelry of my 80’s childhood, it’s inexpensive and clever.
julianna bass cocktail dress →
Yes, the photo is a bit…austere, but trust me when I say Julianna Bass’ work is anything but. She’s only got 2 pieces for sale on Etsy, including this stylized cocktail dress ($150) but her collection online at www.juliannabass.com is gorgeously colored, contoured and constructed, so I’m putting her on notice that we want to see more!!
savi's corsage tanks →
Gossamer flowers have been on my mind since I went wedding dress shopping yesterday, and Savi’s jeweled bits of silk and fluff caught my eye. I was also taken with her corsage tanks ($29); hand-sewn details make a simple summer shirt flirty and festive.
corporan glass's blown glass vase →
I’m always astounded by blown glass. I got to try my hand at it once on a trip to Sweden, where there are a bunch of old glass and crystal companies. And even with the help of 2 professional people (who let’s face it, were doing all the heavy lifting), my end product was pretty weak.
At the other end of the spectrum are Corporan Glass’ gorgeous and intricate vases (priced from...
into the woods 246's plywood octopus →
Painted, stained or left bare, Into the Woods’ self-assembling plywood octopus kit ($42) is aesthetic and playful 3-D decor for the living room or the nursery!
Also available in a squirrel form, for those who prefer the forest to the seas…
the dove tree's fabric-covered pushpins →
I’m always trying to beautify my hideous, windowless workspace. And though there’s a limit to what I can do, with boxes piled up around my desk and unsightly paperwork strewn about, I think The Dove Tree’s adorable fabric-covered pushpins ($6.50 for 6) are a step in the right direction.
tbDsf's jar light →
After considering the problem of light fixtures getting too hot for their accoutrements, tbDsf cleverly paired elongated canning jars with custom steel for an inexpensive, heat-safe, modern industrial light ($185). Works for me…
xiaqq's lantern-sleeve lotus blouse →
I’ve been looking at it in my favorites for about 2 weeks now, weighing the pros and cons of promoting what could either be a Shanghai sweatshop or a cool young Chinese seamstress breaking out of her own. And squirrely language be damned, I’ve decided to give Xiaqq the benefit of the doubt. At the end of the day, “Black Lantern Sleeve Lotus Leaf Collar Over A Black Cotton Shirt...
doug fabrizio's salvaged wood ipod dock & speakers →
Equally at home in a bohemian co-op or a luxury apartment, Doug Fabrizio’s salvaged log ipod dock ($284) — with speakers cleverly hidden inside — artfully combines our lust for green with our love for music and technology.
mod3rn art's titanium stud earrings →
It’s always great to have a pair of lightweight, easy-to-wear stud earrings, especially during the warmer months. Enjoy weekends away and a spot of bright color with Mod3rn Art’s hand-forged, colored and crafted silver and titanium earrings ($48).
mojoworkin's plywood chair →
Formed entirely from stacked plywood that’s cut, shaped and finished, Mojoworkin’s Modern Curve Chair ($340) has a sloping sleigh shape that reminds me of a classical harp or a grand piano. And it’s plywood! An heirloom piece of handmade furniture, your kids are going to fight over it. Better get two.
