January 2011
27 posts
will barch's tiny tim table →
Miniatures have always been adorable (Shetland Ponies, Spider Monkeys, those tiny Eames chairs at DWR…). And so it is with Will Barch/Bussard Design Studio’s Tiny Tim Table ($250). 1 right angle of warmly-stained douglas fir + a hairpin table leg = chic mini-desk or side table. And they’re happy to do custom orders.
tap my trees' DIY maple syrup →
I spent this weekend with friends in Vermont, and was reminded how my family used to tap our backyard maple trees and make our own New Jersey Maple Syrup. It doesn’t have the same cache as “Vermont Maple Syrup,” but was delicious to eat, easy to make, and a fun, eco-friendly, DIY family project.
February is the season for tapping, so if you’ve got maple or birch trees in...
siggas knit's icelandic wool sweaters →
After a recent email from a reader requesting more menswear, I returned to age-old (ok, more like months-old) quest for Etsy Favorites for men, barring the ubiquitous t-shirts and silkscreened hoodies. If Etsy’s inventory was an indicator, one would think men on earth walk around with their torsos, necks and heads covered, naked from the waist down (or clad in colorful...
genevieve savard's crystal handbags →
I’ve had my eye on Montreal designer Genevieve Savard’s Crystal Handbags for a while now. Available in a variety of neutrals, including the most recent “Dark Mold” hue shown in the artist’s painting here, the bags are handcrafted with canvas and leathers, and feature pyramids of leather on the bottom, stuffed and sewn to create a faceted texture. I’m a sucker...
Happy 1st Birthday to Etsy Favorites! →
From a twinkle in my eye to 15,000 followers and counting, Etsy Favorites is celebrating its first birthday this week! Please click HERE and recommend us in the Tumblr Designer Directory, and check out this Etsy treasury with some of year 1’s fan favorites…
no milk today's polymer clay jewelry →
Although I love everything that I post (hence the word “favorites”), my salary and small apartment can only accommodate so much, so I have to pick and choose my acquisitions wisely. But every now and then there’s a standout item that I just have to have. Immediately. No Milk Today’s quirky and beautiful polymer clay jewelry (from $6.50) is one such item. I’ve...
amani at home's wax print pillows →
Today’s Etsy Favorite comes from a reader who introduced me to the stunning and vibrant fabrics produced via the Dutch Wax Print process. Similar to batik, Etsy seller Amani at Home takes these bold patterned and bright colored fabrics and turns them into gorgeous pillow covers ($24-28).
brianna kufa's spiral bookshelf →
If your walls are looking drab and blank, and you’re ready for a quick home makeover, check out Brianna Kufa’s handmade custom shelving (from $70), the most stylish storage for your books.
snap dragon style's wallets and coin purses →
Need a simple but useful gift for a guy? Don’t want to get him expensive electronics or outdoor gear he’ll use twice a year (if that)? Check out the fun silhouettes on husband-and-wife team Snap Dragon Style’s vegan wallets and coin purses ($16 - $22, purses and clutches from $24).
Recommend Etsy Favorites on Tumblr! →
I haven’t asked in a while, but if you like what you see on Etsy Favorites, please click {RIGHT HERE} to recommend it in the Tumblr Designer Directory! Thanks!
cali sunshine 2010's coat →
Is it me, or is this coat adorable? Cali Sunshine 2010’s Double Breasted Emmy Slim Coat ($65) isn’t quite warm enough for NYC’s blizzards of the moment, but I’d rock that thing come spring…
oralgasm sweet shop's cookies →
Yes, it’s Monday, and yes, it’s getting to that part of the afternoon when the blood sugar level drops. I was dreaming of s’mores, and decided to indulge myself by searching Etsy, and not by going down to the office vending machine. And s’mores I found! I bypassed all of the neat and tidy varieties in favor of Oralgasm Sweet Shop’s smorgasboard of Oralgasm Cookies...
m quin's white noise dress →
Got a wedding to go to this winter or spring? Want to be sure no one else will be wearing your dress? M Quin is an independent Etsy designer who seems to specialize in my favorite silhouette - sweetheart necklines, and tailored hourglass down below. I’ve got my eye on White Noise ($285).
anek's 2011 calendar →
Hello my dears, and happy new year to all. I’ve been quiet for a while, first traveling and then resting up from a bad cold, but quietly gathering new Etsy Favorites to share in the coming days. My first search of the new year was for a 2011 calendar for the office, as I keep glancing at December 2010 and getting confused. One of my favorite finds is Anek’s Eat Seasonal collection...
