Special Thanks to My Fellow Etsian, ShopRedLeaf!

As some of you have read in previous posts, I've had so much fun posting my favorite picks that are available from Etsy...

I did a travel section featuring shopredleaf's fabulous bath and body products, and in the mail, I received this great sample size of the beeswax lotion in a beach scent! I couldn't wait to try it!

The lotion is wonderful and the beach scent is very clean and refreshing...my hubby thought it was very nice as well and I just wanted to say thanks - shopredleaf has great products, beautiful packaging and excellent customer service...they offer alot of samples, so try them today...there is still time to get some for a gift or stocking stuffers!!!

New to Gift Guides! Modern Design...

my absolute favorite design style of course! Etsy added this gift guide after I completed my picks from the others and I know we're cutting it close to the holidays, but I just HAD to show you these fabulous Etsy sellers! If the items are not available for you on time, remember, most of the shops offer gift certificates! I came across stepanka and fell in love with her porcelain sculpture "day like no other" - very modern and unique and absolutely sweet...

Modica makes the coolest wood and resin necklaces, circular in shape and unlike any other you will find. There is a great selection with different designs and colors! Cristina is currently away visiting family and restocking her inventory, but you can sign up for a return email is soon as she is available!
If you are looking for a beautiful artist that will add a wonderful edition to your room, go visit gretchenmist...she does beautiful drawings, paintings and collages like "snowed in" shown here...
Cosedolci is a new seller I came across looking through the gift guides! I adore how she combines felt with every day objects and makes them simply divine! Her circles embellished plate is great and a bargain at $20! If you are looking for a handmade, one of a kind and originally designed coffee table, check out michealarras's work...I am eyeing one of these tables now!!!
If you love the atomic era and need something to add a punch of color in a corner, or over a table, check out debmobiles! Her mobiles are available in lots of colors and are made of polymer and stainless steel wire. Lindasolovic offers prints from her original collages at a great price! I love the blooming buddies - wildflowers print, very organic modern and the color will inspire any nature lover...

Another newbie seller to me is baldmanmod - this mod mid century style table is beautifully handcrafted and has a walnut veneered finish...extremely swank!!!! Emmajo is an accomplished tapestry weaver and painter...the memory landscape features breathtaking colors as does her other works...
I have loved Tracy Melton of focuslineart since I discovered Etsy! Of course the tree rings series is just perfect...wonderfully intricate circles, again, my favorite, and are available in different sizes and colors. Great for groupings too! The ones shown here have apparently sold, but take a look at her others...
Pilotdesign features these mod wall clocks, like the red one shown here, made from a bamboo laminate - a great accent piece for any room!And finally, I love the tweed berry pillow from mogwaii! Made from pure wool and expertly sewn, it makes a great addition to spruce up your home accessories...Thank you to all the Etsy sellers who allowed me to share their work with you - please support them and the thousands of others who work hard to share their craft with us!

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...The Enviro Friendly Hot List!

I really love this gift guide, the enviro friendly hot list from Etsy...I've begun trying to recycle, or upcycle as some call it, items around the house and making them look new and incorporating them, instead of just getting rid of them like alot of us do! It's one reason I admire these artists who do this as part of their daily work...check them all out...they are extremely creative and the items on the list will make beautiful gifts...

I love annarubyking's use of scrap fabrics...the set of 2 bright japanese gift cards are really a great utilization of something most people would just throw away...they would also be beautiful as framed art!

I think the drawstring brew bag from javagaldesigns is definitely original and too cool! Handmade from burlap and recycled leather and beads, it's a handy bag to grab on the go...

For the wine and cheese lover, take a look at bigsky's serving set, made from emerald green wine bottles! A great use of a normally disposable item...I so appreciate the designs from this shop!

While looking through the guides, I came across artsyrubbish and oh, how I love her art! The mixed media piece entitled "confidently moving forward" is inspiring and amazing...the one-of-a-kind, 6x6 tiles can hang on a wall or sit on an easel...this particular one has apparently sold, but check out her other tile designs...

I have a couple of dear friends who love sailing and when I saw reiter8's pillows made from recycled sails, I had an absolute fit and sent them the link! Check out their other products too...

Looking for the perfect journal for someone on your holiday list? Interiorpieces has this beautiful embroidered coral on linen edition that will hold thoughts and memories in the years to come...

And finally...there is maidenlove...the recycled envelope set entitled "little rock loop" caught my eye of course, being from Arkansas! A real art it is to be able to take magazine pages and make a cool, everyday used item...beats those plain white envelopes for sure!

Browse Etsy today...you never know what you might find...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...Picks From Nostalgic Whimsy!

The Nostalgic Whimsy guide, curated by Etsy, features such sweet, beautiful, handmade items...here are a few of my faves for you to see...



I love the precious tree folk felted sculptures from reyaveltman! The simple modern design in the shape of pine trees is adorable and a great holiday gift...



Sarahseven is a very talented designer as you can see in the mocha ruffle dress shown here...very feminine and sexy! Wear it for that upcoming holiday party and you will definitely stand out! Available in sizes 4 - 10, but you can contact her for other sizes...



Another of my favorite Etsy photographers is aliciabock...she is very inspiring to me being a beginner in that department since getting a new camera back in April...her photos really move me and I know you will agree. I really like the queen...



The cowl major blouse from replicca is gorgeous! The deep teal color and fitted sleeves make this a great addition to your holiday wardrobe or pair it with jeans and be ultra-comfortable!



The 8x10 photograph daisies from eyeful is very breathtaking and colorful! Taken in the garden, it's part of her flourish series...a wonderful gift for the nature lover on your list...daisies are my favorite!



And finally...check out redrubyrose...she has some fabulous handmade clutches like the poppy central silk lined bag shown here...


Whatever you need...find it on Etsy...happy hunting for the perfect gift!

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...For Co-Workers!

Have work party where you are exchanging gifts and don't know exactly what to take? Look no further than a handmade item from Etsy...unique, beautiful and in any price range you are searching for...

First item up is from magnolyadesigns and are sets of 4 beautiful glass magnets - I've posted an example for you to see. Any of them would surely bring a smile to your recipient!

Clearpink offers wonderful gocco printed cards, great for everyday and in lots of different styles...everyone can use some blank cards to keep on hand...I love these with the orange flower...

One of my all time favorite etsy sellers is annacote...she also has fabulously handcrafted card sets and this botanical calendar that will brighten any desk space! They are modern, organic and great for gift giving!

Comfycreations has a great find...a keyboard wrist rest filled with buckwheat, rice and flaxseed for moist heat therapy...done in beautiful fabrics and scented with lavender for stress relief...

How about a cool corkboard? Uncorked has imaginitive gifts at a great price, like the one shown here!

For those coffeeaholics...grab a 12 oz. white porcelain cup from circaceramics featuring the Chicago typewriter!

Grab an altered mod striped rolodex from the craftycrew for that organized person in your office which packs a punch of color...

And to round up this gift guide, geekgear has available the floppy disk desk organizer, available in several different colors and at the cool price of $5.50!

Take a look around Etsy and find that perfect gift while you have time...all without leaving your home or office - you'll have more time to get that work done...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...From $50-$100!

My favorites from the Etsy gift guides in this price range are awesome...

...the first being sown. These modern pillows are made from recycling vintage feed bags! I've seen sown's work everywhere and am totally impressed with the originality and design.

Next is sisicata...this Tribute to Basquiat bracelet is extremely cool and any hip lover of modern art would love this piece...too bad it's sold but she has others available!

I love olive...her simplistic, high quality work just makes you feel good when you look at it. A smile on the face is guaranteed when your recipient opens up a pillow made by her...

Clevergirl is a jewelry maker - a clever one at that! Such a great name for a wonderful artist...this gin and tonic necklace is a prime example. It would also look great with the silk swing dress from classictailors mentioned in a previous post - the perfect outfit for a night out on the town!

And then there is desirapesta...a unique artisan - you can see that in these original drawings that have been silkscreened by hand onto these fabulous little pillows. I have yet to have ever seen anything else like them. Whimsical and in black and white, go with anything!

Be sure to take a look at the other fine sellers in this category from the Etsy Gift Guides...something for everyone...

Etsy Gift Giving Guides...From $20-$50!

Here are just a few beautifully created items available on Etsy right now, perfect for gift giving! Be sure to check out the other products from these wonderful sellers - you will love what you see!

Ameliamae has such creative work - I love this print entitled "forever" - of course as a lot of you know, orange is my color - well - next to red anyway!

Quietdoing offers fabulous checkbook holders like this one shown and other accessories - perfect for gift giving.

Going to a party and need a hostess gift or have someone that loves to entertain? Avrilloreti has these simply modern cocktail napkins featuring designer chairs that are just too cool!

Thelittlestitch is also one of my favorites...I adore her felted pillows - great gifts for someone who loves home accessories and want a punch of color and something beautifully handmade...

One of the shops that caught my eye and I fell in love with is bottlebottoms...we should all recycle more - I need to make that a new year's resolution! She makes great glassware out of wine bottles...such a unique idea and one that appeals to those trying to live green!

Shaggybaggy makes tote bags out of recycled burlap coffee sacks! Another cool gift from upcycling old items and making them new...

Last but certainly not least, RobertSocha, one of my fave Etsy photographers offers beautiful prints like the one depicted here entitled "icy kiss" which has apparently sold already! Check him out...his work is wonderful.

Good luck with your shopping and if you are looking for something in particular and can't find it - let me know - Etsy offers just about anything you can think of! More guides coming...