Jun 19, 2009 -
Etsy seller Love, California was born and bred in Texas, and she's got the pillows to prove it. She makes charming wool-blend felt pillows bearing an icon of the Lone Star State, the cactus. Her Cactus With White Blooms Pillow ($125) is entirely hand-stitched in the shape of a cactus, while the Cactus Topiary Felt Pillow ($60) is square and hand-stitched with a colorful cactus appliqué.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
geek may be all over the newest phone to hit the market, but I'm more interested in another item with a similar name. The Palm Puppy may not have a 3 inch touch screen, built in keyboard, or GPS, but he sure is cute!
Coming straight from PalmPuppy's Etsy shop, I can't help but love this tiny stuffed Boston Terrier doll.
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Jun 08, 2009 -
In my how-to on organizing your hangers, I talked a lot about choosing the right type of hangers for your wardrobe. But in guest rooms or coat closets, or when you're using apparel as home décor, sometimes aesthetics take priority over clips, clamps, and rubber grips. If that's the case, consider the Pretty Plum Sugar Handcrafted Bamboo Hangers ($25 for 10).
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Jun 01, 2009 -
I recently asked whether or not you display your jewelry, and the response was mixed. Well, I have a sneaking suspicion that if you all were the proud owners of this Who Made It Four-Tier Antique Jewelry Stand ($80.50), the answer would be an unequivocal, resounding YES! This gorgeous and delicate stand is one of a kind, made from both new and antique dishes.
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May 27, 2009 -
Knitted Trekkie Meerkats. Have three cuter words ever been spoken in the history of the world? (OK, maybe they have, but this comes close.) For a meer few dollars, some knitting wizard will make one just for you.
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May 14, 2009 -
If you're looking for a way to enhance the unique feel of your wedding ceremony, consider adding one of Caroline Colom Vasquez's gorgeous ring bowls to the big day. Vasquez, an Austin, TX, artist and designer, runs the shop Paloma's Nest, where she designs ceramic bowls, tiles, and decorative pieces for the home. Many of the pieces in the Paloma’s Nest line are available with custom texts, which adds special meaning to the pieces.
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May 12, 2009 -
Etsy is not by any means a go-to place for furniture. But, if you are willing to sift through the crafty, country pieces, you may stumble upon a one-of-a-kind, handmade gem like this KALA Studios Phila Chair ($1,500). Simple and elegant with a beautiful walnut frame, it's what I'd call grown-up furniture for the modern home.
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May 05, 2009 -
That's right, your cat needs a sombrero. (Need I remind you of another super famous literary feline worthy of mention?) After all, what's cuter than a cute kitty in a cute hat to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
Since we've already covered birds and dogs, check out these adorable handmade head toppers for our kitty amigos.
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As the maker of these pillows cheekily notes, "Nothing like the image of a condom 100 times its actual size lying on your bed to remind you to wrap it up before you get it on!" This Giant Condom Pillow ($50) is hand silkscreened on white poplin fabric and features one pocket to hold actual condoms. I guess this is one way to advertise that you're all about safer sex, right?
Chicago-based stationer Orange Beautiful has come down with a case of Spring fever and put its entire Etsy shop on sale, now through May 31. From lacy everyday stationery to cheeky letterpress notecards and gocco art prints, the shop has something for everyone. I'm getting a laugh out of this Get Your Sh*t Together notebook for jotting down plans and to do lists.