Fresh Ikat Finds

Banscot - ikat bowl $28 each

I discovered this Etsy site selling authentic ikat fabric designs.  I love the look of ikat and these home goods would add a fresh summer look to home decor.

Tupi - red ikat tray $31.50

The fabric is hand woven in the Philippines using centuries old traditions.  The fabric is then shipped to France where it is crafted into the articles seen here and on the Etsy site.  

Sako - sack lamp $96. each

The company name, 7100 Islands is derived from the approximate 7100 islands that comprise the Philippine Islands.  The company is the brainchild of two Filipino women living in France with design and craft backgrounds.

small ikat bowls, set of two $41.00

The fabric is very sturdy and can be sculpted into vessels.

Bayong - ikat tote $142.50

Origami clutch  $64.50

Origami clutch $64.50

How cute it that?!

Hostess Gift Ideas from Etsy

With several holidays fast approaching, there will be invitations to dinners and parties and other events.  Be prepared by stocking up now on some hostess gifts.  Here are a few suggestions from Etsy.

Wine tags REDSTARinc $5

Whipped Body Butter from NakedButter $12

Woodgrain, acorn and leaf placemats  Foodphyte $17

Wooden Board Game mrhudon $85

Bakelite handle carving set  madmrsrochester $5

Mulling spices in muslin bags  GustoSpice $6.25

The Four Seasons (tea) Towel  baileydoesntbark $28

Original Art: Miniatures

Would you like to own a piece of original art?  Think you can't afford it?  Think miniatures.

Original Encaustic Oil "Across the Field" $25 KLynnArt

I'm captivated by the art miniatures on Etsy.  This piece is 3X3 and comes with its own easel.  

This 3X3 abstract is painted in acrylics.  $25 BrookeHowie

3X2 Acrylic on canvas Koi - Carp $25 rainbeauxart

This would look great on a bookshelf or perched on a side table.

This 4X5 oil on canvas was inspired by a piece of classical music. $46 abstractedcolours

I would never get tired of looking at these gorgeous colors.

This "Miniature Christmas Tree Farm" painting comes complete with a gorgeous frame for $25. BrookeHowie

This would make a sweet Christmas gift.

Etsy Find

I have a very special event this weekend.  Our daughter is getting married.  As mother of the bride, I chose a dress quite a while ago (Badgley Mishka) and found shoes that I can dance in.  But finding an appropriate bag that wasn't gaudy and beaded was a problem.  So I went to Etsy and found this gorgeous handcrafted bag.

mermaidsdream $70

Silk Dupioni Bow Clutch

This bag is available in many colors with nickel silver or antique brass frame. 

The craftsmanship on these bags is awesome.

Click here to view the website.  If you need a special occasion bag, look here first.

I'm anticipating a spectacular weekend.  I hope to have photos for you next week.  

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.  See you on Tuesday.

Poppy Passion

 I was inspired by these cookies, featured in the May 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Living.

Poppy-Shaped Lemon Cookies

While I didn't make and decorate cookies, I was reminded about how much I love the flowers.

Guess Martha's keen on poppies too.  She offers a tutorial on block-printing poppies 

If you'd rather not print your own poppy design, how about this pillow cover offered on Etsy for $30 by suchprettycolors

The iconic poppy print from Marimekko

Serve some Poppy Seed Cake on these sweet plates from Anthropologie

Beautiful poppy photo.  Etsy for $65 from ccotaphotocraft 

Poppy tinted lips

How do you like your poppies?

Adoring Vietto

I just found this ETSY shop, Vietto, from Helsinki, Finland.  Vietto upcycles leather and other materials.  You'll find clothing and accessories in the shop.  I am fixated on the cozy neck warmers.

Hand knit cowl with wooden buttons.  $38

Fleece collar with leather and snaps  $38

The design of this collar is ingenious as it allows for variety in the way it is worn.

This Circle Scarf with snaps is definitely a unisex item.  $35

Snap it up for a tighter, warmer fit.

There is lots of winter left.  Stay warm!

Etsy Gifts

 Searching for a Secret Santa gift or Stocking Stuffers?   

Here are some Etsy ideas.

Love these dotted and striped mugs. $22 each InAGlaze

Key fobs $5.75 can be personalized for additional $2.25 personalizeditems

How about a little desktop art? Just $20 coolranchstudio free shipping too!

Desktop calendar $13 from PoshGirlBoutique

Soy Travel Candles, you pick the scent $4.50/4oz candle dreamypleasures

Happy Weekend

Puzzling

I've been seeing puzzle motif in all sorts of products so I thought I'd put together a post that includes puzzle gift ideas.  Have fun checking it out.

These puzzleboards multi-task as serving plate, cutting board and when lined up, as a table runner or large work space. Each piece $26

Cute way to cut a sandwich in half or make a bread puzzle.  Puzzle Shape Sandwich Cutters (Set of 4) $14.21

A Puzzle Stool can be used as seating or a side table.  Available in mango wood and foil covered mango wood, these stools interlock to make a larger table.  Price upon request.

Some Etsy Finds

1 cuff links $19.99 geekcuffs  2 Autism awareness necklace $18 tamanthajewellry  3 set of 4 coasters $20 zipper8design 4 keychain $34 SilverShedStudio

Elephant with calf kid's puzzle $14.95 usnavyretiredvet on Etsy

Cyber Sale

In "honor" of Cyber Monday, I am offering a 10% discount in my Etsy shop from now until Tuesday morning.  Use the code CYBERSALE when checking out for a 10% discount.

Here are some examples of what is in the shop.

bangles

linked necklace

earrings

heart charm bangle

Etsy Treasury: Crow Pendant

It's my lucky day.  My Crow Pendant was featured in an Etsy Treasury.  You can check it out here.  

Etsy Treasury: Into the Woods

I'm very excited!  My jewelry made it into an Etsy Treasury.  These Copper Matisse Leaf earrings are included in a Treasury entitled, Into the Woods and was assembled by LisaFerinDesigns.  Check out the Treasury by clicking here.