Wish List

Every year, I update my Amazon wish list before my birthday and Christmas in hopes I will receive something I actually want (as in, not a set from Bath & Body Works or a gift card to Walmart). This works occasionally. Of course, most of the things I really and truly want aren't on there, but I find it difficult to get folks to use my Etsy favorites. I'm always curious what items other lovers of all things handmade are tempted to buy, so I thought I'd do my part by showing you a few things on my list.

First off is this pouch by CutOutAndCollect featuring a unicorn on a purple background:

I definitely need this awesome, Alice-inspired ring by pocketfullofpoesy:

I've been eyeing this totally non-vegetarian-friendly apron by snappyshop since, like, forever:

And last is an iPod case with a bunny on it (of course) by stitchkitsch:

What's on your wish list?

My Own Private Orchard House

If you're anywhere near as big a Little Women nerd as I am, you must check out this post by Design*Sponge: Living in: Little Women. To it, I add these fun Etsy goodies:

Little Women Clothespin Dolls

Literary Book Series -- Little Women by Alcott

Little Women Deluxe Set

Musical mini

I've been in the mood to listen to my favorite artists lately, which has been difficult given the death of my iPod. I've lost many CDs to various moves, and my laptop containing most of my library is nearly dead. I've been seeking things out on Pandora, MySpace and YouTube, but I miss my albums. It left me feeling strangely inspired, so I created an EtsyMini featuring song titles by artists I love. The song title is either in the item title or is just the item itself. Here's the mini below:



Just for fun, if anyone wants to try to guess the title and artists of the featured songs, go for it. If anyone gets all 12, I'll send them a piece of my handmade jewelry. As a hint, each row has a theme. From top to bottom, they are female singer-songwriters, male singer-songwriters, indie rock bands, and male piano players. I'll happily chime in to let you know if your guesses are right or wrong. I'd love to have a winner. So get to clicking, Googling, and guessing!

I want you

I had a traumatic day (i.e. got my blood drawn for a medical test), so I'm consoling myself by searching Etsy. Here are 12 of my favorite items at the moment:




I hope you enjoyed!

Rarr!!

I've decided to embrace the silliness and giddiness as much as I can today. Whenever possible, I'm not going to focus on my unemployed father and friends, my boyfriend's aunt's surgery, or the way the apartment complex is being bastardly to us. Instead, I'm going to think about yetis. Now you can, too.

The economy strikes again

The bad: Our local newspaper -- the one who laid me off almost a year ago with 17 of my colleagues -- just let 28 employees go, including my father. I still haven't found out about the rest of my friends in the newsroom. My dad was there more than 10 years. I hope he can find enough freelance gigs to add up to something. I also really, really hope they can afford health coverage for my siblings, both of whom need it.

The good: I found my perfect wedding band! Click here to bask in its beauty. Of course, I have no need for it at this time. I am madly in love with it, though. Maybe I should marry it!

Today, the bad wins, but hopefully tomorrow will be better.

All I want for Christmas ...

is peace, love, understanding, and all those goodies. Failing that, anything from this Etsy mini would be just lovely:





Have a safe and happy holiday to everyone, no matter what you celebrate!

Etsy finds

Happy Tofurkey Eve!

In honor of my favorite holiday friend, the pumpkin pie, here is an Etsy Mini of some wonderful handmade finds. They all have me excited to chow down on the sweet, spicy goodness!

Everything's coming up roses

...and other assorted plant life.

Yep, the cold weather has me down again. Be like me and choose to ignore it! You can have your very own spring with these bloomin' good items.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The skies are dull and monochrome today, so I decided to make an Etsy Mini of some lovely, rainbow-colored items. Check them out:

Saturday picks

Check out these wonderful Alice in Wonderland inspired pieces. I want every single one of them! The two Alice books are two of my favorites. My father used to read an illustrated version of the first one to me at bedtime, and someday I look forward to doing the same for my children.

I hope everyone's having a wonderful weekend!

Winter finds

The cold weather is moving in to my hometown, and though it is no friend of mine, it does make me think of the important things in life, like snuggling. Here are some Etsy finds that make me want to get all cuddled up on the couch with a mug of peppermint tea, a pen, or some crafting supplies: