An Etsy Wedding: Cake Toppers

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Everyone loves a great cake topper, but Etsy artisans have a way of taking them to the nex level by creating some of the most darling wedding cake toppers ever.  From whimsical to classic, you can find almost any kind on Etsy - fancy a set of frogs or Mario and Princess Peach?  They will have it and so much more from monograms to vintage toppers to hipster couples and precious little replicas of yourself.  It's such a great way of personalizing your wedding cake and adding a touch of sparkle or fun to an otherwise serious & seriously fun event.  Here are eight of my favorites - enjoy!

 

 



An Etsy Easter Basket

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Easter is on Sunday, and what better way to celebrate it than by buying baskets and filling them with goodies for the kids! You can always choose to buy the pre-made baskets from stores, but I love personalizing them with heartfelt gifts, school supplies, and lots of yummy treats.  Besides, aren't these Etsy goods much cuter than those store-bought baskets?!

With 11 nieces and nephews, buying treats for everyone gets pretty expensive so I usually try to make them colorful eggs filled with confetti, sugar cookies with elaborate decorations, and then buy funky erasers for school from Target's dollar aisle along with little metal pails or felt baskets.  They never seem to mind what's in the basket as long as there is lots of candy.  Then of course, we all get ready for the big hunt and hide eggs all over the yard for them - eggs filled with candy, confetti, money, and even hard-boiled ones.  Last year, our littlest niece ate the entire hard-boiled egg, shell and all!  It was absolutely hilarious and no one had even noticed until she was almost done with it.  How about you - do you have any fun Easter memories?

Darling Thursday: A Baby Nursery for Girls



mobile / crib / kitten / bear / heart print / eames rocker / pouf / floor lamp

This April there will be two new additions to our family including a precious baby girl and the other is still a surprise.  As a result though, I've been shopping for cute little dresses and layettes and visiting the cutest baby boutiques.  I am amazed by how far nursery designs have come over the years - you can truly tailor the nursery to fit your design aesthetics by choosing modern furnishings or shabby chic fabrics or whimsical artwork.  The result is a room that flows well with the rest of the house's design versus one awkward & random room. 

Pictured above are some of my absolute favorites - the classic Eames rocker, a pouf to rest your tired & swollen feet, a sweet heart print reminding your little one of how much you love them, and something pretty for them to look at from inside their cozy but modern crib.

wallpaper / dresser / mirror / ladybug

 

And of course, every little one needs lots of storage to tuck away those darling dresses, pajamas and separates.  As your little one scoots around on her ladybug, Momma can fix her hair in this modern mirror or marvel at how sweet this flowered wallpaper is!

 

 

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And then there's the artwork.  How cute is this collection of whimsical prints & vintage needlepoint pieces?  I seriously want to purchase all of these and place them on a wall.  It's a really great mix of new & old but sweet enough for your little one.

 

I hope you love & adore these nursery items for a little girl as much as me!  What do you think - too modern or just right?

Etsy For Men

mod tea towels / vintage wayfarers / bicycle cuff-links / leather messenger bag / wild man cologne / tweed jacket / wooden bowtie / beethoven bookends / vintage binoculars / handyman's book / drinking glasses

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This week's Etsy post is dedicated to the gorgeous men in our lives whom we love and adore.  It's really hard to find great gifts for men and even doing a web search for a gift guide comes up with lousy suggestions.  As a result, I really wanted to focus my attention on finding things that would work for each of the scruffy men that surround us whether they be our partners, fathers, brothers or best friends.  Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about the things I've found and purchased a few for my big brother, Bryan, who's birthday is today!

Happy Birthday, big brother!

Etsy Tuesday: Study in Mint

Mint is definitely in.  Since I love all shades of green, the current mint craze absolutely delights my senses.  For your enjoyment, check out these great finds from Etsy.

1. Vintage Mint Dress - check out this link for the cutest & happiest Etsy model ever.

2. Sparkly Dog Collar - because even your pup deserves to be stylish.

3. Leaf Dinnerware - I would die for this whole set.

4. Clutch - affordable addition to your seasonal/trendy items that could easily be modified with a sparkly brooch for fancier occassions.

5. Retro Dress - perfect for a Sunday brunch date with your friends.

6. Mint Earrings - simple & elegant.

7. Vintage Sewing Machine - and one of my fav items on this list.

8. Imperial Savoy Camera - a great addition to any collection of cameras.

9. Sugar Bowl - very sweet bowl you could also use for cotton balls in the bathroom.

10. Cross Weave Bracelet - a good bracelet for layering with other gold pieces.

11. Pendant Necklace - another fav that I'd love put on an extremely long chain.

12. Tassel Garland - super stylish addition to a birthday party or bridal shower.

13. Leather Ipad Mini Case - for the stylish tech savvy girl.

14. Ivory Linen & Mint Chair - a welcoming chair to read a book in. 

Etsy Tuesday: Mustache Mania

Mustache-Themed products & parties are all the rage right now - you see them on photo booth pictures, on Hipsters, and even kids' parties.  To celebrate the current trend, here are a few Etsy finds featuring mustaches!

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1. Mustache Wayfarer T-Shirt  2. Bushy Mustache Hand Carved Rubber Stamp  3. Mustache Bash Birthday Invitation  4. Vintage "Father!" Mug  5. Mustache Men's Cufflinks  6. Mustache Collection Print on Canvas Tote Bag  7. 2012 Mustache Calendar  8. Mustache Drinking Glasses  9. Black & White Mustache Coffee Mugs

1950s Eyeglasses

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How amazing are these?!  Forget the current trend of black/brown rimmed nerd glasses and go for a slightly more feminine look with these.

Etsy Tuesday: Owl Mania

Owls are still very popular, even though mushrooms, raccoons and birds are fighting for their spot in current trends.  As a result, I thought I'd share a few links for this week's Etsy post so you can continue to add to your collection of owls.  Isn't the skirt adorable?!  How about those tags?  They would be perfect for a birthday note on a present.  Happy Shopping!

1. Platter & Tea Towel

2.  Gift Tags

3. Sleepy Owl Planter

4. Swizzle Sticks

5. Chiffon Skirt

6. Silver Bracelets

7. Vintage Ashtray

8. Adorable Earrings

9. Sweet Owl Planter

10. 70s Embroidered Artwork

11. Retro Owl Watch/Pendant

12. Cork Hot Pad

Flasks Galore

A couple of weekends ago my wonderful boyfriend and I went to a party that was BYOB. Although they were planning on having a case of Coronas to get the party started, they didn't want to furnish everyone with an endless supply of drinks which is completely understandable.  We are not big drinkers by any stretch of the imagination, and we really dislike beer.  No matter how many different kinds we've tried, it's just not something we can get accustomed to.  So, we thought we'd take some rum or Crown.  Only problem was, we don't own a flask!  Thus began the endless search for a great flask.  Which would you pick?

Chevron Print Flask

Cozy Flask

Retro Vines Flask

Traditional Leather Flask

Menswear Flask

 

Wavy Flask

Etsy Tuesday: Vintage Dresses

Etsy is amazing, and searching through its pages for this week's post, I could not stop gawking at all of the fabulous finds.  I had an incredibly hard time editing my picks down this week and as a result, this week's post is long.  So, it's a great thing the holiday season is approaching and you'll be in need of a few dresses.  Enjoy and have a great Tuesday!

Dresses L to R:
Top Row: 50s Lace Front Chiffon Dress, Sheer Polka Dot & Velvet Dress, One Shoulder Dress with Beading, Organza Dress with Layered Side Sash
Bottom Row: Black Velvet Cocktail Dress, 60s Dress with Scalloped Skirt, 50s Cocktail Dress with Polka Dots & Embellished Cuffs, Black Pleated & Sequined Dress

Dresses L to R:  Fringe Cocktail Dress, 60s Black & Ivory Dress, 50s Polka Dot Dress,
Animal Print Dress

Dresses L to R (Top Row) 60s Polka Dot Dress with Peter Pan Collar, Red Velvet Cocktail Dress, Vintage Striped Day Dress  (Bottom Row)  Sassy Red Dress with Gathered Waist Line, Silk & Chiffon Dress with Bows,  Red Silk Dress with Accordion Pleats

Etsy Tuesday: Halloween Costumes for Kids

Six frightening days til Halloween!  I finally ordered my costume - thank goodness for Amazon's 2-day prime shipping - and a grocery list is already made to begin baking some delicious treats.  How are your plans coming for Halloween weekend?  Just in case your little ones are still indecisive about what they want to be, here are a few great costumes from Etsy.  Aren't they darling?

Happy Tuesday!

Adorable Max Costume

Upcycled Roxy the Fox costume

Seriously Wise Owl

Gnomes! Happy as can be.

Wickedly Fun Ghost

Ponderous Sea Monster

Argh! A Pirate with flair

Cute as a Ladybug

Slime-free Frog Prince

Enchanted Little Red Riding Hood

Elmo & Cookie Monster

a darling little Bumblebee

Butterfly

Super Sweet Dragon

Creepy Crawly Spider Headband

Etsy Tuesday: Halloween Party Supplies

There's 13 haunting days til Halloween, which means it's time to fill up your shopping carts (virtual or real) with party supplies for the perfect, frighteningly fun Halloween party.  As a result, today's Etsy finds are geared towards throwing a party filled with ghouls & goblins.  Click on the links and start shopping because time is running out....!

Vintage Inspired Halloween Tags - these are perfect for attaching to party favor bags, using as place cards, or tying to water bottles.

Orange & Black Polka Dot Favor Boxes - fill these with M&Ms, candy corn or your favorite homemade treats.
 
Trick-or-Treaters Halloween Card - these darling cards are great for scribbling sweet messages inside to send to your favorite nieces and nephews

Black Raven Place Cards - even Halloween parties can be elevated with little touches like these.

"Vampire Bites" Card Stock Tags - these are a great idea as is, fill a jar with candies for your co-workers or children's classmates and wrap these cute tags around.

Orange Polka Dot Straws - for a pop of color on your food & beverage table, straws are a cheap and fun addition (and using them keeps your teeth from rotting out....something has to!).

"Spooky" Banner - hang them on your doors, fireplaces, buffets or bar to add that extra something special.

Crazy Bats Garland - I would totally hang these from the ceiling along with Martha Stewart's Pom Poms in orange & black.

"Trick or Treat" Banner - yet another banner for the mantle.

Vintage Paper Plates - these plates are so much fun that I wish they had more!

Plastic Halloween Favor Bags - perfect for caramel popcorn balls or brownie bites.

Black Raven Centerpiece - an eery raven that would make even Edgar Allan Poe proud.

Three Spooky Birds Mini Treat Sacks - make handing out candy to trick or treaters easy by using these to fill with a few pieces of candy AND a toothbrush.

DIY Printable Cupcake Picks - because cupcakes are so much more fun when dressed up.

Orange & Black Paper Garland - just one more garland.

Halloween Party Invitations - set the mood for your costume party with these classic invitations.

Etsy Tuesdays Are Back!

That's right folks, Etsy Tuesdays are back!  And of course, I was inspired by the changing of seasons and the hope of cooler weather.  Hope you love these items as much as I do.


Chevron-Patterned Throw

Pleated Knee-Length Skirt for date night

The Perfect Earrings x 2, for flirting of course

Tupperware - what a throwback to my childhood.  I loved this stuff and these are perfect for holding a cup of soup and snuggling on your balcony.

Vintage Peach Dress for a Fall wedding or romantic stroll through the park.

Flower Hair Pins

Autumn Harvest Pyrex Bowls - I actually have a set of these that were given to me by my boyfriend's Aunt and I absolutely love them.  They are so versatile - microwave & oven safe!

Cozy Aztec Sweater

Orange Ceramic Owl

Oxfords!  These are so popular right now and look so feminine compared to others.

Tweed Fedora, because I absolutely love hats.

Modern Wood Painting/Sculpture

Groovy Handmade Purse for dinner parties

Double-Stranded Rustic Necklace with Fabric Flowers

Fall Flowers with Place Cards (honestly, I think these place cards are way overpriced, but the picture was too cute to not post.  Either way, great idea for a Fall Wedding or outdoor party.)

Etsy Tuesday: Halloween Costumes & More

It's almost here, that frightful night filled with miniature witches and goblins and superheros, knocking on doors asking for the occasional trick or treat.  In case you're still in search of ideas, here are few of this week's Etsy finds. 


a family of superheros

vintage party favors

a roaring Max

adorable little gnome

trick-or-treat tags

dinosaur capes

miss incredible

halloween wine charms

a monster bag

Halloween Dessert Tables

It's almost here, the time of year that brings ghouls, and goblins, and witches to the dinner table.  Here are a few ideas for the perfect dessert table for your Halloween Party.

All photos courtesy of Martha Stewart, except second photo which is courtesy of Etsy seller Frog Prince Paperie

Etsy Tuesday: A Vintage-Inspired Halloween Party

I absolutely love the holidays, including Halloween.  It's such a fun time and who doesn't love dressing up?!  Every year I think about throwing a Halloween Party and always find a plethora of items that would be perfect for that vintage-inspired Halloween Party but alas, it never happens.  Just in case though, here are a few links from Etsy vendors that would help make up the perfect Halloween Party.

"Happy Halloween" Gift Tags, perfect for personalizing party favors

Vintage-Inspired Halloween Banner

"Trick or Treat" Favor Bags

Vintage Inspired Favors &/or Halloween Tree Ornament

Bottlecap Ornament

Paper Witch Hat

A Spooky Halloween Banner

"Trick or Treat" Banner

Adorable Halloween Party Hats

A Ghoulishly Elegant Cupcake Wrapper

Paper Pumpkin Ornament

Cupcake Toppers

A Haunting Halloween Home, the perfect centerpiece

Jack the Pumpkin

"Boo" Banner


"Trick or Treat" Stationery - send personalize Halloween notes or hand-written invitations for the perfect vintage-inspired Halloween party

An Etsy Wedding Affair

Happy Hump Day!  Sorry I'm a little late with Etsy Tuesday, but things have been super busy and I've been ridiculously exhausted.  I hope everyone is having a great week so far.

And finally, here are this week's Etsy finds left to right:

1. "Love" Wedding Invitations

2. "Just Married" Wedding Banner

3.  Bride & Groom Guitar Decorations

4.  A Fabulous Flower Bouquet of Brooches

5. A Sweet Wedding Cake Topper

6. Table Numbers

7. Wedding Veil

8. "Mr. & Mrs." Pears

9. Simply Chic Wedding Gown

10. Funky Save the Dates

11. Sparkly Pearls & Rhinestone Necklace

Etsy with a British Accent

This week's Etsy finds are British inspired including vintage metal coasters and an adorable little teapot with blue shoes!  What can I say, I watched a lot of Jane Austen & BBC movies this past weekend ;)

1. Double-Decker Print

2. Vintage Book

3. Brown Leather Heels

4. Military Inspired Dress

5. Red, White & Blue Silk Scarf

6. 50s Striped Dress

7. Brownie Camera

8. Yellow License Plate

9. Retro Carry-On Bag

10. Blue-Shoes Teapot

11. Red & Black Striped Heels

12. British Flag Metal Coasters

13. Kraft Paper Gift Tags

Tuesday's Etsy Finds

 

If you love Etsy as much as  I do, then you know that there are a number of amazing vendors on their website selling a wide range of things from vintage magazine racks to handmade ornaments & clothes.  There is a never ending array of things to look at, get ideas from, or buy.  

In fact, it's become so popular that items have been featured on Martha Stewart's website, Matthew Stephens had items picked up by Urban Outfitters at one point and is now featured on Jonathan Adler's website, and Blanca Gomez who has amazing artwork and does ad-work for many Spanish companies, has her own Etsy store where you can purchase prints.

Not only that, but it is the perfect place to go to now to find unique wedding supplies - there are invitations you can customize, cake toppers, flower bouquets, favors of all kinds, veils - the list is endless.

As a result, this is my ode to Etsy - a celebration every Tuesday of some of Etsy's amazing things.  Enjoy!

1. A Bamboo Clock - I never thought clocks could be so romantic. 

2. Hand-knit Neckwarmer/Scarf

3. Sequined Headband

4. Orange Bow-Tie

5. Assortment of Turquoise Frames - Wouldn't these be great hanging together on a wall?  Love it.

6. "Be Happy" Tote

7. A Vintage-Inspired Clutch

8. Flowers & Feather Necklace

9. Glass Bead Bracelet