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!

 

 



Etsy Tuesday: Vintage vs. Modern Clocks

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My boyfriend absolutely loves clocks, specifically because he likes to know what time it is at all times.  As a result, we have over a dozen clocks all over our apartment so that he can tell what time it is from any angle and he's been exceptionally particular to keep them all synced up.  I, on the other hand, never know what time it is and don't even think about what time it is until I see the sun coming up or going down.  I have a handful of watches I never use, and my iPhone wakes me up on most days.  Nevertheless, I do find clocks to be stylish accessories for the home and wardrobe.  They are a great way to add whimsy or sophistication to your home and really round out one's home decor style.

This week's Etsy post is thereby dedicated to clocks - vintage and modern.  Both sets are fun and stylish, but what would you choose, a retro yellow orb clock or a simple & modern wood one?

For more of my favorite clocks, click here to follow me on Etsy.

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?

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: Handmade Wooden Toys

This week's Etsy Tuesday is dedicated to the darling little ones who surround us but then again - who wouldn't love these cute little wooden toys?!  I am in total awe of the people who made them since their woodworking skills are amazing and on par with Ron Swanson's (which is definitely saying something).  I'm really tempted to buy a few of these and use them as home decor, especially the gnome tic-tac-toe set and the pink camera. Plus I have a few nephews & nieces on the way so I'll definitely be shopping at their Etsy stores soon!


Top Row (L to R): 30-Piece Set of Wooden Blocks, Elephant Puzzle, Gnome Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Middle Row: Red Play Kitchen, Three Developmental Rattles, Dump Truck
Bottom Row: Oatmeal & Berries Play set, Play Dolls, Toy Camera

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

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

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