Archive for the ‘Etsy’ Category
Shopping Etsy: Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year!
First, there’s the turkey…and turkey sandwiches. And then there’s everything that goes with the turkey…and the turkey sandwiches.
A few things to add to the table to give your Turkey Day a little extra style:
1.) Yellow Soup Tureen, $25
2.) Gravy Boat, $14
3.) Set of 25 Squirrel Place Cards, $30
4.) Squirrel Salt & Pepper
5.) Owl Candle, $14
6.) Set of 6 Acorn & Oak Leaf Place Cards, $18
7.) Damask Table Runner, $15
8.) Set of 4 Acorn Boxes, $14
No passes
Turns out I’m allergic to my new soft contact lens solution, which presented itself with pink, irritated eyes.
“I was wondering why you were wearing Harry Potter glasses. I thought it might be his birthday,” said my lunch companion after viewing my retro, and slightly matronly, specs.
While there are plenty of hot women who rock the sexy secretary look (see below), there’s even a Pretty Girls with Nerdy Glasses appreciation society on Facebook and an accompanying Tumblr blog.
I, however, look more like that woman who used to be in the Old Navy ads.
If you want to try the nerdy girl look, here are some cool glasses from Etsy to try out.
1.) Vintage glasses, $95
2.) ’70s Reddish Brown Fade Frames, $15
3.) Vintage ’50s Aluminum Glasses, $25
4.) Flower Power glasses, $65
5.) Rochas Vintage Glasses, $30
6.) Cat Eye Glasses, $125
WARNING: If you’re like me, you could just end up looking like a nerd.
Shopping Etsy: Back-to-school
I went back to school this week, which meant getting dressed in something other than t-shirts and sandals…it also meant that some back-to-school items were in order.
1.) Vintage Globe, $56
2.) Amigurumi Apple, $12.50
3.) Faux Bois Eco-Folder, $2
4.) Anatomical Map, $175
5.) Laptop Sleeve, $49
6.) Bionic Woman Lunchbox, $38
7.) Ceramic Owl Pencil Holder, $32
8.) Vintage Yellow Stapler, $25
Shopping Etsy: Alaska
I just got back from a trip to Alaska to see my sister-in-law and her family.
Not being particularly outdoorsy, I wasn’t expecting to really like it…but I LOVED the majestic beauty and adventure…despite the threat of death at every turn.
Possible deaths: Mud flats (you sink, the tide comes in, you drown), avalanche, moose trampling, drunk driving around dangerous curves, BEARS…
Anyway, some Etsy products that are reminiscent of my near-death Alaskan adventure.
1.) Formal Bear Original Linocut, $8
The threat of bears was ever-present. I might not have been so frightened if I thought one would be smoking a pipe and wearing a top hat.
2.) Large Moose Trophy Head, $52
I saw 2 babies and a mom in the wild, which nearly trampled my nephew. This cardboard variety won’t kill you.
3.) Birch Glow Watercolor, $75
Cold beauty. Bet that cold could kill you.
4.) Puffin Stickers, $3.99
I didn’t actually see a puffin, much to my parents’ chagrin. I think they are actually benign.
5.) Vintage Alaska Tablecloth, $18.50
Eat some carnage on this retro Alaska tablecloth.
6.) Organic Deep Conditioning Hair Mask Conditioner in Sun Ripened Raspberry Scent, $6
Wild raspberries are drop dead delicious.
7.) Mushroom Pocketbook, $32
If you eat an real life Amanita Muscaria, the result could be kidney failure. Not death, but carrying this cute wallet is probably safer.
8.) Vintage Salmon Pin, $10
Watched the running of the salmon, which could only kill you if you do so with a bear. Sadly, the salmon are the ones that end up dying after they lay their eggs.
Shopping Etsy: Let’s get physical!
I’ve started to (begrudgingly) go to the gym. It’s too damn hot to run outside…and I’m getting too damn old not to do something physical…thus, gym bound.
Here are a few Etsy items to spark your inner gym rat:
1.) Vintage Striped Leotard, $19
2.) Jump Rope, $5
3.) 1980s Nike Sneaker Skates, $120
4.) Sterling Silver Barbell, $10
5.) Armbands, $5 each
6.) Creamsicle Yoga Bag, $25
7.) Retro Gym Shorts, $10
Shopping Etsy: Tea for 2
I love sitting down to a nice cup of tea. In my dream world, it also comes with mini cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches…with or without crusts.
Here are some of my favorite tea accoutrements at Etsy:
1.) Antique Pewter Tea Set, $89
2.) Vintage Warming Orange Teapot, $34
3.) Decaf Pure Bliss Chai Tea, $6
4.) Espresso Set, $16
5.) Afternoon Tea Dress, $22
6.) Pearls of the Orient Specialty Green Tea, $6
7.) Red Poppy Tea Bag Holder, $10
8.) Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel Cream & Sugar Set, $14
9.) Granny Smith Apple Tea Cozy, $10
10.) Vintage Modern Japanese Tea Set, $32
Shopping Etsy: Terrarium crazy!
I’ve been mad about gardening lately, which could be why I’m so intrigued by terrariums, which are basically tiny little gardens…in a jar.
I’ve been watching eBay for cool dishes and looking at books on Amazon, but there are LOADS of terrariums and terrarium-related stuff on Etsy.
Take a look at my favorites:
1.) Tiny Terrarium, $30
2.) Mini Terrarium Kit, $15.95
3.) Tiny Terrarium Gift Tags, $9
4.) Handmade Polymer Clay Mushrooms, $7
5.) Stacking Terrariums (set of 2), $17
6.) Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Open Mini Garden, $50
7.) Raven Under the Lucky Tree, $16
8.) Bottled World Print, $25
9.) Custom Miniature Lawn Gnome, $8
10.) Flora Moss Terrarium, $30
Shopping Etsy: Harry Potter
As this entry posts, I will hopefully be in a theater getting ready to view Harry Potter movie number six, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Even though my creepy crush on Daniel Radcliffe is long over, I am still giddy to see the teen wizards fight against evil.
Here are a few Etsy products inspired by the boy wizard:
1.) Vintage Round Glasses, $50
Harry Potter would covet these slightly knobby black vintage frames.
2.) Coiled Snake Ring, $16.50
Silver snake wrap ring is very stylish this season. Speaking parsel-tongue not required.
3.) Phoenix Bridal Headpiece, $50
Your style quotient will soar in this beaded Phoenix headband. A beautiful bridal piece, or whenever you’re looking for accessory to raise your look from the ashes.
4.) Vintage Owl Coin Bank, $15
Hedwig couldn’t be cuter than these colorful vintage banks.
5.) Gryffindor Scarf, $20
Show house loyalty and keep warm (next winter) with a red and gold fringe scarf.
6.) Skull & Snake Temporary Tattoos, $10
Adhere your own dark mark with a Potter-inspired temporary tattoo. If it starts to throb, visit a doctor, STAT.
7.) Buck Print, $10
This suited buck might not be as protective as Potter’s patronus, but it’s definitely a conversation starter.
8.) Bean Pendant, $40
Bernie Botts has nothing on this magic bean pendant.
Shopping Etsy: Furniture finds
Handmade, refurbished…so much good furniture to fill your home…
1.) Fuchsia Garden Bench, $395
2.) Flat-fold Rocking Chair, $400
3.) Set of L’Oiseau Vintage Chairs, $650
4.) Aqua Table, $79
5.) Potting Table, $400
6.) Handmade Solid Walnut/Cherry Coffee Table, $899
7.) Steel Panel Bed, $600
8.) Tow Hook Coat Hook, $10
9.) Jere Bird Wall Art, $395
Shopping Etsy: Vintage glasses
Sadly and luckily, I didn’t find a lot of things I wanted to buy in New York.
I got a vintage dress at a used music store in Saratoga Springs, a scarf, and on the last day of my trip, some cool vintage eyeglass frames.
Fabulous Fanny’s, one of my favorite East Village spots, is home of great vintage clothing, jewelry…but the best selection of vintage eyewear.
I bought a pair or regular glasses…and some sunglasses.
So now, I have vintage frames on my mind. If you can’t make it to Fanny’s, here are some cool ones on Etsy:
1.) Tortoise Shell Vintage Glasses, $15
2.) Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Sunglasses, $105
3.) Sleek Black Frames, $45
4.) Vintage Glasses, $19
5.) Vintage Black Rhinestone Glasses, $40
6.) Vintage Shuron Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses, $35
7.) Vintage 60s Sunglasses, $40
8.) Oh La La La La, $30
9.) Huge Vintage 1980s Batwing Sunglasses , $19
10.) Tura Cat Eye Eyeglasses, $95
11.) Sophia Frame, $15
12.) Vintage Sunglasses, $29
13.) Vintage 80s White Frames, $14.99
14.) Vintage 1970s Square Tortoise Zyloware Nylon Eyeglass Frames, $15
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