Auld Lang Syne Etsy Finds

Happy New Year! I hope it finds you well! Click the image to find the source.

Snow

Despite temperatures well below freezing and this area's reputation for precipitation, we have only had one snow flurry this season. I watched it, mesmerized, as it danced by my window. In hopes that it will chose to return, I present to you:

Snow, by Etsy:

Snow Flake Necklace in Antiqued Silver by Peaches4me

Winter Cheer Print by sarahjanestudio

Snow on the Pines Earrings with Blue Fire Moonstone by Peaches4me
Embroidery Patterns Winter Wonderland Snowflakes by SeptemberHouse

Holiday Gingerbread Cookies - Snowflakes by thePiceDeResistance

Chilly Owls Print by StephanieFizer

Christmas Cardinals Wine Glasses Set of 2 by marywibi

Christmas Past Chatter Blocks by ClassyNSassy

Around the House

A glimpse into my home this time of year:

My new morning routine - a steaming cup of coffee in front of the tree

This tree is the result of 2 hours searching. It was so tiny it fit in the backseat of our car. We rectified that by setting it on a milk crate.

Last year I bought the these little critters for a steal. I think they spice the place up nicely. Also, note the Partridge in a Pear Tree picture from Jelly Beans. Cute, right?

My mom started these collections for me. My nativity, which I received the final piece for in September (Thanks Dad!), and my little village. My mom gave me something for this every Christmas, until I inherited pieces from hers.

I told you before I love Snoopy, and here he is, snoozing on our tree.

A few gifts tucked safely underneath.

I find a penguin ornament for Tim's stocking every year. I'm not even sure he's noticed the theme, but I like them, so why not keep it up?

One of my holiday Jelly Beans prints. One more should be getting here any day now.

How do you decorate? Do you have traditions, or special hand me downs? I'd love to hear about it.

Oh, by the way, I just put a ton of stuff in the store. Check it out!

Feature Friends

Hello Grey Day was opened several months ago by two friends of mine. Their shop features completely unique and lovely artwork:

These beauties and many more are available in Hello Grey Day's shop. Go check it out!

Trimming the Tree

It's time to trim the tree! I am a huge fan of vintage and mid century modern style ornaments, so this post was a lot of fun to gather items for. I love the colors, the details, the delicacy of these items. So, without further adieu:

Etsy presents: Vintage ornaments

RoberaGrove brings us these beauties:

This 1950's tree topper would be a welcome addition to my tree, from carmenandginger

I am a sucker for reindeer. This one, from sofetchvintage, would be a sweet addition to the few I currently have.

I can't get enough of these colors. Who says Christmas is all red and green? Certainly not funkeyfinds.

We had tons of these wooden ornaments growing up. I love stumbling across these from DoNotDestroy.

My grandpa always dressed as Santa for a party we went to, and I swear he looked just like Norman Rockwell portrays him. Thanks, theatticshop, for the memories.

This wins the award for greatest color. It was made in Italy and found by sunnfox.

How do you like to decorate your tree? Are you all about the vintage, handmade, passed down, crystal...etc?

Feature Friends

I have many gifted friends, and some have their own Etsy shops. Today I'm going to show you the work of SariesXpressions. Sarah and I go to the same church and got to know eachother through community group. She is an amazing artist, utilizing upcycled cabinet doors, stamping, painting, buttons...anything that strikes her fancy. Here's some of my favorite pieces from her shop:

My current favorite is Little Birds - Original Recycled Kitchen Wood Drawer. I love the contrast and simplicity.

This one is gorgeous. Stormy Sail - Original Acrylic

This one is adorable. I've seen it in person, and it's the cutest thing. Pussy Cat - Original Recycled Cabinet Art

One of the first times we hung out with Sarah and her husband David we watched The Birds, so naturally that's what came to mind when I saw The Birds - Original Recycled Kitchen Wood Cabinet Art - though not nearly so terrifying.

I love the unique shape to this one, not to mention the metallic paint. Poppies - Original Recycled Solid Wood Cabinet

SariesXpressions also makes the sweetest cards, scrapbook kits (she made me a pre-made scrapbook for my birthday, it is beautiful), children's art, and takes custom orders. Her work is amazing, I put it to the test with a crazy card order and she exceeded my expectations. Check out her store!

Shop Update

HUGE shop update in the works. Lots of bamboo tile pendant necklaces just in time for the holidays!

Favorite Feature

One of my favorite Etsy shops is Jellybeans. I currently have four pieces from her;Snowflakes Limited Edition Watercolor Print
Tree Frost Print

Vitality Print

Retro Falling Large Print

And there are others I would love to have:

All Together Now Print

Wishing Tree Print

And the current object of my affection:

Rainforest Print

I love the simple beauty of her work. I love the delicate colors and moods that the pictures bring. And, I love her prices! You can get most pieces for $15!