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!

An Etsy Homage to A Charlie Brown Christmas

I love Charlie Brown. When my dad was dating my mom he showered her with Peanuts gifts. At Christmas time we put out our ice skating Snoopy and Woodstock pillar candle. He'd given it to my mom on their first Christmas, and it still comes out at Christmas now, more than 30 years later. So, without further ado, I submit:

A Charlie Brown Christmas brought to you by Etsy

1978 Peanuts Gang Porcelain Bell Christmas Ornament by emmjeyessvintage
This would fit in perfectly on our tree. So sweet and cheery.

Eco Friendly Reversible Coffee Cozy by sassrocket

How fun would it be to sip your white chocolate peppermint mocha or gingerbread latte with the Peanuts gang?

Charlie Brown and Snoopy (S 14) Upcycled Scrabble Tile Pendant ..BUY 2 GET 1 FREE.. by terraterra

I love the Charlie Brown Christmas tree. This picture is so sweet.

Snoopy peanuts xmas scrabble tile pendant necklace altered art jewelry by monkeybear

He's a shoo in for first prize.

Charlie Brown Style Christmas Tree Rubber Stamp 053 by AsspocketProductions

This would make the sweetest Christmas card set.

Boutique-Quality Chenille Holiday Toddler Bib by TheEmmaline

Get your baby in the Christmas spirit with an adorable bib.

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree etched glasses by EastMesaDesign

These are so cute, I can't decide if I would fill them with small glass ornaments for display or egg nogg.

vintage WOODEN SNOOPY CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS by SpringChickenVintage

I can't describe this any better than Spring Chicken Vintage does:

These vintage, handpainted, wooden Snoopy Christmas tree ornaments bring up more questions than answers.Why does Santa Snoopy have a nose coming out of the top of his snout? Is the other Snoopy wearing a pith helmet? And what is he holding... a frisbee? Your guess is as good as mine.What I do know, is that the mystery is all part of the fun!Both Snoopy ornaments are hand-painted wood, with leather ears. Santa Snoopy has a fabric bag and a little bamboo stick. The other Snoopy has a mysterious wooden disc attached to his paw with elastic.

Click the pictures to be taken to the item, and the shop name to see what other goodies they have.

First Sale!

I can't believe it. I just made my first sale! I had sent the link of my shop to a few coworkers, and one of them bought this:

Wow. That's pretty much thrilling. Yay!

How the Grinch Stole Etsy

I love Christmas time. It is hands down my favorite time of year, and I stretch it out as long as possible. This year I practiced patience, and didn't start listening to Christmas music until November 1st. I've only watched one Christmas movie so far (unheard of), and only bought 6 Christmas presents (way behind). So, since Christmas is what's on my mind, I did an Etsy search on a classic:

Etsy Presents:

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Do you have a little girl on your list? If so, check out:

LAST CHANCE FOR CHRISTMAS Custom boutique GRINCH set 12M-6years by rococokidz

Or are you looking for the perfect tag for your gifts? Look no further than:

25 Vintage Childrens Book Illustrated Paper Tags - Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas by MyMorningGarden

My brothers love things that remind them of Christmases from our childhood. At if it holds beer, all the better!

The Grinch etched christmas glasses set of 2 pint glasses by EastMesaDesign

These pendants are so adorable, I would love to be sporting them around the holiday season. A bit more understated than a Christmas sweater, but still festive. :)

You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Glass Tile Pendant by Analiese

Cindy Lou Who (CB 28) Upcycled Scrabble Tile Pendant ..BUY 2 GET 1 FREE.. by terraterra

The Grinch (S 23) Upcycled Scrabble Tile Pendant ..BUY 2 GET 1 FREE.. by terraterra

Want one of these for yourself? Click on the picture or the title to be taken to the Etsy shop.

Come back tomorrow for A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Such and Such Shop (aka, my shop) NOW OPEN!

Welcome! I've just opened my Etsy shop and I am so excited to share my creations with you. The pictures are a bit terrible this morning (I can only take pictures at night right now) but I plan to rectify that next week when I'll be home during the day. So, next week my shop will improve 100%, I promise!

This blog will serve as a place to show shop updates, as well as to feature my favorite things on Etsy. I hope you like it, I'm pretty excited to have one devoted to my favorite things.

Is there something you want to see? Let me know, I'll see what I can do.