Top 10 Etsy Halloween Picks

Ghost and gobblins, tricks and treats, from kids to adults, everyone loves Halloween. I have always loved Halloween and still do! Etsy sellers offer a huge assortment of Halloween related items and I narrowed it down to my favorite 10. It was hard to choose with there being so many amazing things. Rather you're handing out candy, dressing up, horrifying your home, or having a party, there is something here for everyone!

This frightening wreath will be fabulous greeting little ghost at your door. I love how the tiny skulls are nestled upon shiny orange and black tinsel garland and the black bow ties it all together. From the Etsy shop of thechicadeeshop.

Someone show up to your fright night party without a costume? No worries, toss them a vintage mask and they're good to go. This is an awesome (and colorful) assortment of vintage Halloween masks from the Etsy shop of Plantdreaming.

Nothing says "ghost in the house" more than a Ouija board. This is the only real vintage Ouija board I could find on Etsy so grab it before it's gone and talk to those on the other side! From the Etsy shop of lookinglasshouse.

Whose fingers? I don't think we really need to know! If you've got dirty hands, clean them with these scarily fantastic finger soaps from the Etsy shop of ajsweetsoap. These would also make a great hostess gift or door prize!

I absolutely adore this pumpkin hat for any little one. Keep those little heads warm in this hat from KarlenKnits on Etsy. Grab your little one an orange sweat suit and voila, instant costume!

Don't these just look so tasty! Grab yourself a dozen of these Halloween inspired sugar cookies from the Etsy shop of TSCookies. You get two of each of these terrifyingly delicious cookies.

BOO! Sorry, I didn't mean to spook you. Place these fun and festive blocks on a shelve, mantel, or table and help your ghost get his words out! From the Etsy shop of YourCraftyFriends.

I bet those anxious little hands will think twice before grabbing candy from this gruesome bowl. Made to look like a jawbone this ceramic bowl looks amazingly life-like, especially the teeth! From the Etsy shop of MotherMacabre.

Creepy crawly and dangling from your ears, these silver spider earrings look as though they are spinning their webs right from your ears! From the Etsy shop of BeadsInTheBelfry.

Let the ghost know they're welcome at your home by hanging this cheesecloth banner that reads "GHOST". Your mind will have to wonder, is it the breeze blowing this in the wind or something more? You may never know! From the Etsy shop of funkyshique.

Items listed are in no certain order!

~*~*~For Even More Halloween Ideas Check Out These Links~*~*~

www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/parties

http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/

www.marthastewart.com/halloween

http://www.hgtv.com/halloween-ideas/package/index.html?xp=diy_footer

http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/halloween-decorating-party-ideas

New Addition To My Shop

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready to start a new week. I recently added some new things in my Etsy shop. I am so pleased to announce the addition of fabric covered switch plate and outlet covers. These are great for any home and any room. They offer a quick home improvement at an inexpensive price. I only 2 available so far, but will be adding more soon. I am accepting custom orders, so if you have a favorite fabric just convo me! Here at the 2 I have done so far.


This is a fun and funky pink leopard print fabric covered switch plate cover. These are great for quick and inexpensive home upgrades.


Why stop at the switch plate cover? Here is the matching outlet cover. These will give any room an instant update.


And below are 3 fabrics I just ordered for switch plate and outlet covers.
This is a very lovely pink damask print fabric by Michael Miller. He never fails to bring us beautiful fabrics. I think this will make for a lovely light switch and outlet cover. I found this in the Etsy shop of HomeGrownPillows and purchased it. I couldn't pass this up.


Another lovely fabric from Michael Miller. This particular print is named Carnival Bloom. If a carnival had flowers growing I'm sure they would look like this. So beautiful! Purchased from the Etsy shop of ModFabric.


I honestly didn't realize all of my fabric purchases today were Michael Miller until this post. Lol. Oh well, shows how beautiful his work is. This is Michael Millers' ChaCha stripes fabric. Once the switch plate and outlet covers are finished in this fabric it will look awesome in a little girl or teens room. This was purchased from the Etsy shop of bluewhimsy.


As I mentioned previously if you would like something custom made for you just convo me on Etsy. I would love to work with you. I will be searching for and purchasing new fabrics so look for new additions soon.

Etsy Obsession- Banners!

I think banners are going to be a big hit this year. I might be wrong, but I doubt it! Banners can range in style from shabby chic, to vintage, to Holiday themes, to birthdays, and some are just inspirational. These are great strung over a bed, on your mantle, or anywhere that needs a little touch.

What could possibly inspire you more than this beautiful banner? The word create is so delicately placed and decorated onto this chipboard banner. jenniferpriest on Etsy can custom design a banner just like this for you!



Welcome home the newest addition to your family with this beautiful name banner from the Etsy shop of maryhadalittleparty (cute name!). This could be strung anywhere in the home or so preciously over the bed of your little angel.


Ahhh, to dream. Let your imagination flow with some inspiration from this sparkling banner spelling out the word dream. It is made from chipboard and then glittered with german silver glitter. From the Etsy shop of tripletrouble.




Sometimes it's best to just spell it out. Let your Valentine know just how much you love him/her with this sweet little banner from the Etsy shop of LesTissusBows. So simple and sweet.


I hoped you all enjoyed these lovely banners. Tomorrow's post will be themed for me! Lol. It's my birthday tomorrow! Yay! 21. Casino, here I come.

Decorate Your Home With A Chic Vintage Feel

I love vintage. I may say that too much. Oh well, it's true. I'm honestly in love with it to be exact. If I could decorate every room in my home with vintage items I would. Well, all of my rooms have vintage items, but I would love for each one to be completely vintage one day. These beautiful items from some great Etsy sellers will add charm and character to any home. Give your home the cottage style you've always dreamed of with these lovely vintage items.



This is a very charming and beautiful vintage glass door knob that will add instant chic to any home. This would perfect on a bathroom door. I actually bought one that I'm going to use on my white screen door. This can be found in the Etsy shop of BellaDays.



I love vintage linens. They add so much charm to a dresser, bed, or end table. This delicately embroidered dresser scarf from the Etsy shop of RedHenStudios is a must have. Draped over a lovely white dresser this would give your home the perfect touch of cottage style.



Everyone needs a piece of Fenton in their home. I'm very serious. Fenton has produced some of the loveliest and most elegant pieces of glass that I have ever seen. This Fenton daisy and button pattern candy dish from the Etsy shop of AntiqueCellar will add the perfect bit of charm to your home.


If your home doesn't have atleast one piece of white furniture, it needs it. White furniture is less "heavy" than other pieces and will always give your home a cottage feel. I actually have an entire room (my studio) which is done in light blue walls and all white furniture. The shabby glass knobs give this perfectly distressed table it's perfect touch. Find this and other lovelies in the Etsy shop of PerlineDesigns.



Everyone who knows me, knows I'm a sucker for milk glass and hobnail. Which is why I love these vintage white milk glass and hobnail candle holders. Paired with light blue or pink topiary candles these would be so shabby chic. At only $10 this is a steal from the Etsy shop of rosecottageemporium.


Your kitchen needs vintage love too. If you have glass front cabinets you need these. Another beautiful Fenton item indeed. These lovely pink Fenton hobnail sherbert cups scream girlie girl. What better to serve your best girl friends in than these perfect sherberts? Find these and more vintage items in the Etsy shop of jenscloset. Jen has taste, huh?


Isn't this bedspread absolutely gorgeous? Not only is it gorgeous, but it's in excellent condition. It's chennile polka dots give such a cottage chic feel. With just the right amount of pinks and blues this kneedletufted bedspread should be on the top of your cottage style wish list. From the Etsy shop of catnapcottage, this is one of the loveliest (if not THE loveliest) vintage bedspreads on Etsy. Even better, she has 2 available!



If your wanting a vintage or cottage feel in your home, but don't have tons of money to spend check out your local thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, as well as antique stores. Most of my vintage items have come from local thrift stores and most antique stores always have a clearance section and will sometimes take offers. Don't be shy about asking if they will take less, most likely they will and you will have some extra change in your pocket!

New Addition To My Shop

Hi all! I am so excited to share with you all my newest design! I've decided to expand my shop! I love creating, painting, using my imagination, and the thrill of it all. In the near future I plan to add canister sets, coasters, and more to my Etsy shop cms36451 (She's Chic Boutique). Today I added hand painted candlesticks to all of the other fun and festive home decor items in my shop. Check it out and let me know what you think!


Introducing- A Twist Of Lime- Decorative Candlestick. This candlestick is so fun and funky. It adds a little pop to any room. It sort of makes me think of beetle juice for some reason. I didn't paint it with beetle juice in mind, but upon completion I was like "hmm this makes me think of beetle juice". Tony, my fiance, laughed and agreed that it does indeed make one think of beetle juice.

These can be done in a variety of colors, so if you would like a custom candlestick or a set just drop me a line in my Etsy shop or email me at cms_36451@yahoo.com There's no additional cost for custom orders. I love creating and would be more than excited to do any design for you. I've added some items that would be great to use in conjunction with my candlestick.

Wouldn't my candlestick be perfect for these gorgeous lime green wall shelves? Oh my, it would be so loverly! Yes, loveRly. These and some more awesome finds can be found in the Etsy shop of soZealous.

Need a candle or two? Sure you do! Check out the Etsy shop of peaceblossomcandles. She has some great candles that you are sure to love!

Ok, I hate to cut this one short, but I've got some orders to ship! Have a great week!

Holiday Decorating Must Have- Wreaths

Everyone's door is not complete during the holiday season (or any other season if you're like me) without a wreath. Wreath's can be simple, elegant, over the top, bright, shabby, cozy, furry, you get the point. This year I think I'm going to opt for an organza decorated wreath in lime green and red. I browsed Etsy and picked out some of my favorites to share with you all.
This beauty is from the shop of Etsy artist shakewilly. I think she did a (more than) fabulous job choosing the colors for this wreath. Each beautiful pastel ball sits so fitingly exactly in place as if Santa Claus himself put it there.


This elegant beauty is from the shop of Etsy artist slkbaxt64. This wreath is perfect if you love elegant things. It is decorated so lovely with the poinsettias, glistening fruit, and golden leaves. The bow is like the icing on the cake. Only it's not icing and this isn't a cake. :)



The minute I saw the picture of this wreath I fell in love. This is in the Etsy shop thegatherednest. I love the shabby cottage-ish feel of this wreath. The white wreath is something different that you probably won't see hanging on your neighbors door which is what makes this beauty so unique. Ohhh- and all proceeds of this goes to the adoption of 2 children.


Fit gor a king? Maybe, but it's more like knit for a queen. I absolutley love this wreath! Staright out of the Etsy shop of ragstorichesart, this wreath was made with the knitting queen in mind. The knitting needles (actually made from chopsticks) give this spectacular creation it's final touch.


Got a sweet tooth? Most of us do. This sugary gum drop delight is a part of the Etsy shop designcandie. The sugary coated sprakle of the gum drops remind me a of thin frost on a wintery morning. This is so uniuque. I'm speechless.



Upon finding this fabric covered wreath I have began to rethink my previous plan of having an organza wreath. This lovely whimsical wreath can be found in the Etsy shop of HollandFabricHouse. That sweet little birdie is just twirping my name. "Cassie, Cassie, tweet" Do you all hear it?




I hope you all enjoyed looking at these beautiful wreaths as I enjoyed searching for them. Now that you've got some ideas maybe you can decide on this years wreath. If you're not loving the wreath look try a holiday swag for your door. Swags are so similiar to wreaths and add as much or as little detail to your door as you would like.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

Oh, how I love the holiday season. Seeing family that you don't get to see all the time, good food, giving (and receiving) gifts, shopping, decorating, and the craziness of it all! Today we went out shopping for a new Christmas tree. We decided on going non-traditional and getting a white tree. Not to mention, it was pre-lit and on SALE. I can never say no to a sale. Sorry. We also bought new, brightly colored ornaments, ranging in color from lime green to red to silver to bright blue to hot pink and purple. I had to take pictures so everyone else could join in on the joy of our new Christmas tree. So here it is!



Isn't it gorgeous? I think so. I love bright and fun colors and this is definitely both. This tree is so me!!



I had to throw these other two photos in. This is a shabby little shelf in our bathroom. I hung 3 silver snowflakes from it to give it a little holiday cheer. I enjoy seeing holiday reminders around the home. It reminds not only us, but our guest as well that the holiday season has arrived. It is upon us!



Since the set of ornaments I purchased was packed fulll or ornaments I took out a few and decked the lampshade. I thought this coordinated well with the tree and sort of tied the look together.

This Weeks Thrift Store Finds

Ahh, how I love thrift shopping. I think I'm addicted, seriously! I have actually stumbled upon some new thrift stores while on my way to the ones I am familiar with. I so often find myself asking "who gave this away?". Well, as the saying goes, one mans trash is another mans treasure. Only in this case it's WOman. Here's what I've found recently! Have fun looking and show me what you've found thrift shopping.
I found this awesome little compote at a Goodwill store that I so often frequent. It's a vintage milk glass compote by E.O. Brody. It has an amazing texture that is unique and not often seen on other milk glass items. I paid only $3.oo for this one.



I love pyrex and I don't come across it that often. So, imagine how I felt when I stumbled upon this petite pyrex bowl still intact with it's lid. I didn't know what I would use it for or if I ever would use it and I didn't care. I just knew I had to have it. I found this at a local Salvation Army and I paid $1.50 for it!




Milk glass is obviously as much of an obsession of mine as much as thrift shopping is. I was overly excited to find this vintage milk glass lamp. I haven't changed the shade yet, but I plan to do so soon. I found this at a Wing's of Life thrift store for $3.00.


I'm not sure who the maker of these sweet little saucers are, but he/she needs to be complimented. The blue color is so amazing on these. They are milk glass and have a silver trim on the inside and outside of the blue. There is a partial stamp on the bottom of one, but it isn't visible enough to identify a maker. I found these at my local Salvation Army for $.75 each.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing what I've found as much as I have enjoyed finding them and sharing them with you. I have been considering opening an Etsy vintage shop, but I am still undecided. Let me know what you think!

Recent vintage finds!

As you all probably know by now, I have an obsession with anything vintage. I love it and I can't help it, nor do I want to. It started when I was about 10. My aunt and uncle took me with them to an antique auction and I was amazed. There were all these old things from small bottles to huge gorgeous furniture. It was there that a love was born. A love for the old, for things with history, style, beauty, and most of all a story. Everything old has a story. Here are my recent vintage finds.



Along with the rest of my finds below I found these at my local Salvation Army. They are by Corelle and I fell in love with them. I love the simple design and the touch of color around the rims. I only paid $.25 a piece for these. It was a buy I could not pass up. I had originally purchased them to create pedestal plates that I sell in my Etsy shop, She's Chic Boutique, but I've decided to keep them for my personal collection.These cups were another great find. They are vintage coffee cups also by Corelle. They are very heavy which is an added bonus. The gray floral detail gives them a very classy look. I also paid only $.25 a piece for these. They are a great addition to my collection of vintage housewares that I plan to display in a large hutch in the dining room of our new home.

These bowls are my favorite recent find. They are milkglass cereal or soup bowls. The one with the handle is by Glasbake and the other has no markings. They make great additions to my collection and I will treasure them forever. I paid $.5o a piece for these and that was a $1.00 well spent!

The Salvation Army is a great place to find deals and also give back to others. They provide help to people in over 110 countries. Visit a store in your area to find some neat things or better yet, to make a donation of items you no longer need or a donation of money. I also recycle with them. They are often in need of plstic or paper bags to place the items in when someone purchases them. Save some grocery bags and drop them off. Also, if you donate something with monetary value they will give you a tax write-off to use when you file your taxes. There are so many benefits to both you and others when you shop at The Salvation Army, so find one near you and check it out!