Obsession- Owls on Etsy!

It seems like every time I turn around I see a new addition to someone's shop which includes an owl. I literally mean people are putting owls on any and every thing. So, if you don't have an owl in your shop you might want to add one. I had one in my shop and he sold within just a few days and then I got an order for 3 more of his family members! Below are some of my favorite owl related items from Etsy. Enjoy!



This cute and bright owl may not be what you think. He looks like your average vintage what-not, but it's actually a coin bank. How cute is this?!?! This and more fab finds can be found in the Etsy shop of fabulousmess.


The Etsy shop of sweetCAROLINEvintage is home to some beautiful vintage items. This elegant little own necklace is sure to catch the eye of many. The gold tone and red go beautifully together for a well designed piece.


I am a lover of hoodies. They are so easy to throw on and if it's raining pop up your hood and go. This stylish baby blue hoodie couldn't be better paired with anything than it is with this brown owl on a branch. This and more cool clothing items can be found in the Etsy shop of PrettyRaccoon.


Avon collectors feast your eyes! This adorable vintage owl perfume bottle from Avon is so chic. It would be great nested anywhere in your home. What a conversation piece! Find this owl and more vintage in the Etsy shop of BellaSmiles.


All though the cutie in the picture is cuter than the hat it's still a winner with me. This is one of the cutest hats I have ever seen. Your little one will be a cute hoot in this crochet owl hat. You better run over to Arfeiniel on Etsy and get this before it's gone.



I am in love love love with this pillow! It is so shabby chic and so me! It's big pink eyes and perfectly poised ears are amazing! Check out ManicMuffinTotes on Etsy for this and more!



Every posh baby needs this! This is one of the most adorable onesies I have found on Etsy. This and more can be found in the Etsy shop of perryjayne. Don't miss out on this one!


I am a jewelry lover indeed and I love these! (Ha that rhymed!) Anyway, I love blue, it's one of my favorite colors and these blue owl earings are definitley a favorite of my. Designed by the Etsy shop owner of ktdesignsjewelry these would make anyone happy.


I could add to this list all evening long, but I won't. If you'd like to see more simply log on to Etsy and search for owl in the handmade and vintage categories. All images and shop names link to each shop. Check them out and show them some love!

Great Gifts All For Under $10

It seems like every time we turn around we are hearing of another financial crisis effecting someone we know. Just today my fiance and I went to pick up his pay check (he works at a lumber mill) and upon arriving we noticed the parking lot was almost empty. It turns out they laid a lot of people off. Thank God, he wasn't one. But on Dec. 17 they will close his part until Jan. 7. Everyone is pinching pennies and trying to get by. I have gathered some items from Etsy that make great gifts and are under $10.



This fun and funky little necklace is great for the teenage girl on your list or those who like to have a little fun. This brightly colored rainbow pendant is situated nicely on a strand of white seed beads. This and more great buys can be found in the Etsy shop of cjsdesigns and only cost $2.25!



This is a darling little set of magnets. They are done in Amy Butler fabrics, which are so popular right now and they come in this precious little tin. These will cost you only $6.00 and ca be found in the Etsy shop of redbirdroaddesign.



Got a baby on your list? The Etsy shop of hippillow is for you! She has some adorable onesies appliqued with cute hippos as well as the cutest hippo pillows I have ever seen. The hippilow onesie shown above is a size 9 months and will cost you only $4.00! Nothing in her shop is priced above $6.00. Amazing? I think so.



Any dad, son, father-in-law, uncle and so on will love these. They are indeed for the child at heart. These vroom vroom cufflinks are the perfect gift for any guy on your list. They would coordinate great with a white, blue, or yellow button down. These are only $8.50 and can be found in the Etsy shop of baublesnbows.




Key lime pie and a candle? I must be in Heaven. Everyone loves a great smelling candle! AuntieDis on Etsy is filled with some great candles. This is her key lime pie jar candle which cost only $8.00. Stick this fab candle in a great gift bag, write your giftee's name, sign yours and you are good to go!


I hope this reaches someone who needs it most. I think most of us can all agree that while some of us or someone we know may be having a hard time there is always someone out there much worse than we are. We should be thankful for what we do have and the things that matter most; our family, our health, and our friends. I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you all be blessed.

You Can Find Great Things in Etsy Chat!

I love chat on Etsy. The conversation is good, the people are cool, promo's are often given, and best of all you can browse great shops. While recently in the Etsy chat room (actually I'm in it right at this moment) I found some awesome items that are sure to tickle your fancy. Check them out below and go out and show these shops some loooooove!







Isn't this one hot little apron? It has an aweseome tutu look on the front and looks like a body suit on the top. I love it! This along with other aprons and tutu's can be found in the shop of georgiamarbles on Etsy.






This awesome milk glass punch bowl set and vintage apple brooch can be found in the shop of CarriersCozyCottage on Etsy. Her shop is full of vintage housewares, costume jewelry, linens, and so much more. Go by her shop and show some love.


Ok, so by now you know I'm a sucker for milk glass. This is one of the prettiest milk glass bowls I've ever seen. I love how it sort of fades from milk glass to clear. This and more vintage housewares and other vintage items can be found in the Etsy shop of reprise.





These are absolutley precious. These tiny babies are hand crafted from polymer clay by the Etsy artist TenderHeartBabies. Her shop is full of so many sweet babies like these. She even makes Christmas ornaments featuring these precious babies!

Now go out and show all of these ladies some sweet love!

Spotlight: Some of my favorite Etsy finds

I have composed a list and pictures of some of my favorite items available exclusively on Etsy.

First is this amazingly gorgeous pair of earings from TheTopCat. They are captivating and have such a romantic feel to them. Wouldn't they be the perfect addition to your little black dress?

This outfit, The GiGi Bow Set In Midwest Modern, is absolutely adorable. It looks like something that you would pay hundreds of dollars for at an upscale Hollywood boutique. But it's much more. It's handmade with more love than any hundred dollar outfit you will ever find. This outfit and simmilar ones can be found in the etsy shop georgiagracedesigns.
This gorgeous dress caught my eye. Was it the plunging v neck or the beautiful cornflower blue? I'm not sure, but I love it. This dress and more can be found in the AvaAmin shop on Etsy.



Ahhh, wall decals. Decals of any sorts are abundant on Etsy. Here I picked 3 of my favorites. The first, The Crystal Chandelier Wall Decal is by singlestonestudios and I love how it is featured on the yellow wall behind a cool couch. The second, Sophia- birds on a branch decal, by Elephannie is so airy and fresh feeling and would be perfect in any room. Last, but most certainly not least, the End Table decal by BadassCustomDecals is amazing! It is perfect for smaller rooms that need "something", but there's no room. Well your in luck, as long as you have walls that is!

I hope you enjoyed some of my favorite etsy picks. Of course, I have more. But really there's no room for them all. I mean there is, but I don't think I will take up that much space! If you've never been to Etsy don't walk, but put on your virtual world shoes and RUN to one of these great shops today. Etsy is dif. from other online shopping places, the things here are handmade from the heart, or vintage and sometimes there's only one of an item, so if you like it, love it, want it, you better grab it!