etsy favorite: down and out chic

many of you know christina from the ridiculously popular down and out chic, but may be you don't know that she has opened an etsy shop with a slew of beautiful, vintage-inspired costume jewelry. all of her things are super affordable, of course. christina teaches being chic on the cheap everyday and now she's bringing the goods to your front door. i just ordered these...aren't they fab?



i also love these.



{pigeon hair pins, $14}

and these...



{mini mum earrings, $6}

actually, come to think of it, there isn't one thing in her shop i don't like. go take a peek.

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Etsy favorite: Whimseys Vintage

Dear vintage lovers,

A lovely family friend, Nancy, has a fabulous shop on etsy. Whimseys Vintage has quite a few things that my retro-loving heart is pining for...

Let's start with this amazing petal adorned shower cap. I'd be tempted to wear this as a hat, how glamorous.



$18

This vintage owl planter would look picture perfect with some succulents nested in there.



$30

Ok, let me say that I don't really want to post these out of fear that someone will snatch them up, but can't say I'd blame you!



$45

Go have a peek...


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Stocking Stuffers

Here are some fun stocking stuffer ideas from my favorite online store...Etsy.com.

I love this sweet pocket mirror.


Bird in Cage Pocket Mirror

The fun colors and fanciful artwork on this tiny calendar would perk up any desk.


2009 Desk Calendar

For the naughty ones...


Plushie coals

I'm in love. For your little elf, a perfect little hat.


Munchkin Hat

Beautiful in a little ones hair, or your own!


Leaf barette

Every reader should have their own beautiful, personalized bookmark.


Custom Leather Bookmark

I've made my list and checked it twice...still a few more elf like activities to do. I spent almost 8 hours at the mall today, online shopping gets more and more appealing!



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Etsy Feature: Yee-Haw

I love Etsy, I can always find the most interesting and lust worthy goodies. Today I found Yee-Haw, a letterpress company based out of Tennessee. I love anything letterpressed so I loved looking at all of their creations. Here are some of my favorites:



post card $12



post card $12



vignette $32



thank you cards $14

Happy Shopping!

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Prepare for cuteness

I have to say when I sent this link to Rachel that she shrieked with delight in my ear. These are the cutest booties I've ever seen.
Introducing humble Bea's:


These are my personal fave:









They are only $24 and they come wrapped like this. Great gift for babies up to 6 months.



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Homemade Grits Specials

Kelly from Petunias is offering Homemade Grits readers an additional 10% off her adorable Icky Bags until August 16th.


Enter the code blog10 in the message to seller on etsy and she will refund the 10% off the purchase price of the bag (not including shipping).

You can see my post on the Icky bag here:

Happy shopping!



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Etsy Feature: Lou and Lee

As seen on Cool Mom Picks. Lou and Lee are twin LA based designers who make quite simply the most beautiful onesies and headbands that I've found. Very pretty and very hip. Swoon.















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Congrats!

Congratulations Sam on your first etsy sell! I am so proud of you. Magnolia Leather Works is always accepting custom orders!







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Spotlight: Plum *Tree* Studio

After my friend Jordan (aka fattycakes) came back from I.C.E. (Indie Craft Experience) at Centennial Park I asked her who some of her favorite artists were and she mentioned Plum *Tree* Studio. Knowing that I am a sucker for anything baby in my current state, Jordan had my number. I did some googling and came across their blog.


Plum *Tree* Studio

I could not resist the amazing appliqued flowers. I love the use of color and texture!



This is my favorite



They also have great options for boys, which is always refreshing.



I love the robots



After looking at their blog I noticed we had a lot in common: gardening, pergolas, southern life...So I thought I'd drop them a line, they meaning Dana, the founder and crafter at Plum *Tree* Studio.

Here is what Dana had to say about her lovely work...

How long have you been in business?

i first started designing appliques for onesies a little less then three years ago. my older sister was adopting a little girl (10 months at the time) from russia and i really wanted to create one of a kind gifts for her (victoria). after victoria arrived, i kept creating designs for onesies and then shirts to accomodate her very fast growing body (she is three and in a 5t...she's tall)....then one day while victoria had on one of my shirts, my sister's friend asked where she got it...so my older sister told her and i got my first "real" order....and well that is how i started plum.tree.studio....


What inspires you?

there are so many things that inspire me..one of them is my inner child...memories (btw...i loved nkotb growing up!!) some other things that inspire me is nature...i sit in my office that faces my backyard and just sketch ideas...i guess another important one is my fellow crafting friends. i think being around another person that crafts even if it is nothing like what you do...helps drive that creativity in anyone...or at least me.

Check out

Plum *Tree* Studio's Etsy

Happy shopping!

Prices range from $18-24

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Magnolia Leather Works

Sam has started a leather making business and is now on Etsy. He makes custom made belts, coasters, housewares, book marks, and gun holsters. Visit his esty shop for more...


Set of Coasters



Working on an order for a co-worker



Custom gun holster for his 1851 black powder pistol



Contact @ magnolialeatherworks@gmail.com

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More Etsy Shopping

Lately I spend a lot of time on Etsy, so I thought I'd give a few shoutouts to some of my fave things...
It is so inspiring to see what other people are creating with their little hands, I just love it!

Ummmmm, so cute for a boy or girl.

Click here to buy!

The Pickled Pepper is to baby's necks as Anthro is to our bodies

Click here to buy!

Follow the leader

Click here to buy!

A small nod to Kurt Cobain

Click here to buy!

So sweet and simple

Click here to buy!

I love this whole collection, by order of the management




Click here to buy!

That'll do for now. I have to get packed to go on a long weekend trip to Heflin, AL where Sam and I will spend some much needed time away with my sweet Grammy and Lynndaddy. Pictures soon to follow!
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