It’s October and I have finally snapped into wedding mode … even experienced my first middle of the night wedding panic attack last night! With anxiety and stress mounting as well as unbelievable excitement, I find myself treasuring moments of stillness and calm. And it seems that there is one serenity trigger that never seems to fail: Etsy. It has become my virtual security blanket. Rather than focus on my mounting to-do list and somewhat strange virtual addiction, I want to celebrate… with you!
Let’s create a personal treasury of our favorite etsy gems! Share a favorite Etsy shop in the comments for a chance to receive an Etsy item of your choice ($25 or less). There will be TWO giveaway recipients! So be sure to chime in and share your favorite picks by Friday October 8th at 10 PM EST. The recipients will be announced by Monday October 11th!
Ready!? I am! Share your Etsy Hearts! And be sure to spread the love by inviting others into our fabulous little soiree!
images (top left to right): indobaytextiles, olive; (bottom left to right): tuuni, eatpraycreate
Updated October 14th: Giveaway Winners!! (chosen via a random number generator)
Winner 1: Janelle (Etsy Fave: Hijirik’s Studio)
Winner 2: Clearly Composed (Etsy Fave: Aged and Opulent Jewelry)
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It has been 5 1/2 years since my wedding but I remember how you are feeling. It can be very stressful. Remember it is about your marriage – the celebration is just a bonus! My best wishes to you both.
My new favorite on Etsy is Allison Mooney’s shop. She makes unique but simple jewelry.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/allisonmooney
I am looking forward to checking out everyone’s finds.
.-= Elizabeth@GoodnessAdded´s last blog ..Friday Quick Takes 13 =-.
oh i adore her work and it’s my first time seeing it – thank you so much for sharing :)
and thank you for your kind wedding words… such a wonderful reminder to focus on the marriage (so excited to marry my hubby-to-be and begin this next phase of our life!)
Hello Carolyn!
My favorite shop lately has been Hijirik’s Studio Letterpress shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/hijirik Her print, “Live What You Love” is a personal mantra of mine, and I’ve been dying to get my hands on one!
I hope you find more moments of calm as your wedding date creeps closer. I feel like it would get harder and harder to do! Etsy is always a retreat for me too…something about sitting down to enjoy pages of handmade items just instills that calm.
And that deer pillow is so freakin’ cute!
I am so excited for you both! :)
It will be my time soon, I get nervous just thinking about it ;)
Thank you so much for sharing that link, I absolutely adore the hanging water lantern mason jar http://www.etsy.com/listing/52905563/hanging-water-lantern-mason-jar?ref=fp_treasury_10
I am a freak about mason jars, never thought of doing anything like that with them.
I LOVE Etsy. My favorite Etsy store these days is My Fair Ladee. LOVE the jewelry on that sight!
.-= Teri [a foodie stays fit]´s last blog ..The Great Fall Challenge =-.
Etsy rocks! I loved vintage jewelry and this store has some gorgeous stuff: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AgedandOpulentJewelr?ref=top_trail
.-= Clearly Composed´s last blog .. Running In The Gray =-.
What an exciting time! You certainly aren’t the first person to find comfort in browsing Etsy when there are many other things to be done. :)
I really don’t know if I can choose a favorite Etsy shop… I may have to give favorites by category! I’ll try to keep this short-ish…
For things made of porcelain, Alyssa Ettinger: http://www.etsy.com/shop/alyssaettinger
For little things made of fabric, oktak: http://www.etsy.com/shop/oktak
For bigger things made of fabric, Crystalyn Kae: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrystalynKae
For bridal, Twigs and Honey: http://www.etsy.com/shop/myrakim
For growing things, Tortoise Loves Donkey: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TortoiseLovesDonkey
For vintage-meets-handmade, Alice’s Looking Glass: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlicesLookingGlass
For paper things, Orange Beautiful: http://www.etsy.com/shop/orangebeautiful
.-= Allie´s last blog ..Being fearless =-.
Just a few of my favs:
My favorite home shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PigeonToeCeramics
Lovely prints: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessgonacha
Fav engagement gift shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilhouetteBlue
Fav outerwear: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleHouses
.-= Leana´s last blog ..An amazing afternoon on Cape Cod =-.
Right now I’m loving http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeydbags for beautiful purses and http://www.etsy.com/shop/tskDesign – Coast Windchimes.
First of all, don’t panic… it’s going to be so beautiful.
I have to say, I love all the etsy pages mentioned here. I also have favorites, one of them is http://www.etsy.com/shop/ludascrafts because they have very beautiful 20s style hats, and i love vintage!
Best Wishes
(I just write this, knowing that this giveaway is just for the US, is it.. but in any case, i wanted to write my comment and of course I will retweet your tweet!
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I am loving Charm Designs. She makes beautiful clutches and handbags:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/charmdesign?ref=top_trail
Congratulations to you. I am sure you will have a beautiful wedding!!!
Dear Carolyn,
congrats on your upcoming day of delight! And congrats to the man who was smart enough to find you…
Etsy is an amazing wealth of escapism, one of my favorite forms of relaxation. I enjoyed perusing my favorite categories: sea glass jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/listing/41234850/mermaids-tear-seaglass-necklace
and landscape photography, with beaches being my favorite views…
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53646999/the-morning-walk-8×8-original-fine-art?ref=v1_other_2
it was as though I was there…just perusing all the talented shops!
Thanks for the escape – both in your article, and Etsy!
.-= Janice´s last blog ..It’s relaxing for me! =-.
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