Hello and thanks for your patience today as I know decor8 has been down for about 12 hours. Lucky for me, most of you were cozy in your little beds so you may not have noticed, but being 6-9 hours ahead of my friends in the states, I have been diligently working on the problem to see exactly why the little decor8 blog has been sick while you were asleep. I think I may have blog diva Heather Armstrong to blame. Even if I don’t, I will blame her anyway because I feel like it. No, serious… it really is all her fault. The moment she blogged about me on her mega hit blog Dooce I was screwed. One part happy another part oh crap! (in that order) because when she wrote this I was happy (and shocked and flattered because we all know she is next to take the seat when Oprah passes the torch to the next big thing) and then 5 minutes later I couldn’t access my blog anymore, a so-called “server error”. I think she sent some kind of crazy traffic spike my way because my server couldn’t take it. I have the prima deluxe ultimate mega server package too so I have no clue why it turned into the little blog that could…n’t but longggg story short, I’m happily blogging again! And thank you Heather, you made my day!

Okay so what shall we talk about today? I’m thinking I’ll start with Etsy Take Five Tuesdays and go from there. Sound like a plan? Okay… Here are my Five Faves for the week.

I love Lucie! First up is Summersville (Lucie Summers) based out of the UK with bright perky prints and home accessories that have a clean, modern aesthetic. Loving Summersville this week!

Cards and calendars never steer far off of my radar as I find myself always loving them. Half of the cards I buy I never send though… it’s more like a paper obsession thing. I love looking at them, tacking them up on my inspiration board, placing a few on my magnetic board, I can’t get enough. Jessica Gonacha makes it easy for paper addicts because finding something you’ll love is super easy. Great product shots too. She gets major props for that.

I don’t think I’ve ever included the High Street Market in my weekly round up of fantastic Etsy sellers and thing is, I’ve meant to ever since she opened up her lovely shop! I know I blog a lot of ‘cute’ things but High Street Market is more grown up for those of you who are looking for some seriously nice (and affordable) home accessories and furnishings. Owned by a talented interior designer, items are carefully collected and made new again to resell in her fab Etsy shop. Such a great selection and best part… it updates constantly so be sure you sign up to be on her mailing list (HighStreetMarket [at] gmail.com).

And finally we have the talented Bow & Arrow out of Brooklyn with letterpress cards… Letterpress is like a totally ‘new’ concept here in Germany for cards - I can’t find a single paper shop that sells them. I’m not sure why, but paper products here are not that great. We need a really kick butt paper seller in this country to establish a chain of high quality stationery and gift wrap shops. Seriously. I see this happening in the future…

Next up is Toast. Puffy fabric floral pins for my jacket? I’m IN on this trend because whoa is this not the cutest ever?? Oh my heart… it’s melting! I really like seeing fun brooches and after realizing lately that my personal style could use a bit more color (I wear wayyy too much purple, gray, silver, and black) I think I’ll place an order with Toast. I want to pin some to pillows too. BTW: Speaking of fashion I have a quick trend report from Germany for ya: Gold (bright yellow) tights are HOT for Fall. They are everywhere here and I heard that they’ll be hot in most northern European cities over the next few months. I noticed them in Berlin over the weekend paired with lots of bright purple. It’s 1988 all over again…

Any Etsy sellers that you’re into this week? I go through phases so my favorites are constantly changing as I’m sure yours as too. Please share, even if you want to be totally shallow and give your own shop a plug. No problem-o!

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28 Responses to “Etsy Take Five Tuesdays”

1 315thomas commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 2:48 pm

wow, jessgoncha’s shop is stunning! definitely a new fave as i share your paper obsession

one of my favorites of late is shannon rankin selflesh (http://www.selflesh.etsy.com). i just commissioned a piece for my hubby for our first anniversary and it is gorgeous!

also, since you insisted… here is my shameless plug for my own shop… i have some yummy paper goods too! http://www.315thomas.etsy.com

315thomass last blog post: another obsession . . . fascinator headbands
2 amy commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Shallow and Shameless are middle names of mine.
http://www.littlealouette.etsy.com for all those eco friendly mama’s and papa’s and wee ones. Congrats on being touched by the hand of gorgeous Dooce. Ya know though- lots of folks feel the same glee I bet when they are on yr site! xo

amys last blog post: Charlotte sometimes dreams a wall around herself
3 Sarah commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:34 pm

Not going to lie, I am here because of Heather’s recommendations. Irony.
4 kelly commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:38 pm

no better time to introduce the launch of my new etsy shop take a peek at, the urban thimble. here, you will find handmade and stylish childrens clothing, accessories, and room decor.

http://www.theurbanthimble.etsy.com

kellys last blog post: london bus - framed art
5 Christina @ Pardon My Vintage commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Thank you again, Holly, for featuring my shop! How exciting to be on Dooce!

I’m excited to have some of Bjorn Wiinblad’s work in my shop now:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15513647

Some of my favorite vintage porcelain items from other Etsy sellers:

Peacock Modern’s Anfora teacups:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15481961

Buttercup’s Vintage Upsala Ekeby mug:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15218103

SamyStClair’s Stavangerflint Norway Bird Of Paradise Morgenfugl Tray:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15137696

Beatgrrl’s Vintage 1960’s Rorstrand Eden Teacup:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14945469

Kitschcafe’s mod flowered plate:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14693128

Christina @ Pardon My Vintages last blog post: Large 50s apple canister
6 kelly commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm

i love all these, jessica gonacha is a rare bird and i so love her artwork.

she is a kind and giving artists and i have gained so much from her.
these are all amazing finds…now i am off to check them all out!

kellys last blog post: funky finds art giveaway
7 diana commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:02 pm

Oh yes…paper! The last couple of years some great paper shops popped up here in Munich - for example Carta Pura, Buntpapier or Nellypap. But overall the standard collections are pretty boring and one sees the same things everywhere.

A great dawanda seller (he has no etsy shop as far as I can see) who makes beautiful notebooks and is also a great photographer:
http://de.dawanda.com/shop/kitaken
8 Sam commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:20 pm

Oh, Summersville is by one of my favorites!

Right now I’m loving Revo http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5704911 who has beautiful glass pears.

And, here’s my shameless plug for me, inklore http://www.inklore.etsy.com I make block prints and use them on all sorts of lovely things.

Sams last blog post: Have a Seat
9 Sam commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Oh, Summersville is by one of my favorite artists!

Right now I’m loving Revo, http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5704911, who makes the most beautiful glass pears.

And here’s my shameless plug for me, inklore http://www.inklore.etsy.com I make block prints and use them on all sorts of lovely things.

Sams last blog post: Have a Seat
10 Kelly commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Thank you for posting my shop!!! I promise to stock it FULL for the coming Holiday Season…

xoxo,
Kelly
High Street Market
http://www.highstreetmarket.etsy.com

..

Kellys last blog post: Vintage footstool with a black frame and woven seat
11 ellen commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:59 pm

I have to brag about my darling friend, Diana — she’s new to etsy and is in the process of starting up a fab invitation design business, Invited Design: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6157900

She designed my wedding invitations, save the dates, AND bacheleorette party invitations. Incredibly talented — and she’ll do custom designs for super-reasonable prices.

thanks for letting me share :o)

ellens last blog post: second day of Autumn!
12 ellen commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:00 pm

’scuse me: “bachelorette party” — I cannot spell that word for the life of me!

ellens last blog post: second day of Autumn!
13 Concha commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:49 pm

Well, I guess this is the perfect opportunity to introduce my Etsy shop! I have opened it last week and already made my first sale If you’re intersted in handmade bags, bibs, tissue holders, purse organisers, aprons, this is the shop for you.

Thanks Holly!
Conchas last blog post: O meu tipo de livro / My kind of book
14 lindsay commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:15 pm

Yikes! Another vintage etsy shop for me to stalk relentlessly. Thanks for the fix
lindsays last blog post: PRINT SALE
15 Cassie commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:56 pm

Being shallow isn’t my strong suit, but you insisted. My shop is made up of affordable mixed media collage and the best part is that they are all original using mostly found papers and images. Hope you will take a peek…
http://www.cinderblockstudio.etsy.com

Keep up the good work! Thanks for all of the beautiful eye candy during my daily visit to your blog.
Cassie
cinderblockstudio

Cassies last blog post: Fly - Original Mixed Media Collage by Cassie Lane
16 ellen from ireland commented:
September 23rd, 2008 at 11:25 pm

Oh thanks for posting those. I’ll go check them out. I also have an etsy store but love looking at new finds. I love that bird print. Thanks for sharing

Ellen http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5088580

ellen from irelands last blog post: WHAT WE MADE TOGETHER-TTV DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT-VINTAGE FEEL
17 ruth commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 1:20 am

buttonsandsuch.etsy.com - for handmade buttons and some craft supplies! (It’s mine btw).

etsy take five tuesdays are something I look forward to every week. Thanks Holly!

ruths last blog post: Hunkydory Home
18 gayla commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 1:39 am

Thanks for introducing me to Jessica Gonacha. I fell in love with her 2009 calendar and just ordered it. I can’t wait for the new year to start!
19 Milly commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 3:24 am

I always love your Take 5 Tuesday picks! I have found so many new favorites thanks to you, Holly! I would like to introduce my boyfriend’s etsy shop, featuring some of his handblown glass vessels.

http://www.corporanglass.etsy.com

(And thank you also for including my shops back in your July 1st etsy roundup!)

cheers,
milly
20 Jessie commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 9:59 am

Fringe is amazing: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5042940…I want one of everything to wear this fall.
and then of course, I have my own little etsy shop, too (wink wink):
http://www.sweetjessie.etsy.com

Jessies last blog post: NIe Nie Benefit Sale Today
21 esta sketch commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 10:15 am

The toast brooches are fantastic! They must put something in the water in New Zealand, I see so many talented people from over that way.

One of my favorite stores ever on etsy is http://sarahssky.etsy.com . She makes the most amazing eyecatching jewelry and has finally been listing some new designs, I think she’s definitely worth checking out
esta sketchs last blog post: Calendar update
22 Dominique commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

Awesome pieces- I teach graphic design to high school kids, and totally love the idea of a calendar design-LOVE Jessica’s work!
Thanks for taking the guilt out of plugging our own shops- I am having a HALF-PRICE sale on matted prints (from my art festival days- kids are no longer conducive to that sort of life now…)

http://www.modernphotographie.etsy.com

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23 Dovely commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

shameless indeed: berdandbee and dovely design
and our blog

Dovelys last blog post: Decorating with Logs
24 Katie commented:
September 24th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

Oh my, what lovely pieces. And so many Etsy shops to explore with all these links to goodness, thankyou all!
I’d like to suggest checking out Jessica Doyle, whose artwork is just amazing:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5281775
25 anastasia commented:
September 25th, 2008 at 4:07 am

im loving the
charm school dropout
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5044157
nice collages!
especially this
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14734057
and
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14142328

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26 Erin commented:
September 29th, 2008 at 1:40 am

I am so new to the decor blogging world and find myself OVERWHELMED with everything. How can I like/love so many wonderful things? And how do you find it, track it and keep tabs on these people? I’m in awe…
27 crabby rangoon commented:
September 29th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

What a darling blog you have! I also found you through Dooce! Thanks for introducing me to TOAST. Whoa. Those pins are stunning. Just up my alley. I can already hear my wallet getting lighter…

Shameless Plug:

Lovely vintage odds and ends at The Tilted Tulip

http://www.thetiltedtulip.etsy.com

crabby rangoons last blog post: Eighteen
28 Vanessa commented:
September 30th, 2008 at 10:21 am

i’m a bit new to etsy, but love it! A few shops I’ve been coveting:

http://www.imogeneANDannie.etsy.com
beautiful silver jewelry
http://www.moop.etsy.com
bags i one day long to have (and i don’t even like bags)
http://www.ohmycavalier.etsy.com
awesome prints

my shameless plug of my newly launched shop:
http://www.pidgepidge.etsy.com
handwoven scarves and embroidered/appliqued pet portraits

Vanessas last blog post: Custom sewn Pet Portrait

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