It’s time for Etsy Take Five Tuesdays. Would you like to visit some fun shops this week along with me? Good, take my hand and let’s go. Here are five that I think you may like…
Can anyone ever get enough positive affirmation? I doubt it. Their isn’t enough sincerity in the world in my opinion – there’s a difference between being nice and meaning it from the heart. I find that the best way to pull myself up when I’m feeling a bit heavy at heart is to rely on the strength inside. You know, that ever glowing light that no one can take away. That is why I appreciate the work of Sarah Gardner so much, her positive art reminds us that we’re completely capable of finding answers within ourselves, of finding our inner hero.
When I hear the words “French” and “Illustrator” in the same sentence I feel a pattern of goosebumps form on my arm. There is just something about French illustration that has me at hello. Have you heard of Adolie Day? She has a lovely little Etsy shop and a new blog too, pouring with information about her art and life along with photos from art shows (like the one shown above) that she has been a part of. Not to mention her blog has some of the loveliest music to listen to as you browse… turn it up. Transporting!
Ladies & Gentlemen is the sweetest little vintage shop… I love their ornaments but I’d use this year round on tree branches. Ask my husband, I’m a branch addict — always bringing them into the house to decorate or hang above the window to decorate with glass balls… We have a small spider problem when I first bring them in but I place them outside so they can run back to their little webs. I imagine that they’re cheering, pumping their little spidey legs in the air (woot!) as I close the door, happy I spared their little life. I digress… Ladies & Gentlemen has the sweetest little decorative birds, animals, and fun shapes to play with whether you have a branch or not.
Morris & Essex has some great cards, folksy, modern, and I really like the homemade feel of the brown kraft paper. Fun! They are very warm and decorative, you can frame them to enjoy year round.
Village Clayworks, handmade ceramics by Catherine Reece, are totally sweet and make beautiful gifts I think. I especially like the little birdie vase.
I’m going to get dressed up now because we’re going to a concert – yay! See you back here tomorrow.
(images from stores linked in this post)
November 18th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Yay for concerts! And Yay for Take 5 Tuesdays!
Who are you going to see, Holly?
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November 18th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
What a gorgeous collection of artists you’ve gathered for this Take 5! Really, this is a top-notch group :) Thank you for introducing us!
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November 18th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
oh my, i’m so in love with morris & essex! i love this take five tuesday grouping. :)
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November 18th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Gotta love Take Five Tuesdays!
Your blog is the perfect start to my day..
xoxo
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November 18th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Oh Merci!
November 18th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Each and every shop has exquisite work! I’ve bookmarked them all :) *giggle*
November 18th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Oh!!! I love those Morris and Essex cards!
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November 18th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
oooh…I love being introduced to new shops! LOVE the stationery and the ornaments…and I’m itching to set up the xmas tree…I may have to order some fun new additions! thanks for sharing!
ps.your spiders are very lucky…not so much in my house! of course, we’re talking big wolf spiders that venture in from the woods by the lake…
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November 18th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Oh my GOSH! I love Village Clayworks!! I’ve bought a few of her pieces at the Tempe Mill Avenue street fair in Arizona and have always gotten so many compliments about her work. I had no idea she was on Etsy. Thanks for pointing me in her direction!
November 18th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Oh boy! This is my all time favorite Tuesday take 5 ever! I love every single one of these shops, and am in love with that sweet painting of the girl with the rose in her hair…..I am still chuckling over the little spider’s cheering and pumping their little legs in the air! :)
xoxo
Melis
November 18th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
i love the prints from sarah gardner… i recognize some of her artwork from underground art school (http://magcloud.com/browse/Issue/4781)
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November 18th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Apartment Therapy posted a great Etsy artist this morning – BillyLee
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6431182&page=1§ion_id=&order=
I’ve been thinking about her work ever since I first saw it and have to keep going back to see if it’s as amazing as I remembered.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Those cards by Morris and Essex are fantastic! Love the folk art appeal.
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November 19th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Ah! Catherine Reece’s ceramics are so sweet. The birdie vases would be a lovely gift… hint, hint, in case my friends are reading :)
November 19th, 2008 at 3:27 am
i am in love with Adolie Day blog, but how can i translate it to english?
November 19th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Does anybody with German ties (Holly) know where I can get SaBine B?chner related merchandise. She has a couple of children’s books in German but I would prefer notecards, or a calendar like the one I had 2 years ago. Her illustrations are great but I can’t seem to find anything on the web.
Thank you.
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November 20th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Oh I love those little tree decorations! I’ve been hunting for something for my 3ft’ Christmas tree!
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November 21st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
such wonderful shops! and i just love the morris and essex cards, with their lovely patterns and colors.