It’s time to take five and check out this week’s selection of finds by yours truly. Here are my picks, perhaps you will find a few new shops to add to your growing list of independent artists and designers online — I am determined to drain your wallet! :)

Eclu: {etsy}

Spread The Love: {etsy} {blog} {blog 2} {website}

Briana Edelman Designs: {etsy} {blog} {facebook} {flickr} {website}

Apak: {etsy} {website} {flickr}

Sweet Anthrem: {etsy} {blog} {website}

I hope that you loved all these purses, prints, perfumes and things! So girly…

(images: linked to their sources above)

Tags: "take five tuesday"

33 Responses to “Etsy Take Five Tuesday”

1 kelli commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 11:43 am

Beautiful collection! Thank you for sharing these.
2 Afi commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 11:51 am

Lovely finds Holly! Apak was always one of my Etsy favorites! And I LOVE their new prints, their paintings are so innocent and their attention to sweet details always amazes me!

I didn’t know about “Sweet Anthrem” at all! Thank you for sharing! I adore her photography and packaging xo
Afi´s last blog ..January – Pomegranate branch
3 lindsay commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 11:57 am

Eclu’s clutches are adorable & very affordable. I feel so liberated when carrying a clutch. It’s nice to leave the big bag at home every now and then…
4 christen commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

amazing.. as usual :)
5 simplygrove commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

Can I take one of each??!! I love the clutches!
6 Kim commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

I received a bad from Eclu as a bridesmaid gift. I love love love it!!! It is my favorite clutch and I use it all the time. Great quality and personalized on the inside.
7 Danielle commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

The Eclu little wallets are too cute for words!
8 TheBellaLife commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

HAPPY! HAPPY! HAPPY! That is what all those items make me think.
Thanks for the post.

BellaGirl Keighley
TheBellaLife´s last blog ..Kid Friendly Lunch Recipe – Pasta Salad
9 daisy janie commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Wonderful grouping! I love the folksy artwork of Melanie Linder from Spread the Love!! I met her and a few of the other Ztowners this past September at a local art shop/gallery opening. Very nice, energetic & talented artists.
daisy janie´s last blog ..behold. fruit bowls.
10 may commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

apak shop is definitely my fave! such beautifully colored illustrations!

xo,
may
11 michelle commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

I love those clutches, i’m definitely stashing those away as an idea for future bridesmaid gifts. who wouldn’t love them.
michelle´s last blog ..Blueberry Scones
12 amala commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Big fan of DIY perfumes, especially solid ones. Great picks!
13 MichelleP commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 3:33 pm

Yay Sweet Anthem! I have her Vicky perfume – I think it smells like cinnamon oatmeal cookies.
MichelleP´s last blog ..Autumn Color Week: Red Friday
14 Swiss Avenue commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

OH how I love these sweet little bags and things on etsy! Thanks for giving me something to swoon over today!
Swiss Avenue´s last blog ..Lonny!
15 Tiffany commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Holy sweet goodness! I am LOVING these etsy finds. My favorites are growing rapidly. Especially love Eclu and Briana Edelman. Gorgeous!
Tiffany´s last blog ..And the winner is…
16 Deb@accessoryalamode commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

I love them all, prints, purses and perfumes! I am going to order some of that Vicky perfume! Sounds yummy! Great choices!!!
17 Tricia McKellar commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 7:10 pm

I love Briana’s clutches! Especially the little green horses– how sweet! Holly, you really are trying to part me from my money :)
Tricia McKellar´s last blog ..Many and One, 24×30 Fine Art Photograph by Tricia McKellar
18 Melissa de la Fuente commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

SO adorable! I am loving them all… thanks hun!
xo
Melis
Melissa de la Fuente´s last blog ..Cheap & Chic: inspired by a painting
19 Lydia, Clueless Crafter commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Oh, I love this! I get so overwhelmed with Etsy’s many storefronts and am glad you curated a selection for us!
Lydia, Clueless Crafter´s last blog ..Love, Loss and What You wore?
20 karin Grow commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

Thanks Holly! I love them all, and am so flattered to have my blue chickadee fabric featured on Briana Edelmans clutches. She does amazing work. So exciting!
21 Amy - no. 15 creative commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

I love the packaging on the perfumes. Great finds!
Amy – no. 15 creative´s last blog ..Autumn in Connecticut
22 Shanon commented:
October 6th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

Such great ones today, Holly! I adore them each for many reasons.

Can I tell you a little something though? I really miss your words about each one. I know that maybe it seemed like we all skipped through what you wrote just to get to the shops, but I thought it was really nice to just to hear a little bit about why you liked each pick, and what drew you to them. Maybe you don’t have to write as much as before, but just a tiny something?

xoxo
Shanon´s last blog ..Blades of Grass: An inspired outfit.
23 decor8 commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 2:58 am

Shanon you are so cute! I will consider it. :)
24 Manuela commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 4:26 am

great selection! i love Apak’s illustrations! these are so kindly and sweet!
Manuela´s last blog ..The Mask
25 Margarita Lorenzo commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 12:58 pm

You always find amazing stuff!!
Margarita Lorenzo´s last blog ..{Manos} beautiful curated objects for the house
26 decor8 commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

Margarita thank you, coming from you, wow – I’m flattered!
27 Penny Patten commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

The bags/purses are very cute, also like the sweet little things from Sweet Anthem. (my wallet is so already empty)!
Penny Patten´s last blog ..Aprons and Bags
28 yael commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 1:54 pm

I adore APAK, love their whole shop!!!!!
yael´s last blog ..6 printable Christmas gift tags
29 Jillian commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 2:49 pm

My favorite part of the Take Five posts is the links to all of the wonderful blogs. I love reading new-to-me blogs by creative people. The eclu bags are particularly gorgeous.
Jillian´s last blog ..Mad Men Decor
30 Meredith commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Aw, thank you so much for including my shop!!! Much <3!
31 RobynT commented:
October 7th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

Love apak! Just made some purchases from them. Added eclu to my favorites too.
32 Sarah commented:
October 8th, 2009 at 3:09 pm

Apak is my favorite!! I have at least 8 of their prints in various spots in my house and studio. :)
Sarah´s last blog ..2010 Letterpress Calendar
33 melanie commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 4:56 pm

wow. thank you so much for including my shop! happy weekend!

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