How’s everyone doing out there today? I hope you’re well and getting back into the rhythm of things. I’ve been having a hard time motivating myself this week to be honest. I feel a bit sluggish! I went out for a long walk again and landed in the art shop run by the cutest little couple and ended up buying some origami papers so I can make some more paper cut outs. The walk helped me to feel more balanced, though it’s been tough getting back into the normal routine of things again. So! It’s been a few weeks since the last Etsy Take Five Tuesday so how about we get this party started already!? Today I have some lovely jewelry to share from Iceland along with quirky cute silk-screened goods, crafty handmade things, paper goods and

Soap Studiooos designs fun silk-screened pillows — my favorites: the chair back cushions, so modern and unique!

Home Spun Ireland is another new favorite shop of mine featuring mixed media and textile art by artist Jessamyn Sommers in Cork. Can you handle the sweetness?

FINERI is the Icelandic word for all things pretty, lovely and nice and that is exactly what this jewelry shop contains – precious things by designer Ina in Reykjavik who also happens to write an inspirational blog, too.

I like the pretty pastel paper goods from Letter C Design, which reminds me, I really need a day planner!

Nora Jane in North Carolina makes rubber stamps and cushions, both are two things in which I personally enjoy having lots of! :)

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47 Responses to “Etsy Take Five Tuesday”

1 thedoodlegirl commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:25 pm

How do you do it?? These are amazing finds! I particularly LOVE the brown beater pillow and the “I was only trying to help” pink pillow. How fun! I know, I’ve been feeling the January doldrums, too. Hang in there! :)
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2 Melissa de la Fuente commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:26 pm

ooh, so many yummy textiles! Necklaces, pillows….yum.
xo
Melis
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3 iHanna commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:27 pm

Thanks for the great links Holly! NOW I’m inspired, oh wow! :-)
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4 michelle commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm

Soap Studiooos chair back cushions are so smart, it’s one of those things you see and wish you thought of first.
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5 nicolle commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm

i know how your feel about getting back into the swing of things. i’ve been having a hard time this week too. i’m hoping for some sunshine this week here in oregon, i think that might help! love all of these, going to check out the shops now! :)
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6 chrissa commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:39 pm

Thanks for linking these, HollY!! I love them!
7 Nuit commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

Oh Fineri is like a dream, so much gorgeousness!!!
.-= Nuit´s last blog ..Start Fresh… love yourself. =-.
8 amanda commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:46 pm

ugh…holly, norajane is awesome! i just bought a few rubber stamps from this shop recently and i have a few(!) of its pillow cases as favs on etsy. gosh, that shop is so great. and as always your etsy-take-five-tuesday is an inspiration. sometimes i find new shops and sometimes it’s like “um…i know that shop” and then i have a look at my etsy-account and see i already got it as a fav-shop of mine. love it-as always! thanks for sharing-again :D
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9 Beth perry commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:50 pm

oooo awesome finds! I love the stuff from soap studios!
Have a great day!
B
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10 Iva commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

Oh, wow, these are lovely! I’ve added Home Spun Ireland and Letter C Design to my favourite shops and I had to close the window fast before I buy something because after the holidays I am a bit broke, like most people I guess :)) Thanks for sharing these lovely shops!
.-= Iva´s last blog ..Busy Week =-.
11 Joann commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:53 pm

I LOVE the MiXeD media from Home Spun Ireland–thank you for introducing me to it! Just lovely!!
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12 Melissa Allam commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 12:56 pm

Welcome back Holly! I love all the pillows, both the ones with bentwood chair backs and the ones by Nora Jane.
.-= Melissa Allam´s last blog ..Interior Inspiration =-.
13 Tricia McKellar commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Oh wow– I just love Nora Jane’s pillows! The pieced one is fabulous! :)
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14 decor8 commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 1:13 pm

thedoodlegirl – thanks so much, I’m glad you like these things. I love the name of that particular pillow you’ve mentioned, did you catch that, it’s called the Beat It pillow. :)
15 Meredith commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 1:28 pm

So many great etsy finds!!! Thank you for sharing!! Love the stamps!
16 Katie Stephenson commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 2:01 pm

You always find the coolest stuff
17 David H. commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 2:31 pm

These are some beautiful designs. I love this decor website!

– David
18 Clare commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 3:52 pm

I love those cushions too! I’m also in the market for a 2010 week-to-view diary or planner, but despite searching high and low haven’t found one I can get along with yet. Would love to see a little round-up of your favourites!
19 Karyna commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 3:53 pm

All these finds are so pretty!! Love the mix of items with soft colors & that pop of bright pattern. Really need to get me that first cushion by Nora Jane.
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20 Lesley @ TheDesignFile commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 3:57 pm

Really love the paper goods. Great find.
.-= Lesley @ TheDesignFile´s last blog ..Preview: New IKEA products in stores next month =-.
21 coolranchstudio / oh chalet! commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 4:10 pm

your finds are wonderful as always! :) happy new year!
.-= coolranchstudio / oh chalet!´s last blog ..pretty little things =-.
22 Brooke H commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 4:17 pm

I’ve been feeling SOOOO sluggish as well! It’s terrible. Thanks for the great finds though. I love your take five tuesdays. =)
.-= Brooke H´s last blog ..New & Improved Audrey =-.
23 emma lamb commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm

home spun ireland is new to me too, i discovered it the other day and completely fell in love with the gorgeous texture and layering of pattern and colour… beautiful.

it always takes me a few days to get back into my stride after the holidays, and the freezing weather makes me want to hibernate till the spring… i just have to keep reminding myself that now i can get on with some of those new ideas i’ve been pondering… :)

oh, and happy new year! i hope 2010 brings you all that you want, even if you’re not wanting very much at all… :)
emma
x
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24 Rachel commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 5:53 pm

Loving Nora Jane’s work, thanks for the find!
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25 The Owl Diary commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 6:28 pm

i love, love the papered goods & pretty pillows.
xx
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26 Meredith from PenelopeLovesLists commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 6:37 pm

I heart Etsy Take Five Tuesday so much! This time, my fave is the Nora Jane pillows.
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27 anna commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 7:33 pm

Love love love the Soap Studiooos pillows. Your finds today make me forget my winterblues…. Thanks!
28 Kristen commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 8:01 pm

Awesome stuff! I love etsy!
.-= Kristen´s last blog ..Picture update =-.
29 Renee commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 8:02 pm

these are some great finds! this week has been the most sluggish week ever for me too. i hoping by next week i will feel more motivated to get things done! :)
.-= Renee´s last blog ..Upholstery Fabric =-.
30 Kim commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 8:32 pm

The chair back cushions are fantastic! I love home decor with a touch of humor!

:) Kim
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31 Stacey commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 9:24 pm

So many things to love in this post! Soap Studiooos pig and dauchsund pillows are random and weird and fun!

Norajane’s pillows are amazing! They’re charming, slightly whimsical, and shockingly affordable! I’m going to her etsy shop when I need decorative pillows!
.-= Stacey´s last blog ..The ABC’s of moving =-.
32 Ken commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 9:31 pm

Wow really love the colors and elegance of especially the day planners- reminds me too that i need to get one!

Must say also love the photography, very clean and pretty :)
33 Holley & Gill commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 10:32 pm

Great to see such incredible artists highlighted here. And I must admit, I am particularly found of feathers… ;-)
34 Michelle from Holley & Gill commented:
January 5th, 2010 at 10:41 pm

Great to see such incredible artists highlighted here. And I must admit, I am quite partial to feathers… ;-)
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35 Jasmine @ The Suburban Sentiment commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 5:35 am

Ooohh, great taste Holly. Love those pillows by Nora!
36 Agnieszka commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 7:10 am

Those picked items are adorable, thank You for sharing them with us!
37 Etincelle commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 7:35 am

I never stop to be amazed at what can be found in Etsy! and you happen to always introduce us talented artists.
C’est chouette!!
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38 laura trevey commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 7:57 am

Her Queen Anne’s Lace stamp is so beautiful… I could use so many of these!
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39 san commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 12:18 pm

oooh, lov these, so warm and ozy for winter!!!!
40 Anna commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 3:15 pm

Such lovely pics. I love all those cushions:)
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41 Stockton commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 7:24 pm

Love the chair back cushions!
42 Mamapainter commented:
January 6th, 2010 at 9:38 pm

You really do have a great blog! Congrats on your success :)
43 Debra commented:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:37 pm

A Happy New to all I’m still trying to get back into the normal swing of things. Beutiful finds I really like those colorful pillows.
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44 Jaimi commented:
January 7th, 2010 at 9:12 pm

Norajane’s stamps are precious!!
45 Rebecca commented:
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:43 pm

Those pillows are just so perfect! I love every one of them!
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46 Manuel commented:
October 24th, 2010 at 12:37 pm

I like the pillows with decorative stamps on them. I wonder how they are made. (:
47 pendaries commented:
January 14th, 2011 at 12:43 pm

oh I love your selection of items.
they are fantastic and original, congratulations :o)
pendaries´s last [type] ..My romantic puddle

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