Oh my God (or shall I say ZOMGZ!) I totally cheated on this week’s Etsy Take Five Tuesday because 3 out of my 5 finds I spotted on the Etsy home page today. I know, I know, my head is low in shame. But I couldn’t resist, a few that I clicked on just blew me away and I thought, “Hey, I’m DOING this!” so here are my five finds for the week. Ready, ya’ll?
Gorgeous, colorful fine art photography by Mina Georgescu of depuis. I just love her in-situ shots, seeing them living in a space totally helps doesn’t it?
Cottage Farm in San Francisco has some lovely vintage finds in her shop, her French countryside sensibility makes me want to pack a cute little fiat and head out to a stone cottage ASAP. If only I had a stone cottage and it was about 900 degrees warmer!
I adore my leather bags but in the summer months I like to mix in fabric totes as I find them lightweight and easy to care for. These handbag goodies are designed by Creek Bed Threads in Pennsylvania. Her most recent designs and product shots are just great!
Sweet Beaker in Georgia has some sweet and simple handmade papers, and I even spot a little chevron action there, too!
And Plytextiles. Ah. Be still my beating heart, this is the good stuff. Handmade modern textiles for the home created from 100% recycled wool sweaters, made into felt, in Chicago. I’ll take… ten!
(images: linked to their sources above)
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Love Mina’s shots of her work in-situ. I really must work on those shots of my photography. And the sweater pillows are wonderful– they so go with the chevron vibe. Very cool! :)
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
WOW, Plytextiles, what a find! I love the three dimensional texture of the designs and of course love that everything is made of up-cycled materials.
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
WOW! Great picks, again. My instant favorite are those pillows by Plytextiles.
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
beautiful pillows
February 16th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
LOVE those pillows. I use recycled sweaters too, but I don’t think I have the patience to make them that precise. Jealous. :)
February 16th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Oooooh!
I love this post!! beautiful designs, everything is so bright and neat, lovely items!
I have new favorite shops :)
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Wonderful picks!! Cool geometric designs on the pillows!!
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Wow, you’re right, seeing those beautiful photos displayed really makes them stand out. So dreamy!
Those pretty handbags really make me lust for the springtime. And those pillows, my god, those pillows. Is it wrong to want to buy a new couch just to accommodate a few of Plytextiles’ amazing pillows?
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
gorgeous! i love etsy you can find the coolest stuff on there!
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Oh such lovely finds.
And there shall be no head hanging! ;)
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
OMG! I was on Etsy’s home page today too and totally feel in love depuis’ photos too. It totally fits in with circus post you made a week or so ago.
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Gosh, so many gorgeous items. I especially like the paper from Sweet Beaker.
Lovely finds!
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February 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Great finds! Those pillows are amazing. Just might be what I’m looking for when I redecorate my living room next month… thanks!
February 16th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
it isn’t cheating if you really love it! and i add to that love! the cottage vintage pieces are mine! all mine!
February 16th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
The sweater pillows look so warm and comfy!!
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February 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Those pillows look so cozy! Love the shapes and textures used in them. Fabulous finds again! Thanks Holly!
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Oh wow, all so beautiful, I don’t know which one I like best. God I LOVE Etsy, it’s amazing, so many talent people.
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I totally look forward to your tuesday etsy posts — you find their BEST items! I especially love those bottom pillows.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Beautiful stuff! Those pillows are amazing!
February 16th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Wow… I love Mina Georgescu photos. Thank you!!!!
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February 16th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
I love the paper from Sweet Beaker. Everything paper = love for me.
I love buying beautiful paper goods, like sheets and wrapping paper and frame them in ikea frames. Cavallini have some really nice wrapping papers! :)
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February 16th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Nice picks (even if you might have been spurred on by the home page ;-)Those pillows are wonderful!!
February 16th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Oh, fantastic! These are all so great hun, thank you!
xo
Melis
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February 16th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
holly, you cute cutie, your posts today are so funny! so playful and zesty. makes me want fresh snow and blue skies! :D
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February 16th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
holly, i have to say that after being in your class and hearing your voice, i am enjoying your posts that MUCH more! when i read i can actually hear you speaking…i love it!
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February 16th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
How clever are those cushions…love them.
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February 16th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Lovely Finds!
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February 16th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Oh I love those pillows! I love the geometric shapes and the fact that they look so warm. :-)
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February 17th, 2010 at 3:06 am
Really like the bag, I really need something that can haul all my crap. I like your finds, they are very colorful and vibrant.. My house is so Tres Chic Simple…. so much so, there is NO color.
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February 17th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Wow! The Plytextiles pillows are to die for! I love them!
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February 17th, 2010 at 9:07 am
nice pics, a fabulous decoration!!!
February 17th, 2010 at 9:13 am
love Love LOVE these posts and look forward to them every week. Of course the photographs are simply darling, I have to add her to my favorites!! Thanks again..
February 17th, 2010 at 9:28 am
thanks for showing a little SweetBeaker, Holly! was totally caught off guard!
February 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am
I love this findings! and the puppy on top of the books, so cute! have a wonderful day :)
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February 17th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Those recycled sweater pillows from Plytextiles are amazing. Really cool.
Great Finds- all of them.
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February 17th, 2010 at 10:13 am
I aodre that GRID TILES FELT PILLOW from Plytextiles! Gorgeous colors! I’ve been really busy with chinese new year celebration..so glad i finally found some time to knock on your gorgeous bubble space! Have a lovely sweet day and love to you! Keep warm!
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February 17th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Great finds! :)
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February 17th, 2010 at 11:43 am
wow! thank you so much for having cottage farm here with all of these other beautiful etsy shops- cheers!
February 17th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
wonderful finds! Depuis is one of my favorites–and now I have some NEW favorites! :)
February 17th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Thank you so much for featuring my shop! I was so pleased to stumble upon this blog through Analytics. Wonderful blog, it’s beautiful! Thank you again, you have made my day!
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February 17th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
You always find such great items on Etsy! I love those pillows – they’re so trendy and cozy-looking!
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February 17th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Holly, thank you very much for the feature! I get your newsletter daily and was so pleasantly surprised to open its yesterday and find my photos there.
The pillows are adorable!
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February 17th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Thanks so much for the feature! I really appreciate all the feedback on my pillows…it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Thanks again!
February 17th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
hi holly.
i love the take 5 tuesdays you always do. ALWAYS. but i have to admit, sometimes i think the way you go about picking them is unfair. having read your blog for a suuuuper long time, i see consistency in your style, which is great, i understand it. having a fine arts background and working as an artist, i understand & sympathize with the desire to present beautiful looking things.
however, i feel like a lot of well made etsy products go overlooked by you because they’re not photographed in crisp, white environs or have cath kidston undertones. i know that i personally don’t live in a place gushing with sunlight (pacific northwesters will get it), and since i have to create to make my living, and don’t depend on a weekly paycheck, i cannot go out & make photographic investments while money is tight. a lot of my stuff is shot outside, or with makeshift odds & ends to try and brighten my goods up. lots of photoshop help. still, and this is certainly not about myself, it’s about all the other people in the world who are in similar positions, i feel like you only feature goods that will accentuate how your blog will look, very… magazine worthy, if you will. which is a good thing, but very elitist in some ways too.
i’m asking that you don’t always judge a book by it’s cover. or a cross stitch by it’s woodgrain hung wall, a necklace presented on a formica counter top. i know you have an aesthetic to uphold, but you encourage readers to be vocal, so i’m hoping you’ll look past what will make you look good all the time & look a little closer at the underdogs.
thanks for reading. i don’t want this to sound snotty by any means, just constructive, which can be difficult to decipher in some cases by way of the internet. i hope it conveys what i’m saying.
best wishes & i will still continue to love & read your work.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Love those chevron note cards…thanks for the intro!
February 17th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Dear Lux,
Thanks for your feedback, I’m happy to help! I believe that regardless of lighting, location or budget, anyone can take the time to create a home studio in which to shoot their products as professionally as possible. As a small business owner myself I know the importance of this when it comes to the photos that take of my own home and projects that I feature on my site. I am not the only blog author who appreciates a good product shot, most do so how about we skip to the real point here — your frustration with your photographs. I can help you out, no worries. :) I bet these links below will have you on the right track in no time.
These helpful resources are all from home-based studios, most are etsy sellers like yourself, and were created at little to no investment. I’ve included some image correction links too.
Etsy: Shop Makeover Series — Feature Friendly Photos
Etsy: Shop Makeover Series — Are Your Photos Frontpage Worthy?
Food Photography Setup: Part 1
Food Photography Setup: Part 2
Compact Camera Food Photography
Tips on Food Photography (that can be applied to your products not just food).
Etsy Seller Tip: Present Yourself to the Press
How To Brighten Your Photos
Staying Sharp: Achieving Clarity and Crispness in Your Photos
Give Props: How to Style Your Photos
Making It Lovely: Product Photography Part 1
Making It Lovely: Product Photography Part 2
Hope these help!
February 17th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
love the geometrics this season–glad that they are back!
i like how you show different patterns but have the “common” colors
we used to think that we couldn’t put these items together but we can!
isn’t change fun?! thanks for sharing your super ideas with us!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:01 am
what a nice variety—
February 18th, 2010 at 3:07 am
It is so nice to see a Romanian photographer featured on your amazing lovely blog:)Have a lovely day!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:42 am
Oh my goodness!! Those tile pillows are amazing. We’re currently sourcing tile for a bathroom renovation project and those patterns are embedded in my brain :-)
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February 18th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
ahh…thank you for plytextiles! what a great etsy find….favorites, check!
February 19th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Those felted-sweaters pillows are just too beautiful for words.
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February 19th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Great selections today. I particularly love this collection of vintage oil cans available from cottage farm: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39935642
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February 20th, 2010 at 11:49 am
truly incredible pillows…love the recycled aspect of them as well!