Ready for Etsy Take Five Tuesday for this week? Posing pup, old cups, curious characters, cheeky beaks and edgy seats… my quirky round up this week should satisfy you and make you smile. Enjoy!
If you love photos of dogs (and cats), you’ll adore the animal portraits by Sibling Rivalrie. These are so cute, oh my goodness I want a pet again soooo bad. I have a pug crush (they are called “mops” in Germany) at the moment. Any pet crushes you’d like to share?
I’ve talked about the Mincing Mockingbird before, but I have to remind you to visit this great shop again in case you’ve not stopped by in awhile. I love these serene blue and green hues and sweet little birds — though the shop still stocks plenty of cheeky beaks, too!
The vintage goods (not to mention the pretty product shots) in the 5 Gardenias shop may catch your fancy (and possibly be worth a bookmark). If you love old-fashioned charm that includes old cups, lovely glassware, vintage sheers and colorful spools then this shop is one to frequent for new, errr old, finds.
The whimsical illustrations by illustrator Tracey Long in London, also known as Chasing The Crayon on Etsy, has a fantastic imagination and a great eye for color — I adore her whimsical characters as well.
German etsy shop ShowRaum (showroom) has several fantastic designers who combine vintage materials to create edgy and new products from furniture to lighting and beyond. If in Berlin, you can visit this cool new shop in Berlin’s hip Kreuzberg district at Schönleinstrasse 3 or visit their website for more information.
Hope you liked my round up, see you tomorrow with more bloggy finds for you to enjoy!
(images: linked to their sources above.)
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February 2nd, 2011 at 12:27 am
Excellent picks! I love Mincy and Kathi’s work, fun to discover new people too :)
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February 2nd, 2011 at 12:29 am
I love your Take Five Tuesdays, Holly :-)
I now have my eye on several Mincing Mockingbird prints!
Jem xXx
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February 2nd, 2011 at 12:33 am
Lovely picks Holly! Those doggies are just precious! :)
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February 2nd, 2011 at 12:52 am
All so amazing. I LOVE the Chasing the Crayon art.
The Cheeky Cafe
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February 2nd, 2011 at 2:06 am
They definitely did make me smile. I love the dog photos at the beginning! : )
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February 2nd, 2011 at 4:08 am
Lovely stuff!!
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February 2nd, 2011 at 4:29 am
Once again, good stuff Holly! Great artists all around. The first one makes me almost want to run out and get a dog. =) And might I suggest following Mincing Mockingbird on Twitter? I’ve laughed at quite a few his tweets. ; )
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February 2nd, 2011 at 4:39 am
I love that reindeer print by Chasing the Crayon. I’ve had it on my wish list for ages!
Bobbi´s last [type] ..Parts is Parts
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:42 am
Love these picks. I really like the 5Gardenias. I have to go and pay them a visit.
Eyechartprints´s last [type] ..Love is being with you every day Eye chart Print xox
February 2nd, 2011 at 6:59 am
Cool! I love your picks from Etsy. n_n
Viv´s last [type] ..Poko Plush
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:01 am
As a huge animal lover I love the sweet settings of these photos they compliment the subject matter so perfectly!!
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February 2nd, 2011 at 7:07 am
So much beauty here, these shops are a sight to behold!
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:12 am
they are all so beautiful!
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:05 am
ooh, i love chasing the crayon!
thea.
xx
(spoonfulzine)
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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:01 am
wow, Showraum looks fantastic, and I still have a thing for birds, so these prints from Mincing Mockingbird are just very beautiful to me.
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February 2nd, 2011 at 9:22 am
I love those dog portraits! Too cute! I couldn’t imagine life without our dogs. We have two and they bring so much joy (although also worries sometimes) to our life. I could so see a little mops next to you on the sofa or where ever it is you blog :)
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February 2nd, 2011 at 10:39 am
Loving Tracey Long art!
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February 2nd, 2011 at 11:43 am
I love your Etsy take fives! Mincing Mockingbird is awesome, can’t believe that birds and a oneliner can be so hilarious.
The illustrations of Chasing the Crayon are so lovely, reminds me of old story books with pen and aquarel illustrations I used to read when I was little! The prints are so great for a kid’s bedroom (or my living room, haha)
Thanks for posting these :)
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February 2nd, 2011 at 12:32 pm
I love the ShowRaum furniture. Did you see the plastic cup chandelier? Is absolutely gorgeous.
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:35 pm
haha love the animal portraits, maybe i should posh up my cat Missi and take glamorous photos of him, see if he let me!!
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February 2nd, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Allways nice to see your selection! I adore the birdart!
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February 2nd, 2011 at 4:43 pm
I love 5gardenias items. I didn’t know this shop. Maybe I’ll find the valentines day present for my bf there. Thanks 4 sharing!
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:50 pm
I have been admiring Mincing Mockingbird for a LONG time. I love birds, and I love her style, and I also love the clever titles she gives all her paintings.
February 2nd, 2011 at 6:43 pm
I love the things 5 Gardenias have in their shop! Just me LOL
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February 3rd, 2011 at 2:34 am
I have a shop on etsy, I am always surfing etsy, and yet had not seen these. ESPECIALLY LOVE Sibling Rivalrie and Chasing The Crayon! Thanks for sharing!
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February 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 am
Inspiring artists, wow…I’ve seen ‘chasing the crayon’ before and love the work, thanks for the reminder…once again I am boosted into my studio.
Mandy Saile of Bijou’s Whimsy´s last [type] ..Tiny Bird 2 – PRINT
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:33 am
well this is most certainly a wonderful treat!! thank you ever so much for featuring my vintage shop — and i LOVE the 4 other shops as well — 3 of them new to me– it’s wonderful to see so much fabulous work. best wishes to you!
kathi
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 am
I’m not really a fan of “animal art” but those dog portraits are super cute! :D
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February 4th, 2011 at 1:30 am
love this! those pups are soooooo adorable. kisses. kisses.