Etsy Take Five Tuesday
Ah handmade… doesn’t it just tickle you pink? There are so many delightful things to fall head over heels for over at Etsy. To think that when I launched this column years ago I wondered if enough talented crafters would rise up so that I could keep this column going for awhile – Ha! Guess so because here I am still finding plenty of precious handmade treasures to love. Here are my top five picks for this week, they range from artsy to whimsical, so there is a little something for everything. Enjoy!
Jeremy Miranda is an artist in Salem, Massachusetts with a shop under the same name, Jeremy Miranda, where he sells original paintings and limited run prints. I love his murky, moody palette with almost splashes of pure color being flecks of hope — and that his inspiration is both nature and architecture. Lately he has been painting icebergs and greenhouses because, “They both seem to blur the line between landscape and architecture,” he says. Nice work!
Emily Zych in Maryland who runs Which Goose, a shop specializing in mostly vintage-inspired clips and combs for decking your locks with flowers and bows. Such a sweet shop, and she has lovely product photography and a great eye for texture and color to be so young.
Cori Dantini is such a gem, I love her work and find myself doing frequent “drive bys” to see what’s new in her shop. Recently, she started to group her paintings and prints by colorway which I find extremely helpful. I like when sellers put themselves into the shoes of their customers to make shopping more fun (and easier!). My dream is that she will someday surprise us with an illustrated book for kids. I’ll write it Cori! I can imagine her characters delighting children (and parents) alike.
I love seeing what others make using vintage and vintage-inspired fabrics combined with stitch work, like these pretty bracelets by Amy at Ponder and Stitch. I especially love seeing them displayed in this pretty wooden box.
Maison Paulette is owned by artist and collector Iris Schwarz in Zurich. She seems to gather the most curious objects from flea markets that she offers in her shop and ships worldwide. My favorites are her original pieces of art though, I find them just brilliant! I also love the glass domes that she finds in beautiful shapes and sizes, gently aged as vintage pieces are give them that not too precious “from the shelf” look if you know what I mean.
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April 5th, 2011 at 3:54pm
What amazing artists! My favorites are Jeremy Miranda and Cori Kindred. Immediately upon seeing her work I thought of a gorgeous illustrated children’s book, like you had mentioned!
Kate @ Travelmoon´s last [type] ..Monday Escapes
April 5th, 2011 at 4:01pm
Most of all I like the photos of Maison Paulette with the vintage photos on the vintage hanger… :-)
Marlene´s last [type] ..Gartenwunderland – to be!
April 5th, 2011 at 4:01pm
Oh, so much prettiness – love the clips & combs and those bracelets! :-)
tinajo´s last [type] ..Dots rule!
April 5th, 2011 at 4:02pm
beautiful finds, holly..love them all..its amazing how week after week you share such amazing talent on your blog..great work! xx meenal
meenal @ maison marigold´s last [type] ..An ode to spring
April 5th, 2011 at 4:19pm
Lovely choices. I like stitching and vintage as well. =)
Virginia´s last [type] ..Trendy Tuesday – Stencils
April 5th, 2011 at 4:43pm
Oooh Yay! I LOVE Cori Kindred and Ponder+Stitch! Both SO talented and now I’m off to check out the others….thanks again Holly for finding such intruiging artists and crafters. I look forward to this post every week. :)
T.
Trish´s last [type] ..AND THE WINNER IS
April 5th, 2011 at 4:57pm
Great picks, LOVE ponderandstitch!
April 5th, 2011 at 5:09pm
thanks for introducing me to Cori Kindred – I love her whimsical drawings! Nan Lawson also creates beautiful illustrations – I wrote about her on my blog last week (March 30th).
Martine Louise Resnick´s last [type] ..Inspiration Board 2 – Gentlemans Club
April 5th, 2011 at 5:15pm
I Love that you featured Cori Kindred! I first *discovered* her artwork a few years ago and just love it! She’s so talented.
jenn´s last [type] ..renovate entry lights update
April 5th, 2011 at 5:22pm
I love your Etsy Take Five Tuesdays–always yummy tidbits to discover.
Janice
{side note I think that is Corey Dantini’s work and not Corey Kindred?)
Janice´s last [type] ..gathering texture color
April 5th, 2011 at 7:01pm
what a wonderful way to start this windy spring day! thank you so much holly for the little feature AND turning me on to MORE wonderful talent… OOx c.
April 5th, 2011 at 7:25pm
I would LOVE it if Cori Kindred did a set of alphabet flashcard type prints for a sweet nursery feel….they are so lovely. xoxo Shelli from alamode
A la mode Maven´s last [type] ..My latest Easter projectmonogram your ribbon!
April 5th, 2011 at 7:26pm
Oh!!! What a shock to see my little cuffs here. Thank you SO much! Funny, I just featured Jeremy Miranda’s work on my blog this morning. I love it!
Thanks again,
Amy :)
Amy´s last [type] ..Double strand vintage feedsack cuff in creamy autumn floral MADE TO ORDER
April 5th, 2011 at 7:33pm
Oh thanks for reminding me of Which goose looks like she had some pretty new things in. And ponder & stitch I haven’t seen before there stuff looks lovely.
Kat x
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April 5th, 2011 at 7:35pm
I love ponder and stich as well:) Adorable! Thanks for going on a weekly etsy hunt- I so enjoy your finds!
Katie Truelove´s last [type] ..Very excited about the teeny tiny stamp I just got in the mail!
April 5th, 2011 at 7:58pm
Oh, Ponder & Stitch is on my list now. Thanks!
Shannon´s last [type] ..Collecting Style- Vintage clothing
April 5th, 2011 at 8:08pm
Great picks this week! I love the layout you use too. Well done again!
–Cory
Cory´s last [type] ..needle&39s eye feather earrings
April 5th, 2011 at 8:21pm
@Amy – Jeremy was on the etsy.com homepage today — did you see him too?
April 5th, 2011 at 8:42pm
Oh, he’s been in my faves for months!! Today was just the day I chose to show him on my blog. Funny!
Thanks again. :D
Amy´s last [type] ..Art crush
April 5th, 2011 at 8:46pm
Honestly, the talant on Etsy never ceases to amaze me!
able mabel´s last [type] ..Lollipop Garden Lovie- Security Blanket- Doll Blanket with Minky for Baby Girls
April 5th, 2011 at 8:57pm
I love all of these! Thanks for always introducing us to new and exciting Etsy shops and craftspeople and for supporting the “little guys”! xo Lily
Lily from Birch + Bird´s last [type] ..Stylish Rooms for Babies
April 5th, 2011 at 9:54pm
The “Ponder and Stich” braceletes bacame one of my favorites now!!
I loved them!!
Keep surprising us!!
I adore your blog :))
xxx
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April 5th, 2011 at 9:59pm
There are just soooo many beautiful images in this post that I don’t know where to look first! :)
Meghan @ My Wishful Thinking´s last [type] ..Posh Graffiti
April 5th, 2011 at 10:29pm
I’m so happy, i love your blog, i come here every day and it is the first time which I precede you, I had too a big very favorite for this illustrator Cori Dantini !!
CharlyCha´s last [type] .. ♥ Belle & Boo
April 5th, 2011 at 10:31pm
These are beautiful. I particularly like Ponder and Stitch and Which Goose. I’d never heard of their shops before. I’ll def have to check them out.
julia @ simple truths´s last [type] ..behind the scenes
April 6th, 2011 at 12:13am
Really gorgeous! Handmade is always the way to go for me…well not always but I definitely try!
Julie´s last [type] ..My books
April 6th, 2011 at 12:53am
Once again, you’ve spotlighted some artists that I’ve been slightly obsessing over lately–I wrote about Cori Dantini on my blog a few weeks ago and I really, really want to purchase something from her but can’t decide what (and have rather limited funds for self-indulgence at the moment). This is also why I’ll be buying your book when it’s released more widely in the US (hard to get things like it where I live). I LOVE your style!
Katie Bee´s last [type] ..FOUND – shop local- part 1
April 6th, 2011 at 1:28am
Beautiful selection, I love Jeremy Miranda’s work.
April 6th, 2011 at 4:58am
What a wonderful group of artists! I especially love Cori Dantini’s work- I have some of her pieces and have been following her style for years- truly talented.
April 6th, 2011 at 8:48am
Gosh crafty people are so clever! I’m loving Which Goose today… closely followed by Ponder & Stitch. Thanks for the roundup Holly!
Angela
Angela Steyn´s last [type] ..Creative Little Soul- Sarah Barnett of twice designs
April 6th, 2011 at 10:43am
Dear Holly,
I like your blog really much, it is a great source of inspiration for me.
I am planning to go to DC early July, and would like to take a course in graphic design or something crafty. Do you have any recommendation or people who could help me? I do not live in the US, and would appreciate any help.
thanks a lot and keep up inspiring us :o)
April 6th, 2011 at 10:48am
Love the flower head pieces! Absolutely gorgeous!
April 6th, 2011 at 11:18am
how nice)
Belichek Craft´s last [type] ..again I will tease the spring
April 6th, 2011 at 2:31pm
everything is beautiful!
April 6th, 2011 at 2:37pm
I really adore Cori’s style.
Speaking of which I st found your blog and I’m in love! It’s a wonderful little slice of BlogLand.
Hugs!
Heather
Heather Ozee´s last [type] ..Birthday The Hippo Printables
April 6th, 2011 at 3:39pm
Wow I love the Jeremy Miranda prints! They are gorgeous:) They almost have a 3d effect to them.
I could use them in a few of my spaces!
Check out my site!
April 6th, 2011 at 9:23pm
I had a look at Cori on etsy. All I can say is ‘Wow!’. Her work is so whimsical and pure. I give it two thumbs up.
Lelanie´s last [type] ..Treasure in cullinan
April 6th, 2011 at 9:40pm
lovely finds. I especially like the work of Cori Kindred..
hena tayeb´s last [type] ..Isnt Boring Just Great Sometimes
April 6th, 2011 at 11:05pm
Wow, everything is very much to my liking today. Isn’t it wonderful that we’re in the age of “the creative” and so many people are bringing their artistry to light. Makes me so happy to see the work so many people are joyfully doing.
kalanicut´s last [type] ..Dreamy Adirondack Visions
April 7th, 2011 at 3:46am
Cori Dantini is one of my favorites too..love her work
April 7th, 2011 at 11:12am
Oh, such beautiful etsy selections, I have not seen Cori Dantini’s work before, she is absolutely talented – I love her style. Well they are all very talented.
Maria Kallin´s last [type] ..Homemade Lilac Meringue Cookies – 5×5 Fine Art Photo
April 7th, 2011 at 4:05pm
I really like Cori’s illustrations. She makes it so easy to escape into her world. You’re right Holly, she should definitely try illustrating children’s books! Isn’t it amazing, how every artist can take you somewhere completely different?
April 7th, 2011 at 4:23pm
I love love love Jeremy Mirandas work! It is so nice seeing a successful fine artist on etsy. Great finds!
April 7th, 2011 at 6:38pm
I’m smitten with the work of Jeremy Miranda – I have always been drawn to watercolors, and I especially like his muted tones with pops of surprising color. Thanks for introducing him to me….
April 7th, 2011 at 6:38pm
I love your Whole Blog. EVery post is sooooo cute!! Lots of kisses from Seville, Spain. You are an inspiration for me! ;)
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April 8th, 2011 at 9:03am
such great treasuresi in Etsy! :-)
Cristina´s last [type] ..Piatti come foglie
April 8th, 2011 at 12:57pm
Holly and Cori! Go on with that children book idea!!! ;-)
Alexandra´s last [type] ..A Royal Wedding with Cath Kidston
April 8th, 2011 at 6:30pm
Love your blog! Beautiful!
April 8th, 2011 at 7:14pm
This is absolutely stunning! Great post. Keep ‘em coming.
<3, Tracy
April 9th, 2011 at 3:55am
Now that I’m a proud urban gardener I’m more moved and inspired by nature than ever! These are great. Thanks for sharing the resources.
April 9th, 2011 at 8:39pm
Which Goose and Cori Dantini are incredibly inspiring. PonderandStitch is definitely my next corner for some shopping! Thank you for sharing :) – B.
April 11th, 2011 at 4:07am
I look forward to Etsy Take Five Tuesdays every week – wonderful post – thanks!
Jen´s last [type] ..Spring Things
April 13th, 2011 at 7:55pm
Just scoured the Which Goose Etsy page- so amazing! And affordable! Thanks so much…Etsy Take Five Tuesdays are my favorite. Like little treasure maps :)
Gabrielle Beretta´s last [type] ..Mirror- Mirror
April 24th, 2011 at 2:44am
some of my all time favorite etsy sellers!