Etsy Take Five Tuesdays

You are not confused! Really! It is Wednesday... but I'm determined to write this column even if I am a little late because I know how many of you look forward to it and also how much I enjoy featuring these talented independent artists and designers each week -- they are the ones who inspire me so much each day and keep me going. Here are my favorite Etsy shops this week...

Ello There in Utah design some of the cutest wedding invitations (and posters) and save the date cards that I've seen... so original and definitely great for those of you who are opting for a more handmade touch to your big day. They also carry custom portraits - so fun!

Judy Kaufmann creates bold graphic prints that would attract attention in any room. I imagine them in a modern office, can you see that too?

Late Night Drawing is the result of artist Catalina in Stockholm who loves drawing with ink and who gets her creative boost at night (me too!). Are you a night owl? If so, you can relate.

Cards For Complicated People = the best! Each card is hand painted by artist Anna Fraser in Sydney -- no two are alike -- each completely original in pretty watercolor pastels. You have to spend some time today looking through them all because some of them will really make you laugh. I'd like to frame a few for my office.

Barbaer Shop is the work of graphic designer Jana  Kleineberg from Berlin who now lives in Finland. Jane stocks some folksy cuckoo clock prints that can be customized and some really sweet animals -- the owl is great, he reminds me of a boss I once had whom I called (behind his back of course) the Steam Roller. Ever had a boss resembling this owl? Intimidating, uptight, etc. etc. etc.?

(images: linked to their source above)