Happy Labor Day weekend!!!
A couple weeks ago I shared some of my favorite wearable things from Etsy.com and I promised to be back soon with my favorite home things. And in all honesty, this is one of the most FUN posts for me to write because I’m an Etsy enthusiast and try to buy all of the “personality pieces” either from Etsy or vintage. So this is REAL EASY. I’ll just quickly share ten items that I’ve either bought or intend to buy soon. Sundays are for shopping, am I right?
1. Vintage Brass.
Above is the door knocker I purchased earlier this spring for our new home. I picked it up from The Wild World, a really great shop with excellent photos. You can get something similar here, here or here. I often search for vintage brass things on Etsy. Some of my favorite searches are for cacti, horseshoes, clovers and hands. I got Jeremy one for his new studio door too (it has its own outside entrance). I’ll share it after I give it to him, but I’m saving it for a housewarming gift.
I bought 90% of the art in our home from Etsy, and I’m sure it will be the same in our next home. The other day I stumbled on these prints from Confetti Riot (they also have some amazing pillows), I love how simple they are.
Did you know you can buy plants on Etsy? I’m not sure how Nashville will be in the plant department (please send any recommendations you have!), but in Springfield, there is a very strong on and off season for plants, especially succulents and cacti. That’s why in early spring every year I go absolutely MENTAL when Lowe’s and Home Depot finally stock up. But then about 2 weeks later, it’s completely barren again. Booo!
I know you big city dwellers might not relate with these problems, but finding unique plants, big cacti and pretty flowers that aren’t roses in Missouri is actually not easy.
Naturally, I was thrilled when I saw my favorite string of pearls plant for sale on Etsy from Succulent Treasures (and for a reasonable price, year round—pinch me!). Just search for any hard-to-find plant you’ve always wanted and you’re gonna thank me! It’s pretty rad. Here’s another good shop.
While we’re on the subject. It’s SO CUTE. I have to find a place in my home for this.
A little palm print never hurt anyone.
6. Marbled Ceramic Bowls. Ugh—the new cookbook project has me just slightly obsessed with shopping for kitchen pieces. 01/ And Many has so many pretty things!
7. Crystal Collection. Structure Minerals has a super pretty selection.
Sidenote—when the big picture of renovating a house overwhelms me, I always plan some sort of little detail to chill. Like a pretty bowl of minerals on the entry table. Small, pretty details are so comforting!
8. Everything at Paper and Clay is so pretty and gift-worthy. I especially love this Danish mug and these hanging planters.
9. This pom blanket. It’s just so pretty.
10. Last but not least, I’ve been considering this wallpaper for a space in our new home. What do you think? I’ve already changed my mind 100 times. Why is wallpaper so difficult to commit to?
Sigh. That was FUN! If you know of any amazing home goods stores on Etsy, please leave me a link in the comments! I’m always on ze hunt.
xx. Elsie
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That cactus sign is just so adorable!
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I’m in love with every single item so so much, I wish I could have all of this for myself!
That cactus lights! And those marbled bowls! Everything you post is just so beautiful.
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Love brass knocker and that last image!
Vintage Diversion on Etsy has some beautiful vintage
pottery and glass, sometimes great midcentury suitcases,
etc.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagediversion
You should visit Gardens of Babylon in Nashville! I buy all of my plants and seeds from them and the staff is always SO helpful. They are located at the Nashville Farmers Market, so it’s fun to make an afternoon out of your visit that includes lunch and produce shopping at the market too.
Hi Elsie! I love Anewall Decor (www.etsy.com/shop/anewalldecor) for large scale art prints and murals. We actually used one as our ceremony backdrop for our wedding earlier this year! Also, Stitch and Rose (www.etsy.com/shop/StitchandRose) for handmade pillows made from vintage textiles. And I’ll throw my own shop in here too because I do love it 🙂 – http://www.etsy.com/bastandbruin for modern boho home goods. Thanks for another great post!
Lovely post!! I love etsy and i love how creative sellers can be with their photos!!
Clare | http://www.clare-without-an-i.com
Urg that mug from paper&clay is to DIE for!!! So beautiful!
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Whoa, I did not know Etsy sold plants! So cool, and super glad I came across this tip of yours! 🙂
Check out https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoHappyLambs for art featuring quotes and verses. “Drink Champagne and Dance on the Table”, “We Came Here to Live Life Like Nobody was Watching”, and “I want to be improbable and beautiful and afraid of nothing” are some of my favourites.
Gotta love Etsy!
xoxo
Liv Studios
I love that doorknocker! Did you know pineapples are a symbol of hospitality? This seems like the perfect item to express it 🙂
That pom pom blanket is adorable! Can you plllleassse do seem DIYs with pom on them? I have seen pom pom garlands and now I am addicted!
Love all these cute picks http://www.hannamarielei.com
Greaaaaat finds! Love that throw pillow and mug. Super cute!
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When it comes to #3, I know your pain! I live down the road, near Ft. Leonard Wood, and you are not kidding it’s hard to find fun plants. A lady at the grocery store gave me a bit of crazy eye for getting excited to see they had really great looking pitcher plants for $18!
ummm… how have you not bought this yet!?!?! https://www.etsy.com/listing/243895104/vintage-gold-tone-dachshund-spring?ref=shop_home_active_3
I am definitely going to check out the plant selection on etsy! I also opened an Etsy shop last month that specializes in home decor. Here’s the link http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCulture 🙂
Clare
Thanks for the tip! I’ll be there soon! 🙂
-Elsie
Hooray! I just discovered this recently too. 🙂
xx- Elsie
Fun! I didn’t know that.
xx- Elsie
Hey Amanda!
Here are a few-
http://abeautifulmess.com/2015/02/pom-pom-wall-hanging.html
http://abeautifulmess.com/2013/12/gian.html
xoxo- Elsie
Haha! I hear you loud and clear. I honestly never even thought to order a plant online until recently. 🙂
xx- Elsie
So cute! I love it!
-Elsie
Congratulations Clare! It looks super cute!
-Elsie
I actually didn’t know you could buy plants Etsy. I’m all about that cactus sign though. :]
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There is a very artsy vibe to the wall-paper design in the last image and it will match really well with geometric prints or mono-colored furnishings! Thanks for sharing all these great products from Etsy, they make really cute decorations for the home!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.com
all images are super, you created very nice blog
Hi, I’m Lara, currently working with MiaFleur. Love this post, especially the eye prints. I spend far too much free time on Etsy!
Fantastic finds! I’ll take a set of those mugs and that cactus sign 🙂
Brooklyninteriors.com has great wallpaper selections!
As an Etsy seller I want to say thank you for featuring all of those great handmade items. They are all really nice choices.
Denise
http://Www.gonecoastaldesigns.com
http://Www.etsy/gonecoastaldesigns
Great taste!
I totally understand the wallpaper commitment issues, but I love the style you are showing. It’s not in Nashville, but I love to get little fruit trees and plants at Logees {I live about an hour away so I can visit, but they are online}. They are the nicest people and I can pick a new fruit tree to love to death every year. 🙂
I love those eye art prints! They are definitely on my Etsy wish list. Hope one day my candles can be on your round up 🙂
maggie
http://www.shopean.etsy.com
Etsy is an amazing place to get things!
What great finds! I really like your Things I Love posts–especially the ones about Etsy! I hope you continue posting things like this! 🙂
Thank you for supporting etsy artists! Being mentioned by bloggers such as your self is such a wonderful boost, I am sure all of your featured shops are feeling the love today:)
Oooh those art prints and the colours of them are lovely. Great post!!
Jodie | http://a-textile-perspective.blogspot.co.uk
Love that palm print pillow!
I love the palm pillow, I actually designed my inspiration board a used a print like that for our front entrance. You ladies are an inspiration for sure!
Ha! My first thought on the Pom-Pom blanket – not if you have cats! LOL I’m sure mine would have a field day… Great tips and unique pieces!
Etsy is the best! I could spend hours on that site.
My dad once hung this gingham wallpaper for my mom in the house I grew up in, and once he was finished he told her if she ever wanted a pattern with a grid again, she could hang it herself… It was super tough to keep the horizontal lines perfectly level around the room! Of course, this was a time before the Internet so I’m sure you could find a hint on YouTube. Anyway, if you love it, it’s definitely worth the trouble.
Love that Pom Pom Blanket, so cute. I have an etsy store I’d love for you to take a peek. Have a good day!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/designsbychelsearae?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Love the idea of a bowl of minerals! We have an apothecary jar we’re slowly filling with fossils we find and a clear glass vase we’re slowly filling with cool looking rocks on our hikes.
Love your picks. Just painted our front door pink panther pink and was looking for a pineapple brass door knocker. Great minds…
If you have a chance, check out my little Etsy mid-century mod shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/FrenchToastKitty?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Love those marbled bowls, and crystal collection!
Thanks for showing us some of the beautiful things that we can find on Etsy.
I think it’s a good way to find original gifts and unique craft items.
I also sell my paintings in watercolor through Etsy, here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maraquela
I hope you like my artworks!
I had NO idea you could buy succulents from Etsy shops! Glad you shared that!! Off I go….
Much Love!
-Stephanie Eva