Shopping Etsy: Fringe on top…and more

My post started this week with the Kiltie pumps below.

“Damn,” I thought, “fringe on a shoe is a good thing.” While I’m at it, how about on a bag? And I really like bangs, which my British friends refer to as fringe.

Thus, an entire post devoted to Etsy fringe. Enjoy.

1.) Leather Fringe Bag, $179
2.) Multi-strand Tassle, $28
3.) Native American Style Handbag, $24.50
4.) Fringe Necklace, $74
5.) Vintage Caramel Kiltie Pumps, $38
6.) Vintage Fringe Wrap Dress, $16
7.) Leather Moccasins with Fringe, $49.95
8.) Vintage 1970s Loafers, $32

Shopping Etsy: Pride & Prejudice

After viewing three different Pride & Prejudice movies in as many days (the BBC version featuring Colin Firth wins hands down) — I’m feeling the urge to take tea then a turn in the garden.

(My husband, on the other hand, keeps turning on the Olympics, probably in hopes of replenishing some of his lost masculinity.)

A life of manners has little place in my house — however some of the appointments of a Jane Austen-esque life — well I could do with a little more of those. Here are a few things on Etsy that remind me of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy:

1.) Romantic Age Blouse, $32
2.) Fountain Pen, $12.50
3.) Leaves Bobby Pins, $12.50
4.) Leather-bound Journal, $42
5.) Victorian Silhouette Pillow, $25
6.) Floral Bonnet, $26
7.) Do Not Faint Journal, $16
8.) Vintage Lace-up Boots, $49

Shopping Etsy: Dino-mite

Get a little prehistoric with some of these funky dino-themed items:

1.) Humping Dinosaurs Wall Art, $29
2.) Stegosaurus Hat, $30
3.) Billy the Dinosaur Planter, $15
4.) T-Rex T-shirt, $16
5.) When Dinosaurs Roamed Stationery, $10.50
6.) Brontosaurus Charm, $16

Shopping Etsy: Thanksgiving table

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year!

First, there’s the turkey…and turkey sandwiches. And then there’s everything that goes with the turkey…and the turkey sandwiches.

A few things to add to the table to give your Turkey Day a little extra style:

1.) Yellow Soup Tureen, $25
2.) Gravy Boat, $14
3.) Set of 25 Squirrel Place Cards, $30
4.) Squirrel Salt & Pepper
5.) Owl Candle, $14
6.) Set of 6 Acorn & Oak Leaf Place Cards, $18
7.) Damask Table Runner, $15
8.) Set of 4 Acorn Boxes, $14

No passes

Turns out I’m allergic to my new soft contact lens solution, which presented itself with pink, irritated eyes.

“I was wondering why you were wearing Harry Potter glasses. I thought it might be his birthday,” said my lunch companion after viewing my retro, and slightly matronly, specs.

While there are plenty of hot women who rock the sexy secretary look (see below), there’s even a Pretty Girls with Nerdy Glasses appreciation society on Facebook and an accompanying Tumblr blog.

I, however, look more like that woman who used to be in the Old Navy ads.

If you want to try the nerdy girl look, here are some cool glasses from Etsy to try out.

1.) Vintage glasses, $95
2.) ’70s Reddish Brown Fade Frames, $15
3.) Vintage ’50s Aluminum Glasses, $25
4.) Flower Power glasses, $65
5.) Rochas Vintage Glasses, $30
6.) Cat Eye Glasses, $125

WARNING: If you’re like me, you could just end up looking like a nerd.

Shopping Etsy: Back-to-school

I went back to school this week, which meant getting dressed in something other than t-shirts and sandals…it also meant that some back-to-school items were in order.

1.) Vintage Globe, $56
2.) Amigurumi Apple, $12.50
3.) Faux Bois Eco-Folder, $2
4.) Anatomical Map, $175
5.) Laptop Sleeve, $49
6.) Bionic Woman Lunchbox, $38
7.) Ceramic Owl Pencil Holder, $32
8.) Vintage Yellow Stapler, $25

Shopping Etsy: Alaska

I just got back from a trip to Alaska to see my sister-in-law and her family.

Not being particularly outdoorsy, I wasn’t expecting to really like it…but I LOVED the majestic beauty and adventure…despite the threat of death at every turn.

Possible deaths: Mud flats (you sink, the tide comes in, you drown), avalanche, moose trampling, drunk driving around dangerous curves, BEARS…

Anyway, some Etsy products that are reminiscent of my near-death Alaskan adventure.

1.) Formal Bear Original Linocut, $8
The threat of bears was ever-present. I might not have been so frightened if I thought one would be smoking a pipe and wearing a top hat.

2.) Large Moose Trophy Head, $52
I saw 2 babies and a mom in the wild, which nearly trampled my nephew. This cardboard variety won’t kill you.

3.) Birch Glow Watercolor, $75
Cold beauty. Bet that cold could kill you.

4.) Puffin Stickers, $3.99
I didn’t actually see a puffin, much to my parents’ chagrin. I think they are actually benign.

5.) Vintage Alaska Tablecloth, $18.50
Eat some carnage on this retro Alaska tablecloth.

6.) Organic Deep Conditioning Hair Mask Conditioner in Sun Ripened Raspberry Scent, $6
Wild raspberries are drop dead delicious.

7.) Mushroom Pocketbook, $32
If you eat an real life Amanita Muscaria, the result could be kidney failure. Not death, but carrying this cute wallet is probably safer.

8.) Vintage Salmon Pin, $10
Watched the running of the salmon, which could only kill you if you do so with a bear. Sadly, the salmon are the ones that end up dying after they lay their eggs.

Shopping Etsy: Let’s get physical!

I’ve started to (begrudgingly) go to the gym. It’s too damn hot to run outside…and I’m getting too damn old not to do something physical…thus, gym bound.

Here are a few Etsy items to spark your inner gym rat:

1.) Vintage Striped Leotard, $19
2.) Jump Rope, $5
3.) 1980s Nike Sneaker Skates, $120
4.) Sterling Silver Barbell, $10
5.) Armbands, $5 each
6.) Creamsicle Yoga Bag, $25
7.) Retro Gym Shorts, $10

Shopping Etsy: Tea for 2

I love sitting down to a nice cup of tea. In my dream world, it also comes with mini cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches…with or without crusts.

Here are some of my favorite tea accoutrements at Etsy:

1.) Antique Pewter Tea Set, $89
2.) Vintage Warming Orange Teapot, $34
3.) Decaf Pure Bliss Chai Tea, $6
4.) Espresso Set, $16
5.) Afternoon Tea Dress, $22
6.) Pearls of the Orient Specialty Green Tea, $6
7.) Red Poppy Tea Bag Holder, $10
8.) Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel Cream & Sugar Set, $14
9.) Granny Smith Apple Tea Cozy, $10
10.) Vintage Modern Japanese Tea Set, $32

Shopping Etsy: Terrarium crazy!

I’ve been mad about gardening lately, which could be why I’m so intrigued by terrariums, which are basically tiny little gardens…in a jar.

I’ve been watching eBay for cool dishes and looking at books on Amazon, but there are LOADS of terrariums and terrarium-related stuff on Etsy.

Take a look at my favorites:

1.) Tiny Terrarium, $30
2.) Mini Terrarium Kit, $15.95
3.) Tiny Terrarium Gift Tags, $9
4.) Handmade Polymer Clay Mushrooms, $7
5.) Stacking Terrariums (set of 2), $17
6.) Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Open Mini Garden, $50
7.) Raven Under the Lucky Tree, $16
8.) Bottled World Print, $25
9.) Custom Miniature Lawn Gnome, $8
10.) Flora Moss Terrarium, $30