It’s been ridiculously hot all month and I’m totally ready for some cool treats. Heck, even things that make me think cool, like the Etsy finds below, are awesome in my book. Lickity Split Ice Cream Cone Play Set by pukashell Some Like it Cold 8×10 print by WildLifePrints Push Up Pop Greeting Card by [...]
stamps: seahorse by A Muse; Warm Words by Stampin’ Up!; paper: unknown white cardstock; ink: VersaMagic wheat, lulu lavender, sea breeze, aloe vera, pixie dust; Brilliance starlight silver; other: stardust Gelly Roll pen There was a lot of inspiration to be had in this week’s EtsyInspired challenge shop: Mermaid’s Tears Jewelry. So much beautiful sea [...]
I don’t know what it is, but my eye has landed more favorably on golden tones lately. Old gold, brass, even the real thing… it’s so much warmer than the silver I usually go for. Maybe I could work a little into our decor with a gilded frame or two and an urn. Vintage Brass [...]
It’s no secret that Tom loves cats. Kitty was one of his first words and he’s almost always willing to point one out. So here are a few kitties from Etsy that Tom would love: Cat Art – Stolen Cone by AmberAlexander Crochet Cat Face Appliques from twpmango Violet Cat Doll Pattern by bitofwhimsyprims Child’s [...]
I’m a fan of the Twilight book series, not so much the movies. As a result, I’m not big on Twilight merchandise emblazoned with an actor’s face. I like my support to be a little more subtle. So in honor of the opening of Eclipse this week, I’m sharing a few of my etsy favorites [...]
Tom finally has a comfortable little reading nook in the living room. The space between the fireplace hearth, wall, and end of the sofa is too awkward for a chair now, but it’s perfect for a side-table/bookcase and a slew of pillows. It still needs a little something, like… The Software: Personalized Giant Ball – [...]
Meet my adorable niece, Elizabeth: Look at those smooshy little cheecks. Absolutely adorable. And she’s already four weeks old. I haven’t mailed her baby gift, but I keep adding to the list of things I’d like to give her. Including all of these lovely things on Etsy. Donkeys in Wellies by ScarletFig Crochet Dream Catcher [...]
My husband is notoriously difficult to shop for. You can’t walk into a department store to buy him a tie or sweater because they don’t stock ridiculously tall. He’s so far along in his homebrewing hobby that he only needs very small and specific or enormous and ungodly expensive things, which are no fun to [...]
I often come across things in Etsy stores that make me think of friends and family. Other than the babies and kids, I do the most imaginary shopping for my mother. She’s the farthest thing you can get from a girly-girl, but she does love fiber arts, nature photography, and her dogs. These are a [...]
I am holding half an acre Torn from the map of Michigan And folded in this scrap of paper Is the land I grew in. Half Acre by Hem Just a sampling from my ongoing interest in maps. I’ve already mentioned wanting to wallpaper a wall or two with vintage maps and there are so [...]
Hello, I'm Sarah Jay: Wife. New Mom. Dreamer. Crafter. Web Developer and Designer. Technical Writer. Aspiring Photographer. Blogger. Baker. Procrastinator.
