Stuff… for People

Nothing over five inches tall!

From top to bottom, left to right are these fab Etseans:

Looking Sharp – Vintage Enamel Grasshopper Pins by everyeskimo

Tiny Porcelain Kitchen Figurines in Iridescent Green by undoneeclectic

fish out of water (tiny needle felted koi fish) by doolittledesign

Tiny Red Zippered Travel Kit by pinguim

Vintage Universal MInute 16 Camera, Boxes and Funky Flash unit-1949 by canemah

Frozen Charlottes Miniature German Antique Dolls by shadesofakasha

Miniature Painted Owl by dreamingofvintage

Vintage Rustic Pine Cone Mini Pitcher and Saucer by SmallEarthVintage

Porcelain Horse by amusebouche1

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If you’re in the area, be sure to check out the Handmade Brigade of Orange County Indie Holiday Craft Show at The Camp in Costa Mesa this coming Sunday on November 1st, 2009.  Click here for a Google map to The Camp.  There are over 40 vendors selling the most amazing creations and I’ll have a table with my wares too.  Here’s a tiny smattering (there was too much to choose from for my nine-pic mosaic!) of what you might find.  This will not be your typical craft show!  Come early and get a free goody bag – a handmade HBOC printed recycled t-shirt bag filled, well, really stuffed to the gills with great swag and goodies from vendors and sponsors.  You don’t want to miss out on these!

MDarling-Large Blue Green Handbag by YellowWallpaper

New Beginnings – lovebird, bird on a branch pendant necklace by ohhellofriend

Bosco the Blueberry Owl Plush by TrishAns

Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Soap by SafiyaBeauty

Book Organizer Clutch Eskimo Island by mandalanda

After The Glass Door Incident, I Have Not Been Right In My Thinking Thingy 8 x 10 ART PRINT by Mincing Mocking Bird

Equinox Flat by HydraHeart

Miss Melene Dress stripe check retro urban by Spicy Toast

St Little Richard Rosary by Berndt Offerings

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Maybe it’s because I already want summer to be here or maybe it’s because the air conditioning was broken in my office building all day, but right now I want a tiki party!

From top to bottom, left to right are these fab Etseans!

1.) Lovely 30s Conch Shell Flower Choker with Raw Brass Detailing and Coral Colored Braid by pinguim

2.) Unused Vintage Hawaii Postcard – Waikikian Hotel by VintagePlum

3.) Perfect Vintage Purple Hawaiian Floral Sundress S/M by faithfullvintage

4.) Hawaii Ceramic Volcano Coctail Server by sixpencebluemoon

5.) Vintage Hawaii Plaque by Jarin

6.) Hand Carved Wood Pineapple Server by ShorelyChic

7.) Coasters Nut Dishes Hawaiian Luau Vintage 50s Plastic Drink Carriers by RetroChalet

8.) Tiki Mug by BettysKitschen

9.) From Hawaii With Love…Vintage Hawaiian Souvenir Pillow Cover for Mom and Dad by susantique

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It’s the first officially cold day here in southern California and it’s about to rain, so naturally, this is my favorite thing right now this second – plus it’s freezing in the office today.  Of these, my favorites are Number 6 (would require it in a different color) and Number 8 (love that royal bright blue).

From top to bottom, left to right are these creations from these Etsy artisans:

1.) Cobalt Handknit Large Lace Scarf in Merino Wool by awkward

2.) Super Chunky Infinity Scarf – Neckwarmer – Cowl – Hood by SprattersandJayne

3.) 3 Loop Necklace Scarves by nitca

4.) Huge Charcoal Shawl by deliriumkredens

5.) Violet and Purple Stripes and Tubes by deliriumkredens

6.) Saffron Bow Knot Scarf by Thrush

7.) Candy Apple Red Handknit Scarf in a Lacy Wisp or Web Pattern by awkward

8.) Trendy Roi Bleu Collar with a Bow by homelab

9.) Whipped Cream Luxurious Pure Alpaca Knit Scarf by TickledPinkKnits

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Tim, meet everybody.  Everybody, meet Tim.  Tim eats lettuce.  To be honest, he begs to eat lettuce.

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After reading the featured seller article today on Etsy, I realized that today I like terrariums and moss.

From top to bottom, left to right are these amazing Etseans:

1.) Mini Succulent Terrarium by jjbanks54

2.) JELLYFISH ROCKIES- Various Colors, Shapes, and Sizes by SamariaProject

3.) Teacup Terrariums by augury

4.) Shy tree spirit by almapottery

5.) Three Phases of The Moon Moss Terrarium by Greenbriar

6.) Shelf City no. 167 by TheOakLeaves

7.) Baby Toes Hanging Terrarium by monkeysalwayslook

8.) 3 mini MOREL mushrooms for your terrarium or planter by mudpuppy

9.) Raven For Your Terrarium by doodlebirdie

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From my short time working at a zoo, I have come to understand that hedgehogs enjoy cuddling.

From top to bottom, left to right are these hedghog-themed treasures from these Etsy artisans:

1.) Hedgehog by SandraHealy

2.) Letterpress Birthday Card – Hedgehogs by luckybeepress

3.) Beach Pottery Hedgehog Family by LillaJizo

4.) Lovely Hedgehog Leather Keychain (Dark Pink) by leatherprince

5.) Le herisson / The hedgehog necklace by PetitesCuriosities

6.) Hedgie Bookplates by theblackapple

7.) Hedgehog Friend Print by theblackapple

8.) NEW DESIGN Slim Boyfriend Wallet – Hedgehogs on baby blue by blissful

9.) Knitting pattern for a little oddment hedgehog by Littlecottonrabbit

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With the onset of autumn in southern California (i.e., it’s a “freezing” 70 degrees today) and having a terrible cold, I want a mug of tea and a cup of hot chicken noodle soup…

From top to bottom, right to left are these fantastic mugs made by these Etsy artisans:

1.) Hand Built Porcelain Fiesta Inspired Cups by clayswan

2.) Oodle the Poodle – 12 oz Mug by MonsterOpMaat

3.) There’s a Bug in My Mug by alinahayes

4.) Kugat Coffee Cup by Wayvie

5.) Deep Amber Curve Mug by CampanaCeramics

6.) Demitasse with Lily Pad Saucer by JDWolfePottery

7.) Made to Order – 20oz cup kiev (clementine/white) by CircaCeramics

8.) Gold Honey Cup by AmyEsther

9.) Handmade Coffee Cup in Aspen Birch Design by dbabcock

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Even though I just bought a new purse, who cares?!  A gal can always use another bag!

From top to bottom, left to right from these fab vintage-swinging Etseans!

1.) Lil Straw Handbag with Shells Vintage Seashell Purse from domestikate

2.) Vintage “Connie” black faux leather mini clutch from brownbagvintage

3.) Retro Basket Style Purse – In Yellow from ShaneLilyRain

4.) Vintage Brown Vinyl 1970s Handbag from lovethatvintage

5.) Bright Blue Vinyl French Purse Book Wristlet from pinguim

6.) Vintage Las Vegas Coin Purse from posie

7.) Vintage Scarlet Red Brunswick Bowling Ball Bag from JellyFishJunk

8.) Navy Blue Straw Vintage Handbag from LoveCharlesVintage

9.) 1950s Vintage Black Box Purse by AllenCompanyInc

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The fabulous Vanessa from Designs by Vanessa is hosting a giveaway of one of my favorite creations yet – my balloon dog charm and necklace.

I couldn’t sleep one night a few months back and while tossing and turning in my bed (no doubt driving my boyfriend insane, but that’s another blog post entirely…) I thought, balloon dogs would be so cute as a necklace.  One of the reasons I like these little guys is because I can use tons of colors from neon to sparkly to pearlescent.  The winner of this giveaway will even get to choose his/her own custom color!  Click here for a link to the giveaway on Vanessa’s blog.

By the way, be sure to visit her Etsy store Designs by Vanessa.  As a bird biologist, I particularly love her shop becuase she has lots of little birdie jewelry!  Here are some of my favorites!

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