Winter Wishing

I'm in sunny Mexico today, and I'm happy to be here but I can't stop daydreaming of snow.  I've been yearning for sledding on the hill behind my house and reading by the fireplace and wearing all sorts of warm, snuggly clothes.  Here are some wintery things I've been dreaming of buying on Etsy.

1.  These old school legwarmer/boot socks from Yoyo Vintage Life.

2.  A soft and floaty screen printed infinity scarf from Little Minnow Designs.

3. These insanely cute fingerless bow mittens from Gertie & Baxter.

4.  A big, chunky, soft, cable knit blanket from Lucky Hanks.

All of the lovely photos above are courtesy of their respective Etsy shop owners.

What are your favorite cold weather accessories?
xoxo
Laura

Creative Wreaths

It's finally December, and that means it's Christmas decorating time! I think that's why I woke up this morning with wreaths on my mind. I love a good, traditional, green, pine-needly wreath as much as the next girl, but I was wondering what else wreaths could be made out of to shake things up a bit. That's when I did a little Etsy browsing and realized that people make wreaths out of every type of material imaginable. Seriously. Here are my 5 favorite wreaths available for purchase right now:

1. I love this yarn wreath from Cozy Made.  You would think I'd get sick of yarn, but I never ever do.

2. I like the rustic feel of this burlap wreath from Get the Door, don't you?

3. This red berry wreath from Elegant Holidays would be so bright and cheery on a snowy day.

4. I think this wreath made out of pink ornaments by Judy Blank adds a spunky twist to the traditional Christmas color scheme.

5. And this tulle wreath from Ducky Duck Diaper Cakes is also different in all the best ways.

All five of those lovely photos are courtesy of their respective Etsy shop owners.

Do you have a non-traditional wreath at home?  What is it made out of?

Happy decorating!

xoxo

Laura

Thanksgiving on Etsy

Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and if you don't have the time to make your own decorations and accessories this year, there are tons of great ones for sale on Etsy.  (I know because I may or may not be developing an Etsy browsing addiction; there are just so many great handmade things on there!)  Here are my five favorites this Thanksgiving.

1.  I would absolutely love to whip up a turkey wearing this Ruffled Retro Apron from Creative Chics, wouldn't you?

2.  Or you could dress your little boy in this adorable Thanksgiving Bow-Tie from The Director's Cabin.

3. Welcome your guests in style by hanging this Autumn Crochet Wreath from Alice Remembers on your door.

4. I also love this tablecloth from Danielle's Corner.

5.  And wouldn't these clay pumpkins from Skye Art look super cute sitting on your mantle?

All of the photos in this post are courtesy of their Etsy shop owners.  Aren't they pretty?

However you choose to celebrate, I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo
Laura

The Pumpkins of Etsy

I was browsing the Halloween section of Etsy last night and I was blown away by the diversity of handmade pumpkins (or handmade anything, for that matter) that a person can buy these days, thanks to the good ol' internet.  With Halloween only 2 weeks away, here are my 5 favorite pumpkins available for purchase, with all photos courtesy of the sellers on Etsy:

1.  Knit cotton napkin rings from Home and Garden Zen:

2.  Paper maché pumpkins from Chesapeake Pointe:

3. Handmade wood buttons by Wild Plums:

4.  Felted wool pumpkins by House of Moss:

5.  Knit pumpkin baby hat and cocoon by Mimi La Creations:

If you're not planning to make your own decorations for Halloween this year, I highly recommend checking out Etsy.  You'll be supporting the handmade crafting community and buying something that's different from all the other decorations on your block.

Happy decorating!
xoxo
Laura