Shopping List Saturday.....back to school!

timberps

annamatic

dylanS

Yesterday I was browsing around etsy for some cool back to school shirts and stuff for my soon to be 1st grader. Shopping for boys is just not as easy as it is for girls.....there seems to be three times as much for girls. So, these are a few things I found for my K. My tummy turns into knots just thinking about school starting. For this year, I will have L at home one last year then she is off to Kindergarten. I can't even wrap my brain around it! I really wanted to home school both of my children but, K told me in his own words "I want to be in a classroom with other children and have a teacher......and I just want you to be my mommy". Well thought out for a 5 year old I must say but it kinda broke my heart. I still battle within myself the feelings of wanting to home school. Hope everyone has a super weekend......here in KY the weather is perfect! And please....

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Shopping List Saturday

spoonergregory

amischieivousmarraige

shakyiles

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!!! It's hotter than sizzlin' bacon here in KY...ugg. My poor husband has to spend every day out on the golf course hand watering the greens so they don't wilt and die. I really don't know how he does it, I left earlier to eat lunch with a friend and could barely make it from the house to the car. We have decided to spend the day inside, I hope to get some sewing accomplished at some point today. I did manage to find some time for etsy love......my favs are the tea towels!

Shopping List Saturday

tea cup set

As my children are getting older I am always on the look out for good sturdy glasses that are not plastic. I am very anti-plastic......but, with kids sometimes it is the best solution. My children have a playroom with a table that they like to have snacks on throughout the day. In my quest to prevent spills and glasses getting broken when I am.....well lets say in my studio. I have decided to go to a ceramic cup. I found these in my searches on etsy this week. I have to say there was not a huge selection of ceramic cups intended for small hands. I really like these because unlike most cups including plastic, they are larger at the bottom. However I am not crazy about the color selection but, I am planning to convo the artist to see if there are any other options. That's about it for me on this very sunny Saturday. I am planning on hitting the fabric store later and maybe the pool with my kiddos. Oh, which reminds me...I am in search of a good sunscreen that is waterproof. I have tried many including Aveeno, which burned and really did not work. If you have a suggestion please comment!
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Shopping List Saturday....for real!

Isn't this the most beautiful vacuum cleaner you have ever laid eyes on? I have been researching....yes....you guessed it....vacuum cleaners! I am so tired of buying the ones at the big box stores that die after two or three years. I have two dogs that are big time sheaders so I need something powerful. This is the one I have decided on, after getting my tutorial from the local guy down at the vacuum cleaner store in Paducah. He was very knowledgeable and eager to help.....the heavy country accent made it all somewhat humorous. My husband tells me I can rationalize anything and he is right. But, no closet space + two dogs + two young children = this beautiful yet expensive vacuum. I have gone two weeks without a vacuum and I can go no longer! So, I am off to the store! Sorry I didn't give you any amazing esty art today.....maybe tomorrow!

Shopping List Saturday

Candydish

Mug by
burrobranch

Good morning to a beautiful Saturday here in Kentucky! I have almost unpacked all my boxes and I think I found a spot in my new house to set up a studio until something better comes along. Because, I need to work just to keep my sanity!! I have some new Discovery Tote ideas and I will be posting some more "secret keepers" in my metal shop later today.

For my Shopping list this week I found this amazing work by ceramists Jenni Brant. She operates out of a studio tagged Burro Branch along with her partner in Lincoln, Nebraska. The entire store is filled with the most feminine, delicate pottery. It really reminds me of a piece of precious jewelry that is only worn on special occasions. Sure to make any cup of coffee a special moment no matter what day! Click over and check out her amazing work and you can get more info and pictures on her website! Have a good one, and remember you can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog.

Shopping List Saturday

Janet Hill Studio

Matildebeldroega

alleluja

Hello Saturday! I have to be honest....this move has been rough. I am trying to stay positive today so I'm not going to wrap you up in it. Last night I went to Murray Ky where my husband and I went to undergrad. Met up with an old friend, met some new and had a wonderful night hanging on the porch. So, things are turning around it just is taking some time. I am trying to locate a studio space and unpack still......things are just moving too slow for me. But, I did manage to put together some of my Etsy favs for my shopping list this week. The painting is by a Canadian artist, Janet Hill. She has a shop full of beautiful interior paintings and prints. Her work has such a dreamy feel. I love her color palette! You can find out more about Janet on her blog. "Brother, sister and the dog" are wonderfully detailed dolls made by an artist from Portugal....she blogs too. The pin cushions are....well, just look at them! Sweet and weird...excellent combination. Hope you have a chance to check out these shops and have a great weekend! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog.

Shopping List Saturday

Shams and Coverups

urastarhouse

Artsy

This is my last shopping list as a North Carolina resident! {sad} We are moving in a week to Kentucky. The house is almost sold and barely packed. The past three weeks I have been mothering my children like a single mom. Whew, I don't know how they do it, other that the fact that you just have too. It requires much more patience and much less sleep. Then mix in trying to keep a house clean for showings and well, that is enough to push any sane person right to the brink. I am in my final week with my man and I am missing him like crazy. Soon. Soon. So, back to the shopping list.....All of the shops this week are from NC. I love the shop local feature on etsy! I can't wait to see the local KY shops! I can't wait to make stuff instead of move stuff.

I hope you all have a great weekend! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog.

Shopping List.........Sunday

Michelle Moode

katep

janellesonger

It is late in the evening, the garden has been planted (for my mom), the kids are sleeping soundly and I am blogging.....finally. I love to make my shopping list for the very pleasure of the search. It is a time I "allow" myself endless loops around etsy just trying to find something that is provokingly beautiful. Of course the possibilities are endless and I have to narrow down the choices. I hope you enjoy my items on this Mother's Day.

Shopping List Saturday

Mette

Little Red Caboose

This weeks shopping list comes from two of some of my favorite etsy sellers! Not until I began to write this post did I see all the similarities between the two. Both living in Vancouver making beautiful handmade items for children, inspired by their own children. Their amazing work has adorned the front page of etsy several times. Also, they have wonderful blogs that give details of there lives and working processes. I have personally been reading Little Red Caboose blog for a long time now and absolutely love her images. Her blog is a must see........check it out here. Have a wonderful weekend! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......

Shopping List Saturday

PET bottles + soldering gun + alcohol burner. tertium non data translated from latin means: the third is not given. it is an alchemic term which refers to the process of combining two disparate elements to create a new, third element. the process of transformation is a mystery - an unknown... Things made by GULNUR OZDAGLAR GUVENC

Today is a busy day for me....so my list is short but sweet! I am very passionate about recycling and in these times who isn't? I found this etsy seller who takes recycling to the extreme. Gulnur is an architect who makes these beautiful pieces out of plastic bottles. The bowls with all the holes are drilled by hand, wow what patience. Check out her store and blog to find out more about this amazing work! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......

Shopping List Saturday

The Vintage Closet

Studio WonJun

artistscs28

This week shopping list comes from a search through tags, black and white. Recently etsy posted a "how to" update on tagging your work. I realized I don't tag my work thoroughly enough. So, today I am planning on editing some of my work and tagging it better. I will let you know if it makes any difference. Regardless, I found some beautiful work this week. The vintage closet has really amazing pictures of the items for sale. I have to say I included it just for the image, the shoes are cute too! As of late I have been more and more drawn to embroidery and crochet and there is some spectacular examples right now. It's like punk rock. Then who doesn't love coneflowers? I have them planted throughout my garden every year. With this print you can enjoy them all year round.....plus if you mention how you found the shop you get 20% off your purchase. Enjoy my picks this week and have a great weekend......it's raining here so it looks like more inside fun. That means studio time for me! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......

Shopping List Saturday / FROKEN SKICKLIG GIVEAWAY

Froken Skicklig

Froken Skicklig

Good morning and Hello! We had a great week with beautiful weather here in the Carolina's. I hope everyone was able to enjoy some sunshine too. Today I am so excited to tell everyone about my new friend! I met Juliane, owner of Froken Skicklig, on Flickr this week. She emailed me and used a phrase I really loved "Thank you so much for the virtual acquaintance" after we became "contacts". I have made many virtual friendships over the past several months which has been very cool. Anyway, the topic of today's post is two fold, first I want to tell you about Froken Skicklig shop on etsy, second, I want to tell you about a giveaway Juliane is offering on her blog this week. Juliane is a trained Puppeteer, how many people do you know that have those credentials? She is also, an actress and exceptional doll maker who shares her time between Berlin and Sweden. It sounds so dreamy! Oh, she also, has a beautiful blog too.

Speaking of her blog.......you have to visit it this week to see the sweetest handmade doll she is planning to give away! Of course, I would love to be the recipient but, I had to share her talent with my blog readers because she is just that talented! Check out her esty shop and blog you will be delighted! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......Have a great Day!!

Shopping List Saturday

johnwgolden

CircaCeramic


hine

I saw this cute little camera case by Hine on the front page of etsy this week. I clicked on the image to check out the shop and there was a link to Storque. There under etc. in Storque was an animation of the camera case in action! You should check it out, very creative. So, this week I put together some of my favorite "camera" image products I have come across on etsy. Enjoy!!
You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......Have a great Day!!

Shopping List Saturday

bluebicicletta

Ulaa

Ninainvorm

Like many of you, I get tangled up in all the shops on etsy...my favorites, their favorites....on and on and on..... well you get the picture. Sometimes this lasts entirely too long but, it is so inspiring at the same time. Between etsy and flickr...ahem...do I really need to say any more? The items I picked this week are a combo of flickr and esty finds, although they all have etsy stores. I hope you enjoy the result of a good tangled up hour spent this week. So many amazing finds...these are just a few of my favorites. All worth checking out! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......Have a great Day!!

Shopping List Saturday

lillalotta

sparrowsfart

scarletfig

Good morning all! These are a few of my favorites I found this week. I think sparrowsfart is hilarious, the name not the work. Evidently sparrowsfart is an Australian slang word that means dawn, funny! I really enjoy her little horses, they have such attitude. Then the top image, lillalotta's work is perfect for gift giving. Sweet little house garland and some decorative dolls fill her shop based in France. Last, I found this chair fabric, perfect for making a little girls dress out of, I just love to use unpredictable prints in my daughters clothing, I think it makes them extra hip! All worth checking out! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......Have a great Day!!

Shopping List Saturday

The ay bee cees
The ay bee cees


Double Booked

Your Secret Admiral

Today I am not just "shopping" for my list. I am in search of a weekly planner for my son. He has become very connected to having a written calender for the week, we have been recording lots of things. Who puts him to bed at night, me or dad to where we might go that day. So I thought it would be nice to give him something handmade that he could keep all of his plans neatly written for reference. I had a hard time finding a daily planner on etsy, if anyone knows of a seller please make a comment. These are some of my favorites. You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......

Shopping List Saturday....Sunday Style

Lisa Jones

Virginia Rose Kane

Road Side



Paper Cut and Die

Elsa Mora

This week I have been really amazed by some of the paper cut artists on etsy. The first image is not an etsy artist but had to include her work for the sheer beauty. Her name is Lisa Jones, she attended Sydney College of Fine Arts and is an accomplished artist, showing her works internationally. Although, she utilizes a laser cutter to do her cutting the thought process is the same as if she were cutting paper. Virginia Rose Kane is an artist that was a former botany student, her works are all hand cut. What I find interesting about her work is the way she layers the paper to create another story within her paper cutting. I have included works by Paper Cut and Die, who is from Toronto, and cuts her work using x-Acto blades and scissors. Then, there is Road Side.....all I can say is "Amazing"! Her work is quirky, beautiful and smart. She has a great blog that you should check out too! Then last but not least, there is Elsa Mora who has an etsy store but sadly it is empty right now....I can wait, it will be worth it! Her work is nothing short of "magical". I linked to her blog that has become one of my favorite reads. She actually has two blogs, one for paper cutting and a main blog. She is so talented, showing her work in galleries internationally too. Her paper cutting blog is incredibly informative, linking the reader to other paper cutting artists, tutorials that include videos, books, and supply sources.Plus more images of her work that will blow you away!

All worth checking out! You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers......

Shopping List Saturday

joettamaue

Retro Wale

Jenny Elkins

I can't believe this week has gone by and I have not posted anything since last Saturday! I guess that happens to the best of us. I really have been focused on some home projects this week, I have not worked in my studios much either. This week has been a week of moving around art, and purging "stuff" out of my house. It feels great to clean out and organize, something I needed to do for a while and have finally put it first on my priority list.

This weeks shopping list is a small group of amazing items. I really try hard to find stuff that I have not seen before. I could see these together in a corner of my home, they compliment each other beautifully! Enjoy!
You can find the list of other bloggers who make Saturday lists in the right sidebar of Charlotte's blog. Cheers..