Christmas Shopping - Decor

I am a big fan of giving unique decor gifts for the holidays. Something kitschy, fun, and you know they're going to love it. Is there anything better? Here are my top pics for vintage and handmade decor shops where you can get smoking deals on amazing items, thats the great thing about decor..it doesn't have to be expensive to be awesome!

Mouse Trap Vintage - Vintage

I love this shop because you never know what you're going to find here. Outdoorsy, nautical, earthy finds that have a history.

Claylicious - Handmade

This shop is great for trendy items in any color you could imagine, lots of options for finishes, from really rustic to the totally polished. Fun items anyone would love.

Compost This - Vintage

This shop is one of my favorites for decor..it has great options for gifts like bar ware, mid century, brass, wall hangings, figurines and holiday. Plus the prices can't be beat AND there is a 15% off sale right now.

handz - Handmade (posters)

This shop has a sign and saying for everyone you know. Fun colors and retro patterns are great for vintage lovers and retail junkies alike. Starting at just $15!

fallaloft - Vintage

This shop has some amazing pieces, right up my alley. Pyrex beakers, 70s wall hangings and much much more plus the owner is the SWEETEST!

Mmim - Handmade

I'm kind of known for giving pictures and frames for holidays and this shop has some of the cutest ones i've ever seen. They have blocks, pill boxes, piggy banks (I really want one of these cute piggy banks for Corbin) and of course their frames. I love this shop.

Ok those are some of my favorites for decor shops on etsy..next is my wishlist, my corbin wishlist and husband wishlist...they may not all be from etsy that time.

* none of these shops have paid me to endorse them, photos belong to the respective shops.

Christmas Shopping - Baby/Toddler

Today we're looking at handmade and vintage gifts for kids (and parents) great for the holidays or baby showers. Oh speaking of baby showers I'm expecting again, due in early June but baby is already measuring a week big. So anyway back to shopping.

Imagination Kids - Handmade

This shop has great deals on handmade wood toys. Boys and girls, all ages. A push car starting at just $6. What kid wouldn't want one of those in their stocking? I plan on ordering Corbin some pieces from this shop for christmas. At those prices, how could I not?

Ms Tips and Little Ms Tips - Vintage

 Technically two shops but owned by the same person so its pretty much just one.
Ms Tips has adorable kid's clothing..like OMG adorable.

and Little Ms Tips has vintage toys and decor. I love these puzzles in their orig box!

FunCreationsLab - Handmade

This shop has a little bit of everything and would be fun for a wide age range.

Nennelv - Handmade

This shop is so fun, lots of creative toys, handmade books, food, learning toys. Great for a family.

There are SOO many toys vintage and new on etsy, I suggest you do some looking. There are lots of vintage fisher price items (ones i played with that i completely forgot about) handmade teethers, rocking horses, hair clips for big girls, blankets, booties, onesies, figurines....
I actually just had to stop looking because i would search for something and get lost going through pages for 20 minutes...So i'm calling this post good.

Christmas Shopping - Jewelry

Long time no see, well after much debate i've decided to try to get back into my blog. Having two full time jobs and a crazy 10 month crawling around make things kind of difficult sometimes but hey, thats life. 

I dont have much money for shopping this year so I'm going to do a little blog series about great low-cost high thought gifts you could give anyone on your list. I may have theme days like "toys" "electronics" "jewelry" "housewares" ect but most of these are good gifts for anyone. Suggestions are great too. I'm going to start with one of my favorite things, Jewelry. Its always a good idea and handmade jewelry supports small businesses which is SO important during the holidays. 

Now remember NONE of these shops have paid for promotion and I am not getting gratuity from any of them.

Here are my top shops for vintage and handmade jewelry...

Branchbound - Handmade

 A personalized initial necklace could suit anyone from a cousin to your grandmother. Custom colors available but ORDER EARLY!!

JeanJeanVintage - Vintage

Often I find vintage pieces that just "remind" me of someone. You see it and think of them. There aren't many all-jewelry vintage shops on etsy but I ALWAYS find something I want in this one.

TheRogueandTheWolf - Handmade

I bet you know someone who would wear this ring right now! Cute designs, reasonable prices and sure to please. I love this shop but order early they're in the UK

ArtDecoDame - Vintage

This shop has a lot if different items but their jewelry section is always packed with great deals..yes, even on bakelite!

AlinaandT - Handmade

I think this shop is really fun, trendy, bright and unique. I love the chunky necklaces and statement pieces, great for a daughter or granddaughter..or me!

CapriciousTraveler - Vintage

 Another shop that isn't all jewelry but always has unique pieces that anyone would love. I frequently find pieces I "need" from this shop.

So there are my fav shops for jewelry. :) Get to shopping, support those small etsy businesses!

*all pics property of the respective shops, all pics pulled from current listings. 

I'm bout to get all nerdy...

My husband makes amazing and oh so nerdy creations from star wars ships and old nintendo consoles. He currently has a small shop on etsy with a few of his items. 

 Darth Vader Tie Fighter with N64 console inside .....and really really awesome!

This one is a Snow Speeder that has a SNES inside, very cool the controllers plug in on the sides.

Both have been made with great care and would make the coolest gift for your significant other or maybe your bff. 

My hubs has made 2 of the N64's now and the first girl who bought one, got it for her friend for her birthday...she LOVED it. It would be a really thoughtful holiday gift, don't you think? Anyway, I just thought I'd share them with you because I know he worked really hard on them and I think they're so so cool and I would love to see them in a loving home for the holidays.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales

Traditionally, I have a sale Black Friday & Cyber Monday..well I'm a creature of habit because its happening this year too. Black Friday deals start Thanksgiving Thursday and run though midnight on Friday.

Cyber Monday prices starts late Sunday night (about 9pm pacific time) and  goes through Monday at midnight.

Everything in the Shop will be on sale, including the handmade items. I'll also be releasing some of my holiday collection today and that will be on sale as well. 

Enjoy your holiday. I've spent all morning baking and I would love to just sit and do some shopping.

Shop Update: Autumn Mix

I really love red and green for the holidays, they're classic colors that always remind me of my favorite time of year. I focused on green for this week's mini update, plus there were some great kid's items added to the shop late last week and some handmade items from my shop, if you recall that made their way into the shop this week too. So there are lots of new items to see for bombshell, babe or anyone on your list!

 Zodiac - tall leather boots with stacked wood heel

 Dirty Martini - the perfect pair of plaid pin up pants

 Olive MOD - amazing abstract pumps with great texture

 Eddie Nober - light olive cocktail dress with flared hem

 Wing Tip - tassel oxfords with a nice chunky heel

 Evergreen Ornaments - 60s multi strand necklace in shades of green and gold

Wise Couple - 70s embroidery hoop wall hanging

Now for the new stuff for the kiddos this week

 Teal Togs - the cutest little toddler jacket..possibly ever

 Tonka Tough - jean jacket for boys or girls

 Rothschild - gorgeous asymmetric velvet wool jacket

 Raspberry Tart - 90s grunge onesie in floral

Strawberry Sorbet - handknit cardigan in the prettiest pink

And dont' forget the handmade items!

 Sail Away with Me

 Anchors Aweigh

 Nautical Star (skinny)

 Star Bright

Nautical Star (in nautical fabric)

That is a lot of listings! Lots of great items...lots! Have a look, won't you?

For Wee Heads

Ever since I found out we're having a boy I've been obsessed with finding adorable little hats. Little girl's get so many cute accessories to choose from and honestly i think there is nothing cuter than a little boy in a hat. I love the little knit bonnets of the 50s as well as the handmade character hats made by etsy artisans. Here are a few I've added to my baby wish-list.

First we'll start with handmade

 Adorable simple knit cap with the best oversized button. How can I resist?

Vine Street Goods

 OMG aviator hat! I've got one so I def have to have one for my little man too!

EffyBags

 Awwwwww  how sweet is this "sleepy owl" hat. I just love the fringe details.

Twysted Yarn

 Perfect for your easter photos, this little bunny hat seriously melts my heart!

Little Bird Lucy

 This one I HAVE to get, a knit news-boy style hat with button details. Just so precious!

Little Lamb Creation

 Simple and sweet, little ear-flap cap in little boy blue

Coffee Country Crochet

 Yokoo has been talking about making a line of hats for babes. I really hope she does because I'm dying to get one of these mohawk hats for my little one.

Yokoo

 Soft and sweet litlte kitten ear cat. I love the chin strap on this!

This Cozy Life

So cute I can hardly bear it....get it..bear..ha

Love Two Crochet

 These are the droids i'm looking for...i must purchase one of these for my babe..and maybe myself too!

Babbidge Patch

Uh..tiny viking helmet..thats all i have to say.

Baby Creation by Tanya

Now for the vintage caps!

 This sweet little news-boy style cap is the perfect hat for an active little boy.

Stelma Designs

 This fair isle ski cap is perfect for chilly winters, like it will be when my babe is born.

Fox and Owl (who i actually purchased from before, see the items here)

 Love this little quilted cap. A must for a chilly day at the park!

Found Under the Eaves

 A sweet "geese" knit cap, complete with mini-pom on top.

Suzin Colo

This one is OMG perfect. Original 50s knit with chin strap and button for a steal...if you dont snag this one. I will!

Nancy's Novelties 

 Classic corduroy cap for boys, keeps the sun out of their eyes while they play around.

Bohemian Bisoux

 Another classic corduroy cap with brim, but this one has a chin strap as well.

Lakeside Cottage

And as I'm sure that not all of you are interested in boy's hats, I couldn't help but sharing this way too cute embroidered knit bonnett. One I would for sure be buying if I was having a little girl.

Gremlina

Aren't they adorable?! I just love little hats but I'm trying not to buy anything else for the babe until after the shower...which is in like 4 months..so its going to be really really really really really hard. I seriously doubt I'll make it until thanksgiving..haha.. But I AM going to try.