Get in the spirit of the season with a bit of handmade “Winter Wonderland” goodness!  It’s the time of year when I dream of snowflakes and hot cocoa.  I KNOW I’m dreaming when I start in with snowflakes because I live in Florida. Ha!

Enjoy these beautiful wintery Etsy finds…

{Skyejuice}

{The Gingham Owl}

{Sunbasilgarden}

{Cotton Ridge Emporium}

{Dorta Jewelry}

Etsy rocks! 

I hope you‘re all enjoying the holiday season!  Have a great weekend!

~Kim

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Shopping for vintage decor on Etsy is awesome!  You can easily search for just the right piece for your home without running all over town.

I gathered a few Fall vintage finds to celebrate the season.  Sometimes just a touch added here and there can really set the holiday mood, don’t you think?  I love vintage accessories and I think they always add a bit of charm to any room of the house.  These treasures hold untold stories of the past…love that! 

{Leaf Candy Dish}

{Vintage Bottles}

{Wooden Box}

{Nut Cracker Squirrel}

{Napkin Holder}

{Autumn Woodland Wreath}

I actually have a nut cracker squirrel like the one I shared in the post.  It was passed down from a family member and I’m not planning to part with it.  I also remember wreaths like this Autumn Wreath…how inviting!  Vintage home decor can really bring back warm memories of times with family.

Take a few minutes to browse through the wonderful vintage shops on Etsy.  You could just the right piece to complete your holiday decor.

Do you have any fond memories of decor that your family always displayed each holiday season?  Fall usually brings out pilgrim salt and pepper shakers and a corn husk wreath at my parent’s house.  What about your house?

~Kim

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Autumn can’t arrive in Florida fast enough!  I just bough a Pumpkin Spice candle to help me while I wait.  Oh, and don’t even get me started about Pumpkin Spice Lattes…soon, real soon!

While we wait for cooler days why not browse Etsy for beautiful Autumn finds like these…

{Paper Butterflies}

{Coral Grid Ring}

{Modern Aloha Pillow}

{Fall Necklace}

{The Everyday Bag}

I need that bag…just sayin’!

Since it’s Labor Day here in the United States we’ll be enjoying ribs and cheeseburgers on the grill in just a bit.  Holidays seem to always involve lots and lots of food, don’t they?!

Have a wonderful day and don’t work too hard!

~Kim

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Linen is naturally beautiful!!!  I wish I had a closet full of linen clothes and a bedspread…and maybe some pillows and tea towels. Yes, I totally love anything made with linen!

I hope you enjoy these dreamy handmade and vintage finds…

• Linen clutch {j.carter handmade}
• Vintage dress {Dig for Victory}
• Tea Towel {pony & poppy}
• Mustard Linen Pillow Cover {sukan}

~Kim

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1. Flower Girl Dress {Olivia Kate Couture}
2. Flower Accessory {Insprink Studio}
3. Hair Pins {Fancie Strands}
4. Caribbean Teal Twine {In The Clear}

5.  Beautiful Print  {Ink Tree Press}

These lovely Etsy finds were all found in the Everything Etsy Directory…it’s a great spot to find a gift for the next birthday on your list.

This week went by so fast, but I am ready for the weekend!!!  We might do a little grillin’ and chillin’ by the lake…what are your plans?  Something relaxing??  I hope so! 

~Kim

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Have you ever compared your favorite store with handmade or vintage items from Etsy? The results might surprise you!

I took a few moments to compare items from one of the coolest stores, Anthropologie, with similar items being sold by some Etsy sellers with a lot of style!

Do you think handmade or vintage items come with a big price tag?

Well, let me show you what I found…

This cool beaded bracelet from Anthropologie is $220!

Well, let’s just say that’s out of my price range at the moment so I’ll have to do without this fun bracelet.

A little searching on Etsy and I found this…

An awesome bracelet from chickadee studios for only $30!!!!

Wow! Is the first one really worth THAT much more?  Not to me!

This little Summer Dress from Anthropologie is $118.  It’s pretty, but I thought I could find a better deal.

How about this strapless dress on Etsy for only $29 from Aloha Summer?  It’s perfect for the beach and I wouldn’t have to worry about spilling my fruity frozen cocktail on it!

You tell me…are these from Etsy or Anthropologie?

The first pair of flats can be found on Etsy from Hydra Heart …handmade for $50!

The Anthropologie Ossetra Flats will cost you $158!

I even like the pair from Hydra Heart better…yay for handmade!

For all of you that might like a silver snake ring…

Vintage sterling silver ring on Etsy for $65 or Eternal Ardor Band at Anthropologie for $198.

I didn’t share the photos because I don’t like snakes…ha!

Well, these are some serious designer sunglasses from Anthropologie with a price tag to show it…$450!  WHAT???

I’d have to go with these vintage {from the 80s – oh my gosh I can’t believe that’s all vintage stuff now!} white sunglasses – $12.99!  That’s a deal!

I’m not sure if anyone would really pay $1450 for this terrarium found on Anthropologie, but you never know I guess!

This is more my speed…

A glass globe terrarium kit on Etsy for $25!  That works!

Take a look around Etsy before you run out to your favorite store, you might find something even better for less!!

What kind of fun things have you purchased on Etsy?

~Kim

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Oh my gosh!!!

I love these fabulous eggs painted with chalkboard paint! Think of all the fun you can have with them!  Write names on them and you’ll have some great place settings or let the kids decorate them all.  I had to share this fresh idea with you!

Are you getting ready for a party this Easter?

Here are a few fun Easter printables to keep your Easter hopping!

Rabbit Garland Printable Kit {Hello Clementine} – How cute are these??? I love them!

Easter Decoration Kit {paperglitter} – Print it out and you’re ready to party in no time at all!

DIY Printable Easter Box {One Sweet Party}- This is a great idea for those little gifts.  This box is super cute!

Easter Egg Hunt Clue Cards {scenerie}- I’ve never seen anything like this.  What a great way to spice up your Easter Egg Hunt!

Etsy always has great last minute printables! Type what you’re looking for in Etsy’s search box and you’ll find something perfect for your party in just a minute or two!

Have fun!

~Kim

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Pallets are so popular these days and it seems like I find some new creation made from them daily.  I love the idea of taking what others might consider trash and turning it into something beautiful!

Take a look at a few upcycled Etsy finds created from a love of pallets…

This sweet little sign would look great in my kitchen.  Make Me That has a bunch of designs to decorate your home.

Display your photos or hang your jewelry on this unique display board.  I want a few of them!

If you are looking for beachy home decor, you won’t want to miss the fun art at Fish Shack Design.

Pallet Hunters has a great selection of upcycled furniture for inside and out!  This chair is fabulous!

Can you tell that these bangle bracelets are all made from pallets??  Very cool!

My Remodeling Guy made me these chalkboards from pallets and other wood scraps.  Some of you might know that my husband has a blog all about house stuff and he helps me out with some of my projects…love that!

What kind of projects have you seen with pallets?

~Kim

P.S.  If you can’t get enough of pallets, visit my Pinterest board full of stunning pallet ideas from all around the web.  You won’t believe how cool some of them look now!

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Here’s a few of the great blogs I’ve been reading from talented Etsy sellers…

• I’m a sucker for a pretty cupcake photo!!! Anna and Blue Paperie is a beautiful blog with a fabulous carrot cake recipe and free printable to get your party started off right.

• Sparkle Power has a pretty, pretty DIY Magnet Tray that you’ll flip over.  Candice has a wonderful blog!
• Check out this super cute sushi seat at I Sew Cute! June is fun to follow on Twitter and she’s a very talented Etsy seller.

• The RikRac Studio is talking about Paint Chip Love right now…the possibilities are amazing.  Stop by check it out.  You’ll want to subscribe to this sweetie’s blog…trust me!!!!!

Are you and Etsy seller with a blog???  Share it with us in the comments. {One link please}

Tonight we are releasing our Spring ad specials about 9PM {EST} and I hope you’ll be able to join us.  You can sign up for our Ad Notification emails to know about all of our specials during the year.

Have an awesome Monday!

~Kim

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Are you looking for some awesome blogs written by creative folks like you?  Here’s just a few that I read…

• Kim from TomKat Studio will knock your socks off with her beautiful blog!  You’ll want to throw a party within 30 seconds of reading it!
• Looking for creative ideas for around the house? Check out The Design Junkie!  I always enjoy reading about her latest project.

• Want to know more about this dress?  Well, I will tell you that it’s paper but you should visit The Sweet Spot for the details.
• Nine Words Women Use – This is one of the funniest posts I’ve EVER read!
• Life & Oh-La-Dee-Dah – Trust me, you’ll enjoy it!
• Paper Punch Easter Eggs from Nikki, In Stitches!  Get crafty and follow her great tutorial!

These are some of the wonderful blogs I’ve been reading this week.  I’m always finding something new and fun from blogs.

Do you have a blog? Share a link in the comments so we can all stop by!

Creative people love creative people’s blogs!

~Kim

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