etsy monday : it’s geometry, baby

bright colors are my favorite. geometric shapes take second place. these etsy picks combine the two so geometric shapes don’t have to be jealous.

 

Geometric Deer Brooch Neon 'Stag Head'

deer brooch from sketchinc

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Brass Himmeli Hanging Planter / Hanging Mobile Prism / Geometric Ornament / Air Plant Hanger

hanging planter from hruskaa

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Metal Triangle Necklace (Blue - White - Bronze) - Modern Geometric Jewellery

necklace from fawnandrose

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etsy monday : oh, happy day

what a sunshiney day. i LOVE sunshiney days. here are a few etsy picks to continue your happiness on this sunshiney day!

 

Modern Neon Hardwood 7" Salad Bowl, Electric Orange

salad bowl from nicoleporterdesign

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Live Colorfully wall art print - Digital wall art - Fun whimsical polka dot wall art - Modern wall art print

digital print from printsmitten

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Simple Candle Holder Medium - Solid Wood - Gold and Hot Pink

colorblock candle holders from fifiduvie

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etsy monday : mother’s day

what’s that, you say? you’ve procrastinated with the task of finding your mother the perfect gift for mother’s day? fantastic, because I have a few suggestions. moms are the best and deserve a little something. these are all mom-approved; i know because i got them from my mom’s etsy favorites. so get on it, there’s not much time left!

Foldover Clutch Wedding Party Bridesmaids Gift Bag Cosmetics Storage Travel Pouch Abstract Painting

fold-over clutch or makeup bag from decozonestudio

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Upcycled GrEEN AbBY plant baskets WITH leather strap. Coffee burlap.

upcycled burlap planters from 5thseason

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Spot Vessel

wood vase from stampel

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etsy monday : fresh finds

Take a breath of fresh air. The weather has finally become bearable, so it won’t freeze your lungs to do so. Then check out these fresh Etsy finds.

Coral Creamer and Sugar Set- Tea time ceramic serving set by RossLab (made to order)

creamer and sugar set from rosslab

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Moisturizer Lotion Body Butter Gift Pack Natural Skincare

skin stuff from heartyourskin

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Delighted - boho chic orange turquoise golden antique bronze long necklace

boho necklace from divinalocura

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pinterest finds on a rainy day

I had the day off because of the rain, and instead of being productive…it’s been a web-surfing kind of day. Seriously. Look how many tabs I have open.

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Much of my time was devoted to pinterest. I love pinterest. Who doesn’t?! Here are my favorite pins today. (please excuse the terrible formatting. CSS code and I are not getting along! EDIT: my issues seemed to have mysteriously resolved themselves. anyone else hate being a code dummy?)

sarah yates

neon and white from sarah yates, credit: a house in the hills

modern patio look, credit: gardenista

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etsy monday : cape cod green

These seafoam green and turquoise hues always reminds me of summers spent in Cape Cod while growing up: drip-drop castles in the sand, peanut-butter-and-fluff sandwiches for lunch, quahog hunting at low tide and my grandma’s whoopie pies waiting when we get home from Skaket Beach. These memories are enough to warm my heart, even on a cold and rainy April day.

etsy monday : cape cod blue | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

backpack from buluchu

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etsy monday : cape cod blue | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

faux deer head from whitefauxtaxidermy

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etsy monday : cape cod blue | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

switch plate cover from calyrew (my mama!)

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roasted veggie salad with walnut oil dressing

Salads are not my favorite. Not even close.

roasted veggie salad with walnut oil dressing | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

I have a best friend that craves salad. Like, eats it a million times a week. How are we even friends? I need carbs carbs carbs. Pasta, sandwiches and  the bakery are what my heart needs to feel satisfied. It should probably be my stomach that’s satisfied, but it sure feels like its my heart that’s full when I’m devouring a veggie panini.

roasted veggie salad with walnut oil dressing | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

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(f)unemployment

When everyone else is on facebook at work, I’m at home baking.

That generalization is, for the most part, grossly true. I don’t believe I’ve told you about my (f)unemployment.

I’m a seasonal worker. Thank the Lord, because I don’t think I could handle working all year round. I whole-heartedly respect everyone who does, because to maintain my sanity I need an off-season. I’m blessed that the man in my life can provide for me and my baking addiction, although I’m pretty sure he doesn’t mind that I do, well, most things around here. I don’t know how people get it all done at home while working, because you do not want to see our house in the summer. Disaster.

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etsy monday : calm and collected

I feel like doing something a little different with handmade monday today. Sound good? People can put some of their favorite Etsy items in a collection called a treasury. Here are a few calming treasuries for your Monday, because that’s the kind of Monday I had. And I want you to have that kind of Monday, too.

Just click on the collection to find the items on Etsy.

handmade monday : quiet and calming | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

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salted caramel brownies

Gooey gooey brownies. That’s my favorite kind. These are made extra gooey by loading them with the salted hazelnut liquor caramels I shared with you last week. Did you make them yet? Pleeeease say yes. And then say you some left over to make these. Doubtful. Those babies are addicting.

salted caramel brownies | www.cogsandcupcakes.com

Unfortunately, none of these made it to the cooling point so I have no idea what they are like chilled, or even at room temperature. YUP. They’re that good.

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