mint seems to be trendy on Etsy right now. rightfully so, considering its the perfect color to welcome spring with. it’s so fresh and clean! and spring MUST be hiding around the corner somewhere because i start work this week. i can’t even believe it myself; a full 3 months has passed without me even […]

as i begin the daunting task of sprucing up our thrifted dining table, i’m thinking pink and coral. it’s probably because i’m wishing so hard for spring. please, spring…come faster. the only thing getting me through these cold days is the forecast of temps in the 30′s (YES 30′s!!) later this week. when’s the last […]

i’ve picked up knitting AND sewing again. it’s so addicting and the internet world has so many fun patterns available at the click of my mouse! today’s etsy finds are all beautiful things that inspire me. someday i’ll be good enough to make a few of these. click on any photo to be directed to […]

the start to a new week. a productive week, hopefully. our bedroom is officially done, so i get to move on to another yet-to-be-determined project. mr. cogs tells me his new rule is to furnish and decorate only with things made of natural, exposed materials. naturally (hehe) i turn to etsy for ideas. and i […]

are you sick of everyone talking about the weather? let’s all forget about the frigid temps (high of -14F here in wisco today…brrr) and find some cool things on etsy. click on any photo to be taken to the seller’s listing                   Wanna see more Etsy favorites? […]

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.   deer brooch from sketchinc ………………………………………………………………. hanging planter from hruskaa ………………………………………………………………. necklace from fawnandrose ………………………………………………………………. iphone case from casesbyscera ………………………………………………………………. necklace from sonofasailor ………………………………………………………………. coat rack from calyrew …………………………………………………….. painted wood beads […]

what a sunshiney day. i LOVE sunshiney days. here are a few etsy picks to continue your happiness on this sunshiney day!   salad bowl from nicoleporterdesign …………………………………………………………………….. digital print from printsmitten  …………………………………………………………………….. colorblock candle holders from fifiduvie …………………………………………………………………….. coral bracelet from nomsa   …………………………………………………………………….. candles from hevrinbeeswaxcandles  …………………………………………………………………….. paper flowers from flowerthyme …………………………………………………………………….. clay brooch […]

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 […]

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. creamer and sugar set from rosslab …………………………………………………………………………………….. skin stuff from heartyourskin …………………………………………………………………………………….. boho necklace from divinalocura …………………………………………………………………………………….. vintage teacups from vintagebiffann …………………………………………………………………………………….. crochet boots from joyfortoes …………………………………………………………………………………….. […]

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 […]