Posts from etsy (244)

The weather lately has got me feeling way too hot, and craving much cooler temperatures. Here are a few hot+color items to aggravate things further ;)

Yellow Fire Agate and Quartz Necklace, $55.00 and Aquamarine Ice on Silver Earrings, $26.00; both by Krista Peel.

Hot vs. Cold Print, $20.00 by gneural.

Prairie Campfire, $116.00 by Maandag.

Popsicle Print (8x10"), $12.00 by Mint Buttercup.

stainless steel bookmarks, $9.00/each; by pink tank ltd.

So, is it fall yet?

I think color and I are about to have a fling.

I am neutral-with-a-twist. I am black-and-white, plus a pastel and metallic. I am usually not bold and when I go bold, it's with a SINGLE standout element. Perhaps that's how I'll break into this new phase, just a piece at a time. Because I'm drawn right now to things that remind me, however literally or indirectly, of the Big Top...

Ellie Bag from Rubie Green. Take a deep breath and start with a bright color and big pattern - on a sweet little clutch.

Party Necklace from Cursive Design. Each little element is so interesting - there's several things going on at once, but in the best way.

Goodwin Grand Sofa in ikat linen/cotton print, from West Elm. Even my husband likes the idea of this allover, bold pattern on the most major piece of furniture in the room, which is so not like us, but makes me think it would be so fun to try.

Desert Swirl Table Lamp from Shades of Light. I've loved this forever, and thought it was too colorful for me, but now...

Rock Candy Crystal Sticks from Oh Nuts. Concessions at their absolute prettiest. (I have a vision of dipping these in a Champagne spritzer and watching the candy dissolve and fizz.)

The entire Summer Collection of nail polishes from Essie. The lilac and mauve shades are right up my alley, but what I like most about them is how they're paired with the lime...and the hot pink...

Vintage Recovered Book from NEAPOLITAN. Now in my shop: a classic book covered in a truly standout paper.

Girls Jelly Sandals from Gap. Don't these just look like air-spun cotton candy? Why oh why do they not have them in women's sizes?

It's been a busy few months of working on custom invitation and home staging projects, figuring out the color of my parachute (all job seekers out there know that term) and my favorite of all, blogging for the SCOOP! So, back on track, and super excited to forge ahead.

Long before the iPhone, Google Maps and portable navigation devices were the norm, people relied on a compass for direction. Always there to guide you home, I find a lovely nostalgia thinking about who in history used one. Whether simple or ornate, it always kept you on course.

A few favorites to keep me headed in the right direction.

1. World Traveler Necklace by GoMeagan $25.50

2. Compass & Postage Magnets by Live Oak Creations $4.00 for set of four

3. Compass Ring by Adobe Sol $33.00

4. Compass Tags by Petite Paperie $2.00 for set of 10

5. Mariner's Tote by Paisley Magic $19.99

Blanche - Vintage Button Ring, $6.00.

It's shops like these that make me fall in love with Etsy all over again... Norwich* designer, illustrator and jewelry-maker, Louise Evans creates all sorts of vintage-inspired-yet-modern items and sells them on her aptly-named Etsy shop, SUPER DUPER THINGS.

*Norwich is in the UK, about 100 miles NE of London

Trapeze Striped Ruffle Necklace, $15.00.

Louise makes everything from jewelry + accessories to papergoods + homewares... "quite often these will be one-of-a-kind pieces using recycled or vintage bits and bobs" -

The whole shop is completely drool-worthy, but I'm gonna share a few of my picks with you here... There are about six different things I've specifically got my eye on, but there's a 99.9% chance that these will be mine. (I've already added them to my ever-growing Favorites List.)

hello... brooch, $7.50.

Leather Stag Silhouette in a vintage frame, $22.00.

Creme Caramel Button Brooch, $8.00.

Kudos to Louise on all the great product photography in her shop... if only more Etsy shops could look like hers! ;)

Coming this week to the NEAPOLITAN shop...new books, new cards and ephemera boxes...to hold those tiny, most special things.

Whichever of the three you pick, you'll still always win!

A Bamboo Pebbles $20.00 @ Branch Home

B Calliope Gift Wrap $16.00 for four sheets @ Smock Paper (Their work will knock your socks *OFF*)

C Antique Hardwood Scissors $17.99 @ Target

I decided to give my shop a little makeover and added some new, different items. NEAPOLITAN paper + home is now a collection of small luxuries – stationery and objects that represent both vintage and modern sensibilities.

Clockwise from top left: Chevron noteset; Cyrano de Bergerac (modeled by my lovely sis); Cheers calligraphed noteset; The Portrait of a Lady.

In addition to hand-calligraphed notesets, I've added a series of vintage recovered books with calligraphed titles, as well as some printed cards (more to come) and custom silhouette portraits. The shop's new emphasis is on the home and how small, special pieces - like a beautifully boxed set of stationery, book or portrait - can transform a tablescape or wall.

Couple silhouette portrait set

Single silhouette portrait

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Sonnets from the Portuguese and Other Love Poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Images from NEAPOLITAN.

As a kid, I would head out with my mom to local garage and estate sales in my hometown. She was an antique dealer for a long while and I learned so much about glassware, furniture and jewelry, and how to look for markings and research out the history of a piece.

I definitely favored furniture, and was always drawn to wood pieces of a simple, clean design instead of ornate, carved tapestry or traditional American styles. Little did I know my affinity with mid century modern had begun!

Until I secure just the right piece for just the right price, I wanted to see how else I could integrate some favorite Eames elements into the home.

Oh, you crafty folk out there....

1. For Charles and Ray $25.00 @ Cheryloz

2. Home Sweet Home $29.00 @ JennSki

3. Plywood Print $20.00 @ PerlaAnne

4. MOMA Eames Coaster Set $20.00 @ Velocity

5. I Want to Rock With You $63.00 @ Yumalum

6. Eames Chair Necklace $46.00 @ Tider Design

Origami Olive Grey Top, $75.00 // by LaBronz.

Being the paper fanatic that I am, it should come as no surprise that I'm also BIG into origami. Not really the folding itself - although I do enjoy that ;) - but just the idea of folded structures... and the endless possibilities that origami folds inspire ::

Here's just a few awesome finds from Etsy -

1) 16 Point Gold Waldorf Star, $19.00 // by Harvest Moon by Hand.

2. Origami Star Ornament, $9.50 // by rigamarole.

3. Small Folded Felt Bowl, $16.00 // by Meghan Burch.

4. Tokyo Street Map Clock, $24.00 // by Gifted Papers.

5. Limited Edition Paper Bead Hoop Earrings, $44.00 // by papermode.

6. Hana Necklace Rope, $37.00 // by HOMAKO.

7. Waldorf Star Lanterns, $15.00 (set of 3) // by Green Baboon Designs.

Hot on the heels of L's post about Kristen & Jon Paul's nuptials in MS Weddings (!) and given that we're in the thick of wedding season, I just couldn't wait 'til next week to announce our new run of Eat, Drink & Be Married prints:

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the first run of the design, we've decided to do a 2nd edition - but this time, we're going letterpress!

There'll be three colorways available: Black on White, Gold on White, and, my personal favorite, Gold on Black. Pre-orders will start today (you lucky SCOOP readers are the first to know ;) and the prints will ship on June 21st.

A very limited edition of 50/each will be run, so be sure to grab one for that upcoming wedding, anniversary or shower...

PRE-ORDER your print today!