Since I started blogging last year, I've come to know some pretty spectacular and ridiculously talented women. And as we've slowly become friends, I've tried to purchase a little something from each of them so that I can have them close to me and think of them at unexpected moments - like while I do my dishes; or right before I turn the light off to go to sleep; or as I look for mascara in hopes of making my sleepy eyes look less tired in the morning; or as I catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror and see the little sparkle of an earring or necklace...
Sometimes it'll happen when I'm looking for a bowl that is just the right size for a snack; or as I leave home in the frazzle of morning and look up from the black hole that is my purse to see a lovingly-made pillow...
Or it may happen as I stop to think for a minute, while sitting at my little desk upstairs in my bedroom, and see a row of beautiful pictures, all lined up, anchoring me in time....or when I see a pretty card, leaning against said desk, reminding to smile...
It is at times like these that I think of some of the new dear friends I've made on this journey.... And it makes me so very happy to think of them as being part of my everyday life here at home, even if it's in a small way.
So today, I'd like to share some of the beautiful things that have made their way from Etsy to my home...won't you take a look with me?
Denise's bowl, its glaze the most perfectly subtle shade of cream I've ever seen, found at Chez Danisse.
Rebekah's gorgeous patchwork pillow (which, incidentally, inspired this post) from her wonderful shop, Little Byrd Vintage and Handmade.
Jill's cheerful zip bag, the best companion for these gray and cold winter months, found at her lovely shop, Jill Bent.
Beautiful photograph by beautiful and talented Cara, of Peonies and Polaroids.
And last but not least, Azzari's wonderful 2010 desktop calendar, which you can find (along with other beautiful work) at her shop, Gabrielle Kai Photography.
When you have a moment, do stop by these women's wonderful blogs and shops.... You never know - you may even end up making a new friend, just like I did..!
(images: me)
Sometimes it'll happen when I'm looking for a bowl that is just the right size for a snack; or as I leave home in the frazzle of morning and look up from the black hole that is my purse to see a lovingly-made pillow...
Or it may happen as I stop to think for a minute, while sitting at my little desk upstairs in my bedroom, and see a row of beautiful pictures, all lined up, anchoring me in time....or when I see a pretty card, leaning against said desk, reminding to smile...
It is at times like these that I think of some of the new dear friends I've made on this journey.... And it makes me so very happy to think of them as being part of my everyday life here at home, even if it's in a small way.
So today, I'd like to share some of the beautiful things that have made their way from Etsy to my home...won't you take a look with me?
Denise's bowl, its glaze the most perfectly subtle shade of cream I've ever seen, found at Chez Danisse.Rebekah's gorgeous patchwork pillow (which, incidentally, inspired this post) from her wonderful shop, Little Byrd Vintage and Handmade.
Jill's cheerful zip bag, the best companion for these gray and cold winter months, found at her lovely shop, Jill Bent.Beautiful photograph by beautiful and talented Cara, of Peonies and Polaroids.
And last but not least, Azzari's wonderful 2010 desktop calendar, which you can find (along with other beautiful work) at her shop, Gabrielle Kai Photography.When you have a moment, do stop by these women's wonderful blogs and shops.... You never know - you may even end up making a new friend, just like I did..!
(images: me)