On a Roll....

OK, now that I've been quasi-obsessively looking for stand-out accessories in my favorite Etsy shops, I can't stop... here are a few more summer accessories you might enjoy...

Harvest Bubble Shawl by Clarice for those cool summer nights

Sunny yellow obi belt by Simone's Rose

Chunky coral necklace from La Marquise des Anges

Summer shrug from ileaiye

Eco-friendly tie-dye bracelets by Under a New Light

I can't get enough of this scarf trend that's going on. I love this lightweight, linen version from frenchfelt

Whimsical Starlette Sparkler hair pin by Giant Dwarf

Wedge sandals by Elena's Designs

Gorgeous robin's egg blue bag by MimsMaine

In honor of the Bruins winning last night's Stanley Cup... by tru.che

Summer Accessories

This past winter, during the endless days of snow and cold, I spent a lot of my free time scouring Etsy for unique handmade items and vintage finds.  Jewelry, pillows, ceramics, furniture... so much fantastic stuff to sort through. 

Since I've been busy working on my pottery this spring, I haven't perused my favorite shops in a while.  This self-inflicted hiatus is a great excuse to go back for a late Spring/early Summer update.  Here's my round-up of awesome accessories you can sport this summer for a swank and sassy look.

Wicker Handbag from Miss Farfalla

Silver hoop earrings by Laurel's Bench

Striped scarf from Bath Style

Clip-in Feather Extension by Hover

Country Fried Leggings by Bayou Salvage

Copper ring by AG Ambroult

Summer thongs by mohop

Sequined weekend bag by Independent Reign

Fossil necklace by Laurel's Bench

Crochet scarf by Ayca

Linen jacket by 13 threads

I don't want to get too carried away but I've found a lot of great items... I will definitely have to do a part 2 - very shortly! 

Listing New Items on Etsy

It always throws people off when I say I didn't use a computer until my senior year in college.  And even then, it was my journalism professor's tiny-screened Apple with the sticky keyboard.  I can't say I've ever been an early adopter.  When my mother offered to buy me a computer when I went off to college, I shrugged her off, thinking computers were surely a fad.

It's not like using the internet is such a feat.  Technology doesn't totally allude me; I talk about it every day at my high tech job.  I managed to set up a Facebook account a few years ago - and I'm not ashamed to admit I'm proud of myself for figuring out how to create this blog.

With that said, posting my pottery in my Etsy shop is not a smooth process.  I take the photos, adjust the photos, re-size, name and file the photos.  Measure the pieces and figure out prices.  Then hope for some creativity when writing the somewhat dorky item descriptions.  My husband makes fun of them all the time.  Are you 12? he asks. 

It is satisfying once the process is complete.  Last week someone bought one of my pieces the night I posted it.  I was surprised by how exciting that was.  So, I'll get on painting more things and trying new designs.  Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see!

Treasuries

One of the Etsy features I really like is the Treasury.  It's addictive - both creating them and ogling them.   If you're not familiar with a Treasury, it's a feature that allows you to curate a list of 16 items.  Sometimes there's a theme, whether it be a color, subject matter, or materials used.  There are no rules with Treasuries, so you can be as creative as you want.  It's fun.  I was queen of the mixed tape in college... creating Treasuries is kinda similar.

Here's one I made in December that was featured on the home page of Etsy.  I dorked out and was so excited when that happened.  

I stuck a few of my Treasuries at the bottom of the home page, so please take a look if you're interested!

Buenos noches.