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Etsy Monday: J Dot Designs

by Megan on January 30th, 2012

Sometimes I come across an Etsy shop and literally gasp. Today’s featured shop made me stop in my tracks. J Dot Designs makes fabulous accessories for your shoes, wrists, and clothes. The shop’s owner, Joy was looking for some fun ways to dress up her boots and could not find any. So J Dot Designs was created.

Total swoonworthy….

Black Abstract Bow Ankle Cuffs

*Height: 1″ leather band
*Length: approx. 9 1/4″
*Color/Fabrics used: black horsehair trim, black leather band (non-leather is also available upon request)
*Closure: metal snaps

Dreamy, right?! I think these are super fierce. How great would they be with leggings or an awesome little black dress?! LOVE! And, if you’d like them in another color, no problem! Just let Joy know and she’s happy to oblige!

Black Leather Chain Belt

*Size: XS/S (27-28″ waist), M/L (29-30″ waist), XL (31-32″) (advise when ordering)
*Color/Fabrics used: 3″ black elastic (at center back), black leather, metal chains
*Closure: metal clasp

Words cannot express the fabulousness of this belt. Seriously. I’m drooling over it.

MOHAWK Leopard and Black Feather Shoe Cuff

*Height: 2″ wide elastic, approx. 5 1/2″ feathers
*Length: 9 1/2″
*Color/Fabrics used: black iridescent feathers, leopard elastic band
*Closure: hook & eyes

I wish I had the guts to wear these! They rock! And I’m a total fan of leopard, too, so I’m in love.

How awesome is J Dot Designs?! And now, for one week only, you can get free shipping on all items in the shop. Just use the code “EtsyMonday” during checkout. This code will be good until February 6.

Joy was kind enough to answer some questions. Enjoy!

1. What made you want to start your Etsy shop?

I’ve always been a creative person and had this idea for a way that you could dress up your shoes. I did some research and couldn’t really find what I was looking for, so I decided to just do it and set up my etsy shop.

2. What is the most fabulous piece you’ve ever made?

Hmm, thats a hard one. I think the purple suede spats with pink & blue feathers are especially fabulous (in my opinion).

3. What is your favorite item in your shop?

I was obsessed with the hot pink warrior cuffs for a while but now I’m loving the spats with chains.

4. Where do you get your inspiration from?

Everywhere, I keep a notebook to jot down ideas. It comes at the most random moments sometimes.

5. What is your favorite color?

Turquoise.

Thanks so much Joy! And remember, from now until February 6 you can get free shipping with the code ‘EtsyMonday’. Happy shopping!

Etsy Monday: Fleur de Pamplemousse

by Megan on January 23rd, 2012

Ok, I am totally in love with this week’s Etsy shop for two reasons. One, pamplemousse, meaning grapefruit, is my most favorite French word ever. I just love how it sounds! Two, the shop is in Maryland, where I hail. Oh, and did I mention that she makes fabulous things? Check it out!

Fleur de Pamplemousse French love pillow cover

How adorable is this pillow cover?! I love the combination of the stone colored linen and the black print and lace. Ooo la la.

Gold love frame

Grey and yellow are my favorite colors. So I totally need this frame. Stat.

And I know Christmas is over, but how darling is this stocking!?

Fleur de Pamplemousse Linen stocking

My husband and I just have stockings I got from the Dollar Store. These would totally make the perfect addition, as I love the rustic feel. Plus the natural linen color totally goes with any decor. LOVE.

I hope you all love this shop as much as I do. I’m totally on a home decor kick. Plus I think these would make fab gifts for new homeowners! Happy shopping!

Etsy Monday: Stickerbrand

by Megan on January 16th, 2012

We bought a house. I love our house, but we have two totally different ideas on decor. This is why I think today’s featured Etsy shop, Stickerbrand, is a fabulous idea. Basically, the “newest interior design trend is adding vinyl art on interior walls.” Stickerbrand makes this possible. I’m a total fan.

One of the nicest things about these vinyl art pieces is, if your style changes, or you aren’t a super huge fan of your husband adding a Spiderman sticker on your living room wall, they are easy enough to change. They all come with easy instuctions and only take minutes to apply. This sounds like the perfect compromise for decor for our home.

Check out the pieces that I’m smitten with!

Counting Sheep

This is darling for a little kids room! And I love the idea of alternating the colors of the sheep. How precious. The default color is black, but if you want another color choice, just ask! Your choices are: Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Light Sky Blue, Soft Pink, Lime Green, Grey, Brown, Beige, Burgundy, Gold and Silver.

Swirl Flower Floral Design

This idea is great. We have a fireplace with no mantle that I haven’t a clue what to do with. I love this concept. And if the husband doesn’t, no sweat. I can totally remove it. Easy as pie. Mmmm, pie.

Tall Bare Trees

I love this idea so much! The hubby and I all are about family. This is a very creative way to display photos without just hanging them up haphazardly. I totally think I need this.

And, if you’ve fallen in love with Stickerbrand like I have, then you’ll be super excited to hear that they are offering readers 15% off using the code FAB2012.

Eric was kind enough to answer some questions. Enjoy!

1. If you could have any wall decal hanging on the wall in your home, what would it be and why?

Any large wall decals that cover the entire wall is our favorite types of decals. We have the Japanese Great Wave Hokusai (#363B) wall decal in our dining room wall. The look on the faces of people walking into our home for the first time are always priceless. And the first question that always seems to asked is, ” Wow, did you paint that?”

2. What is your favorite decal in your shop?

My favorite decal design changes from week to week. We have 5 full time artist that are always designing new decals. 200 new designs are added to our collection each month. At the moment my favorite wall decal designs are the Whale Shark wall decal and the large Koi Fish Wave wall decal.

Whale Shark (OS_ES109B)
www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/stickerbrand/4182180/Vinyl_Wall_De…

Koi Fish Wave (OS_MB118B)
www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/stickerbrand/4185349/Vinyl_Wall_De…

3. Do you take custom orders?

We do make custom orders however that also depends on the design that is requested. Some designs are too difficult and costly to produce and therefore we might have to pass on the custom order. But overall, if you have a ready-made vector design, we can produce it for you.

4. Where do you get your inspiration to create new designs?

Creative ideas are everywhere I go. Just last month we stopped at the Georgia Aquarium and saw the most beautiful majestic creature and the largest fish in the world, the gentle “Whale Shark”. When we got home from our mini vacation, I started on a design of a whale shark and it is currently one of my favorite designs at the moment.

Thanks Eric! And don’t forget to use the code FAB2012 for 15% off! Happy decorating!

Etsy Monday: Two Birds Boutique

by Megan on January 9th, 2012

You may remember today’s featured Etsy shop owners’ Megan and Nora from back in July when they guest posted here on FF. Well, I have had to the absolute pleasure to work with them again, as they have recently opened an Etsy shop, Two Birds Boutique, with all of their fabulous vintage finds!

Do you watch Mad Men? Well, doesn’t this skirt totally have that Mad Men feel?! And the color! Oh the color! I die.

Vintage 60s Mad Men Pencil Skirt

And this skirt not only qualifies for free shipping, but it’s also 20% off. Enter the code NEWYEAR in the coupon field. Or don’t, so I can buy it.

Vintage 70s Delicate Sweater

I am smitten with this sweater. The delicateness of the details, the color, and the doily collar just make it such a classic. The flower embroidery comes in lavendar, peach, rose and mauve. LOVE.

Vintage Tunic

This tunic is adorable. I am not a huge fan of tight stuff on me personally, so I tend to lean towards the tunic route. I think these colors are great, too!

And don’t forget your 20% off! Now through January 11, enter NEWYEAR. And if you aren’t able to shop this week, check out the deal breakdowns below using the coupon code!

January 1 – 11: 20% off

January 12 – 21: 15% off

January 22 – 31: 10% off

Megan and Nora were kind enough to answer some questions. Enjoy!

1. What has been your most favorite vintage find?

Megan:

That’s a tough one. A friend of mine was planning a surprise wedding and she asked for help finding a dress. I went gung ho and bought three vintage white dresses. Last minute, she found one herself, but I love the ones I found so much I might dye them and keep them for myself. Oh, and recently, I thrifted a pair of mint condition vintage Frye boots for $8.99. Gotta love a deal!

Nora:

I have a pair of British brown riding boots that I have worn to death. I really need to replace them, but I cannot bring myself to get rid of them (or stop wearing them)!

2. For someone interested in thrifting, what advice would you give them?

Megan:

There are a lot of tips. my top three would be to 1. Go often. Stores restock daily, so you have the potential to find new treasures on a daily basis. 2. Look outside the box (or your size). People oftentimes throw clothes back where they don’t belong, and vintage sizes are different than current sizes. So, looking in different sections (or in the cast-off racks outside the dressing room) opens up the fab-finding potential that much more. 3. check check check. People donate things all the time without washing, fixing or caring about the condition. So mke sure to check the item for any stains, holes or imperfections.

Nora:

Megan’s answers are perfect. I might also add that it is overwhelming, so when you first start thrifting to go knowing what you want and only look in those sections. You can slowly build up to exploring the entire store.

3. What are your favorite colors?

Megan:

Old vintage refrigerator colors like avocado,mustard, teal, orange and cream.

Nora:

Avocado and granny smith apple greens and orange for sure.

4. Who is are your fashion icons?

Megan:

past: Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren

present: Alexa Chung, Zoe Deschanel

Nora:

Past: Audrey Hepburn, Francoise Hardy, Mia Farrow

Present: Alexa Chung, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller (apparently I wish I was British).

5. What is your favorite item in your shop?

Megan:

The 70s open cardigan. I would have kept it myself, but it didn’t fit. I adore the colors (see #3) and the style works with pretty much any outfit!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87892316/free-shipping-vintage-70s-open-cardigan

Nora:

Any and all of our boots! I am a freak for vintage riding and cowboy boots. I also adore the green floral and lace chiffon maxi dress.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86112286/vintage-green-floral-and-lace-and

Aren’t they just the cutest?! Don’t forget now through the 11th to enter the code NEWYEAR for 20% off! Happy shopping!

Etsy Monday: X Mittens

by Megan on January 2nd, 2012

Sometimes I see a shop and it takes every ounce of willpower I have not to click buy on everything. Today’s featured Etsy shop is a prime example. XMittens creates vegan recycled fleece fingerless mittens that make me all warm and fuzzy inside. The shop’s owner, Amber began XMittens when she “realized that I could create an alternative textile and apparel business that emphasizes eco-accountability, thoughtful design and material sourcing, creates well-fitting and durable items, and considers the body an exhibition space for functional art-to-wear.” And, with my love of all things organic and sustainable, this shop is totally my cup of tea!

X mittens

Red extra long fingerless gloves

I love love love everything about these. The extra long length, the thumb covering, the color, and of course, that they are made from fleece is made with up to 89% recycled polyester content. Another cool feature? Each package is wrapped with the leftover material made into a skinny scarf. So it’s like two items for the price of one!

X Mittens

Hot Pink Recycled fingerless gloves

These hot pink gloves are a size large, but they also come in small and medium. These gloves are thumbless and have black stitching. I totally dig them.

Purple Fleece Cape Vest Hoodie

I am smitten with this piece. I love the purple/teal combination, as well as the whole concept. I want. Be sure to check out all the ways you can wear this item. I love me some versitility!

I hope you all love X Mittens as much as I do! Happy shopping!

Etsy Monday: Megan’s Etsy gifts

by Megan on December 26th, 2011

First, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! And secondly, today’s Etsy Monday is going to be a little different. Rather than focusing on one Etsy shop like I normally do, I’m totally going to give you my favorite Etsy Christmas gifts. I am currently curled up in front of the fire with a cup of hot chocolate staring at the snow in Michigan. I hope you love these as much as I do, and stay warm and toasty while checking them out!

Slugs

I am the worlds biggest baby when my feet are cold. Seriously, it can totally ruin my whole day. These little numbers make me happy. And they are pretty darn cute too! They come in a small/medium (6-8) and medium/large (9-11). LOVE!

Oversize Shirt

This shirt literally made me jump for joy. It’s sooo comfy. And I have to give props to my hubby, as this shirt needs to be pre-ordered and he totally did that. Good job dear. This shirt comes in a small, medium, or large, with fitted sleeves and a flowy bodice. I love love love it. Gracias husband!

Lampwork Bead

I have been asking for a Pandora type bracelet for awhile now. And I got one. I love love love this bead. The colors are just stunning!

Did you get anything Etsy for Christmas? Please share!

Etsy Monday: 26 MileStones

by Megan on December 19th, 2011

I have so much respect and admiration for those who have run a marathon. I totally say each year that I want to, but am extremely lazy and never follow through with this. I do think though that those who have more motivation than me should be honored. Heck, it’s a huge feat! Please allow me to introduce you to 26MileStone. They create “tile coaster sets from your race bibs and motivational endurance sport related magnets and ornaments.” Pretty cool, huh?!

I actually had the pleasure of purchasing from them recently. I needed an ornament for a friend that is a runner. I purchased the runner ornament, pictured below.

This ornament is no longer available, but here are the details: “1 2×2 square tile ornament and basic black lowercase “run” in metallic shimmer lettering on beige tile.” I loved it. And so did my friend. It was even better than in the photo!

One of the coolest things ever is the fact that they will make coasters out your race number bib. This seriously makes me want to run a marathon. Almost.

Race number bib coasters

And, if you have run a maraton/triathlon, etc, and are thinking, “eek, I so don’t want to part with my bib” no fear! 26MileStones states that you may ”specify if you prefer that a color copy of the bib be used, and the original will be shipped back with your order. Or, YOU make the copy, (laser copy preferred, as there is less risk of the ink running) and send that.” This listing is for four coasters and is $22, plus $6.99 US shipping. Not too bad of a deal if I do say so myself!

Commit Square Tile Magnets

These magnets may just be the motivation I need to actually follow through with my commitments. I will have to face them each time I open the fridge. Hopefully seeing them each day will give me the strength to commit to what I say I’m going to do.

Hope you enjoyed 26MileStones as much as I have!