Latest Etsy Favorite #4

It's that time - the last in my little series showcasing some of the talented artists of Etsy. Since I so love poppies and finally have one of my own blooming, I thought this was perfect!

Poppy Fields Round Pendant by Copper Frog Studio


(Source of images: Copper Frog Studio)

Latest Etsy Favorite #3

Hello all - time for installment 3 of my Latest Etsy Favorite series. Are you enjoying it so far? I'd love to hear your feedback.

Today I'd like to showcase this gorgeous handmade table:

Pliny End Table by tables

(Source of images: tables)

The leaf inlay adds so much in such a lovely, simple way, don't you think? The concrete medium gives more earthiness to the piece, and is a eco-friendly building resource as well.

Would you use this piece as an indoor or outdoor accent?

Latest Etsy Favorite #2

This week's Etsy fav...
Nature Boy Baby Collection - Cotton Twill Swatch Set by cicadastudio


(Source of images: cicadastudio)

I admit - the little toadstools in this collection are my true favorites. Such a simple, natural motif. Plus, we've got lots of mushrooms popping up around here, after all of this rain. So, this item was a shoo-in for a feature!

Hope you enjoy! Tomorrow I'll be spending a long day outdoors at the University of Connecticut doing a vernal pool survey. Hopefully I'll have the energy to post some pics and information tomorrow night, but if not I will see you Saturday!

Latest Etsy Favorite #1

You've been to Etsy, right? (And if not get on over and check it out!) Amazingly talented artists, right? Yeah, I think so too.

I've been wanting to share some of my favorite artists, but couldn't think of a good way to go about it. In the past I've spontaneously come out with an "Oooh! Look at this!", but I want to have something more regular to keep the inspiration and excitement flowing.

So - I'm doing a trial run of a new series here on the blog: "Latest Etsy Favorite". We'll start out with a 4-week stint. If we like it, we'll keep it! Sound good? I'll post at least once a week, but I've gotta warn you that I might shift days here and there while I figure out what works.

Here goes... my first featured fav:
Forester's Wife scarf by EveldasNeverland


(Source of images: EveldasNeverland)

What made me pick this particular piece? Well, I spent a looong day today in wetlands, where the ferns are really starting to come up in abundance. I had swamps on the brain, and decided to browse Etsy to see which artists out there were inspired by wetlands. The moment I saw this piece I knew I had to feature it. So delicate and lovely - it really does look like a fern in fiber art form.

By the way, did you know you can eat ostrich fern fiddleheads? They're delicious - remind me of asparagus, actually. Read about how to select, handle, and cook them up here.