Today I am wearing a fabulous new headband created by my friend (and bridesmaid). It looks a lot like this. So, it seems the perfect time to blog about two of the craftiest people I know, and the wonders of Etsy.
The Ravenna Girls describe themselves as, "...two budding architects, design nerds, and vintage junkies from Seattle..." I swear, these two have the greatest eye for style and can make just about anything! I like to support local artists, especially when they are two of my best friends, so I regularly buy gifts for family from their shops on Etsy. One focuses on handmade goods, many incorporating upcycled materials. Their second shop features their amazing vintage finds - they really did make things better back then, eh?
Some of my favorite gifts I've ever received are available for sale through their shops. Here are a few highlights (all are available now through their shops):
Vintage picture frame turned into a jewelry hanger
Vintage picnic basket
Felt coasters that look like a tree stump
Silk flower wreath
The best part? These two recently started a blog. Combining great style, incredible craftiness, architecture training, and caring personalities, these two are so fun to read about.
I also wanted to mention a couple of other special people you can find on Etsy. Another good friend of mine runs the shop Ace Quilting. She makes adorable sachets (I gave them out as Mother's Day presents), eye pillows, and more. I think I've ocnvinced her to sew my ring pillow. I'm very excited! In addition to the shop, she is the author of The A-Priori Mommy, a great blog about her life and experiences with her first child.
I happen to be related to the owner of the shop Ms. Bijoux Beads, also available through this website. I can credit my great collection of bead earrings to this shop! This will also be the source for my wedding earrings and accessories.
And, generally, I think Etsy is great. I love that they create a place for non-crafty people (like myself) to find crafty people (like the people mentioned above). Long live the handmade movement!
I also wanted to mention a couple of other special people you can find on Etsy. Another good friend of mine runs the shop Ace Quilting. She makes adorable sachets (I gave them out as Mother's Day presents), eye pillows, and more. I think I've ocnvinced her to sew my ring pillow. I'm very excited! In addition to the shop, she is the author of The A-Priori Mommy, a great blog about her life and experiences with her first child.
I happen to be related to the owner of the shop Ms. Bijoux Beads, also available through this website. I can credit my great collection of bead earrings to this shop! This will also be the source for my wedding earrings and accessories.
And, generally, I think Etsy is great. I love that they create a place for non-crafty people (like myself) to find crafty people (like the people mentioned above). Long live the handmade movement!
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Aww thanks for the shout out! :)
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