Friday, July 17, 2009

Etsy Favourites - Tartan/Plaid

I stayed on a bit of a Scottish theme this week for my Favourites, but mainly I was inspired by the tartan textile beads purchased from Jilly Beads on Tuesday.

Salt Of The Earth:

This is a Fairy Door. It is placed in your home and is the way that the fairy folk pass to this world from theirs! Apparently, the door only opens from their side. How cute is this! I just thought it was gorgeous. There are many different themed ones in this seller's lovely shop. This one stands 7" tall and they are made from Salt Dough.

Elylow

These lovely, highly practical and very pretty backpacks are made from reused and upcycled material. All are handmade and designed by the shop owner. Pretty, practical and ethical, what more could you ask for?

Marjji

I fell in love with this cat's gorgeous expression. He is 8" tall and made from upcycled, prewashed wool. He is weighted so will sit up nicely. He is handmade from an original pattern of the sellers, inspired by cats her Grandmother used to make. I like shops that include a story about where their creations come from. He would make the perfect gift for a cat lover - I am likely to be shopping here for my own Grandnother!

Do you want a cool, handmade hat? Then visit this shop. It contains a multitide of hats in different styles and colours. This hat is part of the seller's new Scotland collection. If you have a love of hats, Scotland or both, definitely check out this seller.

This is another shop I will probably be shopping at. This seller has porduced some gorgeous, handmade, ceramic pendants. This particular one measures 1.25" in diameter and comes strung simply on a ribbon. This shop contains pendants in a variety of shapes and designs and also some cool slogans and phrases. If you individual Jewellery, this is definitely one to check out.

I hope you have enjoyed this weeks favourites and I have inspired you to check out at least one of these shops. There will be more next Thursday. See you tomorrow.

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3 Comments:

Blogger Thistle Cottage Studio said...

Hello Laura!!
Thank you so much for including me in your "favourites" blog! Oh, how lucky you are to live in the Highlands of magnificent Scotland!! I'm so delighted to be featured by a native of my inspiration for my new Scotland Collection! I was in the south in Solway/Dumfires/Kirkubright in Sept/'95, and never wanted to come home. I'd live there in a heartbeat if I could!! Where exactly are you? What is the nearest city? I will pop over and take a peek at your jewelry next. Thanks again, and let's stay in touch!!
Elsie Collins
THISTLE COTTAGE STUDIO
WWW.ORSINIMEDICI1951.ETSY.COM

5:07 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

Hi Elsie, thanks for your comment.
I'm not actually a native! I'm originally from South West England and moved here about 3 years ago. It is truly fantastic though and I can't see myself moving back down south. I'm in Wick which is in the 'far north'. The nearest big city is Inverness which is about 2 hours away from me but it does have an airport. Would be lovely to see you!!
Laura
--x--

2:07 PM  
Blogger Thistle Cottage Studio said...

HI AGAIN LAURA,
OH, THAT I COULD VISIT SCOTLAND AGAIN!! AND THIS TIME IT WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE TO BE THE HIGHLANDS, AND ABSOLUTLEY EDINBOROUGH!! I WAS ADDICTED TO THE SHOW MONARCH OF THE GLEN WHEN IT WAS RUNNING HERE IN THE STATES! SAPPY THOUGH IT WAS, I GOT TO SEE MY BELOVED SCOTLAND AGAIN. MY FATHER'S ROOTS DATE BACK TO THE CLAN MACPHEE OF COLONSAY. NEED TO SEE THE HEBRIDES TOO! I WOULD BE EVER SO GRATEFUL TO MEET YOU IF THAT DAY IS IN THE STARS FOR ME!!
I'M ABOUT TO START THE MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS EDITION OF THE SCOTLAND COLLECTION, AND WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS IT DEVELOPS!
IF YOU EVER PLAN TO VISIT THE EAST COAST OF THE U.S., LET ME KNOW, AND I'D BE GLAD TO SHOW YOU THE SIGHTS.
ALL THE BEST,
ELSIE COLLINS

7:08 PM  

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