Guest Curator: Fine Design with Swiss Miss

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Published on June 10, 2009 in Shop

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This week’s Guest Curator is Tina Roth Eisenberg, the force behind swiss-miss.com, a design journal of infectious enthusiasm and inspiring finds. Tina, who refers to herself as a “Swiss designer gone NYC,” started swissmiss in May of 2005 as a personal catalog of her daily discoveries. She currently stimulates the imagination of an average of 600,000 monthly visitors from all around the world. Her readers appreciate the wide range of design related topics, which span from graphic, furniture, and font design to illustration, architecture and designy, handmade gifts.  Based in Brooklyn, swissmiss broadcasts with a European viewpoint and a love for clear, Swiss functional design. In addition to her blog, Tina runs her design studio (swissmiss studio) focusing on all things interactive. Yes, Tina loves the internet(s)!

I am constantly amazed at all of the creative talent posting unique and inventive products on Etsy. I keep thanking the technology gods for having made platforms like Etsy possible. There’s nothing I love more than discovering a young new talent, posting one of their items on my blog and then, an hour later or so, seeing that they’re sold out! I personally buy jewelry, prints, postcards, toys and kids’ clothes on Etsy. In fact, whenever I need a unique gift for kids, Etsy is the source I turn to. Below are a few of my picks that I either own, have given to friends or that simply made me smile.

Bunny No. 1, 7 x 8 Fine Art Print

Etsy is one of my favorite destinations for affordable, unique art. Take Bunny No.1 by SharonMontrose, for example. How can you not fall in love with this little furry friend? $25.

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Live What You Love Letterpress Print in Black

I couldn’t agree more: Live What You Love. By hijirik, $12.50.

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Rainbow Windowpanes Dress – Choose Your Size

The Rainbow Windowpanes Dress by AprilScott is one of my all time Etsy favorites. I bought it for my daughter last year, and it makes heads turn. In fact, I’d like it for myself. $40.

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Girliesaurus Rex Dinoroar Tail

There are days where I wish I could wear one of these Dinoroar Tails into a client meeting. I think they would make quite a statement. Oh, yes, our little Ella has one and fully approves. By MamasDoodles, $25.

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mini chalk mat and crayon play on the go

Anyone with little ones and a desire to eat out every now and then knows that the Dine.n.Doodle Fold.n.Go Art Folio is brilliant. By LilBDesigns, $11.

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Custom Letter Pillow — all letters available

My readers know that I am a big typography lover. So, it comes as no surprise that these Crocheted Custom Letter Pillows get my two thumbs up! Anyone need an M? By lauraslefthook, $22.

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mini mustache on a stick. THE KID

Yes, we all need a mini mustache on a stick. Really. Hat tip to somethingshidinghere for such an ingenious product. $32.

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Large Nimbus Necklace

This Nimbus Necklace simply puts a smile on my face. By Joannarutter, $70.

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Fill-In-The-Blank Letterpress Invitation

Etsy is an amazing resource for beautifully designed and printed letterpress cards. Take this Fill-In-The-Blank Card, for example. Fun! By breadandbuttershop, $15.

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Raincloud Plush

Yes, I admit it, I have a thing for clouds. This Raincloud Plush by Ladysnail is hanging in Ella’s room. It’s one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever purchased on Etsy. $20.

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beret12

This beret has swissmiss written all over it. One day, I shall place an order. By dadaya, $108.

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Coin Pendant-One Franc

I have been considering paying tribute to the beautiful Swiss currency by purchasing one of these Coin Pendants by littlebrownhouse. $12.

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Thanks so much to Tina for showing off her favorite Etsy picks!

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