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Jenscloset Has the Spirit
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We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Americana decor items in the comments of this post. Out of all the contestants, jenscloset with her Vintage Ruby Red Candleholders stole the show and got the most votes. Congratulations to you! One of your items will be featured in the Gift Guides, along with some of the runners up seen below.

If you want to get involved in next week's round of voting, link us to your nominations in the comments below. We are looking for bike gear and bicycle themed items — vintage and handmade. The Tour de France is starting!

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June 29, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. yaelfran

bravo!!!!!!

June 29, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. RetroHouse

Congratulations!

June 29, 2009 at 1:21 p.m. jenscloset

I want to thank everyone who voted for me...I'm thrilled! I also want to say congrats to everyone else that was nominated...so much talent!! Happy 4th!

June 29, 2009 at 1:23 p.m. joules

jenscloset is one stellar Etsy seller! Take it from me, one of her happy customers. Congratulations Jen, on this win. Such a delectable photo, of very fine items!

June 29, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. lovelygifts

Congrats!

June 29, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. dbabcock

Congratulations to all the entrants!

June 29, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. KnotOriginal

Congrats Jen and to all of the nominees!!!

June 29, 2009 at 1:28 p.m. TheBrassHussy

Congrats to the winners and incentive for me to get a good picture of a bicycle necklace I have laying around the studio.

June 29, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. fortheloveofpete

Congratulations Jen, and good job everyone!

June 29, 2009 at 1:35 p.m. DPeaGreenDesigns

Lovely, Jenn! Reminds me of my grandmother's Thanksgiving table -- great memories! Congrats!

June 29, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. mysouthernlace

Wow.. Great Job all and Go Jen! Great candlesticks...

June 29, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. FebystanDesigns

Congrats Jen and all participants!

June 29, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. sweetrice

Congratulations! Well done!

June 29, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. SurrenderDorothy

*Stands on desk and Cheers!*

Bravo JEN!

June 29, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. buttercupbloom

Congrats, Jen!! What a fun week this has been - thanks, etsy, for featuring one of my Hoot Owls! Happy July Fourth, everyone! xo

June 29, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. workingforpeanuts

Congratulations! You're all winners!

June 29, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. TheSingingBird

congrats to jenscloset! and i'm so happy to see lynne's beautiful red apples here from cozycottagecreations! :)

June 29, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Congrats, Jenscloset!

June 29, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. anniekdesigns

Thank you so much for including the patriotic potholders in the voting. Congrats to JensCloset and all the other participants. Thank you to everyone who voted for the potholders.

June 29, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. IcingOnTheCupcake

Congrats!

Here is a great bicycle themed item!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. anniekdesigns

Here's a bike basket liner by Luckyfinddesigns:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. missindie

Woohoo congrats!! :]

June 29, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. backhomeagain

Jen @ JensCloset is such an inspiration to me. Her love of vintage, her high energy and her "can do" spirit are such an asset to etsy. I simply lover her Ruby Red candle sticks!

June 29, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. ellecools

Congratulations Jen!

I have a few bicycle pendants - it's so hard to choose!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:10 p.m. CasualCottage2

Congratulations to all who entered and especially to sweet Jen! :)

June 29, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. blythehopesvintage

YAY! Go Jen! You rock girl :D

June 29, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. foxmulderfbi

A nomination for my favorite Etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

congratulations to jenscloset!!
and to the other contestants - some lovely items there! (for a non-American!!), especially the patriotic big eye bird!

June 29, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. beautifulbridget

Woohoo!

June 29, 2009 at 2:27 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

I would like to nominate aimeedars -
for the bicyclist with panache - a gorgeous pair of amazing bicycle earrings!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. thingsthataremade

Hooray for jenscloset!

For the bicycle theme, I think this is bag is fantastic and would love one!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

This is a beautiful photograph:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. blythehopesvintage

Bicycles you say?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. simplysuzula

Congrats to Jen!! Beautiful candlesticks!!

June 29, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. worksofwhimsy

Congrats to the winner. I didn't even make the top 10, but it was fun to be included. Thanks to everyone who voted for my mice.

June 29, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. livingstonandporter

YAY, jens closet! Congratulations.

June 29, 2009 at 2:47 p.m. OverTheTop

I voted for them! Those are wonderful, and red glass is so magical. Congrats, Jen!

June 29, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. WHIMSYlove

Congrats Jen!!
(I'm so giddy my pinwheels were nominated!)

June 29, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. pandawithcookie

So glad to see those yo-yos again!

June 29, 2009 at 3:04 p.m. Mymothersgarden

Congratulations! What a great group of Americana!

June 29, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. uncharted

congrats!

June 29, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Congrats to jenscloset! And thank you to everyone who voted for my cat doll, I am so happy to be included in the runners-up. :)

June 29, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. 1AEON

congrats, great items too!!!

June 29, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. alyanna

Congrats to Jen and all the nominees! I love the voter feature, but this time all the terrific choices made it so hard!

June 29, 2009 at 3:18 p.m. calloohcallay

So happy to see Jenscloset win! She has a fabulous shop and is such a helpful, knowledgeable vintage seller. Congratulations to all!

June 29, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. DvoraSchleffer

Congrats to the winner. Beautiful piece.

June 29, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Congrats to jenscloset and all the shops involved as well.

June 29, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. cozycottagecreations

Woo Hoo! I send a big huge Thank You and hug for all who voted for my apples! I had so much fun this week being a part of this - it was a big thrill!

And Congratulations to Jen - I absolutely love your candelstick holders!

June 29, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. maybeads

Congrats, Jen! And to all those up for the vote - there were some fabulous items and great shops!

June 29, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

I want to nominate the most awesome bike themed item from knittergirl
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

sooooo cute!!!!!

June 29, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. CrochetCandi

Congratulations!!!!!

June 29, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. mybirch

Great job Jen!!! So beautiful!

June 29, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. southernladysvintage

Congratulations Jenscloset!!

June 29, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. flappergirl

Here are my nominations for the bike-themed gear:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. steinschmuckdesign

Congrats!

June 29, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. brownbunnybyiris

Congratulations jenscloset!

June 29, 2009 at 5:19 p.m. ThePaintedPonyEH

I love this belt by julienjaborska. Hopefully, a past sales photo will work too! My nomination: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction....

June 29, 2009 at 5:35 p.m. walkthetalk

Congrats jenscloset!!!

June 29, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. mulberrymoose

Congrats to jenscloset! I do so love those candle holders!
All wonderful items and so fun to be involved !

June 29, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. KitschDesigns

Congrats Jenscloset!

June 29, 2009 at 6 p.m. twolefthands

Gorgeous candleholders, congratulations everyone!

June 29, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. psarokokalo

i do have a bike for you!!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 6:22 p.m. GoBuggyGo

As a Japanese, I found this screenprint awesome.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. 20BucksorLess

Oh how I love shops that are full and plenty to look at. I'm trying to get mine that way and will be busy listing.
Congratulations Jen!

June 29, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. 1532vintage

Way to go Jen-you are my vintage idol :-)

June 29, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. truLuxe

Oh, I just bought one of these a few weeks ago for a friend who is deeply into the cycling thing...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Letterpress (makes me weak in the knees) bicycle from BitterSugar...

June 29, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. 1532vintage

I forgot to add my nomination;

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 7:54 p.m. marymoondesigns

Cheerupcherup has bicycle themed invitations in her shop

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 8:48 p.m. mythunderstood

yay!!

June 29, 2009 at 9:24 p.m. pocketcarnival

Congrats Jenscloset!

Bicycle items!!!

Organic cotton tote bag: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Alternative energy sweater: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Houses & bicycles clutch: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Gorgeous note card: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. Kultur

YAY JEN!!!! : D *cheers*

Tour de Etsy favorites:
A Time for Lemur http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Phrenology helmet - very cool http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
The Trick Rider http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 10:26 p.m. Starrbeads

Wonderful red and white candlesticks, well photo'ed.
maybe someday my own hard work will pay off! i just adore Etsy and so happy to have found here and this community!

June 29, 2009 at 10:31 p.m. tootsytwo

La Bicyelette A wonderful Fine Art Photo is my nomination
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 29, 2009 at 10:33 p.m. tootsytwo

Oh yes, A huge big congratulations to Jenscloset and everyone included. What Fun!

June 29, 2009 at 10:57 p.m. midnightcoiler

Hearty congrats to Jen! Also to everyone here!

June 29, 2009 at 11:37 p.m. TheBrassHussy

I do love those candleholders!

Here is a newly listed item of mine, a brass bicycle with glass bell.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 12:04 a.m. dottedwithhearts

i love the red color!

here are some really rad bike items!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 12:35 a.m. jenniferladd

Congratulations! I love the deep red on those candlesticks!

How about this for the Tour de France theme?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 1:47 a.m. strandsoflight

Congratulations! So many beautiful things in that vote. Here's my favorite bike on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 3:21 a.m. kidacollective

Congratulations! Can't wait to see the bicycle round.

June 30, 2009 at 4:25 a.m. sandali

Classic -- like the saying goes : 'Old is Gold' ;)
Awesome featured items !!

June 30, 2009 at 5:35 a.m. Iammie

Nice stuffs!

June 30, 2009 at 7:45 a.m. veryverdant

Congrats Jen!!!

Here is one of my favorite bike related items. In fact this whole shop is bike related.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 8:16 a.m. feltmeupdesigns

yay well done... i'll have to think on the bike theme!

June 30, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. tldgrainwear

Cheers Jen!!!

June 30, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. bobnstitch

love the owl!

June 30, 2009 at 9:36 a.m. tldgrainwear

Here's my bike
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 9:40 a.m. thestapeliacompany

I love hobnail glass and red is unusual. Those candlesticks ARE wonderful.

June 30, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. PawPawsWorkshop

What a great idea

June 30, 2009 at 9:52 a.m. loveluca

my nominations:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 10:22 a.m. babook

They are lovely so : )
http://www.babook.etsy.com

June 30, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. designsbycher

Congrats Jen! Love anything Americana :)

Bike gear hmmmm? Well, a Harley is a bike, so my nomination is for WearablebyDesign's "Harley Chic" handcrafted gears necklace in fine silver ~ awesome! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

http://designsbycher.etsy.com

June 30, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. aimeesarmoire

Congratulations! Vintage rocks :-)

June 30, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. hissyfitoly

ooh, bikes! how's about this bicycle-love handmade dress?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. capitalcitycrafts

lovely items each & every one! think George is top notch!

June 30, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. VintageZen

Congratulations! They were all pretty great.

June 30, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. realisationcreations

Fab work Jen!

June 30, 2009 at 7:56 p.m. Sybillinart

congrat for the win ; that was such a beautiful selection...

my nomination for bicycle :

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

June 30, 2009 at 9:27 p.m. jodieflowers

Gotta Love Fishsticks!

June 30, 2009 at 10:16 p.m. yesstreen

Got a couple of "it" vintage finds :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

July 1, 2009 at 1:43 a.m. Radness

Great to see all the Americana finds, we all came from somewhere and brought to this country all types of inspiration. Yay 4th of July!

July 1, 2009 at 7:47 a.m. bunnyboutique

Delicious colors, the felted apples look delicious!!!

July 1, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. bonecalinda

Congratulations!!

July 1, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. FebystanDesigns

love this bicycle by flapperdoodle!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

July 1, 2009 at 11:04 a.m. yesstreen

Another bicycle find:)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

and...Jen is truly fabulous!! Love her shop!

July 1, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. VintageEye

Yeah Jen! Congratulations!
Jen is a wonderful etsian!
Very supportive of other sellers!

July 1, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. bonecalinda

Tour de France you say?

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Maybe this would fit in with your theme?

Thank you,
Lucilia

July 1, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. voleurdebijoux

wow!! congrats, Jen!! :D

July 1, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. BUniqueBags

Hey Jen!!! Congrats on the Americana Win!!! Luv your shop!!!

Here is my VOTE for the bicycle contest

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Who couldn't LOVE this!!! Memories and light hearted fun!!

It's a tough world out there,this will ground you and help you find your INNER CHILD again!!

Jeri

July 2, 2009 at 10:20 a.m. Luncheonettevintage

They are terrific! So much congrats. Love your shop!

July 5, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. kari1121

Yay Jen!!! So happy for you!!

July 20, 2009 at 9:09 p.m. swelcome

This is so awesome. Congratulations. You deserve it!

Sept. 3, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. foofoogal

Just went to your shop today and saw this. Congratulations. A bit late but...

Sept. 6, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. KreationsbyKathy

I love your shop....very happy for you.

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Oct. 1, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. Candies64

Yay Jen, Yay Vintage!!!

Oct. 31, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. ShelbyLynsAttic

Kudo's to you! How exciting! Wonderful item and great photo.

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