http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/edibles/2009-11-16T15:30:00-05:00Search results (tags) for: "edibles"2009-11-16T15:30:00-05:00marymary, monkeysalwayslookhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/quit-your-day-job-monkeysalwayslook-6089/

<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Allison of <a href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">monkeysalwayslook</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/papervictory">papervictory</a> was able to leave her previous position in television production after devising a year-long plan to sell her products on Etsy. While her seemingly flawless scheme didn't work out as well as she had hoped, she found ways to make it work and is now supporting her workload full time through her Etsy shops. Allison</em><em> stands by the notion that well-styled photos that tell a story are always great marketing and promotional tools. Keep reading (or, ahem, laughing) along with Allison to learn more about her personal journey.</em><br /> <br /><strong> How did you originally get into the business of making things?</strong><br />I have always been artistic and come from a very supportive family who fly their freak flags high and proud. I've had jobs that were artistic in nature, but not to the extent I have now, where I have complete creative control. Creating my own products was just a natural progression, especially when I found it very difficult to work for others.<br /><br /><strong>Tell us about your previous working situation.</strong><br />Right out of college I worked in television production: following celebrities around, telling them how good they looked and how much I loved their new movie/album/television show/crossover act/perfume/tiny rat dog. After a number of years of premieres/award shows/press junkets and late nights, I was more than a little over it. I found myself in a &ldquo;you can&rsquo;t fire me, I quit&rdquo; situation, so I used this newly acquired &ldquo;free time&rdquo; and went to art school to study graphic design. I worked as a designer for a number of years, which eventually led me to where I am now.<br /><br /><strong>When you first started selling on Etsy, did you have dreams or goals of eventually quitting your day job?</strong><br />That was absolutely the goal. I was planning on quitting my job in about a year and was working toward that every day. It happened a little sooner than I planned (about 10 months sooner) when I found myself in another &ldquo;you can&rsquo;t fire me, I quit" situation with my last job. It was absolutely the best thing that ever happened to me.<br /><a href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com"></a><br /><strong></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/monkeystudio_.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Did you do anything to prepare ahead of time?</strong><br />The boring stuff: I got a business license and a <a href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">Monkeys Always Look</a> bank account and credit card. I put as much money in that bank account as I possibly could and I spent every penny of it. I also did some fun stuff: I trapped my husband into marrying me so I could be covered under his health insurance. <br /><br /><strong>What are the most effective ways you have promoted and marketed your Etsy business? What's your best marketing tip?</strong><br />I think the number one thing is to have a great product and be passionate about it since the product can promote itself. I was very fortunate that my husband&rsquo;s dowry included an amazing camera. I think that a good picture is always a great marketing and promotional tool, and there isn&rsquo;t a replacement for well-styled photos that tell a story and create a mood.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">I have been featured on a few blogs and in magazines, which has been an amazing boost to my little shop. I really enjoy running giveaways on my <a href="http://monkeysalwayslook.typepad.com" target="_blank">blog</a> and asking for people to comment with suggestions for new candle scents or garden marker inscriptions. I find this to be both a great marketing tool and just a lot of fun. I mean, really, who doesn&rsquo;t love free stuff?!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/monkeyplant.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /><strong>What have you found to be an unsuccessful promotion?</strong><br />Well, there was that time I got out of the car at a famous club with no underwear on... <br /><br /><strong>Walk us through your typical workday.</strong></p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>I roll out of bed around 1 p.m. (Not really, but I wish.) In the mornings, the three giant dogs and I walk my husband to work. It takes about an hour and it gives me time to think about world domination and what needs to get done for the day. </li> <li>If I have orders to pack up I do that when I get home. </li> <li>Then the rest of the day is filled with chatting with customers (hi everyone!!!), huffing paint, playing with mud, squishing silverware, digging in the dirt, melting wax, and treasure hunting. </li> <li>I usually stop when my husband gets home from work around 6 p.m. and we talk about the day while I prepare a five course gourmet meal...or heat up a can of soup. </li> <li>Then after dinner I usually try to get a little more work done, since there is always something to do. I also use the quiet evening time for new product ideas, or "research and development," as my husband calls it. For every item you see in my shop, there are probably a dozen that didn&rsquo;t work, that I didn't like or are just plain U-G-L-Y. Sadly, not every genius idea is really sellable or appealing. </li> <li>Oh, and somewhere in the day there is hopefully a trip to the yoga studio or a run. </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/monkeyship.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>What do you enjoy most about not having a day job? Is there anything you miss?</strong><br />Even though there is the illusion that you have the days free to play bingo and go to the water park, that is usually not the case. However, there are days when I get to take the dogs to the beach or meet my unpaid intern (a.k.a. husband) for lunch. Those are great, and I will always catch myself thinking about how great it is to be self-employed. I never take it for granted, as it really does allow the freedom you would never get working for THE MAN. (Well, that is if you consider "freedom" to be synthetic leather and fake fur-lined handcuffs that keep you tethered to the computer and packing tape.)</p> <p style="text-align: left;">I just heard a quote the other day that if you "do something you love, you will never work a day in your life." That is so true. I love every minute of it and am so grateful to be able to do what I do, so thank you, everyone! I miss NOTHING! (Well, I miss the water cooler; I do love cold water.)<br /><br /><strong>What's the hardest part about running your own business?</strong><br />The days can be long. There are times when I'd rather be sipping cocktails at the end of the dock on my private island, but instead I am ordering shipping labels or <em>filling out silly Q&amp;As about myself</em>. On these days I try to keep it interesting by punctuating the day with a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36288866@N08/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> or blog post of my dogs sleeping or my cat hiding in ANOTHER box. Since there is no way to predict my month-to-month income, there are some lean months, and that can be hard, especially when a new T-shirt/pound of candy/water toy for the dogs insists that I buy it. <br /><br /><strong>If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? What advice would you give someone else?</strong><br />I wouldn&rsquo;t have spent so much money buying stuff I really didn&rsquo;t need. The plan was to go full time after a year of developing products (<em>which we know didn&rsquo;t happen that way</em>). However, the first number of months being full time was spent on research and development and making up for the lost income of leaving my job. I had very little money coming in and LOTS going out. If you plan to go full time, make sure you have a product that is something that people want/need. &ldquo;Make it and they will come&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t necessary work in all cases, and if you were able to look though all my expired listings there is proof enough of that! (What? I can&rsquo;t interest you in an infant ferret shopping cart liner? Seemed like a good idea at the time.)</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/papervictory"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/monkeypup.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>What goals do you wish to accomplish in the coming year for your Etsy business?</strong></p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Expand my line of goods offered and increase my wholesale accounts.</li> <li>Make more Etsy friends and learn more about business.&nbsp;</li> <li>Make my payments on-time to the mafia (ah, I mean the sanitation department).</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Is there anything else you'd like to share?</strong><br />If working for yourself is your dream, GO FOR IT. What are you waiting for? It's worth every minute and I have never been happier. While I can&rsquo;t justify buying a two hundred dollar pair of jeans anymore (since I rarely leave the house), I think I pull off a pair of pajama pants with class and style. I&rsquo;m a member of the <a href="http://team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=416" target="_blank">Etsy Full-Time Crafters Team</a>. It is made up of some amazing people who all have one thing in common: we love to gossip and we all make our living from our sales on Etsy. They are such a great system of support and I really do suggest that you get yourself on an active <a href="http://team.etsy.com/">Etsy Street Team</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;"> <div> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to Allison</em><em> for sharing her story. You can see some of Allison's beautiful work in the Related Items. Check out previous Quit Your Day Job </em><em>posts <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/quit-your-day-job">here</a>. </em></p> </div> </span></p>

2009-11-14T10:00:00-05:00Iheartmoustacheshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-holiday-cheer-6069/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/Iheartmoustaches" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/02/iheartmoustaches.jpg" alt="Christine" width="81" height="123" /></a></p> <p><br />'Tis the season to hum holiday jingles while planning festive family gatherings that will live on in your guests' memories. The following <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/etsy-finds/">Etsy Finds</a> showcase ways to get creative this holiday season. Help spread the love and cheer everyone looks forward to this time of year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/parties-and-entertaining/251">Holiday Entertaining</a></h2> <p>The essence of the holiday season is bringing people together. Entice your guests to the table with a cheerful tablescape that complements the meal. Looking for more hosting inspiration? Check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/housewares">Housewares Category</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/holiday-entertaining">these articles</a> on Etsy's blog, The Storque.</p> <p> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34097352"> Holiday Linen Peace Napkins </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34097352"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/49d/79e/il_200x200.101106627.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://TerreMum.etsy.com">TerreMum</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34097352">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://TerreMum.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34113392"> Christmas wreath </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34113392"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/58d/5ed/il_200x200.101158694.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://kaleda.etsy.com">kaleda</a>, $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34113392">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://kaleda.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33920892">Personalized Christmas Cake Plate </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33920892"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1b6/e0e/il_200x200.100504720.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://happiestdaysdesigns.etsy.com">happiestdaysdesigns</a>, $99.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33920892">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://happiestdaysdesigns.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33139457"> Red Lotus 10 inch Bowl </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33139457"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8c6/969/il_200x200.97870852.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://yogagoat.etsy.com">yogagoat</a>, $97.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33139457">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://yogagoat.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24497763">Damask cotton fabric tablecloth </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24497763"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b92/e3d/il_200x200.68873137.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://bahardecoration.etsy.com">bahardecoration</a>, $35.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24497763">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://bahardecoration.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34144546"> ID drink to that - set of 8 winidentifiers </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34144546"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/ebe/b24/il_200x200.101261461.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://HattieRex.etsy.com">HattieRex</a>, $40.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34144546">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://HattieRex.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33856111"> Winter Wonderland Salt and Pepper Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33856111"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/418/7ac/il_200x200.100282975.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://dbabcock.etsy.com">dbabcock</a>, $45.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33856111">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://dbabcock.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22786575"> Christmas Cardinal 3-Piece Table Setting </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22786575"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a70/197/il_200x200.63147672.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://marywibis.etsy.com">marywibis</a>, $60.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22786575">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://marywibis.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <h2><br /></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/holiday-ornaments/254">Holiday Ornaments</a></h2> <p>Complete your stylish holiday decor, stuff the stockings, and give meaningful keepsakes with handmade ornaments. For more festive ideas, check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/holidays">Holidays Category</a>.</p> <p> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34204885">OOAK Christmas ornaments set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34204885"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b89/cfc/il_200x200.101466381.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Elze.etsy.com">Elze</a>, $120.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34204885">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Elze.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34433084"> Two Ceramic Bell Ornaments</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34433084"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d1e/55f/il_200x200.102234182.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://barbdunshee.etsy.com">barbdunshee</a>, $26.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34433084">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://barbdunshee.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19429685"> Baby Spoon Ornaments </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19429685"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/58f/a0d/il_200x200.51922524.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://lesliejanson.etsy.com">lesliejanson</a>, $18.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19429685">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://lesliejanson.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8239450"> Needlefelted Ham Tree Ornament </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8239450"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/579/86a/il_200x200.15229697.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://squishythings.etsy.com">squishythings</a>, $12.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8239450">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://squishythings.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34201609"> Peace on Earth - Holiday decoration </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34201609"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c4f/964/il_200x200.101452326.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MothtoaFlameStudio.etsy.com">MothtoaFlameStudio</a>, $24.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34201609">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MothtoaFlameStudio.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34277227"> Red Poppy Ornament </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34277227"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e41/da7/il_200x200.101706858.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MarciG.etsy.com">MarciG</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34277227">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MarciG.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30577149"> Fresh from the Gingerbread Craft oven </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30577149"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/64b/d52/il_200x200.89270533.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://SnowFish.etsy.com">SnowFish</a>, $18.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30577149">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://SnowFish.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34215194"> 2009 dove keepsake ornament </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34215194"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/098/da8/il_200x200.101498466.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://palomasnest.etsy.com">palomasnest</a>, $32.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34215194">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://palomasnest.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" 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2009-11-09T10:56:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/loveartworks-wins-the-vote-for-best-thanksgiving-hosting-ite-6010/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate items that would inspire us to host family and friends for the holidays. You voted and now we have a winner. Congratulations to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751410">loveartworks</a>, whose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_77&amp;listing_id=16887622">Change bowl</a> reminds us of the beautiful changing foliage, as well as getting my tummy a'grumbling in anticipation of feasting. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751410">loveartworks</a> says,</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;">"I painted this bowl while literally watching the leaves start to turn on the maple tree outside my window and contemplating change in nature, in our world and in myself and relishing the beautiful colors of autumn while I'm doing so...."</p> <p><br />Congratulations to you, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751410">loveartworks</a>! This item, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide.</a></p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round,&nbsp;we'll be taking your suggestions for the best holiday decor on Etsy &mdash; garlands, wreaths, candles, ornaments, and other decorations for the home. We're getting into that wintery, Christmas and Hanukkah season. Paste a link to your favorite in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!)&nbsp;</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-11-02T10:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vintageconfections-is-sweeter-than-candy-wins-the-vote-5900/

<p>Did you overindulge this weekend? Or are you still dipping into your kids' Halloween stash?</p> <p>Get ready for some more, my sugar-fiend friends! We have a candy-coated winner from last week's poll:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6474771">VintageConfections</a> with her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=voter_cat_76&amp;listing_id=28102774">Jupita Caramel Espresso Truffles</a>. Thank you to everyone who voted in this sweets-themed round. Make sure to check out the winner,&nbsp;along with some of the top picks shown below, in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Get Involved in the Next Round</strong></p> <p><em>F</em><em>or next week's round,&nbsp;we'll be taking your suggestions for the best holiday cards on Etsy. So dive into the&nbsp;<a title="Paper Goods" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/paper_goods">Paper Goods Category</a>&nbsp;and paste a link to your favorite in the comments below. (If you're a seller nominating one of your own items, please just nominate one &mdash; even if you have more than one shop!)&nbsp;</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-31T10:40:00-05:00Iheartmoustacheshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-trick-or-treat-5889/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/Iheartmoustaches" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/02/iheartmoustaches.jpg" alt="Christine" width="114" height="173" /></a></p> <p>"Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! If you don't, I don't care; I'll pull down my underwear."</p> <p>Happy Halloween! Sometimes I look back at the ways my brother and I used to behave and I begin to understand why my mother was such an unmerciful tease. Come Halloween, she would suddenly morph into a zombie named Melodie at the most random moments (usually when we were on our worst behavior). With a blank look on her face, she would creep toward us chanting "Melodieeee" in a dark, evil voice. You'd think my brother and I would have been scarred for life, but instead, we filed away every tip and trick to pull off the most mischievous pranks.</p> <p>In honor of Halloween, today's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/etsy-finds/">Etsy Finds</a> highlight sweet treats and clever tricks.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Tricks</h2> </td> <td> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Treats</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30932967">Fluffernutter - vegan soap set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30932967"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/987/864/il_200x200.93120264.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://DirtyAssSoaps.etsy.com">DirtyAssSoaps</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30932967">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://DirtyAssSoaps.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33019379"> Pumpkin Spice Cake Truffles </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33019379"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/12b/6b3/il_200x200.97463460.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://lollidreams.etsy.com">lollidreams</a>, $27.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33019379">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://lollidreams.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28985542"> Banana Salt (or Pepper) Shaker<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28985542"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/ed0/79f/il_200x200.83924137.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MichikoShimada.etsy.com">MichikoShimada</a>, $18.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28985542">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MichikoShimada.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32311932">Peanut Butter Fudge w/ Dark Chocolate</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32311932"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0bd/cc3/il_200x200.95089238.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://GoomasGoodies.etsy.com">GoomasGoodies</a>, $7.25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32311932">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://GoomasGoodies.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31914886"> Door Tag Earrings </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31914886"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4ee/7b8/il_200x200.93755269.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://DayDefyProject.etsy.com">DayDefyProject</a>, $15.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31914886">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://DayDefyProject.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33145265">Vanilla &amp; Dark Chocolate Caramels </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33145265"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2d3/4d3/il_200x200.97890456.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://haveitconfections.etsy.com">haveitconfections</a>, $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33145265">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://haveitconfections.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30546977"> Australian Keyboard - Prank </a></strong></p> 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style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32590290">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://FancyThatCookies.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26150543"> cake mail, slice of fake postcard cake </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26150543"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/ebd/3f4/il_200x200.91318844.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://TangBaby.etsy.com">TangBaby</a>, $9.75.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26150543">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://TangBaby.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32303129"> Dairy/Soy/Gluten-Free Candy Corn Bark </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32303129"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/abd/479/il_200x200.95060415.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://pinkfairysweets.etsy.com">pinkfairysweets</a>, $9.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32303129">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://pinkfairysweets.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31263880"> Incognito - moustache ring </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31263880"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c3a/d66/il_200x200.91574102.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://melaniefavreau.etsy.com">melaniefavreau</a>, $45.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31263880">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://melaniefavreau.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32357945"> 12 Cayenne Chocolate Dipped Pretzels </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32357945"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/671/215/il_200x200.95243507.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://friendlycreationss.etsy.com">friendlycreationss</a>, $17.99.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32357945">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://friendlycreationss.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32345640"> 5 - Humorous Lunch Bags </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32345640"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/3b5/39e/il_200x200.95201761.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://sammo.etsy.com">sammo</a>, $3.49.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32345640">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://sammo.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30757242"> Candy Corn Cookies </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30757242"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f28/62c/il_200x200.93867986.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://peacelovecookies.etsy.com">peacelovecookies</a>, $24.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30757242">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://peacelovecookies.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33519010"> Peppermint Denture Soap Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33519010"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2c5/de7/il_200x200.99147689.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://LoveLeeSoaps.etsy.com">LoveLeeSoaps</a>, $4.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33519010">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://LoveLeeSoaps.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32269666"> 1 lb Pumpkin Pie Caramels 16 oz </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32269666"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/efa/795/il_200x200.94946345.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://CaramelJubilee.etsy.com">CaramelJubilee</a>, $22.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32269666">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://CaramelJubilee.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31450633"> Wino Libations Gift Bag </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31450633"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cb8/4db/il_200x200.92199484.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://SpiritLevel.etsy.com">SpiritLevel</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31450633">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://SpiritLevel.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32657827"> Halloween Chocolate Covered Pretzels </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32657827"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/82f/b0e/il_200x200.96247581.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://lavieenrosebakery.etsy.com">lavieenrosebakery</a>, $9.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32657827">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://lavieenrosebakery.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33444030"> Your Perfect Beard </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33444030"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f68/3e4/il_200x200.98894541.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://imadeyouabeard.etsy.com">imadeyouabeard</a>, $40.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" 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2009-10-29T15:31:00-05:00foodandwine, Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/halloween-hosting-kill-devil-punch-recipe-from-food-wine-mag-5786/

<p>Your guests will be reeling (in a good way) from this punch! The recipe for <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/kill-devil-punch-cocktails-2008" target="_blank">Kill Devil Punch</a> came to<em> <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine Magazine</a></em> from Phil Ward, bartender at the aptly named <a href="http://www.deathandcompany.com/lounge/" target="_blank">Death &amp; Co</a>. It features a block of <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/raspberry-ice-cocktails-2008" target="_blank">raspberry ice</a> that melts, slowly releasing its juices (a.k.a. raspberry blood) into the bowl throughout the evening.</p> <h3>Ingredients</h3> <p><strong>Raspberry Ice</strong></p> <ul> <li>12 ounces water</li> <li> 18 raspberries</li> </ul> <p><strong>Punch</strong></p> <ol> </ol> <ul> <li>9 ounces amber rum</li> <li> 6 ounces pineapple juice</li> <li> 5 ounces <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/simple-syrup" target="_blank">simple syrup</a></li> <li> 4 ounces fresh lime juice</li> <li> 5 ounces chilled champagne</li> <li> 12 raspberries</li> <li> 12 lime wheels</li> </ul> <ol> </ol> <div id="directions"> <h3>Directions</h3> <ol> <li><span class="uppercase">Make the Raspberry Ice:</span> Pour the water into a plastic container and arrange 12 raspberries in the container. Freeze for at least 6 hours. </li> <li><span class="uppercase">Make the Punch:</span> In a pitcher, combine the rum, pineapple juice, simple syrup and lime juice and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.</li> <li>Stir the punch and strain it into a punch bowl. Add the raspberry-studded ice. Pour in the chilled champagne and stir once. Garnish the punch with the raspberries and lime wheels. Ladle into teacups or small rocks glasses.</li> </ol>Below we've picked a few spooky items to give your Halloween party some bite. Have a creepy Halloween!</div> <div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/halloween-decor/209">Get More Halloween Decor</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/foodandwine/">More Posts From <em>Food &amp; Wine Magazine</em></a></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/10-orange-hued-halloween-dishes" target="_blank">Orange and Black Recipes on <em>Food &amp; Wine Magazine</em></a></strong><br /></div>

2009-10-28T17:00:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/halloween-recipes-from-parentingcom-5840/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em><em>So you've knitted your toddler a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-frog-suit-from-wacky-baby-knits-5384/">frog suit</a>, transformed your home into a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-decor-haunted-mansion-5351/">haunted mansion</a>, and rehearsed your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-spooky-shadow-puppets-by-crankbunny-2827/">shadow puppet</a> performance. Now it's time to party! This weekend, shock and delight the little monsters in your living room by serving up a tray of delectable gore. </em></p> <p><em><a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks" target="_blank">Parenting.com</a> has a slew of recipes for Halloween-friendly snacks. Check out the Slimy Jell-O Treats and Fruity Ghoul's Brew below, or explore the whole slideshow <a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks/1/" target="_blank">Slimy Jell-O Treats</a></h2> <p>1. Prepare a package of lime or apple Jell-O as directed and divide among 8-ounce mason jars or clear bowls, filling only halfway; refrigerate them until firm. <br />2. Prepare another Jell-O flavor, such as cherry, berry-blue, or grape. While Jell-O is cooking, place three gummy worms on top of set gelatin and let another hang over the lip. Pour second flavor over the worms, filling to the top; refrigerate.</p> <p><a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks/1/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/FreakyFingers_TinaRupp_.jpg" alt="" width="538" height="717" /></a></p> <h2><a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks/4/" target="_blank">Fruity Ghoul's Brew</a></h2> <p>1. Put 1 maraschino cherry in each section of an ice-cube tray, then fill with cran-raspberry juice. Add 2 drops red food coloring to each section, and freeze. <br />2. Mix 2 parts orange juice and 1 part ginger ale in a pitcher, and set aside. To create blood, add red food coloring to some corn syrup. <br />3. When ready to serve, dip the rim of each glass into the syrup, and allow it to drip down the sides. Fill with punch mixture and add 2 maraschino ice cubes.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Looking for more creepy treats? Explore Parenting.com's <a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks" target="_blank">Eerie Edibles</a>!</em></p> <p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks/1/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/FrankenTreats_TinaRupp_.jpg" alt="" /></a></td> <td><a href="http://www.parenting.com/recipes-gallery/Recipes/Eerie-Edibles-Halloween-Snacks/1/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/vegs_and_dip_.jpg" alt="" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to the good folks at <a href="http://Parenting.com" target="_blank">Parenting.com</a> for sharing these recipes with us! Check out the site to find <a href="http://www.parenting.com/activity-parties-gallery/Activities-Parties/Halloween-Pumpkin-Carving-Stencils" target="_blank">Pumpkin Carving Stencils</a>, <a href="http://www.parenting.com/activity-parties-gallery/Activities-Parties/No-Sew-Halloween-Costumes-for-Kids" target="_blank">Last-Minute Costume Ideas</a>, as well as child-friendly inspiration and advice.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/PAR_Cover-burst.png" alt="" /></em></p> <p><em><br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em> </em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>For more great tips and articles, subscribe to&nbsp;Parenting&nbsp;magazine for&nbsp;just $1 an issue! &nbsp;</em></p> <p><a href="https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eSv?iMagId=38901&amp;i4Ky=HBLA"><em>Parenting Early Years</em></a><em> &ndash; for moms with babies and toddlers</em></p> <p><a href="https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/eSv?iMagId=38902&amp;i4Ky=HBLA"><em>Parenting School Years</em></a><em> &ndash; for moms with school-age kids</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.parenting.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/parenting_logo_new.jpg" alt="" width="279" height="55" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/halloween/">Halloween Blog Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/tricks-treats-and-parties/210">Tricks, Treats, and Parties Guide</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/holidays/halloween">Halloween Category</a><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesdays-bleeding-vampire-cupcakes-2796/">Bleeding Vampire Cupcakes How-To Video</a></strong></p>

2009-10-27T10:11:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-candy-themed-item-gives-you-a-sugar-high-5809/

<p>We asked our readers to nominate their favorite candy-themed items, and now, my sweet-toothed friends, it's up to you to pick a winner!<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=76"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/04/GoVote_.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Remember when you and your siblings would come home after trick-or-treating? I want to know what candy you'd swap and what you'd swap for. Post in the comments below! Nom nom nom!</p> <p>On Monday we'll announce the winner of this vote, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/members-choice/177">Members' Choice Gift Guide</a> and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite sellers some love and get out the vote!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Voting">Voting Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-get-involved-in-the-voter-4112/">Voter FAQ</a></strong></p>

2009-10-22T10:00:00-05:00boopsiedaisy, rikrakhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/the-collectors-boopsie-daisys-pez-dispensers-with-rikrak-5759/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/rikrak/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/rikrakphotoredo.jpg" alt="" /></a>I just love seeing what folks are collecting. I guess I feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their homes. Today I'm delighted to present the next installment in an ongoing series here on The Storque: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/the-collectors/">The Collectors</a>. First presented on my own little blog, <a href="http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/2009/02/collections-with-chakra-pennywhistle.html" target="_blank">the rikrak studio</a>, it's 11 and a half quick questions with a wonderful artist on what they're collecting (apart from their art supplies!).&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh October! How I love you! And I just adore this month&rsquo;s featured collection, too! Like Halloween, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5377012">BoopsieDaisy</a>&rsquo;s Pez dispensers showcase an appreciation of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/vintage-what-s-old-is-new/163">nostalgia</a>, a love of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/nostalgic-whimsy/99">whimsy</a>, a panache for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/color.php?ref=fp_nav_colors">color</a>,&nbsp; and a celebration of&hellip;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=all&amp;search_query=candy&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=">candy</a>! Delightful! So join me as we skip hand-in-hand down Gumdrop Lane and revel in the sugar-covered sweet sweet joy of collecting!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/4028482496_13405ae569.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="147" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/pezcollection3.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /><strong>Who (are you?):</strong> Missy Munday of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5377012">Boopsie<img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/boopsiedaisyMissy.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="376" />daisy</a><br /><br /><strong>What (are you collecting?):</strong> Pez Dispensers<br /> <br /><strong>When (did you start?):</strong> Seven years ago<br /><br /> <strong>How (many do you have?):</strong> 209 at last count<br /><br /> <strong>Where (do you find them) and (do you keep them?):</strong> Yard sales, thrift stores, flea markets &amp; souvenir shops. I keep them in our dining room.<br /><br /><strong>What (piece would you like to add?):</strong> The two that top my wish list are Snow White and Frankenstein, the original 60's versions.<br /><br /><strong>Why (do you love them?):</strong> Besides that they double as delicious, colorful wall candy, they're instantly recognizable as collectible, totally timeless, and seem to beckon back to a time that was simpler. <br />Plus they spoonfeed you candy.<br /><br /><strong>Which (one is your favorite?): </strong>It's sort of a three-way toss-up between Gargamel (for looks), the vintage clown (my rarest) and the vintage witch (which has sentimental value).<br /><br /><strong>What (else do you collect):</strong> Too much to list, really, but primarily different editions of Snow White and Alice in Wonderland books, dolls, Wizard of Oz merch, Muppets stuff, vintage valentines and squeak toys, and anything relating to Drew Barrymore.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /> <table style="height: 308px;" border="0" width="567"> <tbody> <tr> <td><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/pezcollection1.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="374" /><br /><br /></td> <td> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/pezcollection4.jpg" alt="" width="252" height="377" /></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>Like her delicious and fun-filled collection, Missy&rsquo;s brilliant shop is genuine eye candy for the soul. Just a moment savoring her sweet and sugar-coated, tantalizing and gasp-worthy, rainbow-sprinkled handmade world, promises to banish the grayest day and delight your senses! <br /><br />Her enchanting and whimsical creations <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/boopsiedaisy/" target="_blank">have captured the wide-eyed imagination of many</a>, and it&rsquo;s with holding-my-breath delight that I tune in on a daily basis to see what fantastical new fairy tales she&rsquo;s crafted in her vivid life and work. What a joy!<br /><br />Thanks so much, lovely BoopsieDaisy! Wishing you all the sweetest of days!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>What do you collect? I&rsquo;d love to hear! Please post in the comments below!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/the-collectors">The Collectors Series</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=vintage&amp;search_query=pez+&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=">Vintage Pez</a> | </strong><strong><a href="http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/collections" target="_blank">More Collections Posts on Rikrak's Blog</a></strong></p>

2009-10-18T09:05:00-05:00Iheartmoustacheshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-decor-nestled-in-simplicity-5663/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/Iheartmoustaches" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/02/iheartmoustaches.jpg" alt="Christine" width="114" height="173" /></a></p> <p>This weekend&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/get-the-look-decor">Get the Look: Decor</a> is inspired by the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nestledin/sets/72157614308052655/" target="_blank">calm, modern home</a> of Katja and Minna. Their 1959 row house apartment located in Oulu, Finland is the first home the couple purchased together, and they seem to be enjoying every minute of renovating and decorating from room to room. Katja and Minna have manged to create a serene space with a calming color palette, lots of fresh flowers, and a sweet little collection of artwork purchased from their favorite <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/art">Etsy artists</a>.</p> <p>The couple also share their thoughts and ideas on art, design and home decorating in a beautiful blog known as <a href="http://www.nestledin.net/" target="_blank">Nestled In</a>. The photography is gorgeous, and there is even a special section where they share their latest <a href="http://www.nestledin.net/category/etsy/" target="_blank">Etsy favorites</a>.</p> <p>Visit Katja and Minna on Flickr to view more photos of their <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nestledin/sets/72157614308052655/" target="_blank">peaceful home</a>, and be sure to check out the Etsy Finds below for creative decorating ideas that will add a touch of modern simplicity to the place you call home.</p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31683623"> Walnut and Boxwood Coffee Table </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31683623"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/06e/a27/il_200x200.92979626.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://tinaknowlton.etsy.com">tinaknowlton</a>, $195.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31683623">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://tinaknowlton.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24397188"> Three Planter White Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24397188"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c09/36d/il_200x200.68534342.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://soule.etsy.com">soule</a>, $28.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24397188">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://soule.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26302201"> Flutter Paper Lantern </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26302201"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/96c/a67/il_200x200.74930213.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://SimpleSweetDesign.etsy.com">SimpleSweetDesign</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26302201">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://SimpleSweetDesign.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32258835"> White Linen Curtains with Mantra Print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32258835"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/407/825/il_200x200.94910910.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://appetitehome.etsy.com">appetitehome</a>, $72.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32258835">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://appetitehome.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242437"> succulent pillow </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242437"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/92f/3dc/il_200x200.88143299.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://pillowhappy.etsy.com">pillowhappy</a>, $72.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30242437">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://pillowhappy.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29638181">light blue suede throw/toss pillow </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29638181"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/863/841/il_200x200.86109599.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://vintagechicdecor.etsy.com">vintagechicdecor</a>, $29.99.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29638181">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://vintagechicdecor.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28884500">Succulent in Vintage Fireking Bowl </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28884500"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/13d/269/il_200x200.83585728.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">monkeysalwayslook</a>, $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28884500">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29805712"> old wooden drawer with metal pull </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29805712"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/ed7/1b6/il_200x200.86675487.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ModishVintage.etsy.com">ModishVintage</a>, $18.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29805712">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ModishVintage.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/nestledin_kitchen.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="220" /></p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30546808"> Pair Vintage Chairs with Caned Seats </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30546808"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/bbf/804/il_200x200.89170781.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://peterandgrove.etsy.com">peterandgrove</a>, $100.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30546808">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://peterandgrove.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31261808"> Mini Cactus Garden </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31261808"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9a2/e72/il_200x200.91567751.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://mccheeksmayhem.etsy.com">mccheeksmayhem</a>, $42.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31261808">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://mccheeksmayhem.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23430223"> Aqua watering can with dots. </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23430223"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8ca/f44/il_200x200.65297948.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://vesselsandwares.etsy.com">vesselsandwares</a>, $86.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23430223">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://vesselsandwares.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29020665">Pink Roses Vintage Wallpaper </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29020665"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cc8/aa5/il_200x200.84041960.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://hollyhockscottage.etsy.com">hollyhockscottage</a>, $125.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29020665">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://hollyhockscottage.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26933094"> Fancy a Brew screenprint on paper </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26933094"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d0d/27f/il_200x200.77032486.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MrPS.etsy.com">MrPS</a>, $34.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26933094">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MrPS.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21380914"> Tea Towel - Zig Zag </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21380914"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0d0/34b/il_200x200.81970937.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://thenearfuture.etsy.com">thenearfuture</a>, $15.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21380914">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://thenearfuture.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30934836">Birch bark planter with Succulents<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30934836"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/03f/91f/il_200x200.90470661.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://bearpawrustics.etsy.com">bearpawrustics</a>, $49.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30934836">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://bearpawrustics.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29275246"> 6 vintage Fire King Song Bird mugs </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29275246"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/854/26e/il_200x200.84890126.jpg" border="0" alt="" 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style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26232583"> Levy Dressers </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26232583"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/35c/020/il_200x200.74697931.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MattDownerDesigns.etsy.com">MattDownerDesigns</a>, $3300.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26232583">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MattDownerDesigns.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30520653"> Marimekko Pillow Cover<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30520653"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/762/91e/il_200x200.89084053.jpg" 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href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29126590"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d43/20d/il_200x200.84395261.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Hindsvik.etsy.com">Hindsvik</a>, $49.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29126590">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Hindsvik.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30389381"> Vintage Large Milk Glass Vases </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30389381"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/540/9bd/il_200x200.88639661.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://bluebell.etsy.com">bluebell</a>, $21.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30389381">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://bluebell.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/nestledin_office.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30113511"> Mini While Porcelain Vases </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30113511"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2eb/acb/il_200x200.87714123.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://RouDesigns.etsy.com">RouDesigns</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30113511">View Item</a> | <a 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href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25908403"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c9a/398/il_200x200.73612400.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://menzocollection.etsy.com">menzocollection</a>, $49.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25908403">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://menzocollection.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22063626">Silver Vintage Partridge Circa 1970s </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22063626"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/770/871/il_200x200.60712491.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://retrovertigo.etsy.com">retrovertigo</a>, 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style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27592183"> Attack of The 50 Foot Woman Art Print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27592183"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/abe/b2f/il_200x200.79243410.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Dano36.etsy.com">Dano36</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27592183">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Dano36.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32789960"> In the Tree - Print of my Illustration </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32789960"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/526/cb1/il_200x200.96692875.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Linotte.etsy.com">Linotte</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32789960">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Linotte.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29257131"> Embellished Vintage Metal File Box </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29257131"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8d0/43f/il_200x200.84828491.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://katherinehandmade.etsy.com">katherinehandmade</a>, $46.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29257131">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://katherinehandmade.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/nestledin_details.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="220" /></p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25062440"> 16 X 20 Many Faces of Mook Print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25062440"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/233/6c1/il_200x200.71007662.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ilovegreyskies.etsy.com">ilovegreyskies</a>, $29.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25062440">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ilovegreyskies.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27442961"> Long Leaf Pine Needle Basket 1609 </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27442961"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/fd1/dc2/il_200x200.78744836.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://CreeksideBaskets.etsy.com">CreeksideBaskets</a>, $32.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27442961">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://CreeksideBaskets.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32668061"> Brew Print (Warm Tones) 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href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31698152">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://OIive.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/theres-no-place-like-here">There's No Place Like Here</a>, where creative types show us their unique spaces &mdash; infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us <em>your</em> amazing space in this <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/theresnoplacelikehere/" target="_blank">Flickr pool</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Check out other <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/get-the-look-decor">Get the Look: Home Decor Editions.</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/a-cozy-home/122" target="_blank">A Cozy Home Gift Guide</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category_top.php?top_tag=housewares">Housewares Category</a> | <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5xzalv">Vintage Housewares</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Need a daily fix of <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/etsy-finds">Etsy Finds</a>? Sign up for the <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/">Etsy Finds e-mail</a>! Conveniently delivered to <strong>your</strong> inbox!</em></p> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/icon_EtsyEmails2.jpg" alt="" /></a></p>

2009-10-09T10:30:00-05:00Iheartmoustaches, objeckedhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesdays-bleeding-vampire-cupcakes-2796/

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://e8.video.blip.tv/1180005851765/Etsy-HowTuesdaysBleedingVampireCupcakes954.mp4" target="_blank">MP4</a> | Subscribe on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Sw8X1_G-8" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="http://blip.tv/file/1381997" target="_blank">blip.tv</a> | Subscribe to out<a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=274681115" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>&nbsp;Podcast</p> <p><em>We're bringing this goodie back to the top. Last year's vampire cupcakes are totally not stale &mdash; still full of sweet blood. Mwahahahah!</em></p> <p><em>[Originally published October 21, 2008.]</em></p> <p>Welcome to Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a>. This week, in preparation for Halloween, we bring you Alicia and Tracy of <a href="http://www.sweettoothofthetiger.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Tooth of the Tiger</a> who show us how to make Bleeding Vampire Cupcakes!</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/cupcake.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>Here are the steps for making Bleeding Vampire Cupcakes!</strong></p> <ol> <li>Bake a batch of vanilla cupcakes.&nbsp; We use the no-fail recipe for vanilla cupcakes by Julie Hasson from her book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0778801128?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0778801128" target="_blank">125 Best Cupcake Recipes</a>," but you can use your own favorite vanilla cupcake recipe or a box mix works fine also.</li> <li>After cupcakes are cooled, use a pointed sharp knife to carefully cut a cone out of the center of the cupcake.&nbsp; Be sure to tilt your knife outwards so you create a cone shape.</li> <li>Take the cone out and set it aside.</li> <li>Open a jar or can of cherry pie filling and puree it in a blender or food processor.</li> <li>Spoon pureed cherry pie filling into the center of the cone'd cupcakes.</li> <li>Take the previously cut out cones and carefully cut the top off of them, setting the pointy part aside. Use the flat top part of the cone as a cap for the pie filling hole.</li> <li>The bleeding cupcakes are now ready to be frosted! Use a white frosting, preferably a seven minute frosting (recipe below), which is made by combining egg whites and sugar over a double boiler. Or you can use a buttercream or a can of prepared white frosting.</li> <li>Once cupcakes are frosted, dip a toothpick in the cherry pie filling (get a generous amount on the toothpick), and stab the cupcake near the edge. Dip the toothpick in the pie filling again and dribble some filling from out of the hole to make it look like a bleeding vampire bite. Do this twice.</li> <li>Viola! Bleeding vampire cupcakes. When your guests bite into these yummy cherry-vanilla sweets, they will look like they're bleeding! </li> </ol> <p>SPOOKY!</p> <p><strong>Easy Seven Minute Frosting</strong></p> <p>Ingredients:</p> <ul> <li>1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar</li> <li>3 large egg whites</li> <li>1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar</li> <li>1/8 teaspoon salt</li> <li>1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract</li> </ul> <p><strong><br />Preparation:</strong><br />In large metal bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup water, sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt. Set bowl over pan of barely simmering water<br />and mix with handheld electric mixer at low speed. Gradually increase speed to high, beating until mixture holds stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.<br /><br />Transfer bowl from pan to folded kitchen towel on counter and continue beating until mixture is cool and billowy, about 2 minutes more. Beat<br />in vanilla. (Frosting can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.)</p> <p>(P.S. For you Twilight folks, we know your fangs will be biting into these cupcakes. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/trends-terror-ibly-cool-twilight-2596/">Check out this post</a>!)</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Watch more </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/video-how-to/"><strong>how-to videos on Etsy</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>

2009-08-31T15:00:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/alice-waters-edible-schoolyard-4982/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a></em></p> <p><em>There's one thing that makes me happier than walking by urban gardens, and that's walking by urban gardens tended by youths. The <a href="http://www.edibleschoolyard.org/" target="_blank">Edible Schoolyard</a> has become a legendary success story. Founded over a decade ago by chef Alice Waters, this one-acre garden and kitchen classroom at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, California has helped ignite a national dialogue on school lunch programs, health education, and sustainability for the next generation. In this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/">Craftivism</a> post, we're sharing Principles of Edible Education along with a group-friendly recipe from Alice's book, </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811862801?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0811862801" target="_blank">Edible Schoolyard</a>.<em> For this back to school season, Alice reminds us how much learning can happen outside of the classroom. &nbsp;</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811862801?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0811862801" target="_blank">Purchase <em>Edible Schoolyard</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811862801?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0811862801" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/Edible_Schoolyard_COV.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="225" /></a></p> <h2>Principles of Edible Education</h2> <p><strong>Food is an Academic Subject<br /></strong>A school garden, kitchen, and cafeteria are integral to the core academic mission of the school, so that ecology and gastronomy help bring alive every subject, from reading and writing to science and art.</p> <p><strong>School Provides Lunch for Every Child<br /></strong>From preschool through high school, every child is served a wholesome, delicious meal, every day. Good food is a right not a privilege. Providing it every day brings children into a positive relationship with their health, their community, and the environment.</p> <p><strong>Schools Support Farms<br /></strong>School cafeterias buy seasonally fresh food from local, sustainable farms and ranches, not only for reasons of health and education, but as a way of strengthening local food economies.</p> <p><strong>Children Learn by Doing<br /></strong>Hands-on education, in which the children themselves do the work in the vegetable beds and on the cutting boards, awakens their senses and opens their minds, both to their core academic subjects and to the world around them.</p> <p><strong>Beauty is a Language<br /></strong>A beautifully prepared environment, where deliberate thought has gone into everything from the garden paths to the plates on the tables, communicates to children that we care about them.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/Portrait_with_Kids_and_Signs.jpg" alt="" /></p> <h2>Recipe From the Edible Schoolyard Kitchen: Potato Smash With Kale</h2> <h2><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/patience.jpg" alt="" width="336" height="225" /></h2> <p>Mashing keeps many hands busy and the students like the taste and color of potato skins that are added to the "smash." It is delicious made with sweet potatoes. Serves 6-8.</p> <p>Boil 4 pounds of potatoes (unpeeled), until tender. Drain. Wash 3 bunches of kale, drain, remove the stems, and chop the leaves roughly. Measure 3/4 cup of milk. Peel 7 cloves garlic and chop fine. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet, add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add a little water if the pan gets dry and the greens start to stick. While they are still warm, smash the cooked potatoes in a ricer or with a potato masher. Put into a large bowl and add the milk and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Add the cooked kale and stir well to combine.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>One of my fondest childhood memories is munching on flower petals at a Brooklyn Botanic Garden family class. </em><em>Do your kids help you out in the garden? Share in the comments below!<br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism">More Craftivism Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/slow-food/136">Slow Food Gift Guide</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/gardening-and-horticulture/135">Gardening and Horticulture Guide<br /></a></strong></p>

2009-08-27T15:45:00-05:00foodandwine, missbatchhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-garden-swap-with-food-wine-magazine-4894/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5146612"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/Christina_Summer.jpg" alt="" /></a>As the proud cultivator of a tiny urban plot, my efforts have so far yielded a grand total of two tomatoes. Yes, two&nbsp;tomatoes. They were delicious, but a far cry from my garden fantasy, which goes something like this...</p> <p>After a full summer enjoying the bountiful fruits and veggies from my expansive garden retreat (complete with water feature and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12173621&amp;ref=em">fire pit</a> &mdash; see below), I am so inundated with excess produce that I must turn to friends for help. In my dream potluck dinner, I don a festive garden party dress, mix a batch of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangria" target="_blank">sangria blanca</a>, and invite friends to bring over their garden pickings for an impromptu, al fresco garden swap party. Half the fun is in prepping the meal together while sharing stories of the summer's adventures.&nbsp;</p> <p>Join in the celebration by hosting your own end-of-summer event. Here are a few tips to get in the spirit.</p> <p>First things first: Gather the goods! Whether straight from the garden or the market, transport produce in eco-friendly style with a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29735048">cloth market bag</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6936902">RosyUndPosy</a>.</p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29735048"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/grocery_bag2.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="302" /></a></td> <td><br />Reusable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=29902717">produce bags</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7364641">LoveForEarth</a> <em>(below) </em>not only eliminate the need for the trashy plastic versions, but in a garden party setting, they would make great favor bags filled with fresh fruit, cookies, or even seed packets for guests to take home. <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=29902717"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/producebags2.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="160" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Let an abundance of flavors and colors inspire the setting as well. (This is not the time to be too fancy or formal, this is about nature bursting at the seams!) Think mix-and-match <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=vintage&amp;search_query=floral+tablecloth&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=">vintage linens</a> with bold floral prints. Carry the theme straight through to the dishes and even your wardrobe.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=24639110"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/il_430xN.69353284.jpg" alt="" width="521" height="347" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> <table border="0" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=29844511"><em><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/il_430xN.86806342.jpg" alt="" width="255" height="245" /></em></a></td> <td><a><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/il_430xN.86037297.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="245" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=24639110">Vintage Floral Tablecloth</a>, $15 from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6850602">thelostfound</a></em><em>; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29616485">Stangl Colonial Dinner Plate</a>, $22.99 from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5538661">SurrenderDorothy</a>; </em><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29844511&amp;ref=em" target="_self">Tea dress</a>, $100 by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6306475">sohomode</a>.</em></p> <p>Wipe out any party planning stress by keeping things simple. What's on the dinner menu? Whatever is fresh and in season, of course!</p> <p>Our friends at <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/entertaining/" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine Magazine</a> have some great recommendations!&nbsp; (You can even tailor your menu based on what's available in your garden by searching their recipe slideshows by ingredient... I say <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/tomatoes" target="_blank">tomato</a>, you say: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/eggplant" target="_blank">eggplant</a>, <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/eggplant" target="_blank">cilantro</a>, <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/watermelon" target="_blank">watermelon</a>, <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/corn" target="_blank">corn</a>, or... well, you get the idea!)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/layered-eggplant-zucchini-and-tomato-casserole" target="_blank">Layered Eggplant Zucchini and Tomato Casserole<img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/layered_eggplant_newlogo.jpg" alt="" /></a></strong></p> <p><em>by Marcia Kiesel, photo by Quentin Bacon <br /></em></p> <div id="time-box"> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li id="time-active">ACTIVE: <strong>30 MIN &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br /> </strong></li> <li id="time-total"> TOTAL TIME: <strong>1 HR </strong> </li> <li id="time-servings">SERVINGS: <strong>6</strong></li> </ul> <h3>Ingredients</h3> <ol> <li>3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing and brushing</li> <li> 3 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pounds), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick</li> <li> 2 long, narrow eggplants (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced lengthwise 1/3 inch thick</li> <li> Salt and freshly ground pepper</li> <li> 1 large shallot, minced</li> <li> 1 pound plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice</li> <li> 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)</li> <li> 1/4 cup chopped basil</li> <li> 1/3 cup <em>panko</em> or coarse dry bread crumbs</li> </ol> <div id="directions"> <h3>Directions</h3> <ol> <li>Preheat the oven to 425&deg;. Oil 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Put the zucchini slices on one sheet and the eggplant on the other. Brush the slices all over with oil and season with salt and&nbsp; pepper. Arrange the slices on each sheet in a slightly overlapping layer. Bake for 15 minutes, until tender.</li> <li>Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened, 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat until slightly softened and bubbling, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.</li> <li>Oil a large, shallow baking dish (about 10 by 15 inches). Lay half of the eggplant in the dish and spread one-fourth of the tomatoes on top. Scatter with half of the feta and basil. Layer half of the zucchini on top, followed by another one-fourth of the tomato and the remaining basil, eggplant and zucchini. Top with the remaining tomato and feta. Mix the <em>panko</em> with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 20 minutes, until bubbling and crisp. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve hot or warm.</li> </ol></div> <div id="directions">Pair your casserole with a simple tossed tomato salad dressed in a basil vinaigrette <em>(below, left)</em>, found in this <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/basil" target="_blank">basil slideshow</a>. For a fresh take on shrimp, try the Shrimp-and-Feta-Stuffed Zucchini <em>(below, right)</em>, one of Food &amp; Wine's <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/ultimate-summer-vegetable-recipes" target="_blank">Ultimate Summer Vegetable Recipes.</a></div> </div> <p> <table border="0" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/salad-dressings" target="_blank"> </a> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/basil" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/200906-a-heirloom-salad.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><em>Photo by Tina Rupp</em></p> </td> <td><a> </a> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-and-feta-stuffed-zucchini" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/200907-r-shrimp-zucchini.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><em>Photo by Kana Okada</em></p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p>Be sure to offer your guests a tour of your garden, complete with custom <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&amp;search_query=plant+marker+-art&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=&amp;page=1">markers</a> for your prized plants, like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29702010&amp;ref=em">this tomato stake</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7637090">MakeThyme</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29702010"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/tomato_marker.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Take advantage of time with fellow green thumbs by exchanging growing tips (and misses!) and talking into the night gathered around the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=12174191">fire pit</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12173621&amp;ref=em"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/water_fire.jpg" alt="" width="445" height="330" /></a></p> <p>What have you grown in your garden (or in your dreams) this summer? Post in the comments below!</p> <p><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/WI/wi_esty0609.jhtml?experience_id=238946&amp;source_id=1&amp;_requestid=166567" target="_blank"><em><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/fw_cover_200909_1.jpg" alt="" width="181" height="238" /></em></a></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/WI/wi_esty0609.jhtml?experience_id=238946&amp;source_id=1&amp;_requestid=166567" target="_blank">Special Subscription Deal for Etsy Friends</a>:</strong></h2> <p><em>Get 2 Years of Food &amp; Wine for the Price of 1!</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong> </strong>Food &amp; Wine magazine brings readers delicious recipes, the hottest new chefs and restaurants, accessible wine guides, and much more in each issue. Click <a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></em></p> <p><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. Check out our recent <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party">party planning posts</a> from the editors at Food &amp; Wine and The Storque.<br /></em></p>

2009-08-27T10:30:00-05:00treeforyouhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/fresh-shops-treeforyou-an-oasis-in-the-manchester-desert-4876/

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/Banana_tree.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="310" />My name is Anne-Sophie Godby, a.k.a. <a href="http://Treeforyou.etsy.com">treeforyou</a>, and I'm a 24-year-old Belgian living in the UK. I started my Etsy shop in May, 2009. I just got married, and I&rsquo;m planning on going back to Belgium at the end of the year. I started making jewelry when I was 16, and I never stopped! I also love sewing and cooking. I have just finished three years working as a French teacher, and I&rsquo;m now going to concentrate on my shop <a href="http://Treeforyou.etsy.com">treeforyou</a>.<br /> <br /> My two passions are tea (I collect teapots, cups and have a cupboard full of tea varieties) and trees. I love going for walks and guessing what type of tree is in front of me. I donate one dollar from each pet tree necklace that I sell to a charity called <a href="http://www.arborday.org/takeaction/donate.cfm" target="_blank">Arbor Day</a> that plants trees. <br /> <br /> A friend told me about Etsy a few months ago, and I&rsquo;m so delighted to have joined because it helped me meet some amazing, friendly people. I love shopping on here too. You find so many unique and original items. I can&rsquo;t count the number of times people have stopped me downtown to ask, &ldquo;Where did you get your T-shirt? Is it from the High Street?&rdquo; "No," I say, "Etsy!"<br /> <br /> My studio is in my flat in Manchester. I work on a very big table, always drinking a cup of tea, with all the beads laid out in front of me so I can try different combinations. Manchester is such a big city; I really love it, but I miss the Belgian countryside a lot. So, it seemed natural to create these little pet tree necklaces. It is like having a tiny greenhouse around your neck. I have one and never leave the house without it. I've named it Terry!<br /> <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/studio.JPG" alt="" /><br /> <br /> I love nature and trees. I cannot wait for fall and winter to arrive so I can create more seasonal jewelry. I love working with the forest theme. A pet tree necklace would make such a good Christmas gift. I will have to make some special ones!<br /> <br /><strong>Further Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.treeforyoujournal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Treeforyou's blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tree-For-You/123529791643?ref=nf" target="_blank">Treeforyou's Facebook page</a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Looking for more Etsy newbies? Check out our previous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/fresh-shops/">Fresh Shops</a> coverage! <br /></em></p>

2009-08-13T15:25:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-picnic-party-like-its-1969-with-food-wine-mag-4776/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/Vanessa/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/Vanessa_Finderhippy.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="242" /></a>As a child of the '70s, I have fallen prey to the American nostalgia for the late 1960s, when political action was passionate, fashion was off the wall and popular music got its groove.</p> <p>While developing my own taste in music as a youngster (we didn't have the neologism "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preadolescence" target="_blank">tween</a>" way back then), I even dressed up as a hippie for Halloween &mdash; and suddenly felt at peace with myself. I remember asking my parents about the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_Festival" target="_blank">Woodstock Festival</a>, which is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this Saturday, August 15, 2009. I distinctly recall being appalled that my parents had "discovered classical music" exactly at the time that Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix started shredding it up.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nepali/3794790291/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/woodstock.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo by <a title="Link to John's1's photostream" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nepali/">John's1</a> on Flickr. Also see his <a href="http://johnlaferlita.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-woodstock-images-in-ny-times.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> for more Woodstock photos on the New York Times.</em><strong><br /></strong></p> <p>What to do but relive what should have been? Here's my romp through a rock music festival picnic party, colored by nostalgia-tinted glasses. Welcome to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_of_Love" target="_blank">Summer of Love</a>, 2009 edition, where things are a lot cleaner and a little less hangover-inducing.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25110187"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.70932372.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25110187">Vintage Sunglasses</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5949830">luluvoodoo</a>, $15.</strong> Find more vintage sunglasses <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=vintage&amp;search_query=sunglasses+60s&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">here</a>.<em><br /></em></p> <p>Before you hit the road, hit the kitchen. Summer festivals can be stretched for maximum fun &mdash; anywhere from a long, lazy Sunday to an entire lost weekend. Preparation of the food stuffs is key.</p> <p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29002151"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.83981030.jpg" alt="" width="241" height="269" /></a></p> </td> <td> <p><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/folk-festival-picnic" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/200908-a-parties-folk-festival.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="264" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p><strong>Above left, Groovy Vintage Cookware from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5492172">mortonsaltgirl</a>, $43.</strong><em> </em><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-salad-with-sugar-snap-peas" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/200908-r-quinoa-salad-peas.jpg" alt="" /></a><em>At right, </em><em>a picnic spread, photo &copy; Quentin Bacon.</em></p> <p>Vegans and vegetarians, throw your hands up &mdash; er &mdash; post in the comments! Part of my affinity for the time period has to do with the emergence of American vegetarian cuisine into the mainstream (though the <a href="http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetarian/a/history.htm" target="_blank">history of vegetarian cooking</a> goes way back of course). At about the same time I found rock 'n' roll, I was feeding the family cows...which we later ate. Subsequently, I haven't eaten meat for 15 years.</p> <p>If you're in need of a good <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-salad-with-sugar-snap-peas" target="_blank">Quinoa Salad with Sugar Snap Peas recipe</a>, our friends at <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/nantucket-clambake" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine Magazine</a> have you covered.</p> <p>You can find more "vegetable-focused dishes" in their <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/folk-festival-picnic">folk festival picnic post</a>. By the way, click <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/folk-festival-picnic" target="_blank">here</a> to see which three folk fests are their favorites.</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo &copy; Quentin Bacon</em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-salad-with-sugar-snap-peas" target="_blank">Quinoa Salad with Sugar Snap Peas Recipe</a></strong></span><em>, by Marcia Kiesel</em></p> <ul> <li>ACTIVE: <strong>15 MIN </strong></li> <li> TOTAL TIME: <strong>40 MIN </strong> </li> <li>SERVINGS: <strong>6 <br /></strong></li> </ul> <h3>Ingredients</h3> <ol> <li>1/2 pound sugar snap peas</li> <li> 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained</li> <li> 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil</li> <li> 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar</li> <li> Salt and freshly ground pepper</li> <li> 1/2 cup salted roasted pumpkin seeds</li> <li> 1/2 cup minced chives</li> </ol> <h3>Directions</h3> <ol> <li>In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, simmer the peas until bright green and crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain and spread out on a large plate to cool, then pat dry. Cut the peas on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.</li> <li>In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until all of the water has evaporated and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff the quinoa, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.</li> <li>In a bowl, combine the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the peas to the quinoa with the pumpkin seeds, chives and dressing; stir. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.</li> </ol> <h3>Make Ahead</h3> <ol> The salad can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours.</ol> <p>Once your cooking has cooled, pack your picnic basket to the brim with snacks. A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=vintage&amp;search_query=picnic+basket&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">vintage picnic basket</a> will do the trick. Stash smaller goodies in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&amp;search_query=snack+bag&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">reusable snack bags </a>(so great if you're bringing the whole family). With these eco-friendly items, you can avoid the whole disposable plastic mess. That's another reason to love the late '60s: the start of the modern environmental movement.</p> <p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28989547">60s Flower Child Picnic Basket</a></strong> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28989547"> <img style="border: 0;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_200x200.83938120.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6554063">ahemvintage</a>, $56.</p> <p><strong><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28989547">View Item</a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://ahemvintage.etsy.com/">View Shop</a></strong></p> </td> <td><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25734189"><strong>Garden Party Reusable Cloth Snack Bag</strong></a><br /> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25734189"> <img style="border: 0;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_200x200.73026533.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5613869">TheGuestroomCloset</a>, $7.</p> <p><strong><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25734189">View Item</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5613869">View Shop</a></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>Bamboo or even handmade or vintage flatware can be recycled or reused. Cloth napkins are better for the environment and, in my opinion, make the dining experience more pleasant. If you want to find some fun, colorful prints for napkins or other food-related items, I recommend searching for "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=all&amp;search_query=flower+power+kitchen&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">flower power kitchen</a>."<br /> <br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27193110">Picnic Placemat rolls up &amp; washable </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27193110"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/402/5e1/il_200x200.77905661.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://namolio.etsy.com/">namolio</a>, $21.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27193110"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://namolio.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29095640">NAPKINS Eco alternative to paper Set of 12 </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29095640"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7e4/fe0/il_200x200.81285257.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://loveforearth.etsy.com/">LoveForEarth</a>, $11.75.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29095640"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://loveforearth.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>Throw down a picnic blanket and make sure to really spread out. A large picnic blanket actually helps you get a wee bit more elbow room at crowded venues. It doubles as a dance floor after the meal and a blanket for snuggling later. Remember those hippies embracing each other under a quilt on the cover of the original Woodstock album? Did you know they're still together! Check out the <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2009/07/07/2009-07-07_woodstocks_undercover_lovers_.html" target="_blank">photo</a> &mdash; see all the blankets strewn about? This is a totally crucial element to your music festival experience. <br /> <br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>I suggest this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13074428">Linen Blanquilt</a>, which you can <br />wash and use later as a blanket in your home. <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13074428"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f38/b52/il_200x200.31017535.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://washmycloth.etsy.com/">washmycloth</a>, $90.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13074428"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://washmycloth.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> <td> <p>Blend the quaint and the psychedelic <br />with this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=19059557">vintage quilt</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=19059557"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_200x200.50676300.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5807448">vintageNthings</a>, $50.<strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19059557"><br /><br />View Item</a> | <a href="http://vintageNthings.etsy.com">View Shop</a></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>What else is crucial for the mood at the concert? Wine! Having a lot of wine could actually help you make friends, or it could make cramped seating arrangements even more awkward &mdash; depends on your neighbors.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26411107"><strong>Portable Wine Rack and Bottle Holder</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26411107"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/314/f20/il_200x200.75294255.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://cenotemoss.etsy.com/">cenotemoss</a>, $15.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26411107"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://cenotemoss.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> <td> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27814744"><strong>Wine Carrier </strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27814744"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5fc/a7d/il_200x200.79992457.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://thebenttreegallery.etsy.com/">TheBentTreeGallery</a>, $36.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27814744"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://thebenttreegallery.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornflake/3092804298/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/hippypicnic.jpg" alt="" width="489" height="611" /></a></p> <p>I'd love to have <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cornflake/" target="_blank">cornflake!</a>, in the photo above by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/manucolla/" target="_blank">Manucolla</a>, and her friends as picnic neighbors. They have a portable record player!<strong><br /></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuidowsparties/3088679833/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/recordplayer.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>I am an advocate of singing along to the live performances. What's one of the best things about going to all these reunion shows and bands that are still around since forever? You already know all the words!</p> <p> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Some truly talented luthiers sell their<a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/music/instrument/guitar?order=price_desc"> handmade guitars</a><br /> on Etsy. Here's a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-armor-guitars-1953/">video</a> we made with <a href="http://ArmorGuitars.etsy.com">Armor Guitars</a> of Tennessee.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26395372"><strong>The Classic Box --- 3 string guitar --- </strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26395372"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/be0/246/il_200x200.75241232.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a><br />By <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://celentanowoodworks.etsy.com/">celentanowoodworks</a>, $220.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26395372"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://celentanowoodworks.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> <td> <p>I was so excited to find <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=all&amp;search_query=harmonica+necklace&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=">harmonica necklaces</a> on Etsy!<strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28022599"><br /><br /><br />Miniature playable Harmonica Necklace</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28022599"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_200x200.80690731.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>By <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5531298">chrysdesignsjewelry</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5531298"><strong>View Item</strong></a> | <a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://celentanowoodworks.etsy.com/"><strong>View Shop</strong></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p><em><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/apple-pie-bars" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/appliepiebar.jpg" alt="" /></a></em>Oh, and how could I forget dessert! Food &amp; Wine has some great <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/picnic-desserts">recipes for desserts to bring on picnics</a>. Look at these <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/apple-pie-bars" target="_blank">apple pie bars</a>. These <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/cookies/8">porcupine cookies</a> also look intriguing. (The recipe is from an 11-year-old!) Find out how to make them <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/picnic-desserts/4" target="_blank">here</a>.<em></em></p> <p><em>Photo &copy; Quentin Bacon</em></p> <p>Even if you can't make it to one of the big music festivals this summer, many towns have outdoor concerts. Let us know in the comments if you've attended any this season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">Special Subscription Deal for Etsy Friends</a>:</strong></h2> <h2><strong><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank"><em><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/fw_cover_200909_1.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="228" /></em></a></strong></h2> <p><em><br />Get 2 Years of Food &amp; Wine for the Price of 1!</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong> </strong>Food &amp; Wine magazine brings readers delicious recipes, the hottest new chefs and restaurants, accessible wine guides, and much more in each issue. Click <a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></em></p> <p><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. Check back here on the Etsy blog for more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party">party planning posts</a> &mdash; the editors at Food &amp; Wine and The Storque will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and Etsy picks this summer.</em></p>

2009-08-06T14:00:00-05:00foodandwinehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-we-heart-julia-child-party-with-food-wine-mag-4577/

<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/danacowin.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="165" /></span>Julia Child was a contributing editor to <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a> when I arrived at the magazine in 1995. Coming from a non-food background, I was intimidated to meet her. I made a trip up to Boston, where she gave me a tour of her wonderful pegboard kitchen and then drove us to lunch (I learned that Julia was a much better cook than driver).<br /><br />At the restaurant, she gave me a piece of wisdom I've used to this day. She told me what she said to chefs if she didn't like their food: "I just tell them I've had a wonderful time.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Dana Cowin, Editor-in-Chief of <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine Magazine.</a></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><em><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/julieandjulia_1sht_.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="345" /></em></td> <td> <p style="text-align: left;">In honor of the forthcoming movie <em>Julie &amp; Julia</em>, here are my Etsy picks to help you throw an inspired summer gathering, like the <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/we-heart-julia-child-party" target="_blank">"We Heart Julia Child" party</a> in this month&rsquo;s issue of Food &amp; Wine.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/braised-baby-artichokes-with-tomato-coulis" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/braised-artichokes.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Movie poster by Columbia Pictures, used with permission; <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/braised-baby-artichokes-with-tomato-coulis" target="_blank">braised artichokes</a> photo by Martin Morrell.<br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6100161&amp;search_query=rolling+pins" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/rolling_pins.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/200907-e-julia-child-party.jpg" alt="" width="347" height="245" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">These beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6100161&amp;search_query=rolling+pins">French rolling pins</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6100161">WoodElements</a> are the kind Child liked best. Unlike classic American rolling pins, French rouleaux don't have handles, so they provide more control. They&rsquo;re just the thing for making quiche crust. Here's a <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/bacon-and-leek-quiche" target="_blank">bacon and leek recipe</a> to get you started.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Quiche photo by Quentin Bacon.</em></p> <p><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24798734"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.82281168.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> I love this vintage Le Creuset <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24798734">butter-melter</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6911342">findingfabulous</a>. I could use it to try <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/triple-layer-chocolate-macaroon-cake" target="_blank">Fran&ccedil;ois Payard's Triple Layer Chocolate Macaron Cake</a> or a few other of <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/french-desserts" target="_blank">our French desserts.</a> Enameled cast-iron pans <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/cast-iron-pans" target="_blank">cook evenly and retain heat effectively</a>, oh and they also look fantastic.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25455751" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.72100714.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25455751">vintage enamelware metal colander</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6708892">redponygirl</a> reminds me of the episode of The French Chef in which Julia demonstrated how to make a salad ni&ccedil;oise but dropped the lettuce on the floor when she tried to put it in the colander. She refused to edit out the mistake.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28193165" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.81262050.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="322" /></a><br />These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28193165">dried herbs de Provence</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980571">homesteadtreasures</a> come in fun French-themed burlap bags.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28461927"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/glasses.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> At the end of each episode of The French Chef, Child raised a glass to wish viewers &ldquo;Bon App&eacute;tit.&rdquo; Now we know it contained Gravy Master (which looked like wine on the black-and-white broadcast). But these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28461927">vintage glasses</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6918034">Brightnewthings</a> are great for any aperitif to serve with <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/french-hors-doeuvres" target="_blank">French hors d'oeuvres</a>.</p> <p><br /> <br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25573206" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.72491329.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a> <p style="text-align: left;">This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25573206" target="_blank">hefty &ldquo;Tasty&rdquo; bowl</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6530731">laurawallstaylor</a> reminds me of the great Julia Child quote, "Life itself is the proper binge."</p> </td> <td><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/PK-03.JPG" alt="" width="246" height="369" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo used with permission. Meryl Streep as "Julia Child" in Columbia Pictures' </em>Julie &amp; Julia<em>.<br />Photo by David Giesbrecht.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22785741" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.63144564.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="312" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Alexander Henry&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22785741" target="_blank">French Provence fabric</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6316144">fabricstosew</a> would make great napkins for any French-themed party.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27992668"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/petit_pois.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6089686">oldyarns</a>&rsquo; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27992668">pillow cases</a> made from antique French linens, particularly the ones with embroidered garden peas, evoke Julia and Paul Child&rsquo;s years in France.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28452763"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/runner.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28452763">linen cotton runner</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6405189">LinenMe</a> would look terrific beneath a spread of <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/provencal" target="_blank">Proven&ccedil;al picnic dishes</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28462440" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.82167136.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="430" /></a><br />I think Julia Child would appreciate the spirit behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5004220">armatodesign</a>&rsquo;s whimsical <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28462440" target="_blank">merci thank you cards</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Anyone have a signed Julia Child cookbook? Let us know in the comments below!</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Julia_Child,_1989.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Julia_Child%2C_1989.jpg/800px-Julia_Child%2C_1989.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="310" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo by <a title="User:MDCarchives" href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:MDCarchives" target="_blank">MDCarchives</a>.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><br /> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">Special Subscription Deal for Etsy Friends</a>:</h2> </strong><strong><br /> <h2><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank"><em><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/fw_cover_200909_1.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="228" /></em></a></h2> </strong><br /> <br />Get 2 Years of Food &amp; Wine for the Price of 1!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong>Food &amp; Wine magazine brings readers delicious recipes, the hottest new chefs and restaurants, accessible wine guides, and much more in each issue. Click <a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. Check back here on the Etsy blog for more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party">party planning posts</a> &mdash; the editors at Food &amp; Wine will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and their Etsy picks this summer.</em><em></em></p>

2009-07-30T16:00:00-05:00foodandwinehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-ice-cream-party-with-food-wine-magazine-4484/

<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/mouthing-off/bio/Kristin-Donnelly" target="_blank"><em><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/fw_bio.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="136" /></em></a><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>N</em><em>o matter the weather, Food &amp; Wine Associate Editor <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/mouthing-off/bio/Kristin-Donnelly" target="_blank">Kristin Donnelly</a> lives for ice cream. She loves <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/ice-cream/1" target="_blank">making her own</a>, inspired by a recent F&amp;W <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/how-to-make-ice-cream-like-an-artisan" target="_blank">story</a> on Ohio ice cream artisan <a href="http://jenisicecreams.com/" target="_blank">Jeni Britton</a>. But you don&rsquo;t need an ice cream machine to throw an incredible <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/ice-cream-sundae-potluck" target="_blank">sundae potluck party</a>. Just set out a few of your favorite store-bought pints and ask each guest to bring a <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/ice-cream-sundaes/1" target="_blank">topping</a>. </em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>To add great style, look to Kristin's favorite Etsy picks below.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/sundae_party_spread1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/FW0608FMA01.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="284" />Printed from a vintage block, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=73333">TheAerialist</a>&rsquo;s retro-style <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22755425">invitations</a></strong> would set a sweetly old-fashioned tone for the party.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5091410">MrPS</a>&rsquo;s raspberry-sherbet-colored <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21559309">tea towel</a></strong> uncannily matches TheAerialist's invitations and would be perfect for cleaning up ice cream drips.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">I&rsquo;d tie <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5278382">Judyscrafts</a>'s nostalgic <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27302945">tags</a></strong> around sundae cups or goodie bags, or use them as place cards.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">You'd never guess that the wavy-edged <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25676246">plastic bowls</a></strong> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6634748">ddcreations</a> were made by Tupperware (who knew the company was so mod?). Even kids can eat their sundaes in style with these unbreakable pieces.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photograph by </em><em>&copy; </em><em>Frances Janisch</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/sundae_spread4.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/sundae.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="283" /></em>Banana splits would be much more fun to eat out of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7532112">BinspiredVintage</a>&rsquo;s plastic <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27811659">banana boats</a></strong> with matching spoons. The boats would also be great for setting out maraschino cherries and other fruit toppings.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/cookies" target="_blank">Cookies</a> or <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/almond-butter-tuiles" target="_blank">tuiles</a> are terrific for topping sundaes or for making ice cream sandwiches. I&rsquo;d arrange them on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5334039">raedunn</a>&rsquo;s chunky <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=27810984">clay plates</a></strong>, which have the words &agrave; la mode in the center.<br /><br />I love old-fashioned ice cream soda shops with apothecary jars, like this <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27747222">French-labeled one</a></strong> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5768066">GardenAdornments</a>. I&rsquo;d set out one or two filled with ice cream cones or <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chocolate-nut-biscotti" target="_blank">biscotti</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photograph by </em><em>&copy;&nbsp;Francis Miller, LIFE Magazine, 1962<br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/sundae_spread3.jpg" alt="" /></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/FW0608FMA02.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="284" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6973144">Resign</a>&rsquo;s <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24747934">resin spoons</a></strong> would be great for serving sundae toppings.<br /><br />DodgeStationPottery&rsquo;s wonderfully minimalist ridged <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21138264">white bowls</a></strong> could do double duty as holders for sundae toppings, like an addictive <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rice-brittle-crunch" target="_blank">rice brittle crunch</a>, or for scoops of ice cream.<br /><br />I'd use the small vintage <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26356280">glass pitcher</a></strong> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7071064">ScottieinaCanoe</a> for pouring fresh blueberry sauce so I could see its pretty color.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photograph by </em><em>&copy; </em><em>Frances Janisch</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">Special Subscription Deal for Etsy Friends</a>:</h2> </strong><strong> <h2><a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank"><em><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/FW0809_cvr_aug09.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="228" /></em></a></h2> </strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /> Get 2 Years of Food &amp; Wine for the Price of 1!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong>Food &amp; Wine magazine brings readers delicious recipes, the hottest new chefs and restaurants, accessible wine guides, and much more in each issue. Click <a href="https://subs.timeinc.net/CampaignHandler/wi_ps_esty?source_id=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. Check back here on the Etsy blog for more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party">party planning posts</a> &mdash; the editors at Food &amp; Wine will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and their Etsy picks this summer.</em><strong> </strong></p>

2009-07-17T11:02:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/dont-throw-it-grow-it-4362/

<p><em>Moving back to Brooklyn after spending four years in the Bay Area has left me wistful for public composting bins, local produce year-round, and community-supported agriculture sans waiting lists. Fortunately, when in need of consolation, I can turn to such rich resources as </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603420649?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1603420649" target="_blank">Don't Throw it, Grow it!</a> <em>by Deborah Peterson and Millicent Selsam. This portable little book is chock-full of instructions for growing windowsill plants from kitchen scraps &mdash; perfect for self-reliant urban gardening! Check out these tips for cultivating your own lemongrass, one of my favorite herbs.</em></p> <p><a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603420649?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1603420649"' target="_blank"><em><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/dont_throw_it_cover.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="258" /></em></a>You can start new plants by using various different parts of a parent plant, such as roots, tubers, bulbs, seeds, or cuttings. Different parts of the plant require different growing methods. Start large tubers or seeds and bulbs in water, over pebbles, in soil, or in a sphagnum bag. Small seeds require just one method: soil or peat. In many cases, after you have started your plants, you will transfer the sprouted plants to containers with soil. Some plants, however, are best left in pebbles with water.</p> <p><strong>Starting Plants in Water. </strong>Large tubers, pits, or roots, such as sweet potatoes, daikon, arrowhead, and water chestnuts, can be started in water. Suspend the tuber, pit, or root in water by piercing the flesh or pit with bamboo skewers. (Toothpicks are too weak to hold these plants as they start to grow.) Plants started in water should be transplanted to soil when they have 4 inches of roots. The roots are quite brittle and should be handled with care.</p> <p>Arrowhead and water chestnuts can be floated in bowls of water until they develop roots that are 4 inches long. Be sure to add charcoal to their water. Use one part "activated charcoal" to four parts water. This helps to keep the water sweet. The charcoal can be purchased in garden or pet centers.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/lemongrass.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>What it Looks Like. </strong>Lemongrass in an ornamental plant with long, thin, bright green leaves. The stalks are stiff and hard. It is available year-round in Asian markets and some larger supermarkets.</p> <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/plant.jpg" alt="" width="138" height="260" /><strong>How to Grow it. </strong>Nothing could be simpler. Lemongrass stalks, including bulbs and the leaves, are sold in bunches. Be sure to buy a bunch that has some of the grass blades showing. Place in a tall glass with enough water to cover the bulbous end of the stalk. Put a tablespoon of activated charcoal in the water. The roots will start to grow within a week. When the stalks have 2- to 3-inch long roots, it is time to transplant them.</p> <p>The supersaturated roots are brittle and should be handled carefully. Cut off the top half of each stalk; the roots are not strong enough to support the full length. Use 6-inch pots filled with very moist potting soil. Make a hole in the soil that is large and deep enough to hold the roots and bulbous end, and plant one stalk in each pot. Keep the plant moist at all times. If you have a garden, transplant the lemongrass as soon as the weather is warm. If you live in the Northern latitudes, you must bring the plant in for the winter.</p> <p><strong>Time to Taste. </strong>You can eat the entire plant. Steep finely chopped leaves to make tea. Crush the bulbous root, much as you would a garlic clove, and add to Asian and Caribbean dishes. Lemongrass is said to relieve headaches and muscle cramps, and aid digestion.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to Deborah Peterson, Millicent Selsam, and all the folks at Storey Publishing for sharing this inspiring project with us</em>. <em>Looking for more Craftivism posts? Check out our archive <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/">here</a>.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/earth-tones/">Earth Tones Series</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/gardening-and-horticulture/135">Gardening and Horticulture Gift Guide</a>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a style="color: #0192b5;" href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/environmentally-friendly/130">Environmentally Friendly Gift Guide</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/plants_and_edibles">Plants and Edibles Category</a></p>

2009-07-09T14:15:00-05:00foodandwinehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-french-riviera-soiree-with-food-wine-magazine-4319/

<p style="text-align: left;"><em><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/mouthing-off/bio/Emily-Kaiser" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/photo_emily_150.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="153" /></a><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a> Associate Food Editor Emily Kaiser considers pretty much anything French to be good. Her love affair with the country has been lifelong, but only intensified after she spent one summer after college as a private chef to a French count and countess. In honor of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day" target="_blank">Bastille Day</a> on July 14, inspired by the French Riviera, she shares some of her favorite Francophile Etsy Finds. </em><br /> <br />Bastille Day is perhaps the best occasion for a <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/french-riviera-party" target="_blank">summer soir&eacute;e</a>. You can serve lots of <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/tasting-room/Rose" target="_blank">delicious chilled Proven&ccedil;al ros&eacute;s</a>, set out some easy <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/french-hors-doeuvres" target="_blank">French hors d&rsquo;oeuvres</a> and set the table with some of these Etsy Finds. I've included some links to yummy recipes throughout. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22467913" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.62073942.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photo by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5310479">beverlybrown</a>.</em><br /> <br />There are no better place cards for a Bastille Day party than <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5335756">jolipapier</a>'s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27237740" target="_blank">&ldquo;Bonjour&rdquo; tags</a>, complete with portraits of Marie Antoinette: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27237740" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.78054422.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="322" /></a><br /> <br />Our style editor, Jessica Romm, pointed me to these wonderful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24698466" target="_blank">tea linens</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6557560">elisabethbentz</a>; they can protect picnic foods from the sun, in southern France or any backyard: <img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Kana_Okada_2.jpg" alt="" width="242" height="310" /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24698466" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.69550838.jpg" alt="" width="311" height="311" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo above right by Kana Okada.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24532408" target="_blank">vintage French linens</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7081486">maisonreve</a> would make lovely napkins or wraps for baskets of baguettes: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24532408" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/grainsac.jpg" alt="" /></a> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/experiencela/67161959/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/artichoke.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo above by <a title="Link to ExperienceLA's photostream" rel="dc:creator cc:attributionURL" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/experiencela/">ExperienceLA</a>.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26106137" target="_blank">"French Market" sign</a> is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5834886">thebackporchshoppe</a> in New Orleans, but it feels very Proven&ccedil;al. You could place it at your driveway to welcome your guests or hang it in your dining area: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26106137" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.74273857.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="372" /></a> <br /> <br />This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23298675">vintage enamelware pitcher</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6037876">twoangelsinparis</a> would be perfect for pouring cool cocktails. Find some recipes <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/pitcher-drinks/6" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />&nbsp;<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23298675" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.64857433.jpg" alt="" width="345" height="468" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5026220">bananasaurusrex</a>&rsquo;s fetching <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24409316" target="_blank">wine bottle wraps</a> made from vintage fabrics are a fun, reusable and pretty way to bring a bottle to a party: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24409316" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.68574984.jpg" alt="" width="466" height="466" /></a> <br /> <br />If I were going on a Bastille Day picnic I'd bring this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26604395">vintage picnic basket</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6920926">HelloVictory</a>: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26604395" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.75938301.jpg" alt="" width="335" height="524" /></a> <br /> <br />These handsome <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5934480&amp;section_id=5488982">muddlers</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5934480" target="_blank">Forest Treasures</a> would come in handy for mixing <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/red-white-and-blue-cocktails/2" target="_blank">red, white or blue cocktails</a> in honor of the French tricolor. Get your muddler out for this <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rhum-swizzle" target="_blank">Rhum Swizzle</a>:<a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rhum-swizzle" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Lucy_Schaeffer_1.jpg" alt="" width="276" height="344" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5934480&amp;section_id=5488982"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.47775127.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="270" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo on right by Lucy Schaeffer.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5551602">PaperEclectiques</a>&rsquo; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=27517125" target="_blank">French-themed name tags</a> would make charming labels for party favors: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=27517125" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.78160103.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="339" /></a></p> <p>I love <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6206945">ElizabethOcean</a>&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=24997902">watercolor print</a> of a duchess wearing a spectacular ice-cream-sandwich hat. For more ideas, F&amp;W has a dozen glamorous frozen desserts <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/frozen-desserts" target="_blank">here.</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=24997902"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.70555233.jpg" alt="" width="430" height="541" /></a></p> <p><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. Check back here for more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party">party planning posts</a> &mdash; the editors at Food &amp; Wine will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and their Etsy picks this summer.</em><em><br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php?place=France">Shop Local France</a></strong></p>

2009-07-06T17:30:00-05:00kittykatherinehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/a-cook-in-residence-kitty-greenwald-at-montalvo-3954/

<p><strong><em>UPDATE: Please join Kitty for a live cooking session on Monday, July 6, 6-6:30 p.m. ET in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, Etsy's multi-user chat room.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em></em></strong>Here at <a href="http://montalvoarts.org/" target="_blank">Montalvo</a> (a sweet little place tucked into the Santa Cruz mountains), I cook dinners five nights a week. But this cooking job is different than most. It's a fellowship, and the culinary fellow (that&rsquo;s me) is an artist in residence.&nbsp; Montalvo, an arts center in Silicon Valley, gives its residents space and quiet, away from the daily grind, to paint, sculpt, edit, compose and... to cook. Having creative freedom in a setting where food is regarded as a medium and cooking a personal expression is a unique opportunity and a pleasure. On any given day, I might experiment with flavors, create dishes or refine a technique.&nbsp; I also devote attention to outside&nbsp; projects &mdash; whether it's writing, recipe development or working on events that celebrate the intersection of food and culture. <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/Montalvo_Villa_New_.jpg" alt="" /><br />As a cook and someone who cares about culinary traditions, I find that the Slow Food philosophy resonates here. It seems obvious that, when it comes to matters of taste, artisan production should be celebrated and supported, quality never compromised. Here I have time to put these values into practice. In fact it makes for the most precious time of day &mdash;&nbsp; preparing dinner. <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/kittygardening.jpg" alt="" /><br />Seasonal produce from my garden and local farmers markets determine what we eat &mdash; it would be crazy to live in California and not cook this way. Often I turn to old recipes for inspiration. Dinners are rarely fussy. Hopefully the resulting dish tastes intensely of the ingredients used. Last night there was poached chicken with favas and mint. A few months back, an unexpectedly memorable meal happened when spicy mustard greens were baked with rabbit, giant beans and breadcrumbs. Soon there will be sweet heirloom tomatoes and the first summer sandwich will be made &mdash; sweet, sliced tomato on toasted bread with ground fleur de sel and homemade mayo (this is my favorite food).<br /><br />Every week I visit different markets, and, without fail, every Wednesday I visit the Santa Cruz Farmer's Market. Never has this part of the culinary process held as much meaning &mdash; a relationship with conscientious farmers, ranchers and fishermen is deeply gratifying. Without a doubt I cook better because of it. Dreaming up flavor combinations happens all the time; sometimes the result is as imagined. Mostly, I hope to simply cook with integrity, pay attention along the way, respect the ingredients and learn from when there are shortfalls. <img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/kittycake.jpg" alt="" width="341" height="436" />When a dish does come out as planned there is a fleeting moment of absolute joy.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Recipe:</strong><strong> Walnut Cake with Chocolate Cream and Cooked Cherries</strong></span><br />Serves 8-10<br /><br />Below you will find three recipes, all simple to make. When combined they make for a luscious layered cake offset by syrupy port cherries. But as layered cakes go, this version is relatively simple and well worth any effort you may be wary of investing.<br /><br />If you lack the ingredients or inclination to go the whole nine yards, the cake, lovely and thin, is good to have on hand (a little black dress of a torte, suitable morning, noon and night), that keeps remarkably well for 2-3 days. Otherwise, make just the cherries; they&rsquo;ll transform ordinary vanilla ice cream into something special, or the chocolate cream, a sumptuous accompaniment for anything really, even finger dipping. <br /><br /><strong>Walnut Cake:</strong><br />8 tbs. (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature (plus extra for greasing cake tins, about 2 tbs)<br />1 1&frasl;4 cups sugar<br />a good pinch of salt<br />4 eggs, at room temperature<br />10 oz walnuts, pulverized in a food processor until quite fine<br />1&frasl;2 cup peeled and finely grated carrot <br />2/3 cups sifted flour<br />1 &frac12; tbs. walnut oil<br />&frac12; tsp vanilla</p> <p>Preheat oven to 325.<br /><br />Butter two shallow, 10-inch round cake tins. Line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the exposed wax paper. Lightly flower both tins.<br /><br />In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and salt together for about 2 minutes, until creamy and uniform, scraping down the sides from time to time. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Scrape down the sides and beat for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in the pulverized walnuts and grated carrot. Stir in the sifted flour, 1/3 cup at a time. Stir in walnut oil and vanilla extract.<br /><br />Distribute the batter between the prepared tins and, using a spatula, spread it out evenly. Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer pierced into the center of each cake comes out clean.</p> <p>Cool the cakes in their tins. To unmold, use a knife tip to loosen the cake from the sides and unmold. Flip the cakes onto serving plates and peel off the parchment paper.<br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/walnutshead.jpg" alt="" /><br /><strong>Chocolate Cream:</strong><br />6 oz bittersweet chocolate (70 percent cocoa works well), broken into small pieces<br />10 tbs softened butter, cut into pieces<br />1 cup cream<br />1 tbs sugar<br />1 tsp. vanilla</p> <div class="im">Place the chopped chocolate into a clean bowl. In a sauce pan, heat the cream, sugar and vanilla until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for a minute. Then stir, with a spatula, to combine. Add the softened butter and stir until the butter fully dissolves and the chocolate cream is uniform.&nbsp;</div> <p>Cover the cream and allow it to sit for at least an hour. Just before assembling the cake, whip the cream until thickened and easily spreadable. It will lighten in color.<br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/kittyfood.jpg" alt="" /><br /><strong>Cherries</strong>:<br />1 lb cherries, washed with stems removed<br />1/3 cup sugar, approximately<br />2 tbs port<br />2 tbs balsamic vinegar<br /><br />Line a non-reactive saut&eacute; pan with the cherries so they fit in a single layer.* Sprinkle sugar over the cherries and cook at medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, or until the sugar melts and cherries are soft to the touch. Add the port and vinegar and cook for an additional minute or two, shaking frequently. <br /><br />Pour the cherries and their cooking liquid into a heat proof container and set aside. Allow the cherries to sit for at least one hour; they will continue to emit their liquid. They may be made up to 3 days ahead of time. These keep remarkably well and are delicious on anything - yogurt, sorbet, cakes and anything in between.<br /><br />Assemble:<br />Put one of the cake rounds onto the serving platter. Spread enough cream evenly over top so it is about &frac14; of an inch thick. Place the second cake over top and repeat. Smooth the surface so that the top layer or cream looks attractive. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. The icing will firm up nicely.<br /><br />To serve, slice the cake into thin slices and accompany with a spoonful or two of the cooked cherries.<br /><br />*There will be leftover chocolate cream and cherries which should be enjoyed since both keep well and easily combine with other sweet offerings. They are also delicious eaten together.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>Please join Kitty for a live cooking session on Monday, July 6, 6-6:30 p.m. ET in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, Etsy's multi-user chat room.</em></strong></p> <p><em>Kitty has cooked in Portugal, France and Italy. In the States, she had a catering company in New York and, more recently, contributed recipes to <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/" target="_blank">Real Simple Magazine</a> and worked with <a href="http://slowfoodnation.org/" target="_blank">Slow Food Nation</a>. Since being at Montalvo, she has curated a film and food night for <a href="http://www.ybca.org/tickets/production/view.aspx?id=8502" target="_blank">Slow Food Nation's The Art of Slow Food Exhibit at Yerba Buena</a>, co-created a dinner highlighting Silicon Valley's agricultural history and its shifting culinary identity for Agency, Montalvo's 2009 Arts Initiative. She's currently writing a cookbook for Readers Digest.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/entertaining/">More Entertaining Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/california-shopping/">More California Posts</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a title="Plants and Edibles" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/plants_and_edibles">Plants and Edibles Category</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/vintage/housewares">Vintage Housewares on Etsy</a></strong></p>

2009-06-30T16:00:00-05:00foodandwinehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-firecracker-feast-with-food-wine-magazine-4263/

<p style="text-align: left;"><em>As the style editor for <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a>, Jessica Romm gets to combine her twin passions for exc</em><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/jessica-romm-v4.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="160" /></a><em>ellent food and amazing design. Every month she tracks the best in tabletop, choosing stunning plates, glasses and other serving pieces to showcase in the magazine. For our </em><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party/">summer party planning series</a></em><em> with <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a>, she shares a few of her favorite Etsy Finds for the perfect Fourth of July celebration.</em><br /><em><br /></em><em>We'll refer you to some accompanying food ideas along the way, such as the <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beef-burgers-with-peanut-chipotle-barbecue-sauce" target="_blank">beef burger recipe</a> pictured above. Hungry yet?<br /><br /></em>The Fourth of July is a great time to try all manner of red, white and blue Americana and to cook up all kinds of American food. For any patriotically-minded picnic or barbecue, these are some of my favorite Etsy Finds.<em><br /></em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5865713"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/ceramicsprint.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5865713"></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">I love the textural prints on these sturdy, hand-thrown plates by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5865713">atelierBB</a>. They&rsquo;re great for serving <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/summer-desserts" target="_blank">summery dessert</a><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/summer-desserts" target="_blank">s</a> after the fireworks.<em> <br /> <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/bbqmix.jpg" alt="" /></em><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/FW0709WBF04_.jpg" alt="" width="283" height="372" /><br />With printed sayings like "Dee-lish," &nbsp;"Good Grub" and "Chow Down,&ldquo; these <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27233100" target="_blank">Cutlery Packets</a></strong> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5572140">misspicklespress</a> have the perfect balance of craft, style and whimsy. &nbsp; <br />&nbsp;<br />This durable <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26155555" target="_blank">Upcycled Oven Mitt</a></strong> by&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5620434">undoneclothing</a> is just the thing for grilling on a hot July night. Wondering what to throw on the grill? I suggest this <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/cookout-party" target="_blank">set of Cookout Party recipes</a>.<br /><br />These <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26390400" target="_blank">Western Red Cedar Grilling Planks</a></strong> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5559628">Amryn</a> are a fabulous tool for <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/grilled-salmon" target="_blank">grilling salmon</a>&nbsp; &mdash; and customizable cedar planks (with messages engraved in the wood) add a fun element. <br />&nbsp;<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7094894">Darlingletterpress</a>' set of eight fill-in <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26444003" target="_blank">BBQ Party Invitations</a></strong> with matching envelopes sets the casual tone for a Western-style cookout.</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo by &copy; John Kernick</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/buntingmix.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/table_cropped.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="231" />Machine-washable and totally reusable, these adorable <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26508407 ">Sandwich Pouches</a></strong> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6753587">cottontopquilts</a> are lovely for packing sandwiches for the Fourth of July &mdash; or any picnic. What's for dessert? This <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/portable-desserts" target="_blank">Picnic Dessert slideshow</a> will give you inspiration.<br /><br /> Cold beer on the Fourth is a must! Serving it in these etched <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26668411 ">Mustache Glasses</a></strong> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5206715">BreadandBadger</a> adds unexpected humor. <br /><br />So patriotic and vibrant, these <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_3&amp;listing_id=26847938">Bunting Banners</a></strong> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5039490">springchick</a> make me want to march in a Fourth of July parade.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photo by &copy; John Kernick<br /><br /></em>Make this Fourth of July the best yet! Here's our guide to <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/10-favorite-burger-recipes" target="_blank">10 Best Burgers</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. Check back here for more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/food-wine-party/">party planning posts</a> &mdash; the editors at Food &amp; Wine will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and their Etsy picks this summer.</em><em><br /></em><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/sangria" target="_blank"></a></p>

2009-06-25T13:13:00-05:00foodandwinehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/party-planners-seaside-clambake-with-food-wine-magazine-4201/

<p><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/jessica-romm-v4.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="160" /></a><em>As the style editor for <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a>, Jessica Romm gets to combine her twin</em><em> passions for excellent food and amazing design. Every month she tracks the best in tabletop, choosing stunning plates, glasses and other serving pieces to showcase in the magazine. To start off a new series of </em><em><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a></em><em> summer party picks, she shares a few of her favorite nautical Etsy Finds for the perfect clambake.</em></p> <p><em>You can cook up your own summer clambake with this <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/nantucket-clambake" target="_blank">recipe</a>, entirely the creation of husband and wife chefs Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon of the Nantucket restaurant <a href="http://straightwharfrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">The Straight Wharf.</a></em><em> </em></p> <p><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/FWhikingin.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photo by </span>&copy; Buff Strickland.</em></p> <p><em>Even if you're not by the beach, you can create that classic New England feel in your backyard with some of the items below, picked out by Jessica. Let's go!</em><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/fw1a.jpg" alt="" /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/diggingFW.jpg" alt="" width="291" height="347" /></a>The perfect <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/picnic" target="_blank">summer picnic</a> on the beach combines great food and fantastic style, like these Etsy Finds.</p> <p>I love the crisp nautical stripes on this durable <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=26811241">Striped Tote</a>&nbsp;</span>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5732568">bayanhippo</a>! Plus it's strong enough for stashing bottles of chilled wine to bring to the beach.<br /><br />These dreamy, sea-inspired <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14710374" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coral Block Print Napkins</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5696946">juliepeach</a> have a lovely faded-in-the sun look.</p> <p>These sturdy <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21106579">Blue Stack Bowls</a> </span>and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21102421">Soup Mugs</a> </span>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6443337">DodgeStationPottery</a> are ideal for chowder. Table linens are a must for a fun and messy clambake!<br /><br style="font-weight: bold;" /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17143978" target="_blank"></a>These <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17143978" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Recycled Sail Tags</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5074317">reiter8</a> would be great wrapped around napkins. They are a fabulous party favor, since guests can use them again and again.</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Gabriel Frasca (right) and a friend dig a pit for a clambake. <br />Photo by &copy; Buff Strickland.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/FW2.jpg" alt="" /><br style="font-weight: bold;" />One of my favorite Brooklyn ceramic artists, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=70195">Alyssa Ettinger</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span> has done it again with this inspiring "Glow" <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26644951">Mason Jar Lantern Set</a></span>.<br /><br />I love these old-school <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26040780" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fabric and Wood Sailboats</span></a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6292258">willowbaus</a>;&nbsp;they add color to the table and can double as toys for kids to play with on the beach.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">This burlap <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=25995098">Beach Bunting Banner</a></span> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7485089">thevintagebanner</a> makes we want to throw a party, with or without clams.<br /><br />These <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=26510665">Cape Cod bracelets</a></span> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5811517">Nicholas Landon</a> could double as beautiful, summery napkin rings &mdash; at such a good price.<img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/fw3.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a href="http://www.foodandwine.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/FWeating.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="252" /></span></a>This simple <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21809071" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mid-century Modern Punch Bowl</span></a> is from Top Design contestant (and New Englander) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6712992">Eddie Ross</a>. It would be great for holding <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/lemonade " target="_blank">lemonade</a>, <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/sangria/ " target="_blank">sangria</a> or even <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/gazpacho " target="_blank">gazpacho</a>.</p> <p>From a fabulous vendor, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6756999">goodvintage</a>, with lots of cool, quirky, mid-century finds, this lobster-red <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25983932" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enamelware Ladle</span></a> would be perfect for serving chowder or any fish stew.</p> <p>These <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26203975" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enamelware Lobster Pots</span></a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7508355">cabinwindows</a>, a favorite of prop stylists, say "New England clambake" to me. Set the matching baking dish in the center of the table for discarded lobster shells.</p> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>Photo by &copy; Buff Strickland.</em></p> <p><em>For more fun summer entertaining ideas, go to <a href="http://foodandwine.com/entertaining" target="_blank">foodandwine.com/entertaining</a>. </em><em>Check back here for more party planning posts &mdash; the editors at Food and Wine will be sharing more ideas, recipes, and their Etsy picks this summer.</em></p>

2009-06-18T15:00:00-05:00TeenAngsterhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/reviews/news-from-the-craft-style-blogosphere-june-18-2009-4186/

<p>&ldquo;Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.&rdquo; &mdash; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde" target="_blank">Oscar Wilde</a></p> <p>This week's edition of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/news-from-the-craft-style-blogosphere/">News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere</a> has frills and lace for any season, forgotten illustrators and long lost art, a modern rustic apartment with beautiful plants aplenty, Peggy Moffitt as 1960s music video ingenue, and one woman's experience renovating a 257 year old house by the sea.</p> <p>Read on!</p> <p><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/sneak-peek-nicolette-camille.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/nicolettepeek21.jpg" alt="nicolettepeek21.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/sneak-peek-nicolette-camille.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/nicolettepeek51.jpg" alt="nicolettepeek51.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/sneak-peek-nicolette-camille.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/nicolettepeek12.jpg" alt="nicolettepeek12.jpg" /></a></p> <p>Florist <a href="http://nicolettecamille.com/index.html" target="_blank">Nicolette Camille</a>'s light and bright abode makes my heart all-aflutter. Having that many plants in a single apartment is my idea of heaven! I love the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=vintage&amp;search_query=jadeite&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">jadeite dishes</a> in the kitchen, the plank hardwood floors and the mellow shade of blue throughout. [Via <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/sneak-peek-nicolette-camille.html" target="_blank">Design*Sponge</a>]</p> <p><a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009/05/forgotten-illustrator-egon-mathieson.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3519301480_b973bede0d.jpg" alt="3519301480_b973bede0d.jpg" /></a><a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009/05/forgotten-illustrator-egon-mathieson.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3518490851_07f246bdf0.jpg" alt="3518490851_07f246bdf0.jpg" /></a><a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009/05/forgotten-illustrator-egon-mathieson.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3519300902_2a10e12a23.jpg" alt="3519300902_2a10e12a23.jpg" /></a><a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009/05/forgotten-illustrator-egon-mathieson.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3519300982_73165f6212.jpg" alt="3519300982_73165f6212.jpg" /></a></p> <p>There are so many amazing children's books (and illustrations) floating around that deserve their due. <a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009/05/forgotten-illustrator-egon-mathieson.html" target="_blank">A Journey Around My Skull</a>'s <a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/search/label/Forgotten%20Illustrators" target="_blank">Forgotten Illustrators series</a> aims to shed light on the work of these artists. The adorable monkey above is the handiwork of the <a href="http://ajourneyroundmyskull.blogspot.com/2009/05/forgotten-illustrator-egon-mathieson.html" target="_blank">Danish illustrator Egon Mathiesen</a>, who published <span style="font-style: italic;">Aben Osvald</span> in 1947 (later translated into English as <span style="font-style: italic;">Oswald the Monkey</span> in 1959). Although his work is considered to be a classic in Denmark, it has been out of print for 50 years in the U.S. Learn more about Egon Mathieson's art for children <a href="http://www.danishliterarymagazine.dk/index.php?id=2152" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p> <object height="385" width="480"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2ojaofcXmS8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;"> </param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2ojaofcXmS8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed> </param></object> </p> <p>In the words of many flabbergasted folks: Wow, just wow. This video shows off everything that fashion from 1960s evokes: it's kind of psychedelic, definitely unorthodox, and just as much about the culture as the clothing (also, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggy_Moffitt" target="_blank">Peggy Moffitt</a> in her signature bowl cut). This is a must see for anyone who loves 1960s fashion.&nbsp; [Via <a href="http://thelooksee.com/?p=1550" target="_blank">The Look See</a>]</p> <p><a href="http://www.loverthelabel.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3631023644_d54e38e363_o.jpg" alt="3631023644_d54e38e363_o.jpg" /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3633015514_e95dedd86d_o.jpg" alt="3633015514_e95dedd86d_o.jpg" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.loverthelabel.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3630208629_8549a492e1_o.jpg" alt="3630208629_8549a492e1_o.jpg" /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/Picture_18.jpg" alt="Picture_18.jpg" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.loverthelabel.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/Picture_17.jpg" alt="Picture_17.jpg" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.loverthelabel.com/" target="_blank">Lover'</a>s new collection, White Moon Rising, is so frilly and feminine. I love the different interpretations of the theme for the Northern vs. Southern hemisphere. [Via <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-lover.html" target="_blank">This is Glamorous</a>]</p> <p><a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/labels/wallpaper.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3483517341_88cd5e177e.jpg" alt="3483517341_88cd5e177e.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/labels/wallpaper.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3484332548_e9c8797e17.jpg" alt="3484332548_e9c8797e17.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/labels/wallpaper.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/3399942129_479e3431b1.jpg" alt="3399942129_479e3431b1.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog" target="_blank">Katy Elliott's blog</a> is one of the more inspiring things I've seen in a while. If you're in a domestic mood, look no further! Katy's got the best taste when it comes to decorating, affordable art, textiles, furniture, paper, and insight into renovating a 257 year old house by the sea (yay for historic details!). The beautiful shots above are just some of the wallpaper options that Katy is weighing. Reading her blog is like vicariously renovating a beautiful mansion, minus the stress and dirty work. For more info on the wallpaper above, <a href="http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/labels/wallpaper.html" target="_blank">go here</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p align="center"><em>Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/news-from-the-craft-style-blogosphere/">News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere</a>!</em></p>

2009-06-17T16:11:00-05:00birdhouseaccents, weirdwolfhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-birdhouseaccents-4025/

<p align="center"><a href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Etsy-HandmadePortraitsBirdhouseaccents884.mp4" target="_blank">MP4</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dOaOj0GQNs" target="_blank">Youtube</a> | <a href="http://blip.tv/file/2253752/" target="_blank">Blip.tv</a> | <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=274681115" target="_blank">Subscribe in iTunes</a></p> <p><em>(music by <a href="http://www.TwoDarkBirds.com" target="_blank">Two Dark Birds</a>, </em><em>animation by <a href="http://juliapott.etsy.com/">JuliaPott</a>) </em></p> <p>It took Fred Jakubiec from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5540757" target="_blank">Birdhouseaccents</a> 25 years before he made building birdhouses his full-time job. It was well worth the wait. After 13 years as Area Supervisor at various fast food establishments, a stint at a steel mill and years of driving for Fed Ex, Fred decided working for other people just wasn't fun anymore.</p> <p>He and his partner Lynn Patrick regularly took trips to Amish country to go thrifting and flea market shopping. During one visit, Fred discovered primitive style woodworking, and it was then that knew he found his calling. Building birdhouses and decorating them with special recycled accents was the perfect niche for this one time woodworking tinkerer turned birdhouse entrepreneur.</p> <p><em>Watch more of our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Handmade%20Video%20Portraits">Handmade Video Portraits</a>. Know a seller with a great story? Tell us about them in the comments!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a title="Woodworking" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/woodworking">Visit the Woodworking Category</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&amp;search_query=primitive&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Find "Primitives" on Etsy</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&amp;search_query=birdhouse+outdoor+NOT+art&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">More Birdhouses on Etsy</a></strong></p>

2009-06-16T13:30:00-05:00ProjectWedding, Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-seedling-kit-favors-from-project-wedding-4169/

<p><em>Sow the seeds of love at your wedding! I'm happy to present this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">How-Tuesday</a></em><em> project: <a href="http://www.ProjectWedding.com" target="_blank">Project Wedding</a>'s <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-seedling-kit-favors" target="_blank">Seedling Kit Favors</a>. </em><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/SeedlingKit4.jpg" alt="" width="349" height="496" /><em><br /></em></p> <p>They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and <a href="http://www.ProjectWedding.com" target="_blank">Project Wedding</a> proves the rule. As founders Joe and Margaret planned their own wedding and met with vendors, they often found that reality didn&rsquo;t match up with advertisements and websites. They needed help &mdash; the real scoop on vendors from the brides who knew first-hand. Thus, in 2007 Project Wedding was born, a resource for money-saving advice and do-it-yourself projects, real weddings and photos for inspiration to fit any budget, and of course the vendor reviews that started it all.</p> <p>This <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/diy-seedling-kit-favors" target="_blank">article</a> on a <span class="il">seedling</span> favor has been popular with Project Wedding readers because it touches on several areas that have become important to brides around the country. It&rsquo;s imaginative. It&rsquo;s green. It&rsquo;s also do-it-yourself and priced so that it doesn&rsquo;t needlessly weigh on your budget.<br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/SeedlingKit2.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span class="il">Seedling</span> Kit Favors</strong></span><br /> <br /> <strong>Step One</strong>: Fill a miniature paper bag (8) with a soil pellet (5) and a sprinkling of seeds (7). Embellish as desired &mdash; here we used antique seam binding (4), a miniature tag (9) and embroidery floss (10). Simpler alternative: seal bag with a sticker or label.<br /> <br /> <strong>Step Two</strong>: Print a monogram, logo or thank-you message on a sheet of heavy card stock (11). The card stock should be long enough to wrap around the kraft paper box (1). Create a matchbox-style lid by folding the cardstock around the box. Use a bone folder to make creases sharp and professional, and glue ends together using a glue stick. Simpler alternative: use a box with attached lid and apply a decorative label or stamp.<br /> <strong><br /> Step Three</strong>: Line box with sheet moss (2) and place miniature terracotta pot (6) and seed/soil packet inside. Print care and planting instructions on a sheet of vellum (3) and trim so it fits snugly within the box; replace lid.<br /> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/SeedlingKit3.jpg" alt="" /><br /><em> Notes on Supplies (you can find some of these on Etsy):</em><br />1.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=Kraft+box&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Kraft box</a><br />2.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=moss+plant&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Moss</a><br />3.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=Vellum+sheet&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Vellum</a><br />4.&nbsp; Antique <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=seam+binding&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">seam binding</a>, found at a flea market<br />5.&nbsp; Soil pellets, seasonally found at Target, but search online retailers for larger quantities<br />6.&nbsp; 1" Diameter Terracotta Pot<br />7.&nbsp; Forget-Me-Not <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/plants_and_edibles/plant/seeds">seeds</a><br />8.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=paper+sack+NOT+sticker&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Paper sacks</a><br />9.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=hang+tag&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Miniature tags</a><br />10. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=Embroidery+floss&amp;order=most_relevant">Embroidery floss</a><br />11. Cover weight card stock</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Handmade%20Weddings">Read More Handmade Wedding Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More Crafty How-Tuesday Projects</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Visit the <a title="Plants and Edibles" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/plants_and_edibles">Plants and Edibles</a> &amp; <a title="Weddings" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/weddings">Weddings</a> Categories</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/weddings-and-celebrations/107">Hand-picked Items for Your Big Day</a></strong></p>

2009-06-12T10:49:00-05:00SarahSayshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/reviews/you-be-the-judge-chocolate-kisses-4060/

<p>I'm sitting in my Etsyified office on a beautiful spring afternoon eating some delicious <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey%27s_Kiss" target="_blank">Hershey's Kisses</a> and researching a newsworthy and entertaining pending issue for the Etsy community to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/you-be-the-judge/" target="_blank">judge</a>.&nbsp; I'm in heaven!<br /><br />I unwrap the silver foil from the bite-sized tear-drop chocolate morsel and pop it into my mouth.&nbsp; Although this treat is delicious, I do sometimes prefer the more expensive <a href="http://www.mrchocolate.com/" target="_blank">Jacque Torres</a> chocolates made just a few blocks away in Brooklyn.</p> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hersheys" target="_blank">Hershey&rsquo;s</a> is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in North America.&nbsp; In 1907, Hershey's introduced its small flat-bottomed conical-shaped pieces of chocolate named &ldquo;Hershey&rsquo;s Kisses.&rdquo;&nbsp; Hershey Chocolate &amp; Confectionary Corporation, a subsidiary of The Hershey Company, owns the <a href="http://uspto.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. federal trademark registration</a> for the mark &ldquo;Kisses.&rdquo;<br /><br />Brooklyn-based <a href="http://www.mrchocolate.com/" target="_blank">Jacques Torres Chocolate</a> specializes in fresh, hand-crafted chocolates.&nbsp; Jacques Torres sells &ldquo;<a href="http://www.mrchocolate.com/detail.aspx?ID=153" target="_blank">Champagne Kiss</a>&rdquo; truffles, which contain Taittinger Rose Champagne, and cost around $1.50 each.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/20090422_kissesvkiss_560x375.jpg" alt="" /><br />Recently, Hershey&rsquo;s attorneys sent Mr. Torres a <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/food/2009/04/hersheys_vs_jacques_torres_the.html" target="_blank">letter</a> stating &ldquo;Hershey is concerned that Jacques Torres Chocolate&rsquo;s use of the mark KISS or KISSES may cause consumer confusion with Hershey as to the source, sponsorship, or affiliate of Jacque Torres Chocolate&rsquo;s product.&rdquo;&nbsp; The letter went on to demand that Mr. Torres immediately discontinue the use of the mark KISS or KISSES in connection with its chocolate candies.<br /><br />A lawyer for Torres replied and offered a number of examples to substantiate their claim that any concern of &ldquo;consumer confusion&rdquo; is without merit.&nbsp; According to Torres&rsquo;s lawyer, Jacque Torres chocolates are &ldquo;high end&rdquo; and are not marketed like Hershey&rsquo;s products as the first ingredient in Torres&rsquo; Kisses is champagne.&nbsp; Also the shape of the chocolates is flat and unlike a Hershey&rsquo;s Kiss.</p> <p>According to the <a href="http://uspto.gov/" target="_blank">United States Patent and Trademark Office</a>, a trademark protects "words, names, symbols, sounds, or colors that distinguish goods and services from those manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods."&nbsp; To find a <a href="http://www.uspto.gov/main/glossary/#likelihoodofconfusion" target="_blank">likelihood of confusion</a>, the parties will examine 1) the similarity of the marks; and 2) the commercial relationship between the goods and/or services listed in the application. <br /><br />This potential lawsuit is very near and dear to my heart because I am a fan of both types of chocolate.&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you think that Hershey&rsquo;s has a point?&nbsp; Is there a likelihood of confusion?&nbsp; In the case of the Kisses, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/you-be-the-judge/" target="_blank">You Be the Judge</a> and post in the comments below!</p>

2009-06-09T16:32:00-05:00moseyhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/from-seedling-to-sachet-growing-your-own-wedding-4059/

<p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/396492700_BwL4K-L.jpg" alt="" width="339" height="505" /><br />My husband, Alexander, is a librarian and musician. We met at a show that a mutual friend threw for my birthday and had invited his band, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/poniesinthesurf" target="_blank">Ponies in the Surf</a>,<a href="http://www.myspace.com/poniesinthesurf" target="_blank"> </a>to play. I remember calling my dad that night and saying, "I met the boy I'm going to marry!" Little did he know then he'd be planting the seedlings that would furnish our entire wedding menu. <br /><br />I am a crafter of recycled woolens at <a href="http://mosey.etsy.com/" target="_blank">mosey</a>, but I also have a small line of wedding goodies (cake toppers, boutonnieres, simple dresses), so when it came time to start planning my wedding, I knew I would be obsessing over the tiny details. I have been crafting full time for a few years, and I really wanted to make my wedding a handmade event. Almost everything was handmade, handpicked, handsewn and handcrafted. We rounded up a number of friends who were artists and bakers, farmers and gardeners to help make this our perfect day. <br /><br />Lucky for me, my mom, a.k.a. <a href="http://www.thecrystalpansy.etsy.com/" target="_blank">thecrystalpansy</a>, is a pretty crafty lady herself. She was there with me the whole way &mdash; making and baking and putting the finishing touches on everything. We knew every artisan involved, but our cake decorations were <a href="http://www.wendykromer.com/" target="_blank">Wendy Kromer</a>'s "Magical Marzipan Forest Cake Kit &amp; Birds," our big splurge! Our inspiration was drawn from our location: the rocky eastern coastline, the mossy green woods, and the apples growing in the nearby orchard. We really wanted to make everything as local as possible. Alex works summers on a nearby sustainable farm where most of our produce was picked by friends and all of our lovely flowers grew.<br /> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/cake_.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/bouquet.jpg" alt="" /><br />Since our wedding took place close to the fall equinox, traditionally the harvest time, we were very inspired by the the natural color palette of fall. Rosy apple reds and Japanese lantern oranges, bittersweet yellows and ruddy root vegetables. Our flowers were picked the morning of the wedding by the ladies in my family. Ranunculus, larkspur, yarrow, eucalyptus, straw flower, snap dragons, Chinese lanterns, and zinnias. We had a wonderful time getting out there in the misty morning and collecting the finds for the day. It was a great time to relax a bit and literally smell the flowers before the big day really started. <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/canopy_etc.jpg" alt="" /><br />Alex and I got married under a very simple Huppah (Jewish wedding canopy) that was fashioned by our friend, <a href="http://www.jrusten.com" target="_blank">Jared</a>. I stitched up the canopy from duponi silk, and my mom decorated it with bittersweet and crab apples from our yard. <br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/pie.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/dipped_apples.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/apple_dish.jpg" alt="" /><br />We switched up the cocktail hour for "apple hour," where all the treats served were apple inspired. Apple cider, apple tartlettes, and candied apples were served. We had reception at the local restaurant and art gallery, <a href="http://www.chow.com/places/3902" target="_blank">Chase's Daily</a>, where our invitation invited guests to a "feast of locally grown and hand-harvested goodies." The menu used all local produce and cheeses with handmade breads and seasonal salads. We had three types of tiny savory pies all made in my kitchen. Root vegetable, Blackbird pie, and my favorite, The Boleta Tart with wild mushrooms hand-gathered by the groom's family. We also put together an heirloom tomato salad with over 30 pounds of farm tomatoes! Guests were invited to share their handmade favorites and to bring pies, tarts, cakes and the like to add to the bounty. <br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/396807609_tWWd4-L.jpg" alt="" width="268" height="397" /></td> <td><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/396822396_3JGmr-L.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="398" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Our place cards were apples picked from a local orchard with calligraphy leaves. We wanted our tables to really bring home the woodland theme and decorated them with moss, Chinese lanterns, acorns and tiny pumpkins. The favors were knitted sachets of rose hips grown in my parents garden.<br /> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/dresses.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/pearls.jpg" alt="" /><br />I decided to make my own veil using simple tulle, and I added a pearl rosette from my great grandma's wedding dress (something old and blue). My grandmother's pearls were something borrowed, and my dress was something new. Alexander wore a natural linen suit, and all the groomsmen wore orange ties. The flower girls' dresses were simple white cotton embellished with satin and grosgrain ribbon. They each wore <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23409774" target="_blank">crowns of vine</a> and vintage millinery of toadstools and crab apples from my shop. My mom made my crown from bittersweet vine and rosemary from my own tiny backyard garden.<br /> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/the_boys.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="378" /><br /><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/crown.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="378" /><br />Our rings were one of my favorite details. Fashioned from rose gold with a look similar to tree bark, I just loved how they tied everything together.<br /> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/rings_17-30-44.jpg" alt="" /><br />We were lucky to have our fantastic photographer <a href="http://brownmousephoto.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Karen</a>, who used both digital and vintage analog cameras. She made sure our day translated so lovingly to print!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/397272270_nQ9Qk-L.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>At the end of it, all it was so wonderful to sit back and see what the hands of everyone we know and love had crafted for us...and to appreciate what our own hands made too!<br /> <br /> <br /><em> Further Resources:</em></p> <p>For more gorgeous photos of mosey's wedding, check out the posts on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/8428/real-weddings-blog/real-weddings/mosey-handmade-wedding/" target="_blank">oncewed</a>.<br /><a href="http://vintageindie.typepad.com/indie_wedding_guide/" target="_blank">Indie Wedding Guide</a><br /><a href="http://bklynbrideonline.com/" target="_blank"> Brooklyn Bride</a><a href="http://bklynbrideonline.com/%0AEco-Chic" target="_blank"><br /> </a><a href="http://www.ecochicweddings.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Eco-Chic weddings</a><br /><a href="http://www.wendykromer.com/" target="_blank"> Wendy Kromer</a><br /><a href="http://brownmousephoto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Brownmouse Photo<br /><br /></a><em>Last year, <a href="http://mosey.etsy.com/" target="_blank">mosey</a> made a custom wedding dress, and shared the story with The Storque! Pop over to the article <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-weddings-mosey-makes-a-custom-gown-1302/" target="_blank">here</a>. If you want to share photos of your handmade or vintage wedding, link us up in our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/etsyhandmadeweddings/" target="_blank">flickr pool</a>. For more wedding posts and handpicked items, check out these links:</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Handmade%20Weddings">Handmade Weddings Posts</a> | <a title="Weddings" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/weddings">Weddings Category</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/showcase.php?showcase_id=weddings">Sponsored Items by Wedding Sellers</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/weddings-and-celebrations/107">Weddings and Celebrations Gift Guide<br /></a></strong></p>

2009-06-05T14:48:00-05:00NaughtySecretaryClubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/beyond-homes-for-gnomes-a-terrarium-round-up-with-naughty-se-4121/

<p><a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.etsy.com"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/jenniferperkins.jpg" alt="jenniferperkins.jpg" /></a></p> <p><em>Jennifer Perkins is the woman behind the <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a><span style="color: #000000;">, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1600611168?tag=naugsecrclub-20&amp;camp=14573&amp;creative=327641&amp;linkCode=as1&amp;creativeASIN=1600611168&amp;adid=16MAKWAGX5C0R1VP7EYW&amp;" target="_blank">book</a><span style="color: #000000;">, and </span><a href="http://www.naughtysecretaryclub.com/shop/" target="_blank">jewelry website</a></em><span style="color: #000000;"><em> Naughty Secretary Club.&nbsp; What you probably don't know about Jennifer is that she has a small fetish for terrariums &mdash; so much so that she dedicated an entire week on her blog to the homes for gnomes. Check out <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/search/label/gardening" target="_blank">her blog</a> to learn about the <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/homes-for-gnomes-top-10-terrarium.html" target="_blank">top 10 terrarium tutorials of the web</a>, <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/journey-back-in-terrarium-time.html" target="_blank">a journey back in terrarium time</a>, <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-love-to-create-terrarium-picture.html" target="_blank">how to make a wedding themed terrarium</a>, and <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/trendy-is-as-trendy-does-terrariums.html" target="_blank">a terrarium shopping guide</a>. Here's Jennifer.</em> <br /></span></p> <p>My love for terrariums began as a centerpiece. Several years ago one of my fellow <a href="http://www.austincraftmafia.com/" target="_blank">Austin Craft Mafia</a> members was getting hitched, and in true crafty style, she asked our little group to whip up the centerpieces for her wedding, in lieu of buying a gift to celebrate her nuptials.&nbsp; As I sat looking at my collection of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=vintage&amp;search_query=wedding+cake+topper&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=">vintage wedding cake toppers</a>, it dawned on me that a wedding themed terrarium would be perfect. Terrariums are no longer just homes for gnomes: they are centerpieces, home d&eacute;cor, jewelry and more.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24632409">shroom terrarium. (brooch) </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24632409"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/de2/5e7/il_200x200.69331657.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://AlasMyDear.etsy.com">AlasMyDear</a> is my kinda Etsian, making a terrarium wearable. $14.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24632409">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://AlasMyDear.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8963639"> Terrarium print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8963639"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5b5/b98/il_200x200.17582443.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Geninne.etsy.com">Geninne</a> has whipped up a terrarium that does not need a lick of sunlight. $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8963639">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Geninne.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25915919"> Terrarium Print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25915919"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c31/eb1/il_200x200.73637530.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>Most terrariums have a gnome residing, but not <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://theblackapple.etsy.com">theblackapple</a>'s version: a cute little pair of love birds call her terrarium home. $18.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25915919">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://theblackapple.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22881729"> Vintage House Plant Water Garden and Terraiums Books </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22881729"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d64/6b6/il_200x200.73031768.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>This book is a must if you are thinking of planting a terrarium. From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Gopherella.etsy.com">Gopherella</a>, $14.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22881729">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Gopherella.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24739043"> Terrarium Plush </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24739043"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/45b/d74/il_200x200.69685366.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>Have you ever wanted to rest your sleepy head on a terrarium? <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://prettylilthings.etsy.com">Prettylilthings</a> and her plushies have now made it possible. $38.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24739043">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://prettylilthings.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23735708"> SALE - REDUCED Rare Kitsch - Faux Terrarium Inflatable Footstool </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23735708"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/437/5b3/il_200x200.66318353.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></p> <p>When your dogs are barking, take a load off with <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://erratichabits.etsy.com">erratichabits</a>' vintage inflatable terrarium footstool. $60.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23735708">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://erratichabits.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25045002"> Vintage 1973 The Terrarium Book Illustrated </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25045002"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/afa/528/il_200x200.73393846.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://vintagejunque.etsy.com">Vintagejunque</a> has just the book to get you started on your first terrarium. $5.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25045002">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://vintagejunque.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18750853"> Giant Terrarium - PRINT </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18750853"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f97/bf6/il_200x200.49659033.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://emmaklingbeil.etsy.com">emmaklingbeil</a> has a fun array of terrarium prints. $13.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18750853">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://emmaklingbeil.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24659414"> habitat no. 1 </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24659414"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f2e/bb3/il_200x200.69421734.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>Prefer your terrariums subtle and sweet? <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://doodleandhoob.etsy.com">doodleandhoob</a> have just the print for you. $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24659414">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://doodleandhoob.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25368486"> Terrarium Kit with Vintage Gnome and Deer </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25368486"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0b0/95e/il_200x200.71805091.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>Check out my line of Crafty Curios to find the perfect terrarium accoutrements. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://NaughtySecretaryClub.etsy.com">NaughtySecretaryClub</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25368486">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://NaughtySecretaryClub.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20647689"> Hanging Orbs - card set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20647689"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/900/134/il_200x200.55966712.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>Send your friends a terrarium-gram with one of these blank cards by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://bestiaryink.etsy.com">bestiaryink</a>. $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20647689">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://bestiaryink.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24111313"> House Plants For The Purple Thumb Book </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24111313"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/ef0/ecb/il_200x200.67579915.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>No need to fret about making your terrarium! <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://storybookcharm.etsy.com">storybookcharm</a> has a book that will hold your hand through the entire process. $7.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24111313">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://storybookcharm.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><br />Check out <a href="http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/search/label/gardening" target="_blank">terrarium week on the Naughty Secretary Club Blog</a>, and look at all the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/485450%40N20/pool/" target="_blank">pretty terrarium pictures on Flickr</a>!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/terrarium/">View More Terrarium Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=all&amp;search_query=terrarium&amp;order=date_desc&amp;ship_to=">Search for Terrariums</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/naughtysecretaryclub/">View More Posts from Naughty Secretary Club</a></strong></p>

2009-05-29T16:47:00-05:00katiearmshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/artistic-endeavors-good-enough-to-eat-4073/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/katiearms/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/storquepic_.jpg" alt="" width="96" height="159" /></a>Everyone who knows me is well aware of my passion for food. But, as a student, I'm on a very tight budget, and occasionally my grocery money is sacrificed for art supplies. My reasoning for this? Art can be consumed time and time again. Food, on the other hand, operates under the "now you see me, now you don't" set of rules.<br /><br />Edibles and art have always been close friends. After all, where would <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_C%C3%A9zanne" target="_blank">C&eacute;zanne</a> be without his apples and oranges? It's true, you can't eat paint (although <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh" target="_blank">Van Gogh</a> is guilty of tasting his pigments), but you <em>can</em> feast your eyes. Let my delicious collection whet your appetite!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="height: 3034px;" border="0" width="567"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25576975"> Morning Coffee </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25576975"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/6bb/fb0/il_200x200.72503465.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://klwebster40.etsy.com">klwebster40</a>, $90.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25576975">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://klwebster40.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24009847"> Cupcake 54 12x12inch original</a></strong></p> 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href="http://CarolSchiffStudio.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25575438"> Original Art, mini oil painting -Figs 2 </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25575438"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0a4/500/il_200x200.72501488.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://mutrux.etsy.com">mutrux</a>, $65.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25575438">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://mutrux.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17792057"> saucy (framed) </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17792057"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d83/405/il_200x200.46462917.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://leeluandpiggy.etsy.com">leeluandpiggy</a>, $280.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17792057">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://leeluandpiggy.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16212112"> <br />Plate of Happiness </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16212112"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b29/b05/il_200x200.41256948.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://tiffanybeanefineart.etsy.com">tiffanybeanefineart</a>, $95.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16212112">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://tiffanybeanefineart.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25450563"> Egg in Bowl </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25450563"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/340/d72/il_200x200.72298993.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://LindaHunt.etsy.com">LindaHunt</a>, $45.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25450563">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://LindaHunt.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22162751"> California Roll - Original Oil Painting </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22162751"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f5b/b9d/il_200x200.61043862.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://vanderhoekart.etsy.com">vanderhoekart</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22162751">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://vanderhoekart.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23244888"> Limes In A Bowl - Still Life Original </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23244888"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/65e/4ed/il_200x200.64674162.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ArtByMarinaPetro.etsy.com">ArtByMarinaPetro</a>, $100.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23244888">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ArtByMarinaPetro.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16485325"> Large Grape Painting by KAZUMI 20 x 16 </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16485325"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9b0/456/il_200x200.42150862.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://whitemoonstudio.etsy.com">whitemoonstudio</a>, $100.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16485325">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://whitemoonstudio.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20540998"> Peeled Orange, original oil painting</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20540998"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a86/895/il_200x200.55610490.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://amaloneyart.etsy.com">amaloneyart</a>, $100.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20540998">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://amaloneyart.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13054689"> Peppers </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13054689"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2de/f5f/il_200x200.30951993.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://splynch.etsy.com">splynch</a>, $50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13054689">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://splynch.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14816716"> DONUT PARADE Original Dessert Painting</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14816716"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/6b3/411/il_200x200.67540030.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://artbyrodriguez.etsy.com">artbyrodriguez</a>, $40.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14816716">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://artbyrodriguez.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23173540"> Waning Cookie, Original 6x6 Oil Painting</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23173540"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/38c/bea/il_200x200.64435688.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://terrydaniels.etsy.com">terrydaniels</a>, $59.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23173540">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://terrydaniels.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/artistic-endeavors" target="_blank">Artistic Endeavors Series</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/art/painting" target="_blank">Shop For Paintings</a> <br /></strong></p>

2009-05-27T14:30:00-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/guest-curator-jess-chamberlain-of-sunset-magazine-4045/

<p><em>This week&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/guest-curator/">Guest Curator</a> is Jess Chamberlain, who writes about decorating, projects, and eco-friendly living for <a href="http://www.sunset.com/" target="_blank">Sunset Magazine</a>. Jess is dedicated to improving readers' lives through healthy choices. She appreciates thoughtfully-made (smart) products, and she can&rsquo;t get enough of creative ways to reuse old furniture. Jess also writes for the <a href="http://www.homebysunset.com/" target="_blank">Home by Sunset blog</a>, loves discovering new shops, and can sometimes be found experimenting (with her wanna-be green thumb or her fancy-looking camera) in the Sunset test garden. She lives for a good cup of coffee and thrives on converting brown-baggers into aspiring environmentalists.</em><br /><br />Scouring the market for unique and handmade products is one of the best parts of my job (sampling pinots with our wine editor at lunch time is another). Eco-friendly living is my favorite beat here and a key foundation of life in the West, so I was thrilled to learn of Etsy&rsquo;s new <a href="http://team.etsy.com/profilest/eco.shtml" target="_blank">Team Eco Etsy</a> as well as the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php" target="_self">Shop Local</a> feature. Well done!<br /><br />At Sunset we like to celebrate the uniqueness of the West by blurring the lines between indoors and out, so here are some great picks for nature-inspired d&eacute;cor &mdash; all by artists based out here by the Pacific.<br /><br />I love Etsy for gift ideas and applaud the site&rsquo;s ability to transform everyday artists into design superstars.</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23339461"><br />Large Tuck Pot (second) with Airplant arrangement <br /></a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6675570&amp;search_query=airplant"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.69742213.jpg" alt="" width="363" height="543" /></a><br />If you haven&rsquo;t noticed, air plants are a hot design item these days &mdash; and they&rsquo;re die-hard plants for those of us who are botanically-challenged. This beautiful tuck pot by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PigeonToeCeramics.etsy.com">PigeonToeCeramics</a> turns the plants into instant art. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PigeonToeCeramics.etsy.com">PigeonToeCeramics</a>, $38.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23339461">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PigeonToeCeramics.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22725314"><br />Alberta street balloons 8.5x11 </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22725314"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.62942898.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />I adore this image (that spurs childhood nostalgia) by Andrea of <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://girlhula.etsy.com">girlhula</a>. We&rsquo;re big fans of her <a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, which playfully follows her photographic musings. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://girlhula.etsy.com">girlhula</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22725314">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://girlhula.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=25209116" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-weight: bold;"><br />Custom Vintage Silverware Garden Marker </span></a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=25209116" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.71265794.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Utility recycling at its finest: these garden markers by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">monkeysalwayslook</a> were upcycled from vintage silver plated forks, knives, and spoons. (Check out my obsession with upcycling <a href="http://www.sunset.com/home/weekend-projects/20-low-cost-home-decorating-projects-00400000043583/page23.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)&nbsp; By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">monkeysalwayslook</a>, $8.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&amp;listing_id=25209116" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0192b5; font-weight: bold;">View Item</span></a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><br /><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24672862">Mushroom shaped ceramic pottery bird house </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24672862"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.69464631.jpg" alt="" /></a><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://mudpuppy.etsy.com"><br />mudpuppy</a>&rsquo;s ceramics are beautifully detailed works of art. This mushroom bird house comes complete with a ceramic bead and hemp hanger for quick hanging. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://mudpuppy.etsy.com">mudpuppy</a>, $45.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24672862">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://mudpuppy.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21621087"><br />Blue Artichokes Shirt, 6-12m, long sleeve </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21621087"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.59223273.jpg" alt="" width="363" height="421" /><br /> </a></p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://alittlelark.etsy.com">alittlelark</a> tees make the best kiddo gifts. The unique hand-printed designs are packaged in the cutest little muslin bag (pre-wrapped!). By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://alittlelark.etsy.com">alittlelark</a>, $19.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21621087">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://alittlelark.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22067803"><br />small cottage vase </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22067803"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.60725358.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>No-fail hostess gift &mdash; solo or as a trio. Joanna Mendicino&rsquo;s vases come in gorgeous colors and a variety of organic/modern botanical designs too. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://prettyrandomobjects.etsy.com">prettyrandomobjects</a>, $38.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22067803">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://prettyrandomobjects.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24452748"><br />dogwood pretties-8x10 signed fine art photograph </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24452748"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.68720343.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>On a recent trip to Portland I became enchanted by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogwood" target="_blank">Dogwood trees</a>. (Those petals fall like snow flakes.) The details in this photo by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://blissfulimages.etsy.com">blissfulimages</a> take me there. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://blissfulimages.etsy.com">blissfulimages</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24452748">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://blissfulimages.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21823291"><br />The Open Road Letterpress Journal </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21823291"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.59903561.jpg" alt="" width="363" height="536" /><br /> </a></p> <p>I adore vintage drawings. <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://OldSchoolStationers.etsy.com">OldSchoolStationers</a> takes us back with their &ldquo;Camping Circa 1960s&rdquo; collection.<br /> (Inspired to hit the road with a tent? Check out Sunset&rsquo;s camping guide <a href="http://www.sunset.com/travel/outdoor-adventure/best-campgrounds-west-00400000044108/" target="_blank">here</a>.) By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://OldSchoolStationers.etsy.com">OldSchoolStationers</a>, $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21823291">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://OldSchoolStationers.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24680607"><br />SALE Five Nesting Lotus Bowls </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24680607"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.69490621.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>Whitney Smith brings new meaning to the term "floral arrangement." These lotus nesting bowls are as wonderful assembled as table art as they are beautiful when used as entertaining pieces. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://whitneysmith.etsy.com">whitneysmith</a>, $175.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24680607">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://whitneysmith.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24845733"><br />Songbird Grasping and Teething toy </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24845733"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.70046096.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>These charming little grasping/teething animals, made from reclaimed and FSC-certified wood (and left unfinished), make such thoughtful baby shower gifts. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://littlesaplingtoys.etsy.com">littlesaplingtoys</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24845733">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://littlesaplingtoys.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25065102"><br />Reindeer, 6x6 print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25065102"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.70780877.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>It&rsquo;s hard not to adore the &ldquo;The Little Zoo&rdquo; series by Elizabeth Soule. The miniatures are mesmerizing. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://esoule.etsy.com">esoule</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25065102">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://esoule.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8453449"><br />4 by vessel </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8453449"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.61670653.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>This &ldquo;anything&rdquo; holder by Paige Russell is the perfect marriage of modern and kitsch. For a splurge, I love it. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://paigerussell.etsy.com">paigerussell</a>, $125.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8453449">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://paigerussell.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25278103"><br />Patchie Plays the Fiddlehead Pillow / Cushion Cover </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25278103"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.71499001.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Beauty from scraps: <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://UmberDove.etsy.com">UmberDove</a> fashions her pillows from remnant fabric &mdash; each pieces carefully patch-worked together. The fiddlehead playfully brings a little foliage indoors. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://UmberDove.etsy.com">UmberDove</a>, $48.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25278103">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://UmberDove.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24893823"><br />Gold Leafed Carantion Flower Pin - Recycled Tshirt </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24893823"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.70207369.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />Personally, I&rsquo;m not one to wear a corsage, but my handbag isn&rsquo;t against it. I love love love that these flower pins by Marang97&rsquo;s are recycled from t-shirts. (Check out <a href="http://www.sunset.com/home/weekend-projects/salvage-makeover-decorating-projects-00400000043264/page7.html" target="_blank">these pillows</a> we made from out-dated clothing.)&nbsp; By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Marang97.etsy.com">Marang97</a>, $7.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24893823">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Marang97.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><br /><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19577254">10 CUSTOM eggs in a nest. </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19577254"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.52390381.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>How cute are these?! Rae Dunn does all her trademark &ldquo;type&rdquo; by hand for the adorable little eggs &mdash; great for personalized party favors. Try them as place cards. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://raedunn.etsy.com">raedunn</a>, $140.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19577254">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://raedunn.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24164413"><br />Brown Natalie Bag with Late Blooms Print </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24164413"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.67757858.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>The hand screenprinted bags by Appetite do not help curb my handbag addiction. (Check out other Sunset-favorite botanical-inspired goods <a href="http://www.sunset.com/home/decorating/flower-themed-items-home-00400000041631/" target="_blank">here</a>.)&nbsp; By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://appetite.etsy.com">appetite</a>, $44.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24164413">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://appetite.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21324194"><br />Summer-Green Flowering Rush </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21324194"> <img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/05/il_430xN.58226751.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </a></p> <p>I had the pleasure of observing Lynn of Satsuma Press in her printing studio last year. She&rsquo;s as sweet as her bloom prints! By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://satsumalynn.etsy.com">satsumalynn</a>, $15.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21324194">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://satsumalynn.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Further resources:</em><br /><a href="http://www.sunset.com/" target="_blank">Sunset</a><br /><a href="http://www.homebysunset.com/" target="_blank">Home by Sunset</a><br /><a href="http://freshdirt.sunset.com/" target="_blank">Fresh Dirt, Sunset&rsquo;s garden blog</a><br /><a href="http://housemartin.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Housemartin (my favorite home-meets-garden blog)</a><a href="http://housemartin.typepad.com/"><br /><br /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Looking for past Guest Curators? Check out our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/guest-curator">archive</a>.</strong></p>