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Etsy Finds Vintage: A Beautiful Collection

2009-06-13T11:14:00-05:00

From an early age, I've always maintained a well-dusted area of little things that bring me happiness. What started with trolls and geodes morphed into dresses from the 1940s, vintage puppets, deer figurines, and more recently, bell jars, antique portrait paintings and quilts. The thrill of the chase has always spurred on my rabid collecting habit, and working at Etsy has only increased the voracity of my vintage addiction.

There's a saying that once you have two of anything, you've started a collection. Today's Vintage Finds are dedicated to collectors, be they past, present or future. Maybe you should start a new display area with velvet paintings of UFOs, vintage toy guns, or lost and forgotten photographs. (All results of my informal collection survey on Twitter!) I'd love to hear what your collection is, so make sure to leave it in the comments. For more collecting inspiration, check out the Organized Collection flickr pool.

Salt and Pepper Shakers

These classic housewares are utilitarian, humorous, and fairly easy to come by: in other words, a great collection to start!

Vintage Celery S&P Shakers

From onevintagelife, $14.

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Shakespeares Vintage trio

From PolkaDotSandals, $26.

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Folksy Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers

From vindeelyndee, $8.

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nerdy bookworm salt and pepper shakers

From krankyk, $8.

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Modern Rosewood Salt and Pepper Mushrooms

From ellacinders, $29.

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Vintage Salt and Pepper Couple

From desertnana, $35.

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Antique Hats

I love old fashion, and antique hats make such a beautiful display. Here are some ideas to start your own accessories menagerie.

Doris Day Hat

From AmeliasRetroVogue, $45.

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vintage STRAW hat with green ribbon

From allthishappiness, $15.

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1940's Navy Blue Veiled Headpiece

By jessjamesjake, $50.

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Vintage Red Sculptural Pillbox Hat

From calloohcallay, $47.

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40's ASIAN NEEDLEPOINT HAT

From BackThennishVintage, $36.

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Bird of a Different Feather

From WearingHistory, $9.99.

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Typewriters

Get nostalgic with old technology (and maybe type a letter or two).

IBM Selectric Typewriter

From kellyhillis, $175.

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Chocolate Brown Manual Typewriter

From jessjamesjake, $72.

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Beautiful Vintage Olympia Typewriter

From foxtreemiscellany, $79.

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Vintage Royal Typewriter

From AntiNu, $65.

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Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter

From ToodleLoot, $249.

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Vintage Cutlass Typewriter

From vintology, $64.

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Cult Housewares

Be it Pyrex bowls, Cathrineholm cookware or Dansk serving dishes, beautiful housewares look good on the shelf and the table.

Vintage Belgium Descoware Cast Iron Pot

From jenfurmishel, $45.

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Blue Dansk Enamel Pot

From bettyninjafinds, $55.

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Primary Pyrex Nesting Bowls

From findingfabulous, $70.

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Cathrine Holm blue lotus frying pan

From beggarsandchoosers, $49.99.

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Cathrineholm Yellow Lotus Dish

By 13bees, $58.

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Turquoise Dansk Kobenstyle Paella Pan

From tippleandsnack, $64.99.

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Vintage Cameras

Are you a camera nut? Show off your fascination for film with the photographic equipment of yore.

Brownie Burp Party

From objetpetita, $18.

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Vintage Fujita 8mm Movie Camera 1961

From MrFilthyRotten, $31.99.

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Vintage Polaroid Swinger Camera

From VintageEyeCandy, $20.

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Vintage Folding Camera

From domestikate, $42.

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Vintage Pentax Spotmatic 35mm Camera

From NickelCityGirls, $150.

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Shur Shot Antique Camera

From belovedbaglady, $28.

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Ceramic Animal Figurines

Who doesn't love a good tchotchke? Show off your love for cuteness with a decorative animal or two.

Skitty

From objetpetita, $14.

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Vintage Ceramic Boxers

From DecoDeli, $22.

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Handpainted vintage butter dish

From pointb, $10.

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Adorable little doggie planter

From homesweetvintage, $12.

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Puppy dog vintage eyeglass holder

From OliveVintage, $12.

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VINTAGE GERMAN GLAZED SHI-TZU

From OddznEndz, $6.

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What do you collect? Let us know in the comments, and post links to photos if you've got 'em!

Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our new video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this flickr pool.

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Etsy Finds Decor: Alpine Kitsch

2009-05-10T10:00:00-05:00

This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the German chalet of Hannah Kopacz from Made With Love By Hannah (who actually lives in the heart of downtown Los Angeles). Hannah has created an incredible fantasy land filled with gnomes, mushrooms, cuckoo clocks and vintage figurines that are an accumulation of over twenty years of knick knack and tchotchke collecting. She even made her studio (which is a shed in her backyard) look like a huge cuckoo clock!

Visit Etsy's There's No Place Like Here flickr pool to view more photos of Hannah's magical chalet, and check out the Etsy Finds below for some creative decorating ideas on how you can add some lighthearted enchantment to the place you call home. As an added bonus, be sure to check out Hannah's house tour from Etsy's video series, There's No Place Like Here. Click on the image below to watch the movie.

Home is made of...

You don't have to live in a cozy chalet to appreciate the messages spelled out in this series of prints by Melanie Linder. By spreadthelove, $17.

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Order Small Scrolls - Handmade Wilderness Project

If you love the rustic look of taxidermy but are a bit of an animal activist, this beautifully papered, resin deer head is 100% animal friendly. By rubyslounge, $345.

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Tiny Nightlight Dutch Holland Wooden Shoe Clog Lamp

This wooden clog lamp is the perfect night light to keep you and your gnome friends safe from tripping over a mushroom on a dark, moonless night. From shihtzuwest, $28.

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Little Red Agaric Mushroom - Hand Sewn Limited Edition Creation

Every nook and corner of Hannah's home is overflowing with every species of fungi imaginable. This handsewn specimen captures every detail of what makes mushrooms so irresistible. By LittleSparrowNest, $34.50.

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Kissing Boy and Girl Salt and Pepper Shakers

I am pretty sure that Hannah's huge collection of ceramic figurines would win any tchotchke challenge. This set of kissing salt and pepper shakers (typically called "kissing cousins") would make any meal taste sweet. From kissavintagedesign, $20.

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Large Primitive Keepsake Shelf - Custom Colors Available

If you collect as many trinkets and tchotchkes as Hannah, these handmade keepsake shelves are a great way to display your collections. By Sawdusty, $28.

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SALE- Vintage Wooden Swiss Chalet Music Box

This vintage Swiss Chalet music box would look perfect on a night table or bedroom dresser. From thebuttercup, $16.

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Sweet Little Wooden Shoes Made in Holland

This set of handpainted clogs would add a bit of dimension hanging on the wall in your living room, kitchen or hallway. Coat the inside with a little waterproofing spray and add your favorite plant for a unique wall hung planter. By AuntiePrincess, $10.

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Dutch Print Wrap Pinafore Apron Maxi Dress with Patch Pockets

I would imagine living in a beautiful chalet would make one want to dress the part. This amazing vintage Dutch print apron dress will turn any homeowner into an instant top chef. From shopgoodgrace, $85.

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Wonderful Folksy Seasons Cup with Plate - Spring

Serve your guests tea and tiny sweets on this colorful set of folksy dishware. From shopworthy, $8.

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Unique Vintage Lithograph of Dayalets Photo Illustration 1950

I love Hannah's collection of anthropomorphic vegetables displayed throughout her kitchen.
This is one of a set of 12 vintage lithographs of human portraits made with food, known as Dayalets. They were produced to inform people of the importance of a balanced diet. From robynruth, $12.99.

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little mutt vintage 60's 70's BIG EYED white puppy dog velvet painting

Hannah has an incredible hall of vintage velvet paintings. This gem is in great condition and is the perfect start to a collection of your own. From RockyMountainRetro, $35.

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The Smallest Cuckoo

Cuckoo clocks are everywhere throughout Hannah's home. I would love to hear the sweet little chirp of the bird who lives inside this miniature working version. From johnnyvintage, $38.50.

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Did you watch the amazing video showing off Hannah's space? Make sure to check out the guided tour! For more on Hannah's projects, tchotchkes and gettin' shack wacky, check out her blog and Flickr stream.

Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our new video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this flickr pool.

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There's No Place Like Here: Made with Love by Hannah

2009-04-22T15:24:00-05:00

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(music by Lineland, Barry London, animation by JuliaPott)

What's it like to live in a fantastical German chalet in the heart of downtown Los Angeles? Hannah Kopacz of Made With Love By Hannah has customized her colorful abode with twenty years' worth of knick knack and ric rac treasure hunting. Take a tour of her packed home, overflowing with vintage and handmade gnomes, figurines, mushrooms and veggie people.

For more on Hannah's projects, tchotchkes and gettin' shack wacky, check out her blog and Flickr stream. She even made her studio (which is a shed in her backyard) look like a huge cuckoo clock!

Open your door to Etsy's There's No Place Like Here series! If you have a beautiful space (studio, home, or boutique — not craft spaces), let us know. Add photos of your space or suggest photos to us through our new flickr pool. You never know, you might need to bust out the welcome wagon for the Etsy video crew!

Watch other Etsy videos | Decorating Posts | Get the Look series

Etsy Finds: Getting Caroline Hwang's Look - Home Decor Edition

2008-10-11T09:00:00-05:00

Caroline Hwang is a Brooklyn based artist and crafter whose work we just adore. We are really excited about the upcoming show at Giant Robot NY that will be running from October 11 – November 28, featuring a few of her fabric collages representing the complexities of human relationships. We recently came across a few photos of her apartment posted on Design Sponge's Sneak Peeks column and just love the way she displays her collections of found objects and artwork throughout her home. You too can get the look with these great items we found on Etsy.

vintage 1976 aqua blue glass ball jar terrarium

Plants are always a great way to add life to any space. If your home is flooded with natural light, don't let it go to waste. These moss terrariums require very little care for the amount of love they emit. By madebymavis, $38.

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Bicycle Built For Two.

This bright colorful illustration is sure to make everyone feel happy and reflects the colors in the Steven Harrington piece above the shelf. By ulmer, $25.

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Whoooooo Needs Some Brass Owl Paperweights

The owl trend is continuing to grow and grow, so get these before someone else beats you to it. By sirkus, $11.50.

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small Veronica shelve

These minimal, handcrafted birch shelves could be the perfect surface to display your collections. By jwhitney100, $70.

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Vintage Polaroid Land camera

This beautiful vintage Polaroid camera could be a thoughtful detail to add to a shelf full of photographs. By bluebellbazaar, $38.

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Lacy Storage Jars- Set of 3

Store your candies, buttons and other bits and bobs on a shelf in these sweet little recycled jars, with custom lid colors to match your home décor. By allicoate, $20.

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Shino Hanging Basket 2

Hanging baskets are a great way to display plants while not taking up too much space both indoors and out. These ceramic baskets are glazed with classic, neutral colors and will match almost any style home. By MudPieCeramics, $36.

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Moss Pincushion 14

If you've been known to kill even the hardiest of houseplants, then this fake moss pincushion is for you. Even if you are not a sewer, the clusters of moss will look great on a shelf, or placed in a jar to create a faux terrarium. By Ottoman, $30.

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DRY SINK PAINTED REPRODUCTION COUNTRY DRY SINK

The distressed style paint finish on this blue cabinet gives it an old antique look — the perfect surface to display a collection of vintage tchotchkes and trinkets. By JosephSpinaleFurn, $765.

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The Collectors: Weird Vintage Figurines

2008-05-15T13:48:00-05:00

Thank you to ScribbleNation for sharing your weird and wonderful collection of W. R. Berries with us! I've been obsessed with ceramic figurines myself lately (see my personal Top 10 here). You can find lots of good stuff in the vintage category (which you can now search directly through the new drop-down menu).

If you have a collection — especially vintage or handmade things — comment below or join us in this thread! Tag your video with "Etsy" and "collectors" Youtube.