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marymary
Published on July 1, 2009 in Spotlight |
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July is here! Now that summer has arrived, it's time to take advantage of the delectable weather's many benefits. Venture forth on that well-deserved vacation (road trip!), hit the beach with your nautical tote, have your first sophisticated dinner party, go antiquing at local flea markets and indulge in leisurely pursuits. Give the gift of gorgeous rubies to those lucky Cancers and Leos on your list and celebrate the marriages of friends and family by giving the gift of handmade. Etsy has you covered for the busy season ahead, and we hope this shopping guide keeps you organized and inspired.
Vacationing
Going on holiday should be an excursion to indulgence. Whether you're traveling to the beach, hiking in the mountains, or skiing in the Southern Hemisphere, Etsy's Travel Guide will help you check the necessities off your list and pack for your next adventure with style and sustainability in mind.
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From sippingtea, $35. |
By JiJis, $104. |
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By ladramaqueen, $140. |
By TheLaughingGiraffe, $20. |
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By rainwaterbotanicals, $12. |
By ChezSucreChez, $30. |
Americana Folk
Get back to basics with that rustic Americana aesthetic. Essentials for your decor feature clean lines, soothing color combinations, and just a touch of antiqued embellishment. Recall a simpler time with the Americana Folk Guide, inspired by the traditions of primitive art, colonial style, and a patriotic color palette.
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By elizabethwren, $150. |
By simplyrustic, $275. |
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picnic in the park freestyle bow tie By xoelle, $36. |
By everydaysies, $12.50. |
Your Perfect T-shirt
The perfect t-shirt could effortlessly fill the role of best friend: there for you when you need it, tailored to fit like a second skin, and determined to coax you out of any funk with its soft embrace. Each of the items in the Perfect T-shirt Guide will be your ideal companion from brunch to happy hour.
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By circlesandsquares, $28. |
By HandnShadow, $40. |
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By sealmaiden, $28. |
TLR camera unisex organic tshirt By vital, $26. |
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By blackbirdtees, $23. |
S-te amo...ORGANIC Ladies' V-neck By neenacreates, $22. |
Shades of Ruby
July's birthstone, the ruby, vividly illustrates fiery summer sunsets and rooftop romance. Buying a ruby-inspired item is a thoughtful gift for new babies, July birthdays, and the hot-blooded sirens in all of us. Our Shades of Ruby Gift Guide contains finds with a vibrant splash of red as we transition into the summer months.
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By BijouxOdalisque, $110. |
By pedrosprout, $34. |
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By italilambertini, $1325. |
By aaarealgem, $39.40. |
Summer Weddings
When it comes to designing your dream wedding, Etsy has an abundance of unique and seasonal items to transform your heavenly vision into reality. Be sure to add our Wedding Attire, Wedding Decor, Invites and Favors, and Wedding Gift Ideas guides to your shopping favorites as we help you frolic down the aisle.
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By giantdwarf, $30. |
By alinahayes, $32. |
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By elmstudiosonline, $18. |
Custom Gocco wedding invitations By heatherjeany, $120. |
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By familyattic, $37.95. |
80s vintage charcoal button vest By decades, $20. |
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75 Custom Letterpressed Coasters By redbirdink, $75. |
By Earmark, $12. |
The Art of Collecting
Now is the season for far-reaching flea markets and antiquing aplenty. Find the treasure you've always been looking for or feed your current collecting addiction with a little help from our Vintage Guide.
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From domestikate, $32. |
By sushipotparts, $12. |
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From PlatypiVintage, $68. |
From bluebellbazaar, $26. |
Nautical Motifs
Hey, Sailor! Nothing says summer quite like the maritime imagery and seaside colors of nautical style. Whether you're looking to update your warm-weather wardrobe or bring a little aquatic escapism to your space, each of the finds in the Classically Nautical Guide will help you navigate this timeless trend.
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By layerxlayer, $85. |
Egg Harbor 5-piece Dinnerware Set By DodgeStationPottery, $119. |
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BelleReverb nautical stripe dress By BelleReverb, $95. |
By VintageMusings, $38. |
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Clipper ship screen printed necktie By toybreaker, $30. |
By warmnfuzzies, $22. |
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Where are you Compass Necklace By 23rdstreetvintage, $18. |
By DNTX, $95. |
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
Gift Guides | Guest Curators | Gift Ideas | More Summer Posts
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uncharted
So many great picks! I love the banner and the vintage sunglasses!
beautifulbridget
JenGillette
No offense, Etsy, this is a beautiful selection and all, but how about some new picks? Several of these have been featured in the Storque over the last week, and several others are so common to Storque/Gift Guides that I can name the seller by looking at the picture. Maybe it's time to send out some scouts to dig up some lesser-seen treasures!
burntmill
love the camera! being a photography major might have something to do with that. Great Finds!
CarryTheWord
aBreathofFrenchair
Although these are great picks, I agree with Jen. Let's see some new things!
betsy3
baconsquarefarm
Awesome find's there mary~! Partial to July since it's my birthday month, but now I'm not counting anymore.
Enjoy your weekend everyone~!
Earmark
oh what an awesome list! Love all of your great finds Mary, as usual!!
Thank you so much for including our Better Together Banner! YAHOOZIES! I love pretty much everything in here!
foamywader
IcingOnTheCupcake
maybeads
Very nice picks! I am, however, inclined to agree with JenGillette and aBreathofFrenchair. I recognize quite a few of the sellers from other features. I know they have wonderful products and photos, but there are lesser-known artists who have just as wonderful items that could fit here, too.
JessicaPoundstone
norakaren
workingforpeanuts
I Love July, the color RED, and Rubies. Thanks for such nice picks always!
Countessa
voleurdebijoux
sharonclancydesigns
Wow, great picks. I might have to have the cicada wings shirt. How cool is that? :)
warmnfuzzies
amysfunkyfibers
4TheSparrowsNest
A broad range and scope of goods! I must confess, however, that I much prefer the other seasons compared to summer. It's just too darn hot in the south. :o) I'm ready for fall!
mgilinfo
dbabcock
Radness
KatrinLermanJewelry
thehouseofhemp
CutieDynamite
JAdamsDesigns
Great picks for sure but I too am gonna agree with JenGillette, aBreathofFrenchair, and maybeads. There's a ton of us out there really trying, wishing and hoping to capture some attention from you awesome people at Etsy!
BeadinBabe
fashionfucsia
sewlola
i am in love with the CICADA tee! it reminds me of my trip to Provence, France. i am also keeping an eye on the ROSETTE FASCINATOR, i am just deciding which color to choose! so many pretty things ...
zuppaartista
LisaFerinDesigns
I'm a July baby, so I really love those ruby red picks! Gorgeous.
LuLusWoobies
jenniferlynnstudio
TenDigitCreations
kidacollective
Such pretty things! I'm really loving the T-shirt gift guide at the moment.
PomLove
Wow, what a great collection! Great job, Mary! It makes me want to forget my troubles and go sailing (while looking faboush, of course:) Thanks!
BululuStudio
scribblemonkey
everything is so wonderful here! love the nautical theme...hmmmm...inspiration hitting me...must go do something super shippy HA!
moonovermaize
Very inspiring summer collection...so many pieces I would love to own!
lolos
GreetingsthatGrow
LOVE the chest! I have wanted one of those for years now!
steinschmuckdesign
DorianGrace
I am absolutely CRAZY about that swimsuit! Also loving all those bright ruby hues!
EJPcreations
blackbirdtees
Love the silkscreened tie. I can almost smell the salty air ;)
breadandroses2
SweetwaterGifts
sleepypillow
stockannette
incoldstorage
AutumnLeavesJewelry
omgosh that 22k gold ring with Ruby is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
maybeads
Re: my earlier post - I just realized these are items from the Gift Guides - no wonder I've seen them before! Sorry to jump the gun!
VixVintage
How does one get their items featured on here? I love all your picks and I am humbled by the talented artists on Etsy.
adoreneko
Sudstress
heatherjeany
Thanks for including my wedding invitations in this dizzying array of awesomeness!! It's a pleasure to be next to Sue of Giant Dwarf, and as a proud owner of TWO of her fascinators I can tell you that they are just as lovely in person. I wear mine almost every day :) Yay Etsy!
odiliafu
I love the swimsuit and the headpiece. Great picks!
My nautical necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
BelleReverb
I agree with heatherjeany. It really is an honour to be featured among such beautiful items! So thanks etsy for featuring my nautical stripe dress. I really am in love with the fun nautical quilt, it's wonderful.
remarkablebird
ArtWhims
JiJis
thank you so much for including my tote! i am beyond ecstatic! you have totally made my day! :)
GemmaBeads
I love toybreaker's Clipper Ship tie! Purchased one for my husband and paired it with one of my "R" pirate themed tie tacks. I have a pendant available that can easily be made into a tie tack if you wish...
VintageBookStore
jbeaudet
July is my favorite month probably because it's my Bday month. Nice picks!
everydaysies
Just discovered you used my little candlemat - what a nice surprise! Thank you so much!
MinceCo
don't mind a bit of nautical myself, navigate your way to my shop for a piece of it and enter the competition whilst your there.http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26591514
chapulin
Awesome picks for July! :-))) I also have something special for this day...
My American Pie Apple!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Thank you! :-))))
TheLaughingGiraffe
These are beautiful picks...thanks so much for including our monogrammed beach towel!! It's our first time being featured in The Storque (or anywhere on Etsy), so we are SUPER excited...you made our day!!
ladramaqueen
XPoppysWickedGardenX
PlatypiVintage
TheCottageCheese
PipocaHandmade
bedouin
Fantastic variety ~ Rosette Fascinator ~ The Swan is BeAuTiFul ~*~
Thanks for sharing
evihan
DvoraSchleffer
fabricnation
Bunnys
CinfulOldies
thestapeliacompany
Impeccable taste as always Mary. Very nice summer items. :)
vintagetakeout
PawPawsWorkshop
EDCCollective
Here is an item that would be at home in your "shades of ruby" theme:
neenacreates
aaaaack! thanks for featuring my tee! (te amo) those wrangler boots are to die for, sigh
TwoOfThree
Here is an item that would work for your Nautical Themes.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
TwoOfThree
Whoops - here is the one I thought would work for Nautical Themes:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
designsboutique
Great picks! I'm marking my fav as the everyday tote, love those colors!!
brownbelly
summer is the coolest!
i've got some pretty summer items as well!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
upmysleeveboutique
Your NAUTICAL selections made my heart skip a beat ... I'm inspired by anything coastal, preppy or related to New England. (As you can see from my shop!)
kristend12
amoronia
classicphotocards
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