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Etsy Finds: What I Did On My Summer Vacation

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July is upon us, and that means vacation time! Some of us like to escape from the office for outdoor adventures, others embark on international expeditions. Keeping it local can lead to getaways in romanticism or relaxation. Regardless of your preference, shopping for these trips is always half the fun, and our Travel Shopping Guide and Travel Showcase will certainly help build up the anticipation. Whether you are seeking warmer climes or cooler air, we've got what you need to make your journey a breeze. Be sure to check out our seller sponsored Travel Showcase for more vacation ideas.

 

Golf and Spa

Mireio Spa and Travel Pillow

By Mireio, $25.

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Vintage Dior Sunglasses

By scoutdrygoods, $74.

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The Traveler Bag in Dandelion

By PopulationOne, $110.

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Silk Luxury Eye Mask

By BibBon, $25.

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Handmade Denim Sunhat

By Sookie, $62.

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Upcycled Golf Bag - Bombs Dropping

By BrightWall, $90.

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The Evolution Tank Top

By InnerEvolution, $39.

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Aromatherapy Travel Soy Candle

By offbeet, $7.

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International Adventure

Raffia Fedora Hat Mocha Berry Unisex

By onnesti, $82.

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Urban Travel Pack- Recycled Leather

By justintime67, $65.

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Tattoo Design Passport Holder

By DumbKidDesigns, $8.75.

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Green Zip Front Tunic

By 13threads, $160.

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POCKET coral

By POUTfits, $12.

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Kodak Instamatic Camera with Case

From jessjamesjake, $32.

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Toiletries Travel Bag

By sweetthings3, $18.

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Dragonfly Field Bag

By rainbowswirlz, $17.

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Beach Fiesta

Handcrafted Brown Huarache

By zuzsi, $45.

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Naturally Romantic Ruffled Tank

By dyanahar, $35.

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Betsy Earrings

By JenJewelry, $68.

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Oilcloth Beach Bag - Free Shipping

By BagItDesigns, $45.

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Gadget/Camera Padded Case

By jackandbee, $18.

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Bella Turquoise and Red Bikini

By anazara, $75.

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Ship and Shore

Mini Soap Tote (hangs in shower)

By SewnAgain, $14.95.

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Fora Double Strap Tote

By bayanhippo, $38.

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White Sands Dress

By azurejoy, $60.

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Tricolore Leather Flip Flops

By Florentines, $70.

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Vintage Inspired Barbie Swimsuit

By ladramaqueen, $110.

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Blue Leather Travel Journal

By janettemaher, $40.

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Into the Woods

E-Z Bob Camp Chair

By WillardWoodwrights, $65.

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Camp Bag Tags

By ModernClassicsKids, $3.75.

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Working Compass Necklace

By 23rdstreetvintage, $18.

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Small Wet Bag in Garden Stripe

By paisleybaby, $14.

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Eco Friendly Flatware Set

By ponyup, $18.

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Mama's Huckleberry Pancakes

By OliveStudio, $20.

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Cherry Branch Market Tote

By reincarnationdesign, $25.

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Burlap Fanny Pack

By hitree, $90.

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Romantic Getaway

Very Very Special Dress

By katetowers, $650.

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Bamboo and Organic Cotton Tap Set

By sandmaiden, $69.

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Aqua Bikini with Wooden Accents

By PINKSTARswimwear, $30.

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Bridal Pouch

By simplybeme, $15.

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Vintage Train Case/Makeup Bag

From sophistikate, $44.

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Silk Cowl Neck

By neworleansmagpie, $24.

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Organizer Clutch Wristlet

By thelaughinghouse, $26.99.

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Soft Pastel Shawl / Wrap

By ClassyWedding, $15.

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July 6, 2009 at 12:52 p.m. NiftyKidstuff

lovely finds!

July 6, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. Greenbriar

The E Z Bob Chair is terrific! Beautiful craftsmenship!

July 6, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. beautifulbridget

Fantastic selection!!

July 6, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. klacustomcreations

such cool finds! Etsy was mentioned in our local paper for the place to find capri sun purses, very cool!

July 6, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. missindie

Ohmygosh I want everything in this article!!! :]

July 6, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. twolefthands

Wow, gorgeous picks!

July 6, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. notebooksetc

Nice finds. I like the totes!

July 6, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. VintageEye

i am ready to go!

July 6, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. evihan

wowww what a great findings...ISTANBUL is my hometown:-)
great neck piece:-)

July 6, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. TheInvitation

So many beautiful bathing suits on Etsy!!!!!

July 6, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. pamelamichelle

Lets go! I'll pack my bags. Who's with me?

July 6, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. baconsquarefarm

aaah when can I leave? great finds~!

July 6, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. LippincottSoapCo

Cute flip-flops! A must have for summer!

July 6, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. spacejam

great picks!!

July 6, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. beachhouseblues

Makes me want to stay home and shop!

July 6, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. SmallEarthVintage

Fabulous, fun finds! Yay for vacation. :)

July 6, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. foamywader

Yay for sunshine and browned skin!

July 6, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. thebestvintage

Lots of fun choices on this one!

July 6, 2009 at 1:28 p.m. JessicaPoundstone

Such cute stuff - especially love the Eco Friendly Flatware Set!

July 6, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. AlchemicMuse

Love the dragonfly field bag!

July 6, 2009 at 1:35 p.m. LittleGreenSquirrel

If only I had somewhere to go where I could wear the "Very Very Special Dress"! *sigh*

July 6, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. sherrytruitt

I'm ready to pack my bags!

July 6, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. GimCarry

ahhh!!! I want to go to the sea in Thailand have wonderful beach but I live at the northern part of country so have a hill no sea however I love them both :D
Tomorrow I'll go to picnic yay i am ready!!!
Have a nice day everyone (* v *)
Thank you Emily :)

July 6, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. BeadinBabe

LOVE THIS!!! I really love that blue bathing suit, great summer finds! :)

July 6, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. laraandmedolls

LOVED the top image with "Istanbul" necklace :)

Oh Istanbul, the love of my life... HERE I COME !!!

:)

July 6, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. AliBaliJewellery

too too many items here that I love!!

July 6, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. cindylouwho2

the soap tote rocks! what a clever idea!

July 6, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. Ozknits

Great selections Emily!!

July 6, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

May I have one of each please? Just add some rage of the age (vintage revamp) jewelry, and fiberwear, such as luxe knitted or delicious crochet, and that is all I would need! FABULOUS!

July 6, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. bungalowmarketplace

Great post! I love the golf bag!

July 6, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. BlackStar

Great finds! I'm ready to go.

July 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. thestapeliacompany

All these great products make me want to take a trip!

July 6, 2009 at 2:05 p.m. breadandroses2

I feel wanderlust coming on.....but we're keeping it local this year. Here's the perfect beach glass foraging, every day vintage fabric bag:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

July 6, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. pamwares

I love the bathing suits if only I wear that skinny and cute! :-)

July 6, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. lovelygifts

Very nice selections. Cute sandals.

July 6, 2009 at 3 p.m. Radness

totally love all the swimsuits!

July 6, 2009 at 3:02 p.m. odiliafu

Emily, love your picks!! I really love the Dior vintage sunglasses and the vintage camera. Thanks!!

July 6, 2009 at 3:02 p.m. FancyCatVintage

MmmmMMmmmmm pancakes :)

July 6, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. LuttrellStudio

Great picks!!! Love the wetbag!!!!

July 6, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. caninedesign

wow really nice finds

July 6, 2009 at 3:28 p.m. PrairiePeasant

Great finds, especially the wet bag by paisleybaby!

July 6, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. kidacollective

Really, really great article! Ah, summer holidays...

July 6, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. VintageZen

I wish I was at the beach right now!

July 6, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. norakaren

this guide is so cool,I still have may summer items even when I'm ready for fall..lol..

July 6, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. tigersanddragons

These picks put me in a travelling frame of mind. Sigh, it would be fun to go on a trip this summer, but alas all our summer travelling will be be strictly for business.

July 6, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. recycledwares

hey, i haven't taken my summer vacation yet, not fair.

July 6, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. masaoms

I love GetReadySetGo bags!!! ;-) Lovely article!

July 6, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. BibBon

Thanks for including me. I feel totally honored to be amongst so many awesome items and sellers.

July 6, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. SadovskyJewelry

Cool stuff. Awesome colors

July 6, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. BirdhouseBlessings

I liked it all.

July 6, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. postroadvintage

Fun article with such a variety of lovely items! Great job!

July 6, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. amoronia

Fantastic!

July 6, 2009 at 6:23 p.m. vivilian

Oh my god...
love it so much

http://www.vivilian.etsy.com

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July 6, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. JuniperHome

YAAAAAY! So psyched to be featured in Etsy Finds! This makes my week.

July 6, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. TheCottageCheese

Fantastic travel finds!

July 6, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. MinceCo

i'd really like the very very special dress, why because of course its lovely.

July 6, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. GranGrahamsTable

Refreshing selections,well done!

July 6, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. PawPawsWorkshop

Great article

July 6, 2009 at 9:12 p.m. shizendesigns

Cool collection!

July 7, 2009 at midnight artsgallery

Great pics. I need vacation too.

July 7, 2009 at 1:57 a.m. Atticgoods

Great selection! Creativity is always inspiring. Love all these talents. Thank you!

July 7, 2009 at 11:57 a.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

Perfect vacation selections!

July 7, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. jackandbee

love the collection and beyond excited that my camera case was included in this group!!!!! thanks! xo jackandbee

July 7, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. bluerthanblue

GREAT article!
What is the link to the cool necklace at the top of the page with the map of Istanbul? I want it!

July 7, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. bluerthanblue

Found it!

July 7, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. Mireio

Thank you so much for featuring my travel pillows. I'm thrilled to be in such GREAT company!!

July 7, 2009 at 7 p.m. PAINTINGSBYSAM

Such great stuff!!

July 7, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I love them all. One of each please! I'll need a bigger suitcase!

July 7, 2009 at 8:55 p.m. nomadcraftsetc

That fanny pack is so awesome and such an update from the older style frumpy ones. I can't wait till we go on our vacation(it isn't until August). We are going to explore our state of New Mexico! Have fun everyone and be safe on your vacations!

July 7, 2009 at 8:57 p.m. worksandfinds

Lovely.

July 9, 2009 at 9:50 a.m. BizzieLizzie

Wow - some absolutely incredible finds! I've got a few new shops to check out!! Way to go!

July 9, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. ikabags

greatttttttttttttt

July 9, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. decoratethediva

Awesome vacation picks!!!

July 9, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. fireflynotes

calgon take me away!

July 11, 2009 at 7:06 p.m. TimesUp

LOVE the Dragonfly field bag and the leather journals, - very similar to some I used to make, - am now inspired to do more!! Thank you! x

July 13, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. AnneHolman

thank you for including my Istanbul pendant! i have maps available of nearly every vacation location on earth from my antique atlases.

July 19, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. bonecalinda

It finally feels like summer in New England! Here is a vintage purse that fits right in with the Ship and Shore theme!

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

I think this is a fun summer strap that is very Beach Fiesta like!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

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