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Guest Curator: Fine Design with Swiss Miss


Story by swissmiss Published on June 10, 2009 in Spotlight	Photo by swiss miss

This week’s Guest Curator is Tina Roth Eisenberg, the force behind swiss-miss.com, a design journal of infectious enthusiasm and inspiring finds. Tina, who refers to herself as a "Swiss designer gone NYC," started swissmiss in May of 2005 as a personal catalog of her daily discoveries. She currently stimulates the imagination of an average of 600,000 monthly visitors from all around the world. Her readers appreciate the wide range of design related topics, which span from graphic, furniture, and font design to illustration, architecture and designy, handmade gifts. Based in Brooklyn, swissmiss broadcasts with a European viewpoint and a love for clear, Swiss functional design. In addition to her blog, Tina runs her design studio (swissmiss studio) focusing on all things interactive. Yes, Tina loves the internet(s)!

I am constantly amazed at all of the creative talent posting unique and inventive products on Etsy. I keep thanking the technology gods for having made platforms like Etsy possible. There's nothing I love more than discovering a young new talent, posting one of their items on my blog and then, an hour later or so, seeing that they're sold out! I personally buy jewelry, prints, postcards, toys and kids' clothes on Etsy. In fact, whenever I need a unique gift for kids, Etsy is the source I turn to. Below are a few of my picks that I either own, have given to friends or that simply made me smile.

Bunny No. 1, 7 x 8 Fine Art Print

Etsy is one of my favorite destinations for affordable, unique art. Take Bunny No.1 by SharonMontrose, for example. How can you not fall in love with this little furry friend? $25.

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Live What You Love Letterpress Print in Black

I couldn't agree more: Live What You Love. By hijirik, $12.50.

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Rainbow Windowpanes Dress - Choose Your Size

The Rainbow Windowpanes Dress by AprilScott is one of my all time Etsy favorites. I bought it for my daughter last year, and it makes heads turn. In fact, I'd like it for myself. $40.

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Girliesaurus Rex Dinoroar Tail

There are days where I wish I could wear one of these Dinoroar Tails into a client meeting. I think they would make quite a statement. Oh, yes, our little Ella has one and fully approves. By MamasDoodles, $25.

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mini chalk mat and crayon play on the go

Anyone with little ones and a desire to eat out every now and then knows that the Dine.n.Doodle Fold.n.Go Art Folio is brilliant. By LilBDesigns, $11.

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Custom Letter Pillow --- all letters available

My readers know that I am a big typography lover. So, it comes as no surprise that these Crocheted Custom Letter Pillows get my two thumbs up! Anyone need an M? By lauraslefthook, $22.

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mini mustache on a stick. THE KID

Yes, we all need a mini mustache on a stick. Really. Hat tip to somethingshidinghere for such an ingenious product. $32.

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Large Nimbus Necklace

This Nimbus Necklace simply puts a smile on my face. By Joannarutter, $70.

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Fill-In-The-Blank Letterpress Invitation

Etsy is an amazing resource for beautifully designed and printed letterpress cards. Take this Fill-In-The-Blank Card, for example. Fun! By breadandbuttershop, $15.

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Raincloud Plush

Yes, I admit it, I have a thing for clouds. This Raincloud Plush by Ladysnail is hanging in Ella's room. It's one of my favorite pieces I've ever purchased on Etsy. $20.

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beret12

This beret has swissmiss written all over it. One day, I shall place an order. By dadaya, $108.

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Coin Pendant-One Franc

I have been considering paying tribute to the beautiful Swiss currency by purchasing one of these Coin Pendants by littlebrownhouse. $12.

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Thanks so much to Tina for showing off her favorite Etsy picks!

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June 10, 2009 at 4:54 p.m.

dragonhouseofyuen

the dinosaur tail looks like a force to be reckoned with!!

and I know two youngsters who would want one each!

June 10, 2009 at 4:56 p.m.

PAINTINGSBYSAM

So Great! I love etsy!

June 10, 2009 at 4:57 p.m.

amandaatkins

great items! I also with I could wear the dinosaur tail...
I love the fill in the blank card too!

June 10, 2009 at 4:58 p.m.

pandawithcookie

I love that bunny.

June 10, 2009 at 4:59 p.m.

ehmio

super cute picks & such a great blog she runs!

June 10, 2009 at 5:03 p.m.

RoughGems

what lovely selections! everything fits together nicely. I'm a big fan of the adorable beret, Sharon Montrose's photography, and pretty much anything from somethingshidinghere. great picks all around!

June 10, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.

alisonkelleydesigns

I totally love the windowpanes dress, great pick it's too cute! I just wish I had a daughter to wear it. Off to check out your blog, thanks for sharing it!

June 10, 2009 at 5:11 p.m.

CatherinetteRings

Great Finds , the bunny is cute and crisp !

June 10, 2009 at 5:12 p.m.

missindie

"Live what you Love"

Best quote ever.

June 10, 2009 at 5:13 p.m.

OffTheHooks

love that bunny.

June 10, 2009 at 5:14 p.m.

erinelizabeth

Beautiful selections. I love that beret!

June 10, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.

tubbytabby

Etsy is a great source, Love, love, love it!

June 10, 2009 at 5:16 p.m.

belovedbaglady

Such sweet things!!!

June 10, 2009 at 5:17 p.m.

soule

OHH! I LOVE it all too!

June 10, 2009 at 5:23 p.m.

Vanessa

you have an admirably clean eye (that sounds kinda gross, but you know what i mean).

June 10, 2009 at 5:31 p.m.

workingforpeanuts

Nice! Want!

June 10, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

youheartus

i love everything!

June 10, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

TheCottageCheese

Swiss-Miss is such a cool blog! What great picks from Tina.

June 10, 2009 at 5:33 p.m.

SteppingStones

Great eye! Nice stuff!

June 10, 2009 at 5:34 p.m.

maybeads

What a striking collection!

June 10, 2009 at 5:36 p.m.

Furiousdreams

I can see the Swiss influence in the clean and elegant style choices. And what a fabulously designed blog. I'll be exploring!

June 10, 2009 at 5:37 p.m.

1AEON

LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE!!--> it's awesome, I love it and live it:)

June 10, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.

aimeesarmoire

How cute are these picks? I feel like painting red toadstooly-mushroomy things right now :)

June 10, 2009 at 5:47 p.m.

HibouCards

Live what you love! That's where I am :)

June 10, 2009 at 6:01 p.m.

zoetropa

super selection! i love that little dress, so adorable.

June 10, 2009 at 6:07 p.m.

lorijaclynsjewels

eee, that beret is awesome!!! Love it all, good picks!

June 10, 2009 at 6:13 p.m.

SewnNatural

wow, tremendous picks. i truly and honestly want them all. wow.

June 10, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.

KalliopeJewelry

Adorable finds! The bunny fine art print is the cutest thing!

June 10, 2009 at 6:20 p.m.

lovelygifts

Very cute picks!

June 10, 2009 at 6:21 p.m.

zime

Beautiful selections!!!. All special object! (^v^)

June 10, 2009 at 6:46 p.m.

IcingOnTheCupcake

Great taste, love your choices!

June 10, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.

notmoira

Great finds!

June 10, 2009 at 6:58 p.m.

littlealouette

yr fabulous and yr daughter is quite a lucky one! xoxox GREAT picks!

June 10, 2009 at 7:02 p.m.

BabbidgePatch

wonderful selections ~ the dino tail and little jumper are adorable!

June 10, 2009 at 7:03 p.m.

Linelle10

the letter pillow is awesome... as well as the rain

June 10, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.

breadandroses

Love the European perspective! Thanks so much for this great feature & supporting handmade for children. Swiss-miss.com is fabulous.

June 10, 2009 at 7:15 p.m.

iragrant

I love to get that Dino tails for my little one! And your pick feel so familiar:)

June 10, 2009 at 7:16 p.m.

helenaemmans

love the nimbus necklace!

June 10, 2009 at 7:49 p.m.

MelanieMathieu

Great picks - Love the bunny print and the rainbow dress is adorable.

June 10, 2009 at 8:21 p.m.

moop

ooohhh! we at Moop LOVE swissmiss!

June 10, 2009 at 8:27 p.m.

grocgroc

I love the swiss miss blog, of course she's gonna have great taste! wonderful picks!

jimena

June 10, 2009 at 8:48 p.m.

lazydoll

simple is great！！

June 10, 2009 at 8:51 p.m.

LisaFerinDesigns

My brother introduced me to the Swiss Miss website at least a year ago and I visit it often. Thanks for a great article.

June 10, 2009 at 9:06 p.m.

spareGus

what great and practical choices!

June 10, 2009 at 9:07 p.m.

santokivintage

Oh I love Swiss Miss!! Really great picks and all reasonably priced, too!

June 10, 2009 at 9:09 p.m.

gretchenmist

great finds + i love your blog :)

June 10, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.

CollectionObsession

I love all of this!

June 10, 2009 at 9:14 p.m.

beautifulbridget

Awesome! I love Etsy!!

June 10, 2009 at 9:17 p.m.

lauraslefthook

I am honored to have one of my items shared here. Definitely brightened my day.

June 10, 2009 at 9:33 p.m.

FairyBubbles

Love that "Dine and Doodle" how neat:)

June 10, 2009 at 9:59 p.m.

ValerieGalloway

Beautifully presented!

June 10, 2009 at 10:20 p.m.

hijirik

omg!!! thank you so much, Tina, for including my piece!!! awwwwww ((happy dance))

June 10, 2009 at 10:22 p.m.

PipocaHandmade

I love getting my daily dose of swiss-miss!
Delightful article and picks!

June 10, 2009 at 10:36 p.m.

RedBerryCrochet

Terrific featured items and I love the lettered pillows!

June 10, 2009 at 10:43 p.m.

baconsquarefarm

Interesting~ enjoyed all your finds. The clean fresh lines, the windowpane dress is adorable.

June 10, 2009 at 10:48 p.m.

pogoshop

Gotta love that dino tail. Also the great little windowpanes dress. And the beret, and pretty much all of these.

June 10, 2009 at 11:06 p.m.

moonstr

great article!

June 10, 2009 at 11:12 p.m.

Ebrown2503

cute cute cute letter pillows!

June 11, 2009 at 12:02 a.m.

monkeyandsquirrel

such cute goodies! can't wait until i have a little one to purchase fun things for!

June 11, 2009 at 12:32 a.m.

littlebrownhouse

Great article, and thanks so much for including me!

June 11, 2009 at 12:50 a.m.

BirdhouseBlessings

I enjoyed all of the picks, my personal favorite is "Live what you lover", I needed that.

June 11, 2009 at 12:53 a.m.

BirdhouseBlessings

Excuse me, it was "Live what you love" I'm very sorry.

June 11, 2009 at 12:56 a.m.

jennyleefowler

must ask-- what's in the red suitcases?

June 11, 2009 at 1:14 a.m.

IceCreamCandy

i love the bunny photo so cute:)

June 11, 2009 at 1:14 a.m.

LeChatCrochet

Congrats to my fellow Etsyhooker Lauraslefthook from a (part) Swiss girl in Holland!!

June 11, 2009 at 2:23 a.m.

giia

Each pick is great but i love the letter pillows!

June 11, 2009 at 2:39 a.m.

yumalum

I always look forward to my daily fix of Swiss Miss!

June 11, 2009 at 3:27 a.m.

cottonbirddesigns

Great finds, sweet bunny photo!

June 11, 2009 at 4:24 a.m.

vilte

great finds indeed!

June 11, 2009 at 6 a.m.

beyeler

I love Swiss Miss and I want a Dinoroar Tail!

June 11, 2009 at 6:28 a.m.

steinschmuckdesign

I am from switzerland and
that you make our country more popular,
is just really Great!
I Thank you so much for all your work.

June 11, 2009 at 6:36 a.m.

yuzucha

Thanks for the cute pics! I love the cloud items and the dinosaur tail. Good luck to you on Etsy!

June 11, 2009 at 6:56 a.m.

babook

Yes ,Etsy it a good choose for pick some for her of the a lot of things .....it`s fantasy and amaze like Dinoroar Tails make smile too ! http://www.babook.etsy.com

June 11, 2009 at 7:25 a.m.

englishmuffinshop

love the blog and these super picks - wunderbar!

June 11, 2009 at 7:48 a.m.

ursastudio

Dinoroar tail is so great!!! I wish I knew a toddler to give it to. My girls are now teens.

June 11, 2009 at 8:34 a.m.

jenniferdennispotter

Love Sharon Montrose's photography and that little windowpane dress is so beautiful. Great article and I'm so happy that Etsy artist's get the attention they deserve.

June 11, 2009 at 8:41 a.m.

curved

Crisp and clean! Love the choices :)

June 11, 2009 at 9:09 a.m.

giia

by the way, i love the blog too!!! so inspiring...keep up the excellent work. I admire your selections.

June 11, 2009 at 9:09 a.m.

FlanneryCrane

I'm going to check out the blog. Right now.

June 11, 2009 at 9:09 a.m.

photoglassworks

Girliesaurus Rex Dinoroar Tail is the best!

June 11, 2009 at 9:13 a.m.

SpiritedEarth

i want one of those girliesaurus tails..

June 11, 2009 at 9:24 a.m.

pixelperfectboutique

Great selections! I love the Dinosaur tails -- my kids would go bonkers for those!

June 11, 2009 at 9:37 a.m.

Morado

the little dress is cute :o) awesome pics

June 11, 2009 at 9:39 a.m.

AnvilArtshop

Love this picks... fresh, clean, great design. Off to check out the swissmiss blog!

June 11, 2009 at 9:42 a.m.

AnniesWearableArt

I am so bad at blogging and fascinated by those who create blog as I feel like they are also works of art!
This was such fun to read---love everything-that crocheted M is amazing! Lovely swiss-miss, from a heinz-57 swiss-german-irish and only God knows what else miss! LOL

June 11, 2009 at 9:53 a.m.

bluebirdiesinger

love the mushroom hat and bunny print :)

June 11, 2009 at 10:04 a.m.

SundraSandrusi

great article!

June 11, 2009 at 10:09 a.m.

bellasparty

Lovely picks!

June 11, 2009 at 10:27 a.m.

sleepypillow

Great selection! Love bunny print and go art folio!

June 11, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.

donnageissler

I do love that bunny photo!

June 11, 2009 at 10:59 a.m.

lafillefacetieuse

Great picks!

June 11, 2009 at 11:01 a.m.

YesWeeKend

The article is great and I love the coin pendant!!!!!

June 11, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.

ArtDecoDame

my daughter would love the dino tail and my hubby wants the mustache on a stick thats too cute!

June 11, 2009 at 11:21 a.m.

nightcloud

dear swissmiss, as a lover of clouds you hopefully come, one day, across nightcloud and nightcloud2 here on etsy to find more and different types of paper clouds... thank you for showing your choices!

June 11, 2009 at 11:31 a.m.