The Modern Materialist : Best of Etsy

Best of Etsy: Circa Ceramics to The Intuitive Garden

Wendy Atterberry — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

[$40, Etsy]

This bowl by Circa Ceramics is "modeled after the traditionally shaped bowls of yesteryear," but it's so pretty I can't imagine actually using it as a real mixing bowl. It would, however, look beautiful on a table top with a few lemons! More great Etsy finds after the jump.

[$30, Etsy]

I love all these photos by Emmalynne. Choose any 11x14 photo for $30.

[$28, Etsy]

Lovely handmade disc earrings from The Intuitive Garden, where original images and photos make wearable art.

Best of Etsy: From Dandy Tree to Modern Charm

Wendy Atterberry — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT

[$30, Etsy]

I love the beautiful images at DandyTree, like this one. Even cooler, the images are available in jewelry form, too. More Etsy finds after the jump.

[$27, Etsy]

[$12, Etsy]

I bought a little make-up bag from Modern Charm a couple of months ago. When a friend I was visiting recently asked where I got it, it dawned on me I ought to share the store with you guys, too. Doesn't the fabric just make you feel so good?

Retro Arcade: Punch-Out Scarf

Alex Zalben — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT

[$175, $75, Etsy]

How better to stay warm than with Little Mac and the original ear biter himself? Etsy user Beatboxtaun has created a one of kind Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out scarf for the Nintendo lover in all of us. And if I had almost $200 to spend on a scarf, I would grab this in an instant. Luckily, I'm a magnanimous sort, and will leave it for you, the Materialista, to purchase.

Not a big Punch-Out fan? No worries, Beatboxtaun has you hooked up, especially if you prefer things a little more on the Mario side. Take things one-up with this Super scarf:

I’m sure it will make you temporarily invincible against the cold, or, at least, let your warmth grow twice as large. And it's so attractive, the moment you wear it, you'll meet the man or woman you will Marry-o. Okay, done now.

[Via Kotaku]

Best of Etsy: From Birds 'n Vines to Shrinky Dink Jewelry

Wendy Atterberry — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Living with my boyfriend is great—my freezer is no longer filled with microwave meals I'll eat alone in front of the TV, for example, and I have someone who'll run out and get the paper and coffee for me on Sunday mornings. But there are trade-offs, of course. The biggest one is I can't just decorate how ever I please anymore. I have to consider that a boy lives in the apartment and the decor should reflect that, which means I guess I'll have to pass on this super cute Birds 'n Vines pillow, which is a shame since it looks like a Dwell pillow at a fraction the price.

[$35, Etsy]

More awesome Etsy finds after the jump.

[$15, Etsy]

Hey, remember shrinky dinks? Well, they've just gotten a whole lot more chic.

[$27, Etsy]

Best of Etsy: From Tiny Meat to Resin Rings

Wendy Atterberry — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Now I don't want to brag--okay, well, maybe I do just a little--but I'm going to China this summer! My boyfriend's going to Beijing in August to cover the Olympics and I managed to convice him it'd be a great idea if I tag along. So now I'm in the process of of getting a visa--and yes, bragging to everyone I know or don't know--and I figure I might as well get a cool passport case while I'm at it. I'm sure when I'm wearing the same two outfits for three weeks straight because I could only check one bag on the plane, knowing I have a cool passport case will make all the difference. Anyway, I love the cases and wallets from Tiny Meat at Etsy.

[$16, Etsy]

Keep reading for other Etsy favorites.

Another favorite of mine at Etsy is Ashley G. Her paintings and prints are so whimsical and colorful and are destined to be classics.

[$20, Etsy]

Finally, I'm loving the quirky resin rings from LeeLoo Studio at Etsy. From the origami tulips to the chunky circles, the resin rings are well-crafted and make a big statement. The statement, of course, is, "I have a resin ring and also I'm going to China."

[$24-$85, Etsy]

Retro Arcade: Pac-Man Coasters!

Alex Zalben — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

For those of you who refer to vitamins as “power pellets,” and whisper “bonus points” every time you eat a pretzel, it’s time to grow up already… With these six Pac-Man coasters from Etsy user Lost Mitten.

The bead created set features everybody’s favorite living pie chart, as well as his arch enemies, Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde. For good measure, there’s also a dead ghost*, and the whole thing comes in an attractive case featuring sweet, delicious cherries.

Unfortunately, there was only ONE of these made, so it’s already sold out. But head on over to Lost Mitten’s Etsy page and demand more coasters!

*Was that ever confusing to anyone else?

[Via]

Best of Etsy: From Sock Zombies to Baby Duck Slippers

Wendy Atterberry — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT

Let's just get something straight here from the get-go: I'm not a crafty person. Sure, I've stitched a couple things in my life and I reupholstered an antique chair not too long ago, but for the most part, if I've got an extra hour or two, I'd rather hit up happy hour somewhere than, you know, make something and contribute to society. That said, I am so glad other people are crafty! And I am so thankful for places like Etsy where I can spend all kinds of time (yes, time I could be making something...) browsing for cool stuff. If you're interested in just a handful of my favorite finds this week, continue reading:

The picture above is of a sock zombie--brilliantly conceived and expertly crafted. The zombies are made from actual socks and you can get your very own here.

Quiet Doing makes the coolest looking wallets. I seriously want all of them (and I want them filled with lots and lots of cash!).

How adorable are these little baby slippers? Whether you've got your own little one at home, a niece or a nephew to buy for, or your clock is tick-tick-ticking like mine, how can you pass up slippers so sweet you want to stick them on a baby's feet right away and make them talk to each other in little chick-a-dee speak? Face it: you can't.