A few weekend ago I met up with one of my friends for dinner. Nearly the first thing she said to me was, “Can we go camping this summer?” The truth is there is nothing I would like more. I’ve been dreaming of nothing but summer and camping and friends and fires. Here’s some handmade camping themed goodies to get you dreaming as well.
by Jodi Lynn’s Emporium of Doodles
Mary
I admit to becoming a terrible nerd for medieval fantasy lately. I have no shame.
by Partywareinc
Mary
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. We don’t usually do anything special, but I always like an excuse to buy neat cards. Here’s a roundup of some handmade Valentines.
by Fluid Ink Fine Letterpress of Australia
from BelsArt
from Concrete Lace
Mary
So, according to my wedding timeline I have only two months before I am supposed to have selected and purchased a dress. I have been so picky about what I want. It’s easy to find pictures of dresses you like, but much harder to find actual dresses to buy. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorites I’ve found on Etsy, but none feel like “the dress” to me.
from Mill Street Vintage
by Leanimal
from VeraVague
from zwzzy
If anyone has shop recommendations of places to look for wedding dresses, I’d love to hear them.
Mary
I recently fell in love with the delightful work of Michelle Morin. She paints watercolors of plants and animals. You can purchase prints from her etsy shop.
Mary
Most pet owners I know give their animals a little gift during the holidays. Here are some cute ideas for cats.
Cate cave from vaivanat
DIY cat toys from Design*Sponge
Organic Japanese Catnip from ItchyKnee
Ceramic milk bowl from ORE Pet
Mary
I’m starting out my gift guides for this year with gifts for kids. I have three nephews, but I have to admit I prefer shopping for girls. Fortunately, Trevor has a niece, so I get the best of both worlds.
Here my blue themed gift guide for girls.
Monday Market Play Set from alexandalexa
Anouk Dot Kimberley Jumper from Olive Juice
Plush Rabbit from MizzleKids
Blue Cape from Chrononaut Mercantile
Mary
Last week’s issue of the Detroit Metro Times included a gift guide that featured What Good Have I Done Today, displaying both our Phrenology Puzzle and Buildings of Detroit Puzzle!
The link to the online article is here and I put a photo of the magazine below. Thanks to Detroit Metro Times for including us!
Trevor
The countdown to the holiday season is upon us. I’ve been Christmas shopping like crazy. I haven’t sent mine out yet, but I’ve already received a few cards in the mail. Here are a few of our favorite holiday cards from Etsy.
from Wishbone Letterpress
from Hello!Lucky
from Echo Letterpress
from 55 Hi’s
Since Mary and I will be up north this weekend I won’t get to attend this event myself, but I wanted to spread the word on Metro Detroit Etsy’s Holiday Boot Camp happening at TechShop Detroit this Sunday, November 11 from noon-6 p.m.
The whole event focuses as a helpful guide on how best to sell what you make on Etsy. You can view the event here and I’ve listed the flier below. If you’re selling online and live in the Detroit-area, check it out!
Trevor
