Outdoor Living with Etsy Creations

Handpicked on Etsy

Summertime in the Pacific Northwest means super long days, entertaining in the garden, al fresco dining and mild evenings on the patio. Today I focused on Etsy creations that enhance outdoor summer life. Featured today are garden enchantments for all ages, functional weatherproof furniture from whimsical to elegant, and a couple of summery wraps for bare shoulders including one of my own cozy wraps that protect against post-sunset breezes. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $17.00 to $925.00
From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: katsarayarns, HangLooseHangers, filofashion, johntunger, CatsMeowArt, calicoskiescrafts, MillionTabbies, AspenIronworks, deliafurniture, joejeach, BearPawPottery

Critter Cocktails: Animals Raise a Glass on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

At first glance, the idea of cocktailing critters elicits a smile. Upon closer scrutiny of the imagery, a recognizable human story is revealed in these creations by Etsy artists.

Anthropomorphism in arts and literature is the attribution of human aspects to inanimate objects and non-human beings. Today I'm again featuring creations in which Etsy artists have projected human characteristics and behavior onto animals in these charming images. These depictions range from comical to poignant, capturing human silliness or pathos associated with having a drink. I was drawn both to imaginitive subject matter and skill demonstrated in these examples, which include embellished magnets, tiles, cards, prints and small originals. For a closer look, click on the pictures to go directly to these listings. Prices range from $4.25 to $59.00.

Today's featured artists include: amberalexander, shesocreative, sublimeimages, kate 1031, franticmeerkate, amberalexander, lulunjay, delarenaissance, elizacoral, HollyCampCards