Valentine's Day: Gifts for Men from Etsy

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Valentines Day is coming so today I searched for manly creations offered by Etsy sellers. Tickle his fancy and touch his heart with something extra special, either vintage or handmade from Etsy. No regard for price today, but tomorrow I will showcase an array of original and fabulous dude-worthy creations priced under $50.00 with shipping. Today's selections are priced from $9.99 to $350.00. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings.
From left to right, today's featured sellers include: Jonquil, tofunkytown, Lorayn09, hammeronsteel , cooperswoodstudio, EternallyLinked

Red Ochre: Color Scheming on Etsy

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Ochre is a term for brown pigments derived from clays containing mineral oxides. Primitive mankind first used these earthy colors that modern day artists know as Yellow Ochre and Red Ochre. They range from yellow and golden browns, through the spectrum of rich honey browns and deep red-browns. Today I searched for the rich-honey version for this showcase of wonderful creations by Etsy artists.
I regard ochre as a most versatile and useful color for both wearable and home accessories: It adds sophistication and brings every color scheme back to earth. It is an especially timely color for the autumnal season, reminding us of nature's richness as we retreat indoors. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $6.50 to $175.00
From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: makye77, cyrusthepotter, Sigmosaics,AwakenJournaling, ParadisePotpourri, maiziedesigns, livingferal, picapicadesign, vividcolors, geobubstudios

Take a Seat: Modern Chairs on Etsy

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The chair has long been an opportunity for artisans and designers to explore form and function. A good chair designer is a sculptor and most definitely an artist. Materials may be locally gathered or industrial state-of-the-art, and the goal may be a blend of comfort, style, ornamentation or purely decorative. Today's featured examples reflect an appreciation of the modern aesthetic, representing vintage mid-20th Century International Style, updated handcrafted takes on Craftsman Style, Scandinavian Modern and a whimsical interpretation of the classic Federal Style using modern materials. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $399.00 to $4500.00.
Today's Etsy sellers include: upcyler, HedgeandFennel, lunarlounge, michaelarras, Atelier 688, DomusModern, janiesmash, dlhmetal

The Art of Wood on Undiscovered Etsy

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These Etsy artisans have mastered various wood working techiniques to design objects that serve a purpose and please the eye. Long used for fuel, construction, household utensils and furniture, we too often take this threatened resource for granted and overlook its warm, organic beauty. These talented artists deserve more recognition on Etsy for calling our attention to the fascination of grain and color with these uncommon creations that appeal to both modern and traditional tastes. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $35.00 to $3500.00.
From top right to bottom left, today's artisans include: mikeneitsel, janedandy, kenchase, upcycler, Sewelsonwoodcraft, woodturnergallery, JLWoodTurning, IntouchStudioArts, GreenMarketGirl, kenchase, GreenMarketGirl, michaelarras *Followers of EtsyLounge may recognise michaelarras' circles table from a previous showcase, but there's a twist in that this listing is for the clever knock-down, assemble it yourself version.