Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Gift Season: Window Shopping on Etsy


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Holiday gift shopping moves into high gear this year on November 27th. Shoppers will flock to malls and retail centers seeking the perfect gift for all on their list. Maneuvering through crowds hunting for unique items or bargains may have charm for some, but if you're like me, it can be a frustrating process that can lead to panic as the holiday draws near. Browsing through Etsy listings today makes it clear there is no easier or better marketplace to find fabulous gifts in all price ranges. Whether you seek extravagant edibles, keepsakes or wearables for those on your list, you will find truly special delights to put under the tree this season on Etsy's search pages. In my virtual window-shopping stroll this morning, these were just few creations that piqued my interest for people on my list. Click on the pictures to look more closely at these Etsy listings. Prices range from $12.00 to $68.00.
From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: saraschalliol, mudpuppy, sugarcookiecouture, lottahelleberg, lemonbird, persimmonjewelry, ModernEraDesign, flyingpignc, jdotdesigns, GlazedOver, Beadz2Pleaz, MarciG

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Boot Fetish: Footwear on Etsy



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Boot season is offically in gear, and my quick search today on Etsy yielded these unique, creative boot options. Treat your feet to handmade cozy sweater boots, enhance a plain pair boots or winterize (bootify?) your strappy sandals with splendid creations like these from Etsy. A fashion lesson from the women of Paris is to buy just a few, great fitting, good quality basics for your wardrobe, and accessorize with scarves, belts, jewelry, shoes and boots to change your look. I've always thought of boots and shoes as accessories in themselves, but today's virtual stroll through the Etsy marketplace inspires me to accessorize footwear that I already own, thereby saving some money and having some fun. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $24.50 to $125.00.
Today's featured artisans include, from top left to bottom right: lainedesign, Avistudio, onerobinroad, Fabulize, CapriciousAdornments, BeautifulPurpose, leathermadenice, Calynette

Friday, October 9, 2009

Slippers: Foot Forethought on Etsy



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Cooler fall weather says it is almost time to put away the flip flops in favor of cozier footwear. Slippers rarely last more than one season, and too often we buy them on impulse, triggered by stacks of slippers on display at the store. But before you pop those frumpy slippers into your shopping basket, stop a moment and remember this: You can find fabulous handmade slippers on Etsy, or if you're handy, you can buy a PDF tutorial to make your own. These selections are among my personal favorites from today's Etsy search, and if you find a fun pair to share, please mention the link a comment! Prices range from $7.00 to $55.00.
Today's featured Etsy artisans include: craftidame, FrenchPressKnits, elleellee, piccoladonna2006, Trizy62, netamir, linesdesigns, mommayaya

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Yellow Ochre: Color Scheming on Etsy



Handpicked on Etsy
Continuing Monday's ochre theme, today's search was for the yellow version that evokes golden honey sweetness spiced with flavors of tumeric, ginger, mustard, saffron, curries. One's hunger for delicious, warming yellow is easily satisfied on Etsy's search pages, in nearly every category of unique handmade creations from fibers to jewelry to pictorial arts. Enjoy this tempting feast and click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $4.00 to $134.00
From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: deserttalismans, honeytree, jenjensirene, AwakenJournaling, marysworkshop, mcrdesigns, FrenchPressKnits, treacletofee, seaglassdesigns, TwinDreamCreations