Hats: Thinking Ahead on Etsy

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Hat weather has already arrived in some parts and in others is quickly approaching. Thinking ahead for the winter season, remember that you lose lots of your body heat through your head, so cover it up in style and comfort with hand made toppers from talented Etsy fiber artists! These are but a few that jumped out at me today as I browsed on Etsy, appealing to me for their style and comfort. Share your own favorite with us in a comment, or post a link to a hat you've got your eye on! Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $9.99 to $65.00.

From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: AlpacaMeadows, kinKNITcenergy, KnitByOlga, pixiebell, ekneverfeltbetter, FiddleKnits, LunamuseFibers, softspoken

Sea Legs: Octopus' Garden on Etsy

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Felted critters from the sea with "leg issues" caught my eye this morning and brought to mind the sweet, happy Beatle's song, Octopus' Garden. Like Ringo's lyrical octopus that travels along the seabed collecting pretty things for its garden, I trolled along Etsy's search pages and gathered in my proverbial shopping basket these whimsical creations born of imagination and skill. There is no end to what you may find on Etsy, and browsing without anything in mind is fun and addicting! Please feel free to share your own whimsical creation or favorite find in a comment, and remember to include your link! Click on the pictures to go directly to these listings. Prices Range from $12.00 to $125.00

From top right to bottom left, today's featured artists include: SeasideSiren, lizetfrijtzers, starfishproductions, sadiesez, Lazyhawk, feltcreations, mousepants, orangefishy, 5erg, Jefita

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

Yellow Ochre: Color Scheming on Etsy

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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

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

Fashion Trend: Black, Purple and Silver on Etsy

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Molto Bella! Italy's streets are full of black accented with purple and silver jewelry this season. Today I decided to indulge my girly-girl and do some window shopping, and these are a few of the handmade items I found on Etsy's search pages. Featuring both brand new shops and a few well-established ones, this showcase is proof that you do not need to drive to your nearest Nieman's to adorn yourself like an Italian woman. There's a shade of purple for everybody, from the blue-violet cool version to the warm violet hues. A few great black wardrobe pieces from indie Etsy designers that you can have fitted precisely to your body, accented with the color of the day plus some great jewelry -- what could be more flattering, elegant, timeless yet timely? Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings.Prices range from $40.00 to $165.00
From top left to bottom right, today's artisans include: heavymetallaundry, isabelamyo, FreiFashion, theGlassOnion, Fibernique, ModernEraDesign, PennyPearson, Luciabella1, masaoms, crochetbutterfly