Natural Blues

Etsy Minute - February 11, 2013

Found these in my Handpicked Items today.

"I Can See You" by MT Photo Journal
Rain Storm Blank Note Card by Branch and Olive
Large Glass Initial Pendant by The City Elephant
Aqua Blue Butterfly Pillow Cover by Soeur a la Soeur

I normally don't choose items that show up in my Etsy feed but the color and cohesiveness in these four spoke to me today.

Cherished Mementos

ETSY Minute - February 4, 2013

This week the focus is on cherished family mementos and memories. My Etsy Minute reflects items my husband and I have from our grandparents and parents.

Vintage Photographs found at Dr. Strange Goods
Vintage Moss Rose Tea Set found at French Klim Bim
Household Searchlight Recipe Book found at Attic Emporium
Vintage Sewing Machine Iron On by Vintage Restyled

We've recently come to hold many photographs from my husband's family. Many we are still trying to identify the subjects in. The tea set is similar to one that survived my mother's childhood, she has found a second set and mixed the pieces up so that my sister and I both have a full set with some of hers included. I have copies of the go to recipes for my family from The Household Searchlight Recipe Book and many other cookbooks from my mother-in-law. But probably the most special item shown is the treadle machine, I have the one that my grandmother and mother sat at for hours patching jeans and sewing new outfits for me. I remember sitting beside them on my chair just watching them work.

Do you have any family mementos that you cherish?

Looking Forward to a Rustic Spring

ETSY Minute - Janaury 28, 2013

This week I'm going to focus on the things that I'm looking forward to...

Bed Spring Candelabra by Knick of Time

Vintage Style Green Tinted Mason Jar Lantern by Beach Blues

Mens Fleece Rain Boot Liners by With The Rain

Miniature Birds Nest Terrarium Necklace by Gypsy Raku

I can't wait for the awakening of nature, flowers, spring rains, and evenings on the patio. What are you looking forward to?

Refreshing Greens

Etsy Minute, January 21, 2013

I'm trying to combat Cabin Fever by searching for spring green. Here's what I found on Etsy today!

Kiwi Lemon Fruit Kitchen Fine Art Photography by Crystal Gayle Photography

Green Button Ring with Green Beads Wire Wrapped by Trinkets 'n Whatnots

Handmade Ceramic Button by Ugly Duckling Beads

Stained Glass Box Peridot Green by Galeaz Glass

To me these finds are refreshing - Is it spring yet????

Vintage

Etsy Minute, Monday, January 14, 2013

These are some of my current favorite vintage items found on Etsy!

Blue Ball Mason Jars by Coastal Candles Shop

Cherry Lug/Orchard Crates by Natures Calling Jess

Key to the City by Cool Vintage

Rustic Metal Bird Cage by Shabbylull

I think they are beautiful and would love to find a place in my home for them should the opportunity arise. What are some of your favorites that are out there?

Red, Red Wine

You've found GrapeVine Ceramics & Gifts' first ever Etsy Minute. If you have a chance you should stop by a check out the featured shops.

Etsy Minute for January 7, 2013

Simple Man Beanie by AddSomeStitches

Heart Cascade Beaded Tassel by lizabethsgarden

Felted Cherry Blossom Bookmark by Crystalcat1989

Chainmaille Bracelet by DoBatsEatCats