Category Archives: i heart etsy

it’s a beee-utiful day for studio time

By rachel | Published: September 4, 2010
woke up today to two of my favorite fall things: bright sun and LOTS of wind. i’m in heaven until the rain comes later, but after the heat-wave this week, i’ll take it. and so will my plants. have you seen emily ryan‘s work on etsy? she’s the featured seller this week. (*love*) she makes [...]
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packin’ to go

By rachel | Published: August 12, 2010
just spotted this beautiful felt bag on etsy. i love the color combination and the design. perfect for fall. i’m packing for our annual trip to Maine. looking forward to staying in Portland, my favorite small east coast city, and being both ocean-side and lake-side for 6 days. i just bought a very large handful [...]
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when you escape

By rachel | Published: July 20, 2010
loving these prints by Mizaru. whimsical. found via paper n stitch.
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focus on the positive

By rachel | Published: June 22, 2010
wednesday morning i’m having an upper endoscopy. read what that is here. truth is, i’ve been avoiding medical tests like this for 18 months. although i’m very very very sick of being poked and prodded and drugged over the last 6 months (kidney stone surgery, bike accident, etc), i think i’m ready to find out [...]
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elbow wish list

By rachel | Published: June 13, 2010
my goal this week is to focus less on my increasing elbow pain & more on things i can do while i heal. C suffered through 2 major melt-downs with me this weekend, & i’d really like to avoid another one. C’s been a champ. i, however, am struggling to ask for the help i [...]
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eco toe-me

By rachel | Published: May 11, 2010
I’ve wanted a pair of these slipper shoes all winter. I know I could probably make myself a pair, but I’d rather spend the time working on new projects while wearing these. Originally I wanted this pair: But then these popped up: Both are wool, which I love, but then I saw these and I’m [...]
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catch my breath

By rachel | Published: May 10, 2010
me & oli have the most breath-taking images for their latest clothing line. All of the images on their fabric are hand-drawn and then repeated in the styling. I’d love some jammies out of this one: Visit their etsy shop for more inspiration. (found via n.e.e.t. magazine)
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tiny library

By rachel | Published: March 12, 2010
a tiny library from the black spot books
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mossy

By rachel | Published: January 6, 2010
i love snow, but this ring is causing spring daydreams
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knitting crush

By rachel | Published: January 2, 2010
i’m currently crushing on this etsy shop. the crush has gotten a little out of hand in the last few days and now i’m trying to figure out how i can knit every one of these designs for myself starting next week, 2010, a.k.a. year of selfish creativity. i’ve had a 5-6 year obsession with [...]
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