Anyone else obsessed with vintage Christmas ornaments? I already own more than I need for my pink tree thanks to my local thrift shops and holiday markets, but I can't help but comb my favorite Etsy shops for new-old-finds each year. I've saved what feels like a zillion Etsy Christmas ornaments and decor the past few weeks, and thought it would be fun to share them with those on the hunt for festive and sustainable adornments of their own! Find my top collections below linked with our Etsy ... Read More
Etsy Finds
13 Perfect Etsy Gifts from My Own Wishlist
Few things on the internet bring me joy like my Etsy favorites list does. Etsy is kind of like Pinterest for me, a place for endless inspiration. I save all my gift ideas for loved ones there, and of course, I always have my own wishlist going, featuring everything from home goods to clothing and so much more. It's my happy place. (Sponsor us, please!) I think all of these products and the designers behind them are so special and make such good Etsy gifts that I wanted to dedicate a post to them ... Read More
Cute Handmade Felt Ornaments
I love DIY. Around this time each year, you can find me crafting Christmas ornaments, festive garlands, or cute gift toppers to embellish my gift wrap. But by now I know my limits when it comes to crafting. There are some things I just don't have the skill (or patience to acquire the skill) for. And I learned long ago that working with felt was one of them, despite my love of it. So these cute handmade felt ornaments, all by different artists mostly on Etsy, are on the top of my list should I ... Read More
18 Beautiful Ethically Made & Fair Trade Rugs
Window shopping fair trade rugs is one of my favorite ways to waste time on the internet. (We all have our own, right?) Since my apartment already has all the rugs it can hold, guides like this give me an outlet for my ethically made finds! I don't think there's any reason to buy a rug that isn't fairly and consciously produced in 2022. While some of these are on the higher end, you can at the very least find incredible vintage rugs from small businesses on Etsy, or while perusing your local ... Read More
Cute Handmade Mugs by Our Favorite Ceramic Artists to Follow on Instagram
One of my biggest dreams in life is to have an expansive collection of entirely handmade mugs. I'm only exaggerating slightly. Don't get me wrong, I actually like my current mix of sassy vintage and souvenir gift shop mugs with the occasional handmade beauty sprinkled in. But a cupboard chockfull of one-of-a-kind drinkable pieces of art? That's when you know you've made it as a mug collector. More cute handmade mugs as discovered on Instagram, below! The Creative Traveller's handmade mugs ... Read More
Colorful Handmade Planters and Vases for Summer
Lately my explore feed has been covered in beautiful ceramics, from handmade planters and vases to tableware and more. Ceramics are fascinating to me and one of the prettiest forms of functional art. I tried wheel throwing once in high school and as a DIY lover, it's pretty safe to say this is one craft I'll leave to the pros. But the forms, the natural materials, the glazing, the hand-painting, there's just so much to love about these vessels! These are our favorites for those of you going ... Read More