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Etsy Love

Etsy: Sew Intricate

by Megan on July 29, 2011

I have an obsession with Etsy. There was a point last year in which I was buying things constantly, and I had to literally stop myself from even going to the site so that I wouldn’t buy anything else. I don’t buy from Etsy as often anymore, but when I see something that might be cute for my nephew (this goes for anywhere–not just Etsy), I sort of can’t help myself. So, when I found out my cousin opened a new Etsy shop, I was more than a little excited.

Hayden is at the point where he’s constantly drooling. We can see a little white spot on his bottom gum, so I think he’s teething. He likes to chew on everything. He chews on his hands, his toes, his toys, my shoulder when I’m holding him. He even tries to grab necklaces and chew on them, so I’ve stopped wearing necklaces when I know I’ll be around him. I don’t want him hurting his gums or choking! This is where Ashley’s shop comes into play.

Ashley has two beautiful children, Gavyn and Olivia. Olivia is about a month older than Hayden, so they’re going through similar milestones close to the same time. Ashley created these beautiful bead necklaces covered in fabric so that she could still wear accessories that would benefit her daughter as well. Ashley also makes a point to say, “You don’t have to be a momma to sport one of these,” which is true. They look great regardless of whether you have a teething infant or not.

Ashley describes her necklaces as:

All necklaces are made of 100% designer cotton fabric and ¾ inch unfinished natural wooden beads, the perfect amount of resistance to help soothe baby’s gums while cutting teeth. A great remedy for mommas who prefer natural relief methods!

Each 24 inch wide necklace is handmade from a unique pattern that’s sure to catch your baby’s attention. Now baby can pull on this chic necklace instead of your hair, and you’ll never have to worry about it dropping on the floor like traditional teething toys!

The necklace slips right over your head for immediate teething relief or a quick accessory to spruce up an outfit. The secure, sewn and braided enclosure allows baby to pull and chomp all they’d like while the necklace stays put and the cotton absorbs drool.

To clean, handwash and hang dry for best results.

I absolutely love the fabrics Ashley uses for her necklaces. She is also willing to do custom designs–just send her a message with a design pattern you like and she’ll see if she can find it! At only $12, her necklaces are a steal. There are so many teething necklaces out there, but they come at a higher price, usually. Plus, these necklaces are homemade with care by a mother. It’s always great to support homemade!

You can like Sew Intricate on facebook, which is where she posts pictures of the fabrics she has in stock. All images on this post are from the Sew Intricate Etsy shop.

P.S. I’m going on vacation next week, so I can’t promise any blog posts. Here’s a cute photo of Hayden to hold you over until I return. You can find more on my flickr page.

 

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Etsy Love: Autumn

by Megan on September 9, 2010

I cannot believe we’re already over a week into September. Personally, October is my favorite month, but I adore everything that September has to offer. It’s a bit of a tease, though–offering beautiful weather this past weekend only to return to warmer weather yesterday. Ah, well. It was a lovely introduction to what is to come: Fall/Autumn. September, to me, is an introduction to my favorite season, as well as a few of my favorite things: scarves, pumpkins, long drives with the windows down, trips to the Apple Barn, perfect weather for outdoor photography, cardigans, hot drinks at Starbucks, watching movies with the windows of our house open, Halloween decorations, sitting on my front porch swing while reading a book & drinking hot tea, crisp leaves beneath my feet… Okay, I could go on and on.

I’ve been browsing Etsy lately–I stopped browsing a while back to stop myself from buying anything–and I’ve found a few items that are perfect for fall.

Mini Pumpkins:
[Use as Fall decoration or to be thrown at your Fall wedding.]

Acorn & Leaf Necklace:
[The perfect representation of Fall, while keeping a bit of the green from Summer.]

Autumn Foliage Print:
[Something to hang on your office wall to remind you of the beauty outside.]

Fall Leaves Leather Journal:
[The perfect journal to match the season.]

Softspoken Chunky Scarf:
[The perfect scarf to keep you cozy as the weather cools.]

What are some of your favorite things about Fall?

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Etsy Love

by Megan on October 20, 2009

If you ever look at my tumblr, you know that I’m a fan of Etsy. I do random “Etsy Love” posts, and I decided to compile some of my favorites here.


[ Earthy brown button up scarf/cowl. $42 ]


[ Willa Necklace - Emerald and Sterling Silver. $39 ]


[ Collier - Nie Nie. $32. Inspired by Nie Nie ]


[ Delicious Fuschia Hobo Bag. $92 ]


[ Sweet Fabric Wreath - Rust Red. $17.50 ] 


[ Shakespeare Sister Coat. $395 - not in my budget at all ]

What are some of your favorite Etsy items?

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