What Makes Etsy.com Special?

If you haven’t heard of Etsy.com, or have heard of it, but don’t know quite what it is, let me explain. Etsy.com is a website where you can buy and sell things hand made, vintage as well as art and craft supplies. They have a broad range of items for sale including, but not limited to art, jewelry, clothing, accessories, home décor, and toys. It is well worth your time to at least visit and see what others have discovered and what’s so special about Etsy.com. On Wednesday’s I will be focusing on “The Wonderful World of Etsy.com”. I will pick six Etsy.com shops. Each week I will either pick a theme or have “The Best Of” category. Since school is right around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate for this week’s theme to be “Back to School”. So if you’re looking for personalized items for your child or teacher, or you need items for the classroom or back to school party these are the six shops you will want to browse this week. Thank you for visiting Garland and Grace and happy shopping.

Dress Me Up Boutique
Dressmeupboutique.etsy.com
T-shirts with the saying, “Kindergarten Rocks” or “_____Grade Rocks”
They also carry hair accessories, shoes, flip flops, dresses, and tutu outfits.

Kindergarten Rocks T-Shirt

Zebra Pillowcase Dress

Dolce Mia Clothing
Handsmocked.etsy.com
They carry back to school hand smocked dresses that can be monogrammed.

Monogrammed Dress

The Trendy Baby Boutique
thetrendybaby.etsy.com
Collegiate items to show your school pride
Dresses
Boy’s shirts
They also feature iron on appliqués, twirl skirts, burp cloths, pinafores and tunics.

Collegiate Outfits

Collegiate T-Shirts

Kute Kiddo
kutekiddo.etsy.com
A one stop shop for all of your personalized needs.
Backpacks
Duffle bags
Totes for teachers
Nap mats
They also carry blankets, towels, purses, bloomers, diaper bags, bibs, and t-shirts.

Personalized Nap Mat

Personalized Backpack

Paper Glitter
Paperglitter.etsy.com
Banners for the classroom
School icons
Table numbers
Passes to the library, bathroom, office, nurse
Back to school party products
They also carry birthday party products.

Back To School

Birthday Party Products

Lima Bean Kids
Limabeankids.etsy.com
Personalized water bottles
Personalized lunchboxes
They also carry personalized t-shirts and plates.

Personalized Luncboxes

Personalized Water Bottles

Living Graciously,


Lisa

Are You Gifted With Style?

Are you gifted with style?  One of the reasons I started this blog is to be able to share with you things that have inspired me in the wide world of creativity.  Not just good design, a good DIY project, what's in/out in the world of fashion, or good food, but all of those things.  I know people in my life or come across people on the web that I am impressed with mainly because they have what I don't, and they inspire me and challenge me to be more creative.  Any one that knows me knows that I love a good challenge.  In my quest for creative inspiration, I came across a website/blog that is absolutely fabulous.  There isn't anything on there that I can say, "I don't like."  The name of it is Design Dazzle, and I have created a link on the right side of my page so you can go and see for yourself how wonderful and inspirational it is.  The host's name is Toni, and she definitely is "gifted with style."  The blog and website are not all of her ideas; she also showcases the talents of parents, moms, designers, decorators and those who have a natural talent for design.  Toni says that the reason Design Dazzle was created was "to bring attention to fabulous room design, decor, awsome kid's parties and creativity for babies, kids, and teens."  On Design Dazzle's website, they feature a "Room of the Month," an "Artist of the Month," and a "Designer of the Month."  There are so many ideas on there, you might want to pace yourself over a few days to soak in all of the good stuff.  My mind started rolling, and I began to dream and create.  On the right side of my page above Design Dazzle's link you will notice that I have a spot for those "gifted with style."  I will only list the ones that I feel stand out in the world of creative style.  That's what I love.  Go and be inspired to create and share your gift of style.

Living graciously,

Lisa