Black Friday

I am offering free worldwide shipping through November, including this upcoming shopping weekend.  Many Etsy shops are participating in site wide promotions, offering sales to encourage shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Let's hope everyone prospers from these events and beyond.  To celebrate, here are some fabulous pieces, in shades of black, from some of my favorite fellow jewelry artists. 

noblegnome 

marieflyfly 

KristinFriesen 

ShySiren 

sunkengardenbeads 

SouthPawStudios 

PoleStar 

betsy3 

msbelle

Mad Men

 I've recently started watching Mad Men on AMC.  I'm late in the game, as the show is nearing the end of season 3.  I rented season 1 from Netflix, to check it out and instantly became a fan.  As I was making my way through the first season, I realized I could catch up with season 3 via my ComCast On Demand.  So, although I'm starting at both ends, working my way to the middle of seasoon 2, I'll be caught up and ready for season 4 with the rest of the world.  There better be a season 4.

One of the best parts of Mad Men is its mid century style.  Smoking and drinking never looked so good.  The characters and the dynamics between them all, both at work and at home, is fascinating.  If you're not already a fan, watch and you will be. 

thelogchateau - lucky strike flat fifties cigarette tin

2BoredBunnies - Samsonite briefcase classic black and silver

Hindsvik - large brown school clock

audreyandgrace - custom cocktail dress

adVintagous - The vintage avocado rotary phone

elloh - Don - Ode to Mad Men print

soule - ball ashtray mid century

vintagemelody - vintage brown felt Fedora 

belovedbaglady  - lovely liquor bottle

Running Away

How fabulous it would be if I were lying on a beach somewhere, without a care in the world, far away from here.  Pack my bags with everything here (add some rum), and I'd be a happy, happy girl.

GetReadySetGo 

obellanaturals 

PolaEmporium

LinenMe

LeatherMaps

TeamRuster 

blytheking

mehran

emmandowl

wise

 

 

This

is what

you

shall do:

love the earth

and sun,

and animals,

despise

riches,

give alms

to every one

that asks,

stand up

for the stupid

and crazy,

devote your income

and labor

to others,

hate tyrants,

argue not

concerning God,

have patience

and indulgence

towards

the people,

take off your hat

to nothing known

or unknown,

or to any man

or number of men;

go freely

with the powerful

uneducated

persons,

and with the young,

and mothers,

of families:

read

these leaves

in the open air

every season

of every year

of your life:

re-examine

all you have been told

at school

or church,

or in any books,

and

dismiss

whatever

insults

your

soul.

            -Walt Whitman 

hisss     

26olivestreet     

linkeldesigns     

  BombusCraft        

alidesign      

Etsy Roots

I first discovered Etsy, while searching the web for photography to post to a blog I had, way back when.  It was a photo blog that showcased photography from the web.  I was so impressed with all the talented photographers on Etsy.  I spent hours browsing the site.  Of course, the talent is still incredible and now there is even more of it to enjoy.  I thought I'd revisit the photography category of Etsy, to seek out fabulous fall foliage. While I could easily showcase 100's of favorites, I've kept it to just 9.  Enjoy.

hazydaisy   sixhours   bornat535 

ara133photography   hellotenfold   pitoreskni 

ameliakayphotography   photogrunt   dahliahousestudios