Etsy Favorites Of The Week (Rampant covetousness)
This week I have been salivating over so many of the deliciously brilliant handmade items on Etsy. So far, I think I have spent everything I’ve made on Etsy ON Etsy. I’ve made myself a promise to try and buy handmade wherever possible, and this won’t be hard to do with all of the incredible handmade offerings out there…from clothing and decor to soap and tea and everything in between. Buying handmade is just another way for me to drop out of the loop of my big box consumer society and support independent sellers who are trying to make a living off their craft. There is no reason for me to drop money in the machine, when I can get BETTER quality clothing and supplies from actual human beings. What I love about Etsy is the absolutely eclectic selection of offerings. My tastes lean toward the unusual, and I have found so many things lately that I could not find anywhere else.
Here are some recent finds, that I’ve fallen in love with:
Elegant Victorian inspired black lace neck corset
by kvodesign
(visit her shop for more breathtaking designs)
Victorian-Civil War-Goth-Riding Top Hat
TopsyTurvyDesign is my absolute FAVORITE seller, and I am gearing up to buy one of her hats
And I am head over heels for Gobbolino hats. I am especially mad about this one…
AMERICAN INDIAN FAUX FUR GOBBOLINO HAT
I recently placed an order with Lollibomb, and her products are great. She started off small, and her products are HUGE now.
I bought this last week from sweetheartsinner. I love her jewelry.
I REALLY am in love with this skirt, even though it is out of my affordable range at the moment. This designer does amazing work. Click to visit her shop.
Jabberwocky — patchwork skirt
THIS is fantastic…
Chai Tea Kit
from purposedesign
(and her whole shop is awesome)
I love altered art, and there are some wonderfully unique pieces to be found. Some of my favorites…
FORGET ME NOT Altered Tin Keepsake Box SHRINE
Altered Art Treasure Box Roses ACEO collage
by bohemiart
I will end with one of my FAVORITE ARTISTS, artandghosts. I first discovered her work on Flickr, and recently saw that she has a shop on Etsy. I am madly in love with every single one of her images.
Penny Farthing by artandghosts
Miette (first version) by artandghosts
**** A note to my dear friend Sibyllae (if you are reading): You would knock every aromatics and mystical wares seller right off the map with your magickal creations (hint, hint). 
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Thank you for sharing these! I love and share so much of your taste in “things.” I have long had a fascination with different types of hats and love the faux fur hat and top hat! The neck corset is so beautifully feminine!
I am grateful to you for pointing the way to such wonderful creative work!
Thank you! xoxo
I could wear that skirt too… I definately could… I’d just have to learn how to use my sewing machine first… I LOVE IT! Thank’s for sharing.
Hi M— I am so honored to be mentioned— even whilst I have been TOTALLY offline– doing zippo NOTHING. Thank you SO much for thinking of me. I often get jealous because I feel like its all “there” but I am not… know what I mean? I love your new blog— all the arts you have so like my own here— which I never post or share because I am clueless. The only thing that keeps me going is you NEVER forget me and even if its like a year passing– I still see the “ODE TO SIB” and I remember that I am loved — though hidden and fairly well anonymous.
YOU ARE THE BEST– and this site is the BOMB— better than ever!
PS: right now I am strapped timewise— I am spending any spare moment on growing herbs, rare edibles and heirlooms using well mainly— alot of love. Along with odd mystical insights along the way. If I could just get the gumption to do my “whatever” as you do— you are always a wealth of inspiration. LOVE YOU ALWAYS—
S! So nice to see you here. Of course you are LOVED….and missed too!
But I know you are off creating your own magic…and it’s so nice to hear you say it (that you have been spending more time in the garden and in the soul). Yay! I am so glad you stopped by and posted this.
HUGE HUGS! ~K