I’m terrible at Xmas shopping. Nary a gift search for a family member or friend is completed without a purchase being made for myself. Add to my list of goodies-for-moi two personalized necklaces from yet another talented Etsy vendor, Tiny Token Designs. One will feature Justin’s and my names and our wedding date, and the … (Read More)
ETSY LOVE
Dressing My Maniacs {Er, Groomsman}
Step 1: Miniature Black Suits for Miniature GroomsmenSuit shopping for little boys during the holiday season is a hellish nightmare. This is not an exaggeration. The stores are a mess, the selection is slim and boring, and finding anything other the polyester poo is nearly impossible. No need to weigh in with suggestions here, we … (Read More)
Wedding Day Teasers: Part VI {Sexy Time}
My super-sexy garter came in the mail today… another wicked Etsy purchase! There was even an extra surprise in the package for me: a toss-garter, thrown in as a “kiss and make-up” present for a shipping delay. So gorgeous!! {I really just want to keep it for myself and not toss it… but oh well, … (Read More)
Wedding Day Teasers: Part V {Cake Topper}
I just ordered our cake topper from the runny bunny on Etsy.com. I love love love this shop and just happened to stumble upon this piece while pretending to be listing photo equipment and Ben Sherman’s on eBay for Justin . Amazingly, this is not a custom piece made just for us… just a piece … (Read More)
Our Wedding Attendants
Justin and I went back and forth for a while with whether or not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen. Because this is my second marriage, I didn’t want to burden my sisters or good friends with the expense and responsibilities that can often go along with being in a wedding. I also didn’t want a … (Read More)
Wedding Day Teasers: Part IV
I love these hand-felted wool brooches and accessories from Vaivanat on Etsy. Here is the one I had made for me for my reception: It’s just lovely. Because my theme is nature and the woods, I especially love that it’s made with natural, textural materials. This piece will be perfect with my black silk party … (Read More)
Preview: Our New Photo Project
A couple props for our engagement photo project: Antlers by LindenSidheThese are seriously going to be the most adorable-est engagement photos ever. For those of you who don’t know us, Justin is a photographer {www.borucki.com} and will be shooting us “self-portrait-frantic-timer” style. I can’t wait… now I need the rain to stop, so we can … (Read More)
Artemis: Etsy Finds
Here are some Artemis-inspired handmade items found on Etsy.com. Click on each image to go to the Etsy shop where it’s sold:
I Can’t Live Without…
I truly couldn’t have made this wedding as beautiful so easily without the wonderful crafters at Etsy.com. There is no better place online to buy original, handmade, gorgeous ANYTHING. Here’s a cool detail for my Brooklyn girls: though Etsy is home to crafters worldwide, many of them are Brooklyn-based because the site is Brooklyn born. … (Read More)