Simply Elegant: Miss Eileen's Etsy Picks 2.24.12

Sometimes I feel like a bit of elegance is in order. True, there are days that need a pair a jeans and a sweatshirt but then there are those days that nothing will do but elegance. Something sleek and fantastic, done to perfection, something that stands on its on. Not that's how I am, far from it. Maybe all that Oscar talk is getting to me. Anyway, here are my picks for the week.



Silversmith's Ring by Mark Kaplan



Handmade Leather Black Envelope Clutch by Lou Collection



Black Ostrich Feather Evening Bag Clutch Purses with Rhinestone Trim by SherriWeeseDesigns



Retro A-line Dress by MGD Clothing



Celtic Woven Kumihimo Pearl Necklace by PearlWeaver

 


Falling Leaves Watercolor Print by TheJoyOfColor



Pale Yellow Porcelain Vase with Burnt Orange Roses by RoberaPolfus

 Well, those are my faves. Which ones are yours? As always, vote for your favorite. The choices are on the upper right.




Post by Miss Eileen aka GoofingOff



MissEileen vintage



Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns



GoofingOff Artfire Sewing patterns, plus size patterns



Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and metal work

Fabric Roses

What’s the chance of two bridal showers on the same day from the same work area, in this case, unit? I guess pretty darned good. One at work during lunch and the other at a friend’s house. I volunteered to make fabric rose bouquets for the showers so the pressure was on. Not only did they have to be done at the same time and look good but I never made them before. Here’s how they came out.



The fabric used is vintage. The yellow fabric is dotted Swiss, the purple is reclaimed from a thrift shop dress. The little white roses are from tee shirts. Over all I think they came out OK. I still have work to do to refine the process but I think they’ll do. At least I hope so.
I want to thank Karmadesign for her tutorial. Her instructions were pretty easy to follow. Mine were a little different but I don't think I could have done them without her tute.
Here’s a little goody I listed in my MissEileen shop.

This is a vintage straw clutch made in the Bahamas. Beautiful.
Catch y’all later! Don’t forget to vote!

4.8.11 Miss Eileen's Top Etsy Picks

Happy Friday y’all!. I look forward to Friday, not because the weekend is coming but because I get to tell everyone about the beautiful Etsy Picks I find. This week I found things from all over the world at different price points. Beautiful work. Fantastic leather work, cute plushies, beautiful needlework, gorgeous jewelry, and incredible paper to make the heart sing.




Poll will be in the upper left corner and the prize is a blog feature interview.



Hope you like this week’s picks.





Black Kangaroo Leather Envelope Clutch with Gold Rings by Somandtooby








Polymer Clay Flowers and Butterfly Hair Barrette by ClayBeadsandMore







Set of 8 Matchbook Sized Notepads by Beautanicals







14K Rose Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Birthstone Flower Pendant. by EmilyWiserJewelry







Steampunk Earrings guilloche Elgin pocket watch plates by SteampunkNation







Hand Crocheted Cream & Pink Heart Ornament Sachet by DarlKay52







Silly Jelly Bean Appliqué PLUS Snuggly Soft Toys by Five Star Toys











Reclaimed Wood and Glass Tile Hanger by Murph640



New Listing in my GoofingOff Shop.







Vintage Singer Button Holer No. 489500 Original Case



Post by Eileen of GoofingOff.etsy, GoofingOff.artfire, and MissEileen.etsy

3.25.11 Miss Eileen’s Top Etsy Finds for March 25, 2011

March is almost over and I’ve been looking through Etsy creating treasuries and finding the coolest stuff! I can’t get over the talent.

 

1)Quilted, Colorful, Reversible Placemats by Fresh from the Heart

2) Renoir Vintage unsigned Copper Clip Earrings by Kats Vintage Finds

3) Silk Dupioni Bow Bridal Clutch by CathysTotes

4) Owlivia Soap Set by Pinkdottedowl

5) Small Glass tile Pendant--St Louis Zoo Authentic Photo by ESMRN 

6) He Knows the Way - Original Whimsical Girl Painting by Yarmalade

7) Safari Peep Toe by Onekana

8) WATER GODDESS hand made journal by Itselemental

OK, so this is the way it goes. Vote for your favorite in the upper left hand corner of the blog. The poll is there. I love them all so it is up to y’all. Winner gets a feature blog interview.

Blog post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff.etsy, GoofingOff.artfire, and MissEileen.etsy.