Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks: Count Down to Christmas

Looking for gifts for the guys in your life? Let me give you a virtual hand.
Well, Thanksgiving was yesterday and that means the official start of the Christmas season. It doesn’t matter that the stores have been putting Christmas items on the shelves back in September, this is the REAL start of the season. From now until the 25th, I can watch Christmas movies, like “Miracle on 34th Street” (the original with Natalie Wood) and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” as much as I want without feeling weird. It also means the pressure is on to find the right gifts for the people on your list. Ugh, the stress! So much to do! Like you need one more thing to worry about, right? So, let me give you a hand, a virtual one. How about gifts for the guys in your life?

      
       Luxury Steampunk Cufflinks by Time In Fantasy

  
            Vintage Chevy Cadillac Photo by Lisa Russo Photography

  

Unisex Crochet Scarf - Neutral Stripes, Earth Tones, Holiday Gift for Him or Her by Bees House

 

Man Cave Sign by Knotty Notions

 

Black and White Horn Necklace by Eclectic Elements for U

   
                    Circuit Board Geek Tie by Scatterbrain Ties


                Walnut Leather iPhone Case by Eight Seasons

    
                       Stainless Steel Wide Cuff by Mark Kalen Designs

Hope that helps a bit. So, what do you think? Which one, or ones, won your heart? Voting starts today for your pick (I don’t vote, totally unethical). Winner gets interviewed.

Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff Etsy, GoofingOff Artfire, and…………… MissEileen.

Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 5.27.11 Getting Ready for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a few weeks away. What a good day to show the men in our lives how much we appreciate them. In my case, the hubby is a creative soul re-doing an old motorcycle, showing me the paint job with awesome orange undertones and metal flecks (I can’t paint with a spray can…. I so appreciate a person who paints well) yet still has time to cook supper when I work and do his own laundry.  I thought it would be a good idea to look at things for the men in our lives on Etsy and allow for shipping time.  As always, poll is on the top left corner. You pick who wins the interview next so don’t forget to vote.

NYC Subway Token Vintage 1953 NY Transit Cufflinks (SB) by Subway Cufflinks 

OK, I am a little biased due to the fact of my birth but these are still very cool. They also satisfy the vintage part of me.

Me and My Daddy... Your Child's Artwork on a Fine Silver Keychain...Made to Order by Metalmorphis 

A great way to keep that special artwork forever.

Old English Signet Ring by Christienano

A single initial done strong and masculine.

Recycled Bicycle Chain Cufflinks by Bicycle Recycled

Wear your passion!

Bass Bath Soap Set of Two by MosoSoap

Wonderful idea for the fisherman (who eats, drinks, and breathes fishing).

Nautical Gentleman’s Cowl with Hand Painted Buttons by Gypseatree

Classy look, don’t you think, with a hand made touch.

Recycled 3pk Bottle Cap Fishing Lure by Luregasmic

Awesome way to recycle, and catch dinner. Be ready to hear about the one that got away.

Leather Cord Eyeglass Necklace Chain Holder by Eye Wear Glamour

Keep those sunglasses from falling in the water (or off the back of his neck).  Hubby approved.

OK, there’s the eight. What do you think? Did I do good? There are so many awesome things on Etsy it’s hard to pick only eight but here’s mine. Don’t forget to vote.

When you get the chance, take a look our shops, GoofingOff Etsy and Goofing Off Artfire for authentic vintage sewing patterns and sewing supplies, Miss Eileen for vintage house wares and vintage fashions, and MetalWoodsnWater etsy or MetalWoodsnWater Artfire for cool men’s gifts and bones (yes, bones).

12.12.10 New Pattern Listings

  Sometimes I feel like I spend my life in front of the computer listing sewing patterns. Come to think about it, I do spend most of my life in front of the computer listing sewing patterns. I do have other things to do like working, cleaning, and cooking, maybe even a little bit of creating. I just can’t help myself, though. I see a sewing pattern and I have to get it to make them available to others. The thought of the old vintage patterns laying around gathering dust instead of being with someone who appreciates them just kills me so every week I go on my quest looking for patterns to link up with people. Some patterns bring back memories of my youth when I tried to sew EVERYTHING for myself and my daughter. Other patterns remind me of a special occasion, like the prom or homecoming. Still others make me remember a wonderful movie I saw years ago and fell in love with.

These recent listings are modern so they have none of the romance of vintage patterns. Still, they make me think of the time I sewed a robe for my little girl, or a sundress for a friend’s little girl.

 McCall’s 2157 Pants in 5 Lengths

Simplicity 2727 Misses' Robe and Pants

See & Sew 3888 Girl's Romper and Sundress

Vogue 9908 Misses' Jacket, Skirt, and Pants

Since gift giving and creating is on just about everyone’s minds right now, an easy-to-make robe and pajamas pants would be a welcome gift, especially now with the winter chill upon us. The pants and suit would be great now or later. As for the sundress and romper, it won’t be cold forever! Just think, it’s summer somewhere else, like Australia!

Well, got more goofing off to do, like bake cookies for the cookie exchange at work. 7 dozen double chocolate chocolate chip cookies are waiting to be baked.

Happy Sewing!

This post was written by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff.etsy.com and GoofingOff.Artfire.com

Goofing Off, it’s what I do best!