Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks July 8, 2011

Good Friday, everyone! How was your Fourth? Lots of fireworks? We had some rain so the fire ban was lifted and there were plenty of fireworks. We are into hard core summer now, Beach, sun, fun. Let’s take a peek at what I’ve found on Etsy.
Can’t go to the beach (or anywhere else) without something to carry all those summer essentials.
        Vintage Geraniums Summer Carry All Tote by GreenBugBags Made from repurposed vintage thrifted fabric
                                 Funky Cute Tote by JitterBag Colorful and cute.

                Stylized Pink Lily Flower Small size tote bag by Amy305

        Simple Tote Blue and White Crisp and Clean by NJayedesigns
                Hip 3 Color Fabric Messenger Sling by Bagabilities  Good size for sightseeing and carrying light.
                          Essi Tote in cobalt faux suede by Raramodo  What a fabulous weekender!

                                     Vintage Tote by 2ChicDesigns
                 Large Whimsical Hand Painted Cat Tote by Ceinnamoss
So, what do you think? Cute bags? Check out my treasury on Etsy for more bags  MissEileen’s Etsy Picks: Just Bags. Voting starts as soon as I put up the poll in the upper left corner. Winner gets a feature blog interview.

Enjoy!
Post by Eileen Patterson.
Goofingoff Sewing Supplies                                             GoofingOff.etsy.com                                            Goofingoff.Artfire.com
Vintage fashion and home decor                                                        MissEileen.etsy.com
Unusual and unique finds                          MetalWoodsnwater.etsy.com                          MetalWoodsnWater.artfire.com


In case you wonder how I decide what goes on the blog, I look for new shops, cool ideas, repurpose and recycled items or supplies, and great pictures.

Leaving on a Jet Plane: Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 6.3.11

Summer is just about here and with summer comes vacation. I heard on the news that a lot of people are flying to their destinations instead of driving. Someone was quoted as saying the cost of gas for their car made it worth it to fly (I guess that depends on how many people are in the car and how much time you have for a trip). Anyway, I thought it would be fun to look at Etsy finds with a jet plane, taking off for vacation, theme. Here goes:

 

Valet Tray Crafted from Recycling Old Record and Album by BrindaKayDesign Great looking trinket tray for the traveler (or one who would like to be).

Spin 8x10 Aircraft Photo by AerieImages  Maybe it’s the vintage look but this photograph is wonderful.

Silver Camera, Heart, Eiffel Tower, Airplane Charm Bracelet by CerenaLeigh Fun little charm bracelet to get you in the mood or bring back fond memories.

Nouveau Couture Passport Cover by SugarCaneTrain What a glamorous way to carry a passport!

Crayon Wallet Airplanes by MyHappyHobbies Keeping those little ones busy on a flight is always a challenge; here’s a helping hand.

Vintage Scarves in Sea Green and Airplanes by Ricracandbricabrac.  Oh so Grace Kelly!

Recycled Cashmere Eye Mask by HauteGoatLabs After saving a buck with the red eye flight, a nap might just be in order.

Personalized Embroidered Preschoolers Airplane Vacation Duffle Travel Bag by LindaSewFashionable  A trip can be scary to a little one but making the trip fun and exciting helps. This duffle could do just that.

OK, so what do you think? I still got that John Denver song playing in my head. At least it’s a good song. Vote for your favorite. Don’t forget to tell your friends. Poll will be in the upper left corner.

Looking for authentic vintage sewing patterns? Don’t forget GoofingOff on Etsy or Artfire. Fabric, modern patterns, and sewing supplies are there, too. The Artfire shop specialized in Full Figure patterns.  For vintage go to MissEileen on Etsy. I’ll be listing vintage clothes as well as goodies for the boudoir. Yummy! Dan’s painting again so check the shops for vintage house wares brought back to life. There’s even some vintage belt buckles in MetalWoodsnWater on Etsy for the guy in your life.

Vintage Luggage

There's a picture of my grandmother at an airport that comes to mind whenever I look at vintage luggage. The picture is from the 40's and she is standing there in her glamorous glory, tall and thin (she was, just didn't pass it down to me), with a cape that came to her hips, and a train case in hand. She looked like a movie queen so beautiful and chic! Today's luggage is much lighter in weight and doesn't have the longevity or the glamour of the older pieces. Sure, I can toss a tote over my shoulder but a train case shouts "I'm Glamourous!" I think of old Audrey Hepburn movies, Idewild Airport before it became JFK, and grandma. I just posted the orange suitcase in my shop. It might have been a child's bag since it is small but it has a mirror inside. It is so cute and ready for upcycling or just being left the way it is...wonderful.