I'm busy running in and out today and didn't have time to prepare my normal weekly post, but I just stumbled upon these cat beds by Love Nostalgic Whimsy and had to post them!
Handmade from repurposed luggage, I've similar items before, but I really like these- the suitcase choices are adorable, the color combinations for the fabric pillows inside are great and I love all the different complementary legs from salvaged furniture. They're so cute! Do you think your kitties would like one?
By far, my favorite kiddo shop on the web is Mahar Drygoods. It's filled with fantastic handmade, artisan goods that are not only interesting, fun and original, but safe too!
From toys and craft kits, to adorable clothing and hand-crafted furniture, Mahar Drygoods is the place to find a special gift for a baby, toddler or little one who's been verrry good this year. Check out their site gift guide for some good ideas to get you started.
I'm itching to get down to my local craft store today to pick up some supplies to pretty up my packages (I have orders to send out- yahoooooo!) But in the meantime I was browsing etsy for packaging supplies and look at this incredible shop I stumbled upon...
It's called Caramelos, and it's brilliant. If you're looking for something sparkled, scalloped, pom-pommed, flowered or ric-racked for packages or craft projects, then look no further. But beware: the prettiness just may blow you away.
Spotted on the etsy front page- these adorable terrarium & airplant goodies from Tortoise Loves Donkey!
They're tiny and adorable and so easy to care for, even the blackest of thumbs can keep these guys alive and kickin'. I happen to think that lots of plant life in the home makes it all the more homier, and these are a great way to bring some nature inside! Find more living goodness over in the shop.
I am totally smitten with this brand new shop, Vintage Picnic, which specializes in just that- vintage picnic goodies from the 70's and 80's! You know the good ol' melamine and yellow tupperware days...yes, those were the days indeed.
Some of my favorite offerings from the shop are these vintage picnic basket sets: the baskets are given a new hand-sewn fabric lining and are filled with things like vintage tupperware, cups, melamine plates, plastic cutlery and the best part, neato 80's ice sticks that you can freeze overnight for cold lemonade perfection on the day of your picnic outing.
Vintage Picnic also carries awesome old coolers, housewares, luggage and they even have a vintage ice cream machine! Plus, all your fond childhood memories come included with purchase- bonus! ;)
Simple Jessi makes these dolls...the kind of dolls that make me wish I was a little girl again so I could play with them all day, invent stories, build them a little house. What kind of drama would they get themselves into? Would Ulf, the nature loving but lonely Oregon park ranger finally find love with Marisol, the long haired girl who likes to take long walks in tall grass? Would Ilona, the scooter riding math whiz, finally get over her shyness enough to ask out her crush Juan, her smooth talking salsa dancing instructor who wears a bright orange tie?
With such attention to detail (and cooler clothes than I have, hey!) adorable is just not enough to describe how awesome I think these dolls are. Can adults play too? Pretty please? Find more little people, along with teddy bears and birdies too, at Simple Jessi!
Remember that huge giveaway that took place last week? Well two ladies have won it all (lucky ducks): Jennifer from Irvine, CA and Katie from Houston, TX! Congrats ladies! I hope you enjoy all your goodies! And thank you thank you to evvvvvvveryone who entered, I do appreciate it so! And an extra special thank you to all those talented folks who contributed goodies! Here are a few of my favorite finds from some of the contributors this month:
Sixhours Photography caught my eye right away with their key photo, but take a look at these other incredible photos from their shop!
And Pattern & Paw (the newly named Lindsay Designs which you may know of) is filled with fun collars and leashes for cats and dogs of every size...I'm thinkin' my kitties would look pretty cute in one of these!
I'm also liking this lovely jewelry from A Pretty Rock- Yazmin, the designer behind the scenes, donated LOTS of pairs of earrings to the giveaway, so you can look forward to having the chance to win some for months to come!
I was searching etsy for some cute clothespins to hang photos on, and I came across these clothespin dolls by lollipop workshop that just stole my heart! 
From red-headed donut queens (how do they know me so well?) to blond teacher's pets, you're sure to find a little lady that speaks to you. They'd be great birthday gifts, cake toppers or day at the office pick-me-uppers! Find the whole gang at lollipop workshop!
I don't normally features stuff for pets, but I just LOVE this cat mat, perfect for a little cat nap!
Creative and contemporary, this cool cat mat is handmade from industrial grey felt. Spread some catnip on it and your furry friend will be much obliged. By Elastic, Co.
A gift that's really special deserves an equally special gift tag, or in this case, gift cake! Check out these delectably adorable handcrafted cake pins:
Made from polymer clay, they each come with a little "for you" tag and would make a lovely topper on a gift for any lovely lady in your life! Great for bride's and bridesmaid's gifts, extra special birthday gifts, anniversaries and more! Delicate and delicious looking, find them at Pukashell, along with some also adorable Amigurumi crocheted desserts!
