Etsy Love - Christmas Gift Wrap

Last year I chose to wrap my gifts above with the beautiful calligraphy paper from The Hive Studio, a lovely little calligraphy shop on Etsy. While I am still totally enamored with the above look and plan on using up all the extra paper we have again this year, I have been on the hunt for some additional gift wrap option from Etsy sellers. A few of my favorites are below. 

I am absolutely obsessed with this colorful chinoiserie paper that literally covers your packages with beautiful art. 

more of the beautiful Hive Studio work 

simple typography paper is modern and clean 

skip the traditional colors and opt for this ho ho ho paper

What is black, white & red all over? A Newspaper! haha. For some reason that joke from childhood has stayed far too long in my memory & when I saw this cute paper with holiday doodles and words of the season I knew it was one to share. 

dancing deer with a pretty vintage quality on the prettiest palette

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Etsy Love

Etsy can be a severely overwhelming place to shop, however if you know exactly what you are looking for you often can find exactly what you want, all while shopping small and often getting something custom made just for you. I often find myself turning to the site when I am planning a special event {examples A, B & C}. So while I usually share a theme of my Etsy favorites like this post for baby items or this one for home, pottery etc. However today is more of a random selection of some favorites that are just plain old pretty. 

If we are friends on Instagram, you may have seen that I had a bit of a pumpkin addiction this fall. I love these calligraphy ones that make such pretty decor for Thanksgiving. I am thinking of ordering some mini's with the families names on them as place cards for seating. 

I love these letter boards, they are such a fun way to leave messages for your kiddo or have in an office with some motivational quotes. 

This little shop has the cutest mugs. I adore the funny one below but also think this one is super sweet for a new mom. 

I love sending out cards but I always dread addressing them. I think it's time to invest in a personalized stamp to make things easier & prettier. Will be extra helpful with the upcoming holiday card extravaganza. 

I have a serious soft spot for beautiful gift wrap, I absolutely love giving a gift that is wrapped up in something special. So when I saw this watercolor dog paper I knew I had to share it with you all...after all you all know my obsession with dogs!

some more of my favorite Etsy shops are below

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Etsy Love

Another round of some of my favorite shops from Etsy. They even have some great ideas for last minute gifts for the whole family that include printable toys & stylish art. 

I just love paper products and this shop has so many things that make my eyes turn into hearts. I love the punchy colors, whimsical prints and the option to personalize. This stationary is especially dreamy. 

This custom cork board with nailhead trim is perfect for pinning your inspiration or even hanging your favorite baubles on. 

This beautiful wood boombox may have a hefty price tag but it really should be considered a piece of your home decor. It's just so beautiful to place on your shelf for looking at and of course playing you favorite music. 

A leather case that looks like a clutch is super cute for toting around & protecting your laptop. 

Quite possibly the cutest swaddle blankets ever with the sweetest sayings. 

Etsy Love

It's been awhile since I have scoured the endless pages of Etsy in efforts to find a few hidden gems. Let's face it when you aren't looking for something in particular it's hard to navigate through that heaven of homemade goodies. So I compiled a few new favorites for your viewing pleasure. Perfect to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, party planning, home decor and or just a little something for yourself. 

 We all have seen beautiful ring dishes but these ring cones are so adorable. I absolutely love the gold & white finish and how petite they are to hold your favorite baubles when they are off duty. Would also be so pretty for photographing on a wedding day!

I couldn't resist sharing some holiday related items. This faux Christmas tree is perfect for apartments,  those who just are low on space or simply just don't want a big ole tree shedding needles all over their home. I love it in its perfect simplicity. 

This baby it's cold outside is so cute for a holiday party or just some cold weather decor. You can even replicate the look with this matching felt garland. 

Ever since I saw this piece of art, I have been obsessed with photography of Versailles. I have been compiling some favorite photographs to create a neutral gallery down our very long hallway in our home with the help of my girl Amelia. 

I recently purchased some marquee light up letters for our holiday party. I love these individual ones so you can spell out whatever word you wish and that they can be customized in your desired color palette. 

Awhile back I shared a marble look lap top cover, I clearly still love this look because the cover for this cell phone is still at the top of my favorites. 

I love giving cards to friends, family & my husband. This stamp is the perfect finishing touch on gift wrap. I think it would look especially cute with this gift wrap. 

Need help with branding a business or a blog. I adore Miss Poppy Designs perfectly coordinated layouts. Again this marble look is winning me over. 

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Etsy Love

Etsy is always a great source of surprises for me. Everytime I go on the site I continue to find scores of unique items from crafty shops all around the globe. Some of my recent favorites are below...I am however curious, do you have a favorite Etsy seller you would share or do you want them all to yourself?

Remember when I shared this post on dolled up dinnerware? Well my love for a quirky table setting is still going strong. I am totally smitten with this cheeky set of animal plates tastefully done in a simple black and white pattern and gold rim. The coordinating tea cup & saucer is so beyond awesome, I am almost at a loss of words. I need to throw an adult tea party immediately with the whole collection. 

First up, how amazing are these summer sandals? I adore the bright colors & pattern of the "friendship bracelet" style...plus tassels are everywhere this season. Extra bonus - this maker let's you pick out the color of the tassel & they are only $75!

When I couldn't find what I was looking for in furniture, I turned to Etsy to see what clever folk out there were creating in their talented workshops. Since our new apartment will have a mid-century modern design element to it, my husband and I were pretty smitten with STOR New York incredible craftsmanship. We are thinking the below desk for my man & this white one for me. 

"You. you may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one"... Anyone else love to jot down creative ideas on paper as soon as you get them so you don't forget them? I think this notepad is perfect for just that or the endless lists I live by because my memory is mush. 

I am really into faceted objects lately so when I cam across these bright bowls, I was instantly in love. I want one in every single color...perfect for ice cream as described but I think I would use all around the house for collecting keys at the door or even to hold baubles on the nightstand. 

Etsy Love

Anyone else a confessed Etsy addict? I am literally checking that site on a weekly basis for items for parties to personal treats for my friends, my home or myself. To keep myself from being overwhelmed I save the items I want to revisit in a favorites folder and want to share a few with you! 

If there was actually a real "press for champagne button" all my dreams would come true...actually scratch that, make it champagne & puppies :) This darling shop has a ton of cute and cheeky buttons for the gal with a silly side. 

Fancy pretty art but don't want to spend a fortune on it? A great way to get the look of a painting is by framing and mounting a beautiful print like the beauty below. 

An artful little trinket dish is so cute to add a little color to your kitchen/ tables for pinches of salt & pepper or a pretty place to place your jewelry on your night stand. 

We cover our phones with cute cases all the time so why not our larger tech devices too?! How amazing is this faux marble lap top cover? Seriously in love!

I am seriously smitten with these pottery planter wall hangings, grey & gold is one of my all time favorite combinations. I think they would look very cool in a kitchen or bathroom to display some fresh florals. I also love the designers marble ring dish in this shop. 

Pretty pouches, cosmetic bags and clutches in a slew of fabulous fabrics are a great gift to a gal pal or yourself! I personally love coordinated trios of pouches to throw in larger bags to help keep me organized. One for touchup beauty products, one for miscellaneous items that usually swim in the bottom of my bag like a tide stick, hair ties, bobby pins and so on and finally one for technology items as seen in this guest post. 

For The Love Of Etsy - Christmas Edition

I usually turn to Etsy to find unique decor items for celebrations I am hosting, helping plan or attending. So why not turn to this crafty resource for some treats for the holiday season. A put together a round of a few of my favorites below to help host the holiday season in style. 

This Christmas sign is sweet and stylish. Would look so pretty layered with a larger mirror and candles on a fireplace mantle hung with lots of Christmas stockings. 

I love this simple gift wrap inspiration. All you need is some baker's twine and these darling calligraphy tags which come in a bunch of holiday terms. 

I love the idea of having some fun with the holiday photos, I know my nieces would love to have some holiday props to make the family photo extra silly. 

I have turned to Palomas Nest many times for sweet wedding dishes, her Christmas stockings are equally darling and I am seriously smitten with the all white color scheme. 

Studio Mucci is the queen of the tassel garland, so naturally her holiday collection is fabulous. Would look super cute paired with the Merry Christmas mini gold balloons. 

Cheerful Christmas cards in lots of bright colors. 

Finally, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer never looked so chic like this marquee sign. 

Merry Christmas & Happy Shopping!