BESTeam Feature

Here is something brand new and bright from Chicky D's on Etsy! This pillow is bright and fun and full of color and life. In addition to the hair bows I have long admired, there are lots of great pillows just looking for a chair to rest on.


In other things bright, The Orange Windmill on Etsy has handmade leather journals. I particularly like this burnt orange colored thin journal, for people like me who are trying to keep their purses a little on the lighter side.

This cute wine tote from GMa Ellen Crochet Gifts won't fit in a purse, but it's ready to make any picnic a little bit more grown up.


Finally, I could not get by without showing of the beautiful chain bib necklace from Jewelry by Jaynemarie on Etsy. Just think of the necklines you could wear to show of the sparkle here!

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A Different Kind of Feature

Instead of writing one post on one shop, I'd like to share a little bit about several.

First up is Chicky D's on Etsy. It was created by Danielle, and she makes the most adorable hair bows! I absolutely love hair accessories, and when I don't have to dress up for work and look professional, I am not above wearing bows in my hair. Check out one of my favorites at Chicky D's. These pretty, mini, green bows have the cutest lady bugs on them :) There are literally three pages of different hair bows at Chicky D's, so be sure to check them out.


Next on my list is Empty on the Inside, also at Etsy. Find her on Facebook and in the world of blogging. Empty on the Inside is run by Annie, and she creates fun cards on the outside so you can say what you want to on the inside. As I was looking through Annie's cards, this one caught my eye. It's pink and green camo on the outside. The town I live in has recently had our National Guardsmen deploy for at least a year, and I think it's so important to give and receive mail from loved ones. While email is great, it's hard to carry in your pocket to take out and reread whenever there's a spare moment.

Last, but not least, of course, is GMaellen, run by Ellen on Etsy. Her shop is filled with crocheted treasures, many of which I aspire to create some day. Until that day (many years in the future), I will content myself with buying other people's handcrafted treasures, like this lovely rag rug. It measure approximately 3x3 feet. I think the colors just blend together perfectly to work in a variety of rooms.

I hope you've enjoyed reading about these new shops as much I have enjoyed writing about them!