I Love: Grey

I don't think I've ever talked about how much I really love grey. I used to wear it all the time. It feels like a soft color to me when it is light and sophisticated when it's dark. And it is the color of mourning doves and my first born cat, Stanley, still kickin' (though a little slower) at 16 (84 in human years!!). And paired with teal, it's about as perfect as a color can get.

Rockin' Mama

1. LOVE WINS Dress Asphalt by eleflint designs, $24.00
2. Dark turquoise cuff bracelet by theshagbag, $16.00
3. Painted peackock feather boots by Scholarly Articles , $85.00
4. Women's fine ribbed ultra soft daily leggings by lamixx, $25.00

Pretty Mama

1. the grey dress by mia blaz, $58.00
2. Eco-chic Ballerina flats by Chinese Arithmetic, $25.00
3. EZ Canvas bag in Dark Teal by Kinies, $45.00
4. Mystic Droplet by Kenton Beadworks, $32.00

Glamour Mama

1. Shirred tube dress by Lirola, $165.00
2. ANNA milky turquoise rough cut crystal earrings (gold) by Bride Blu, $16.00
3. Peacock Satin Shoes by Paris xox, $122.00
4. Silver Tree Branch Clutch by Shakuyaku, $42.00

All of these items are from Etsy. So lest you think that Etsy is all tea cozies and yarn, think again! Support your independent artist! Shop Etsy.

Strawberry Sunday

I love etsy (which is a good thing, since I sell there!). Anyhow, you never know the wonderful things that you will find when you look around. I've been inspired by all of my bloggy friends' strawberry crops and decided to see what cool strawberry items I could find on etsy.

1. Strawberry Field Medium Frame purse, Toon Design, $12.00
2. Teasel and Lace Strawberry Floral Throw Pillow Cover, ModDiva, on sale for $15.95
3. Strawberry Blank Note Cards, smith letterpress, $26.00
4. Fraise Vintaj Drop Earrings, Sea Shore Glass, $15.00
5. Vintage Plaid Strawberry Blouse, Size Medium, Lynn's Rags, $14.00
6. Turquoise and red round ring, Baronika Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry, $21.00

1. Peasant Dress, Size 2T, For The Love of Smocking, $24.00
2. Strawberry Gummy Bear Necklace, Baby Loves Pink, $15.00
3. Strawberry Fields Shirred Smocked Jumper, sizes 12m - 8 years, Spoiled Cotton, $49.00
4. Red and Blue Strawberry Dishtowels, Curry Kay Designs, $17.00
5. The Modern Baby Quilt, Strawberry Fields, Second Sanctuary, $225.00
6. Fruit Art Strawberry, LaBerge: Fine Art prints, limited editions, and originals, $17.50

I hope you enjoy my strawberry finds as much as I've enjoyed sharing with you. Remember to support artisan made pieces. In a faltering economy, many people are looking to their wares as income makers. And what could be better than having that one-of-a-kind, where did you get that piece?

Fab Jewelry Giveaway

I have another super giveaway to tell you about, this time through A Diary of Lovely. Cat of Bride Blu and the blog Blu is giving away one of her lovely Anabelle necklaces in either blue or crystal.

Go to A Diary of Lovely for many chances to enter. Good luck!

Necklace Giveaway

Jessica of That's What She Said is generously hosting a giveaway for JacDesigns. Go to her blog for a chance to win a beautiful necklace (up to $18 value). Contest runs through May 8 and there are a zillion different ways to enter, so go check it out!