It’s no wonder why Japanese stationery products always have a cult following – they are unique, high quality and inspire DIY creativity!  We have fallen for Washi tape, a multi-purpose adhesive tape that comes in all sorts of colors from pastels to bold neon and patterns that range from delicate…
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Whether you to plan to attend an extravagant Halloween party or simply go trick-o-treating with the little ones, you’ll need to find a costume worthy of the occasion.  These handmade masks by Sundries and Plunder could be the finishing touch to your inspired ensemble. Each mask is custom made –…
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Make your mark.  The next time you send out a mailing of party invitations, take a moment to turn a drab envelope into something special. Our latest find on Etsy reinvents one of the oldest forms of printing with original modern designs for your return address or any message you…
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Twinkle, twinkle little star. Consider decorating with these brightly hued celestial garlands this holiday season.  Each Star Strand ($15) comes with 15 hand folded paper stars which have been dipped in wax and sprinkled with matching glitter.  The 16 point, three-dimensional stars come in a variety of colors including red,…
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Our latest discovery on Etsy reminds us of vintage textiles and wallpaper.  Neapolitan’s shop sells a collection of  chic notecards and paper boxes that are beyond pretty.  We are crazy for the peach, lilac and gray Chevron patterned folded note cards (so Pucci!) and the Love card printed with the…
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The sweltering summer heat calls for cocktails made with shaved ice, freshly pressed juices and premium spirits.  These vintage sterling silver straws with leaf finials are a chic way to enjoy these chilled concoctions.  Originally made popular in the South, sterling silver straws were often used in mint juleps served…
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There is something so chic about using a brown paper bag for gift wrapping.  Not only is it the Lazy Hostess way to avoid the tricky and time consuming task of packing up your presents, it’s somehow effortlessly stylish.  On Etsy, we discovered a collection of Japanese design products that…
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A grown-up version of our beloved Cracker Jack, Maggie May has given a simple caramel corn recipe a kick in the pants.  Jack Crackin’ Bacon Caramel Corn is crunchy popcorn made with buttery brown sugar flavored with a splash of Jack Daniels whiskey and flecks of applewood bacon, chunks of…
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Made of Japanese paper, these memo pads are shaped in the form of a green pear and a red apple.  To transform the flat pads into gorgeous 3-D fruit, simply fan out the delicate sheets of paper and secure with a paperclip.  They could be used together to create a…
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Cheerful primary colors make this collection of glassware by Vital Home a stand-out on Etsy.  Perfect for a casual picnic serving chilled beer or lemonade, each glass features a vintage inspired bicycle motif which is screen printed with a special glass ink that is dishwasher safe. Pint glasses come in…
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In this digital age filled with instant texts and tweets, a beautifully handwritten note sent via snail mail is to be cherished.  To express your love and adoration this Valentine’s Day, Neither Snow is offering one-of-kind calligraphed letters with vintage postage for your special someone.  The stamp combinations are selected…
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A celebration of beautiful paper, this delicate wreath was crafted with found pieces of gift wrap, scrap paper and vintage sheet music. The artist, who hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico, tries to incorporate paper from forgotten books, especially those with personalized bookplates and/or handwritten names and dates, for a personal…
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