etsy finds: all that sparkles

I spend a lot of time on Etsy-- not just working on my shop but also window shopping and I nearly always can find one or five things that catch my eye. These are my current faves:

1. Turquoise geometric hexagon stud earrings by Vivid by Esther // I love these nearly every pair of earrings in this shop!

2. Gold dipped amthyst by HFinn Jewelry // I am seeing natural stones everywhere but I can't resist this gold-dipped stone!

3. Resin bangle bracelet by daimblond // The gold flakes in the hand-formed resin are stunning and would be awesome stacked.

4. Mint green studs with gold foil by The Purple Balloon  // Mint and gold, need I say more?

5.  Delicate Raw Brass Triangle Necklace by Catabot // I love simple, minimal jewelry and this shop has amazing pieces. Also, if you're eying anything in the shop, the owner Cathy is generously offering free domestic shipping to r & w readers with the code CATABOT29... and her prices are already pretty reasonable. I may have to give in...


Do you have any favorites or favorite shops on Etsy?

xo, erika

friday finds & favorites: guest editor carina

This week I asked my friend Carina to curate friday frinds. I love saying "friend" because not only do I love Carina's cheerful, inspiring blog (and cute shop), we've actually hung out-- like more than twice. And she has great taste... as you can see below:

<><><>

Hello friends! Carina here from Lovely Little Whimsy.

When Erika asked me to share with you this week, I was more than happy to oblige...

I am currently obsessed with making my Christmas wish list. Technically I am way too old

to be doing such a thing, but my husband and I came to an understanding a few years ago after

he got me an electric toothbrush.

I have about a million things I'm currently loving on etsy, but lemme share a few of my faves.

cups   print   pillow   colander 

cuff   earrings    boot cuffs   necklace   bangles  

Other things I'm loving:

 >> this salt dough ornament tutorial from irocksowhat

>> my friend's gorgeous new baby - swoon.

>> also, these words. seriously needed this week.

Can't wait to hear what you all are loving this week. So happy to be here. Happy Friday!

<><><>
I told you she had great taste... I think I need to add her list to my list. (those teacups-- like I need more, but seriously!) Oh- you all should say hi to Carina on her blog, on twitter and of course, check out her shop lovely little whimsy.

I'd love to see what you guys love this week-- share below!

xo, erika

da rules: share some of your favorite things from the web and real life with the weekly friday finds & favorites link-up hosted by Beth and me. Please link up just your blog post with your faves (not your entire blog) and link back to Beth or me somewhere on the blog. Please, also, make sure that your post is relevant (i.e. no giveaways or that sort of thing.) And, of course, be sure to go visit everyone else who links up! :)

<a href="http://rougeandwhimsy.blogspot.com/search/label/friday%20finds%20and%20favorites" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpb5Pp81i8PFOkw9BVD6Cautjs6SddFofo8Veaf__E0NJD5wKVwLBSyMS3yKIveSvmK3VmUIhtZ09NcNholPq4nYFGRmGEuouzZ75L1LEdNdJCXZGQ6b8irVa9I3wz8-PhVF2Mm91uUuRO/s400/18383449009.jpg" border="0" alt="Rouge & Whimsy" /></a>

friday finds & favorites #10

So I don't actually know what number friday finds and favorites this is but I thought 10 was a good number.

This week I can't get enough of fall here and all its colors -- clearly as much as my silly pup.

I've also been super blessed to have not one but two Google + chats with people to talk shop stuff and I just leave so inspired and grateful for this community that helps each other. (Also, video chat is the only thing I use Google+ for... anyone else?)

other stuff I love:

imaginary fashion bloggers -- super adorable and creative blog

earrings by Mama's Nest Design

I need to make this recipe for baked apple cider chicken! 

 

thankful block by bubblewrappd (perfect for thanksgiving)

-70s vintage pleated pouch by sandandstarfish! so cute!

- have you ever heard of the vitamin string quartet? They play (awesome) classical versions of contemporary songs

- I also love my immersion blender. I think I mentioned that last week, but seriously. Best $13 I've spend this year. end of story. 

- I don't wear brooches, but I would so totally wear this one.

- being honest on blogs. I feel like people are just putting it out there. It's pretty cool.

what do you guys love this week? link up your post (not your whole blog) and link back here to me or Beth at Dot in the City somewhere in your post!

<a href="http://rougeandwhimsy.blogspot.com/search/label/friday%20finds%20and%20favorites" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpb5Pp81i8PFOkw9BVD6Cautjs6SddFofo8Veaf__E0NJD5wKVwLBSyMS3yKIveSvmK3VmUIhtZ09NcNholPq4nYFGRmGEuouzZ75L1LEdNdJCXZGQ6b8irVa9I3wz8-PhVF2Mm91uUuRO/s400/18383449009.jpg" border="0" alt="Rouge & Whimsy" /></a>

xo, erika