I rarely use this blog to directly promote my business and it feels a little strange to do this, but I’m working on a new business idea so there’s a sale in my shop! Visit Monarch Monograms to see all sale items.
Etsy Finds Friday
Seems like a good thing to do on Fridays, so maybe I’ll try this each week. Clockwise from top left:
Mimi Kirchner, Fairy Godmother, $140.
Vintage Songbird, quilted potholder in vintage fabrics, $15.
Lusitania felt beads, 18 beads for $36.
Lalitah pomegranates cushion, $32.
Sweetnellie Daffodil Peep, $26.
Seabreeze Studio wristlet, $26.
Kinchi flowerchild dress, $55.
Decoylab wall clock, $28.
Z is for Zebra by Simone Capote, mixed media, 9″x11″, framed, $50.
How Toys Become Real
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, illustrations by William Nicholson.
We’ve been reading The Velveteen Rabbit over the past few days. I didn’t remember the story, but it is the sweet tale of a stuffed bunny who becomes real through the love of a little boy. Clearly I am feeling sentimental these days, but it makes me a bit weepy as I think of the bits and pieces of childhood that my children are leaving behind on their way to someplace else.
Anyway, this classic book would make a nice gift paired with one of these sweet things:
Pink Sweetie, $18.
Strawberries and Cream, $22.
wholelottalisa, $28.
Egg Press Studio
I’m a big fan of letterpress and paper dolls. I have seen some things from Egg Press Studio but never made it over to their site until today. I love their stuff. Stitchable screenprinted fabric kits, woodgrain stationery, paper dolls (pictured above), gift tags and children’s stationery. All great designs. Pearl Paper Dolls set of 5 limited edition prints, $35.
Etsy Spring Inspiration
I know spring isn’t here yet, but these are some lovely things that I found on Etsy. Clockwise from top left:
onegirl Designwrks A Fleur Called Calla, $32.
The Intuitive Garden cotton candy floral pendant, $17.
barkingbirdart Dreaming of Fresh Lettuce print, $14.
LoveLee Soaps bunny soap, $3.50.
Grandma’s Girl sunbonnet, $8.
Purple Flower Designs bookbag in spring garden, $46.
Miss Fickle Media speckled egg in sky blue pendant, $10.
Pogo Kami, $25.
sparrow design works flour sack towels, $10.50 each.