Category: home decor
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Mission-Style Lamps and Lighting on eBay: Simple, Natural, Stunning
I am a longtime admirer of Mission Style lamps and home decor. Most products in this style are extremely expensive, handmade by artisans from the finest quality materials. So I was delighted to discover this moderately-priced Mission Style ceiling light on eBay, displaying a beautiful, asymmetric pattern of budding branches and round glass gems: Mission…
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Shop Small on Garmentory, the Online Marketplace for Indie Designers & Boutiques
Have you ever noticed there is a depressing sameness to most shopping malls in the U.S.? The same stores, the same brands everywhere. Consistent products for the most part, made with reliable quality, but what if you want something a little more exciting? I made a great discovery this weekend – Garmentory! This is an…
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Northbrook Art in the Park: Highlights
The weather in the Midwest is famously capricious, making any kind of outdoor show a gamble of sorts. There were plenty of gamblers present at the first day of Northbrook Art in the Park, a juried art show featuring more than 80 artisans on the Northbrook Village Green, May 21-22. The rain started about an…
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For Father’s Day, give your Dad a high-quality, artisan-made gift
What do you give the man who has everything? This age-old question has stumped many, but I have always relished the challenge of finding just the right gift for those who are hard to shop for. Your father may insist he has everything he needs, but there are still ways of finding just the right…
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Top Artisan Galleries in the Suburbs: Coquelicot Gallery & Cafe
My husband and I moved to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago almost a year ago, and we are still exploring the area, searching out the local artisans, galleries, and art shows that look promising. With this post, I am launching a series about the best artisan galleries of the Northwest suburbs. Coquelicot Gallery & Cafe…
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Creative Search Terms Yield Etsy Surprises: Squiggle Vases, Cactus Lanterns, and Sound Wave Art
There are millions of products available on Etsy, and the primary method for finding what you are looking for is by typing descriptive terms into the search bar. This naturally gives preference to items that are easy to describe and categorize. But what about the flights of fancy that are dreamed up by creative artisans…
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Artisan Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 8, and it’s officially time to get serious about finding your mother a gift. Etsy is overflowing with beautiful artisan gifts to choose from. In fact, there are so many possibilities that we have narrowed it down for you! You are planning to give your mother a bouquet of flowers on…
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Korean television hooked me on these stunning lanterns
One of the unexpected things I have discovered during the pandemic: the addictive dramas of Korean television! Thanks to Netflix, my husband and I have watched shows like My Sassy Girl, Her Private Life and Forecasting Love and Weather. I am rapidly becoming hooked on these dramas and their fascinating, sometimes quirky characters. The breakout…
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Etsy Under the Sea
Beach season is nearly here, so we decided to take a deep plunge into the Etsy depths and uncover some fabulous sea treasures, handmade by talented artisans right here in the U.S. As a jewelry designer, I am very impressed by these first two necklaces, which I have been planning to feature for some time…
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