As part of my BESTeam commitment, once per week I will be posting
short features of several of the fabulous shops and talented
artisans who comprise the team. What is BESTeam? It's The Boosting Etsy Shops Team
and our goal is to give support to each other and to help promote
each others' Etsy shops through blogging, Facebook and other social
networks. If you are an Etsy shopowner and are interested in
learning more about BESTeam, please visit the team page on Etsy
or have a look at the BESTeam blog.
Despite a good, solid childhood raised in the Snow Belt of northeastern Ohio, I never developed much of an immunity to cold weather. It didn't seem to matter how many layers of clothing and coats I wore - I was always cold. I much preferred summer activities to winter ones. As I get older, the cold gets more difficult to handle - at least from a psychological perspective. I can tell myself that I am lucky to experience four distinct seasons; that the winter landscape and colors offer their own unique beauty and that trees and plants need this time to work on their foundation - their roots. Yet, each winter I feel my resistance to the cold dwindling a little bit. Some remedies are to surround myself with space heaters and to wear long johns all of the time...but, I also like to have bright, cheerful colors around me. Each one of these items from my BESTeam teamies were chosen for their bursting, warming colors. Enjoy the toasty glow!
Veronica Grace's shop is overflowing with exuberance, creativity and life. She has a plethora of bows, hats, scrubs and headbands in a myriad of colors along with absolutely adorable, cuddle-worthy creatures - all hand-knitted. Have something specific in mind? Contact Grace and she can work with you to make your vision a reality.
Irith. Lucky Irith. When I think of her I think of hot sun, sand, blue sky, blue water. Can you see both of these sets of earrings paired with beautiful, simple beach dresses? A stroll along the beach sounds absolutely divine. No doubt she is deeply inspired by the proximity of the Mediterranean to her studio.
And since we are talking about living in paradise...Connie may find me on her doorstep one February, suitcase and sunhat in hand. Besides enjoying the warm sun and the beautiful scenery of Hawaii, I'd love to accompany Connie on one of her treasure hunts through the markets and vintage shops. She truly has something for everyone for sale at Redemption Art. While you're browsing, be sure to stop by Connie's other shop,
Volcano Girl Creations.
Shirley - living in Canada - just might want to join me on my trip to Hawaii. Or she might be one of those lucky people who enjoy cold and snowy winters. Shirley's leather journals (in all sizes and colors - including these bright orange and yellow ones) truly embody the word hand-crafted. From cutting the leather to individually tearing the sheets to binding the books - she does it all. I can't think of a more beautiful place in which to voice one's thoughts.
I do prefer the winter to the summer; but I certainly will join you in Hawaii!!! :)
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theorangewindmill.etsy.com
Oh Annie, I hate cold weather too. Sometimes it can be very cold in the winter, but you are right - most of the year it is bright and sunny here.
ReplyDeleteLoved all those choices - especially the ear-rings from the sunny climes! Am a sucker for pearls and love wearing earings, but I've never had my ears pierced - so, given that no one, other than vintage jewellery collectors seem to produce examples with clip on fittings, I just have to look -see - and wish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the choices, Annie - and for the example of how one operates a BESTeam feature blog! Am trying to get the hang of what it may mean for me - should I take the plunge and join all of you great bloggers - as recently invited.
Cheers.
Hi Annie,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this wonderful feature! I hope your holidays are going good..the best to you for an awesome 2012!
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I'm with you Annie, on the cold weather...that's why I left NY for sunny NC...only the last few winters here have been almost as cold as NY, just not as long, lol. I say we all go visit Connie, hahahaha. And I'm glad you got a dog. I read your previous post on my "new" smart phone, but I'm not smart enough to figure out how to comment from my phone. :~D
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-ourhoometoyours
O MY GOODNESS <3 I love all these cheery colors, my room was painted pink, yellow and orange when i was little :) so many fun memories!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous feature Annie <3
Gracie
Annie...the earrings are going to Australia! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWooohooo! That is awesome, Connie! I love it!
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