Thursday and Undiscovered: Laughing Creek Productions

What a fun shop! Laughing Creek Productions offers creative outdoor furniture that is perfect for your backyard, folding up and taking on the go to the park or the marina, and to relax in. This shop is such a great find as the sun starts coming out again in the Great Northwest!

Let's Play, It's Saturday!

Yankee Doodle Tutu by Kennedy's Korner

I know that there are many people who would much prefer for you to remember their service in the Armed Forces with taking time to celebrate life, to play. So make sure to take time to do a little of that this Memorial Holiday too: dance, sing and laugh!

Fun and Wacky Wednesday with Aula 46

Aula 46 is a shop on a mission: to create amazing jewelry out of pieces of discarded electronics. I think they have achieved their goal many times over. Go check out the shop for a large variety of handmade necklaces, pendants, and earrings!

Let's Play, It's Saturday!

This yo-yo by Deep In The Woods is awesome! The heart is stitched. Yes, you read correctly: stitched! It is such a wonderful idea and takes the cross-stitch meets wood theme on Etsy to the next step. I love it!

Fun and Wacky Wednesday with Little Frog Creations

So cute and so much fun! The Squiddles by Little Frog Creations are the perfect toy for a child! They come in a variety of colors and sets and each have a story too!

On the Homefront with: elizabeth gwen

How cute is this top!? Too cute!

The shop elizabeth gwen on Etsy offers a wonderful collection clothing and accessories for little ones and is worth the visit! There are tutu's and tops, hair accessories and more!

Thursday and Undiscovered: Eastbound Squirrel Designs

You may have noticed, I really like bright colors! I was easily drawn into Eastbound Squirrel Designs when I saw all the colors and wonderful artwork! You should definitely swing by this Etsy shop!

A Day of Rest and So Relaxed - State Pillow

The pillows by Love, California are not only a great way to decorate the home you can show pride for your state! Find a cozy place to put one of these pillows to kick back with a book and relax on a Sunday afternoon!

Let's Play, It's Saturday!

Here in the Great Northwest, it is not really Spring without the hail, a chance of snow in the lowlands and yes, digging back out the winter coat. In celebration of keeping warm this weekend and still going outside, help your little one be stylishly bundled up in this acorn beanie from Adrienne Kinsella: Handcrafted Goods & Artwork.

Thursday and Undiscovered: KnitWare

I was very pleased that when using the pounce function on Etsy I came across the wonderful shop KnitWare. The knit work is beautiful! Her shop has hats and washcloths, booties and more! All the products are made from organic cotton and look incredibly soft! You should surely swing by this shop and check it out!

Must Have Monday - An Beautifully Intricate Necklace

This pendant by Scarlett is stunning! The pendant includes: 17.5 carat London Blue Topaz, White Topaz, Pink Amethyst, Purple African Amethyst, Iolite and is wrapped in Oxidized Sterling Silver. This would be an amazing piece to wear with a ruby colored dress or that black evening gown.

Let's Play, It's Saturday!

Who do you think will win? X or O? 

This great handmade Tic Tac Toe game by The Quilted House is perfect for a Saturday of fun! You can play a game inside or take it with you to the park and play a game outside! How cool is that!? The game is great for many ages too! I know that my husband and I would gladly take this along on an outing, and that the kids that I work with would equally love the game.

Must Have Monday - Soft Baby Blanket

No Whining Pleez! offers a great selection of handmade blankets and burp cloths! They are full of color and look so soft and clean. You will want to stop by this shop if you have a little one on the way or know someone who does!

Let's Play, It's Saturday!

Please, please, please, oh please, oh please oh please. Play with me!

There is nothing cuter that when your dog wants to play. With favorite toy in mouth and a tail wagging with the speed of a tornado, they can convince anyone to take a break. And why not? You deserve it!

These handy toy bins by Woodin' You are perfect for helping you keep those toys picked up after a day of play and helping your dog find their toys when he/she wants to play with you!

Thursday and Undiscovered: Three Owls Toy Studio

I love this elephant! So cute! Three Owls Toy Studio offers a wide variety of stuffed toys including, elephants, lions, bunnies, and turtles. Each toy is made from upcycled fabrics like wool skirts and blankets and velvet pants. It is definitely worth stopping by this undiscovered shop!

Must Have Monday - A Fabulous Purse!

Okay, I LOVE this purse by Breagha! It is great! Made with Harris Tweed and in a stunning orange and teal, this purse is bound to catch the eyes of others. Be sure to stop by the shop and see all the other wonderful purses!

A Day of Rest and So Relaxed - Children's Travel Pillow

Sunday is traditionally a return day from vacations full of fun and excitement. And the kids, well they are exhausted! Help them rest easy on the plane, train or car with an adorable travel pillow by Sygnet Creations. They come in a variety of colors and patterns! Stop buy and help your next vacation be the best one yet!

Let's Play, It's Saturday!

The following is an interview with Knees and Paws from Etsy! Her products are absolutely adorable! 

 

Q: How did you get started in making animal costumes for children? 

A: "Knees and Paws are not something that I really consider to be animal costumes, but I suppose they are in a way. I think of them as an alternative to full body plush animal costumes, a set of hand and knee coverings for kids who love to play cats and dogs. They came into existence when I noticed an ongoing game of "doggies" at my son's preschool. A group of children there played pets for months. One mom said that she was unable to find soft, slip on knee pads online.

At that time, I was working an exhausting job that had me up at 3:00 am every day, but home at 1:30 so I could be available for my son after school. I had no idea that Etsy even existed. I did not know how to operate a sewing machine. I enjoyed making things with my hands, drawing, painting, and gardening but fabrics were an untouched medium.

I made a set of slip on knee pads for my friend's daughter by hand stitching together the calf section of a pair of soccer socks, adding polyfiberfill and covering it with novelty plush. I added the idea of paws later, after thinking of the spork...combination spoon and fork, combination paw and hand....

 

After the children at preschool received these prototype knee pads with delight, I wrote a patent pending application and received the official number in September 2009. That's when Knees and Paws and my gig at the sewing machine began."

Q: What is your greatest source of inspiration?
A: "I am continually inspired by my family, my friends, by philosophers like Bernie Seigel and Patch Adams and by people who survive extraordinary events.  I believe in useful things or information that teach self reliance, hope and positive ways to enjoy life."

On the Homefront with: Baby Love Blankets

I spy with my little eye - a paper clip! a heart! oh and dice!

These I Spy pouches by Baby Love Blankets are perfect for travel days, at home and in the classroom! They are engaging and are ever changing as you never know what you will find first. They would be a great addition to the Easter Basket too!

Thursday and Undiscovered: Little Cottage Pillows

This adorable mother cat and her 3 kittens is an ingenious item made by Little Cottage Pillows. It would make the perfect gift for a little girl! I see hours of pretend in the future!