Autumn is in the air!

We’re winding down from the sweltering heat of summer here in Southern California as the warm days are melting into chilly nights. There have been chilly teases before but with October right here, I think this chill is here to stay. 

Isn’t this print by VelvetWoods just breathtaking? It seems perfect for this time of year, sitting out in the cool evening and enjoying the sunset, as if my sunsets were ever as beautiful as Percolating the Liquid Amber Sky.

The colors of autumn are so wonderful and earthy and jade is such a great stone for this time of year. Snowbell’s beautiful Harvest Necklace incorporates jade in shades of pale yellow, green, pink and brown and would make a beautiful compliment to any outfit.

With the chilly days fast-approaching (and for some already here), it’s time to keep warm while out and about. Tinateee has handknit this cute lady’s poncho in stunning shades of red and burgundy.

Anyone remember Owl at Home by Arnold Lobel? That story is full of the joys of fall and winter and adds the cuteness of Owl. I saw this adorable appliquéd Night Owl T-shirt by CatSoup and could not help but think of Owl and The Guest and Strange Bumps.

It started with a blog follower, a click and a link.

I follow that link. It eventually leads me to a shop, but not just any shop,

a shop with lovely handmade goods that I’m sharing here with you.

From Purse Pulls to Pictures, what a wonderful Etsy World!

I was following my followers' footprints back to their blogs and even further back to their stores and found some wonderful things to share with you this week. 

Look at the gorgeous lampwork bead and all these yummy colors on Snaky Pete Purse/Zipper Pull by Beadnik Boutique. Cindy has put together a beautiful accessory that is worth going out shopping and finding the perfect purse to go with this awesome purse pull! But why stop there; this would work with big bags which are all around work and on campus. 

Yo Gabba Gabba is a perfect name for this adorable embellished boutique dress by Nina's Custom Designs.  Modeled by her granddaughter, how completely unique is this cute little dress! I've never even watched the show, but I know if my daughter wasn't in college and was still little, she'd have one of these.  There's so much handmade goodness in this one-of-a-kind dress! Oh, and it comes with a necklace too!

This find is so crochetably cute! His name is Jacob the Jellyfish and you can learn to make him as well as other cute toys. Although you can contact EssHaych and see about getting the finished product, this store has cute amigurumi patterns of a turtle and a Kokeshi doll as well as other patterns that you can learn because EssHaych sends out complete PDF instructions.

Stone Home is such a wonderful photograph. This house, full of memories, looks like it needs love and attention, so lost in the undergrowth. Country Windows has captured it and you can bring the picture home. It also comes in sepia which adds an old-world charm to it.

It started with a blog follower, a click and a link.

I follow that link. It eventually leads me to a shop, but not just any shop,

a shop with lovely handmade goods that I’m sharing here with you.

Dark and Delicious, the better to tempt you with!

Although Three Women at Sunset by ImagineStudio wasn't my inspiration piece, this beautiful Giclee print would have been.  The detail is divine.  The colors and position of the women with their gorgeous sunset taps into my soft spot for old films.  The gorgeous actresses on the silver screen were always so polished, not a hair out of place with their stylish hats.

JanetDavies' Bracelet cuff has all the drop dead gorgeous colors of Autumn! Dripping with Whiskey Quartz, Ruticulated Quartz, Citrine, Garnets and more, it is stunning enough to grace the wrist of any silent screen goddess!

BurntMill has created an Enchanting Patchouli Glycerin Soap with precious little perfect flowers in orange and black.  Although rose or lavender would probably have been the scent of the times, I imagine Clara Bow would have been better suited to this delicious scent.

Going with the gorgeous colors of Autumn, this little Tattoo Baby Dress is so awesome.  I love seeing little girls dressed in something that brings out their personality.  If you want something to individualize your little one, RockinMamaBG has done it.

Vintage beads are so much fun to create with, and WeeSparrow has channelled the colors of Autumn in all its splendor with these Hippie Chic earrings.  These beads have all the lovely colors that speak of toasty nights with hot buttered rum or chilly walks crunching through the fallen leaves!

My Color Inspiration:

The Station Fire in California sadly made for
some amazing sunsets from my house.

It started with a blog follower, a click and a link.

I follow that link. It eventually leads me to a shop, but not just any shop,

a shop with lovely handmade goods that I’m sharing here with you.

From Sophisticated and Sexy to Cuddly and Cute, that's usually how it goes!

I'm wishing I was feeling autumn in the air, the breezes with a hint of a chill...

This skirt is so classic yet chic, with such beautiful lines.  I was torn with which color to select and share of this Simply Sophisticated Knee-length Skirt but I didn't have to choose because here they all are.  It comes in coal, bark and almond.  EterKnity has  captured sophistication with sexy in this gorgeous skirt.

This lovely Burgundy Pearl and Smoky Quartz Necklace would add a touch of sophistication to any outfit.  What an incredible gift this would make!  JLR Designs has combined stylish smoky quartz with the timeless beauty of pearls in this stunning creation!

How about these Baby Announcement sample, aren't they so adorable!  The same lovely little giraffe comes on a Shower invite, how cool is that. There's a wonderful assortment in Sweet Harvey's Etsy store.  More information on custom orders can be found at Sweet Harvey's website.

With cool weather just around the corner, what a wonderful shower gift this would make.  Can't you just see a sweet little face snuggled in this cuddly Handmade Baby Blanket in baby blue!  CraftyGAgal has taken her talent and made a family heirloom for you to cherish!

It started with a blog follower, a click and a link. 
I follow that link. It eventually leads me to a shop, but not just any shop, 
a shop with lovely handmade goods that I’m sharing here with you.

Peas in a Pod

This week has started wonderfully.  I've got all my ducks in a row and am so very focused and organized. All my peas in a pod I would go so far as to say.

ChantelleNicole has done that as well with her lovely necklace called Peas in a Pod. This lovely necklace is sterling silver with white pearls and a sweet tendril just like a real peapod! Her store has wonderful stamped pieces as well.

AuroraRose has an enchanting store. She takes beautiful ribbon and makes flowers bloom in her hands that she then conveniently plants on a comb to grace your hair. This one is done is lovely Maroon and Coffee. If your hair doesn’t play well with hair combs, she’s plants them on hair bands too!

White Vamp

 Moonangelnay's store has a completely different way of expressing beauty and yet so very lovely.  White Vamp with its delicate ruffled petals frozen in time. She has captured the beauty on camera and provides it to you … well, so many ways. Although Vamp is listed as an 8x10 archival print, it is available on cotton rag and   satin lustre and so many other sizes and framed and the list goes on, all done by Moonangelnay!

It started with a blog follower, a click and a link. I follow that link. It eventually leads me to a shop, but not just any shop, a shop with lovely handmade goods that I’m sharing here with you.

Follower Footprints

It started with a blog follower, a click and a link. I follow that link. It eventually leads me to a shop, but not just any shop, a shop with lovely handmade goods that I’m sharing here with you.

Well, Biologie kept popping up in my blog commenting, so I followed her footprints back to her blog and was greeted with … Cherry Blossoms. It’s a really cute necklace with Cherry Blossoms which I love and stunning intricate knots. From the hand-knotted adjustable satin cord to the beautiful hand-sculpted Cherry Blossoms, Kelly has created a wearable work of art.

Cherry Blossoms Necklace

by Kelly from Etsy’s Biologie

I continued on my quest and found a shop called The Empty Nest. The nest isn’t empty at this Etsy shop though. Janet is a multifaceted artist with a shop full of goodies. I saw these adorable vintage tea napkins and fell in love with them. Since I blogged about the mustache teacup, I’ve been thinking about tea and these just jumped out at me. They’re hand-painted. How sweet is that!!

Hand-painted Vintage Napkins

by Etsy's The Empty Nest

April Ink always seems to catch my eye. Why and how does she do that? I don’t know. Whatever it is, it works. Don’t tell me you don’t need these! Personalized Calling Cards. I love things personalized, something that says it’s all about me, something pretty to carry and have ready to hand out. No more corners of napkins and backs of receipts, and don’t tell me I’m the only one that uses those!

Pink Stitched Circle Personalized Calling Cards
By Etsy's April Ink

Until next time, leave footprints!