Etsy Shop Highlight - Parsimony

Stumbled upon this etsy seller Parsimony and I love their dresses. Can't wait for summer to get one.

They are cute with a slight retro flair, and they look so comfortable. What more do you need in a dress?

Team Spirit Dress $69

Urban Hippie Strapless Dress - $60

Oh So Cute Tuxedo Dress  - $76

Ruffles are everywhere?

Have you noticed how for the past couple of seasons ruffles are everywhere? Are they still in?

If not I don't care because they are really just too adorable and oh so romantic.

artlab - Noir Ruffle Tee Shirt $48

heidiandfinn - Linen Sweet Ruffle Top 12-18M OOAK tunic top $16.95

sandmaiden - felted fine merino wool knit capelet top with frog - made to measure $69

lirola - Romantic wrap top with short ruffled sleeves $75

TheMeasure - Ruffle dress in blue and white stripe, short sleeves - Upcycled, sustainable fashion $59

RebeccasArtCloset - Fleece Floral Capelette $29

ErinaWang - NEW C'est mon cadeau brown capelet $68

Cool Letters

Just thought they were very cool and sleek.

gaugenyc - Empire Letters - Metal Sculptures for Shelves, Desks $10

Etsy Kindle

I scored a Kindle for Christmas, thanks to my awesome husband.

Now I want these to accessorize it.

ravenswalk - Madame's Literary Distraction Kindle Kling $8

BorsaBella - CONVERTIBLE WRISTLET versatile padded bag clutch - also fits Kindle 1 OR 2 without a cover - WASHABLE- by Borsa Bella - Yellow and Black Fabric $25

Etsy Shop Highlight - Little White Dress

I recently recommended Little White Dress shop to my hair dresser whose daughter is looking for a junior prom dress that has a vintage feel yet is classically elegant.

They have awesome classic pieces with clean lines and beautiful corsages.

I have been eyeing a dress for myself, I just need an occasion.

pcolquet - Grace Satin Wedding Reception Getaway Bridesmaid Dress $120

pcolquet - Giant Pale Peach Corsage Flower Pin $25

Kick A Shop

I don't use that often but this seller RubyPearl has the most kick a shop announcement I have ever seen. And check out this to die for gown listed as well.

Rubypearl's shop announcement:

Sunny Haralson was born in a house of ill repute. After acing the first grade, she ran away to join the circus. At night, while the elephants slept, she learned how to spin and sew from the spiders. She made whimsical creations for the trapeze artists, who needed their outfits to be both beautiful and comfortable. Magpies brought her shiny objects to embellish her dresses with, if they sometimes accidentally brought an eyeball they'd plucked from some unfortunate, she forgave them and quietly popped it into her mouth. The circus, for all it glorious adventure, was often low on dietary protein.
Soon everyone in the circus was wearing Rubypearl. The bearded lady told her friends she'd never felt so feminine. Lobster Boy proudly showed off his new embroidered claw covers, and the clowns matched their rainbow makeup to their beaded reworked jumpsuits. The monkeys were jealous of the midgets tutus and tried to steal them while everyone slept. 
When she tired of the traveling life she retired and became the child bride of a famous oil tycoon. But no matter how many jeweled tiaras her lover presented her, no matter how much gold dust he sprinkled on her pillow, she missed creating beautiful things for her friends.
So before her marriage could be consummated, before the wedding cake was thrown out and the rice had been blown away by the wind, in the dead of night she set out alone to live in the desert.
It's there, in a tiny cabin, that she creates her wearable art. She plucks ideas from her dreams and sews with needles made from the giant cactus that guards her doorway. The UPS man never sees her face.



 Red Poppy Evening Gown - $725

I am not the only Etsy Fanatic

The mathematician in me (I have a Bachelors in Math from Cornell - I keep the geek in me well hidden) is fascinated by the monthly stats that come out in the Etsy monthly weather reports.

In the month of November Etsy had:

• 1,297,964 items sold totaling $21.9 million goods
• 1,931,988 new items were listed 
• 246,230 new members joined 
• 680,742,203 page views 

Goes to show I am not the only etsy fanatic.

Showing Some Love for Philly Etsy

I have a love affair with my Mac. Therefore I LOVE MacSlaps. I really want this for my baby.


Tic - Mac -Toe $12

Vinyl Ipod $14

My Etsy Purchase : Linen Monogram Napkins

I had the opportunity to use the linen napkins I bought over a year ago from BetsyGrace at a recent luncheon I hosted at my home.  They were so nice that the ladies were apprehensive about using them. But  I am a big component of things should be usable not just for show. I washed them right after the event and they are just like new.

I am thinking I may need to get a runner from BetsyGrace as well.

Great travel accessory bag

Stumbled upon these on etsy and I love them for travel to keep accessories and toiletries. So simple, clean, and classic.

streetsandyos - Gray Day Box Bag - $30

MY ETSY SHOP IS HERE AND NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!!

Its finally here. My very own piece of real estate on etsy!!!

Stop on over. Tell your family. Tell your friends. What the heck TELL EVERYBODY!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mercibeaucoupbags

French Macaroons

I have a hunkering for French macaroons. I wish we could have served them at our wedding. Maybe I will just learn to make them myself.

lemonadestandnyc - 6 French Macaron Cookies $10

Showing Some Love for Philly Etsy

I want to start a regular feature where I highlight shops from local Philly etsians.

I came across Jessicaillustration tonight and I love her fashion drawings.

Butterflies - $20

Fuschia Dreams - $30

On the List - I GOT IT

If you remember my very first on the list feature, you will know that I have been lusting after a Lirola dress for the longest time. I finally treated myself and got one.

How is it you ask?

Fit : Perfect
Fabric : Soft
Craftsmanship : Excellent
Wear : Comfortable
Look : FAB!!!!

I am definitely buying more from her.

Baby Gift

Perfect gift for expectant mothers. I have one in mind for my friend. This may replace the Boppie as my go to gift for new mommies.

culpepergeneral - grow BABY grow set of 6 Onsies $40

Holiday Decor

Aren't these a great way to decorate for the holiday. Definitely unique!

(Yes I am thinking of Christmas and we haven't even gotten through Thanksgiving yet.)

All from urbanexpressions

Hi, Santa - Small -Christmas Vinyl Wall Decal Lettering Art Holiday $12

Santa, Sleigh, and Reindeer - Vinyl Wall Decal Art Christmas Holiday $12

Ho, Ho, Ho - Ho cubed - Vinyl Wall Decal Art Words - Christmas Holiday Santa Claus Gift $25

Las Vegas

We are vacationing for a week in Vegas and unfortunately I am sick today. Which means I am sort of stuck in our room and on a limited diet. BOOOOOO. Which is double BOOOO since my husband can still partake in all the good eats here.

So I thought a little etsy would pick me up.

Labellacouturedesign - Las Vegas Style save the dates $25

DocMartinStudio - VEGAS VIC vintage Las Vegas letterpress style 13X19 poster print by Doc Martin Studio $40

DocMartinStudio- FRANK SINATRA vintage Las Vegas original illustration by Doc Martin Studio 8.5x11 $25

Dlippens - Neon Jackpot $25

trulysanctuary - Black And White Elvis Presley So Handsome Canvas Cotton Tote Bag By TrulySanctuary. $12.99

ElabriaDesigns - Lucky in Love Wedding Invitation Suite $6.50

Camera Bag

So me and the hubby just got me a new Nikon D3000 tonight and I was commenting in the store about the lack of chic camera bags. All the camera bags in the store were so drab and boring, but I knew etsy would have a solution. (I love etsy.)

Unfortunately it may have to wait since we just dropped a grip on camera equipment.

xcessrize - XcessRize Designs CUSTOM CAMERA LENS PHOTOGRAPHER BAG sofia black white BOXY STYLE w/ hard bottom base $94.99

GypsyRoseHandbags -GypsyRoseHandbags.. REGULAR LARGE.. KARRIE HANDBAG PURSE TOTE CAMERA / laptop combo/ BAG MULTI PURPOSE bag Lots of pockets inside and out $98.99

wickedstitchdesign2 -DYO Knox Small Messenger Camera Bag-Choose from tons of fabrics $52

Cool Marketing

Sorry for the short posts. I am catching up on my etsy window shopping and so many cool things are popping out at me.

I ran across these from SocialCircleCards and thought this is a clever way to do business cards in a new way. They really stand out and they are so darn cute. Plus easily accessible.

Psst I am also loving the bag!

Mod Tree Green - Completely custom chic contact cards for moms, blogs and businesses. Mommy, Business, Dating, Blog, Networking, Marketing, High Quality Card, Trendy, Personalize $18.95

My Very Own Etsy Shop - Merci Beaucoup Bags

So after standing on the sidelines for over a year, I am joining in the game.

I am launching my own etsy shop!!!!!!!!

My shop is set to launch December 1, until then go over to my website at Merci Beaucoup Bags to learn more about my new business.

I am so excited. Yeah!!!!!

Etsy on the List - Carry On Luggage

My husband has this rich brown leather carry on bag which was made in England and needless to say I am quite envious (ok down right jeal). And I want to upgrade my carry on attire. I just bought my one good handbag for the winter but this is on my list! (That is until my husband springs for my Louis travel case ..... yeah right!)

valhallabrooklyn - 7 pocket x-large travel bag/carry-on bag in brown - SALE $295

Silhouettes

If I had a mini me running around I would make sure to get one of these every year to track their change and development.

PrettyFaces - CUSTOM SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT - 5 x 7 Print $20

Fabulosity

Is this not absolutely FABULOUS!

vrreis - Green Apple of my eye $595