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