favorite finds: etsy and anthropologie
Happy Sunday!
To ward off the Sunday scaries (teachers who are going back to physical classes tomorrow: BLESS YOU), I am going to take you through my latest finds online. Thanks to the move this summer + quarantine + generalized anxiety, I’ve been hitting the internet HARD in all my spare time for some digital retail therapy. Today I’m focusing on Etsy and Anthro (20% off for teachers and students through late September).
Etsy to me can be difficult to navigate when you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. What is the Etsy equivalent of “wandering around in the aisles”?! It’s not the greatest when you have a brand new account. It’s supposed to “learn” what you like based on your favorites, then show you related items. I’ve been getting more and more relevant items over time, plus I’ve become bolder about just searching for any dang thing that I can imagine. Remember: you can find anything on Etsy - even vintage furniture.
vintage honey pots from MargsMostlyVintage (originally purchased from BeachGrove)
Somehow I came across this vintage honey pot with an adorable bee on the stick. I discovered it in BeachGrove’s shop, but there are a few available on Etsy that are exactly the same (make sure you’re getting the one with the bee stirrer!!!). My 18-month-old is currently going “bzzzz” and wiggling every time he sees anything resembling a bee so obviously I needed a honey pot…. it also says honey in both French/Spanish and English, which we speak at home. It should arrive this week!
I also got in this wonderful live edge table from David Page of Lineage Woodworks (still currently under the shop name SqRootDesigns). It’s in carob wood and yes, the photo is very true to color: there are a lot of orange tones in the table top. However, the artist was completely lovely to work with, sent additional photos, talked through other wood options, scoped out the upcycled scrap yard to see what else he could find, and honestly I’d rather support that than any big box, anytime. This piece is destined for the living room, but meanwhile we’re enjoying it in the sitting area of our primary bedroom.
live edge coffee table by David Page (SqRootDesigns / LineageWoodworks)
On a search for indigo throw pillows, I came across this shop . This gorgeous blue caught my eye from SewAndCloth, and once I get around to actually styling out the living room, I’ll probably go grab something from there:
African mudcloth throw pillow by SewAndCloth
And lastly, I think I saw ScandinavianWorkshop linked on social media or in a forum. They do removable wallpaper and have a TON of fresh patterns, plus they are Houston-based! This one might be just the right mix of nautical + busy + modern that I’ve been wanting for our guest room, which will feature some antique ship models and old French furniture. I LOVE IT. gah. If only my keyboard had the heart eye emoji.
blue trival waves removable wallpaper by ScandinavianWorkshop
Sotto dining chair by Anthro
Over on Anthropologie, this new Sotto dining chair caught my eye. It brings in caning and wood frame, yet has an upholstered seat which is great for both 1) your children not kicking a hole in them and 2) BUTT COMFORT. I don’t know if I will ever be able to spend $500 per chair, but wow, is it beautiful. Clearly this is inspired by retro design and there are similar chairs out there, possibly for less.
hello lovely. i will find you a space. Avalene nightstand by Anthropologie
I also noticed this Avalene nightstand, which I think would be so versatile. It could be happy next to a lot of different beds and doesn’t lean too far into any one style (in a good way). In the “sand” color (similar a light oak finish), it avoids looking too MCM by not being teak/tapered leg, and isn’t too visually heavy or dark, but certainly isn’t feminine. It has a traditional shape, a functional drawer, and a modern center pull that’s very understated. I adore it. It’s your nightstand-next-door that can blend into so many bedrooms.
It is solid eucalyptus plus walnut veneer, which in theory should be pretty sustainable and certainly more durable than MDF or particle. It took me awhile before I started considering the construction materials of a piece, but now I realize this has a lot to do with the quality.
Good luck with your week everybody!
bisous
Nicole
