Christmas Presents With Etsy Artists

Christmas Presents With Etsy Artists

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Pieces from Etsy "Art By Princess Grace"

I might be right brained and artistic, but not nearly as talented as the artist that I constantly come across on Etsy. I love the community that Etsy provides in allowing creatives to follow their dreams and passions, and even more so when people support fellow entrepreneurs and small businesses. 

A couple of weeks ago one of my lovely followers contacted me to ask if I would like to feature her art on my blog. I was delighted by her offer and even more excited to brows her lovely Etsy Shop "Art By Princess Grace". Watercolor is definitely one of my favorite mediums because of its airy feel and natural color spectrum so I was curious to see her hand painted pieces. 

I chose a Teacup framed painting and two of her lovely cards. Teacups have always meant so much to me as I have collected them since I was younger but also because they are so classic and dainty. Of course one of the cards I chose had to be a teacup as well, and the other one was a lovely tree painting with birds. I can't wait to find the perfect place in my room for this picture and to use these cards for some dear friends. 

If you are still looking for a last minute Christmas present or some lovely art for your room/home, consider checking out all the many Etsy artists or "Art By Princess Grace." In fact, she is running a 20% off sale till December 31st with the code HOLIDAY20. 

Are you gifting from a small business this Christmas?

Do you like supporting Etsy artists?

-Madison

//Lettered Decor// By Anna Linnea

//Lettered Decor// By Anna Linnea

Sunday, August 21, 2016

I don't know about you all, but I am one of those people who likes to decorate! I love to decorate for parties and such, but I especially like to decorate my room! Decorating is one of those opportunities you have to take an empty space and make it your own by adding bits of you throughout. I especially love to decorate with inspiring and encouraging word art that I have either made myself or gotten from a talented and creative artist. 

Etsy is one of those places where you can find the most unique creations and is the perfect place to look when searching for something to add to your room or home decor. As a new Etsy owner myself I love the thought of a community where like minded creatives can come together and do what they love and I especially love the idea of supporting other small business owners.

A few months back I discovered ByAnnaLinnea on Instagram. Turns out that the owner of this darling Etsy Shop is actually from where I live, was homeschooled, and has two siblings who graduated highschool with me (more information than you needed), but aside from those fun facts, she creates the most original works of art, from water color paintings and lettering, lettered wood pieces, knit scarves, hats, and headbands. She actually opened up By Anna Linnea in honor of her late grandmother who used to crochet gifts for people.

A few weeks ago she contacted me on Instagram and asked if I would like to pick out a piece from her shop to share on my blog and socials. Of course I said yes, because I love all of her pieces but I also wanted to share her creations with you all. I had a fun time styling the "It Is Well" wood piece and deciding where I wanted to put it in my room at college. This piece is simple, so it matches with everything and I love the dark stain of the wood, plus the hand lettering is spot on! On top of that, this is also one of my favorite old hymns, so the words "it is well with my soul" are such an inspiration to see everyday!

Make sure to go check out By Anna Linnea on Etsy and Instagram. If you find any pieces that you can't live without (because lets be honest, all of them are perfect) than you can use the discount code: 

OLDFASHIONEDGIRL for 15% off!

(good through September 1st)

Do you ever look on Etsy for home decor? 

Are you a fan of hand lettered pieces?

-Madison