Monkey Find: AM Radio

Before you count this as just another Etsy vintage shop, take a closer look. Each piece takes on another use like a metal popover pan repurposed as a knickknack holder or a metal bakers rack turned into a display piece. Additionally, they offer Himmeli mobiles that, even with their modern geometric lines, somehow complement classic antlers perfectly. Should you be somewhere between wanting traditional and loving the modern, you'll appreciate the AM Radio collection.

Monkey Find: Go Find

Though I sometimes lean too much towards the modern, with clean lines and natural materials, I also find the fun in searching out unique and unusual vintage finds to pepper my space. With a bohemian farmhouse sensibility (no, really—you can search their stuff under bohemian farmhouse), the duo behind Go Seek brings a sense of humor and care in collecting these curiosities. You can also find their handcrafted silver jewelry (like these charming little travel pennants) among their Etsy shop treasures.

Bananas For: Aeropagita Prints

Always on the search to brighten up my very tall walls, I came upon Aeropagita Prints and was instantly mesmerized. Michelle V calls her art a bit of self-help for your home and hopes it inspires the owner to pause and reflect. With splashes of abstract color and tones inspired by earth and water, these affordable and vibrant pieces are perfect for that nook in your house that needs some love and perfect as a gift for someone who needs love, too.

Monkey Find: ReadyGo

While I wish I was a lumberjack in need of this fantastic calling card, I was actually just a (so-so) baker on the hunt for cupcake flags (and love bears it turns out). In comes ReadyGo, a crafty collection of paper goods like common phrase cake banners and hoofed animals cupcake toppers that are so charming, no one will notice the failed frosting. Thanks Nadia!

Ode to Green

It's the season for red and green, but it seems that scarlet

usually takes front and center. Not today.

Here's to evergreen, chartreuse, hunter, and kelly!

Motorvehicle Coin Purse, Two Turtle Loves, Le Plume Necklace, TreePillow, Ordinary Notebook,Olive the Little Owl, Handprinted Sunglasses Case, To Do Notebook, The Original Hunter Green Wellington, Breakfast Tea Mug, Green Alphabook

Fall Finds

You log into Etsy on the search for something specific. Suddenly, just like a real-life market of treasures and oddities, you don't realize that it's hours later and you've been wandering through the lovely "shops" completely forgetting where you began. That's what this site does to you. Thankfully, when there just isn't the time but you must get your fix, the Etsy staff has a collection of ever-changing picks and gift guides that are always splendid. I've gathered a few for this week as they have utterly hooked me with their autumn, Slow Food and Halloween selections.

Paper Leaf Garland, Anatomical Mortar & Pestle, Hot Dish Recipes, Coffee Sack Basket, Handmade Wool Slippers, Herb & Spice Jar Set, Halloween Spider Lip Balm, The Normanville RED, Vintage Orange Tricycle, Alice, Poppy Teapot, Keyhole Necklace, Rosemary, Pick Any 7

Good Friday

This morning was sunny and felt like summer. Well, the end of summer...but still lovely and bright as el verano should be. And it's Friday! Here are a few Etsy finds that make me just as happy as this weather:

Justin Greer, Yellowgoat

By Order of the Crown, Retro-ology

Xenotees, MentaEra