Front Page: February 29th


Visit lainedesign's shop here: http://lainedesign.etsy.com
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I Heart.... 2/27 - 3/4

Boardwalk Binoculars "What a View" Photograph by jpgphotography $26
Each week Team Serendipity spotlights one team member in our "I HEART...." series in the form of treasuries featuring their shop and linking their beautiful items using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and StumpleUpon. This week it's Julie from jpgphotography. Julie is a photographer based in San Diego, California who offers up captured moments through her photography shop. Her work features many dreamy and evocative California landscapes, such as sea views, ocean creatures and lighthouses.  Julie likes to find beauty in unexpected and often overlooked places.  She uses photography to absorb these surroundings and borrow these moments from life that are magical and almost surreal at times.  Browse on through to her shop and show her some love.

And here is a recent beautiful treasury curated by Julie for Team Serendipity:

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Front Page: February 26th


Visit LoveBex's shop here: http://lovebex.etsy.com
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I Heart.... 2/20 - 2/26

Blue Trains Baby Dress by BrokenGhostCouture $45
Each week Team Serendipity spotlights one team member in our "I HEART...." series in the form of treasuries featuring their shop and linking their beautiful items using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and StumpleUpon. This week it's Jana from BrokenGhostCouture. Jana is an artist based in Calgary, Alberta who creates beautiful upcycled clothing for women and children. Her work features pre-loved and vintage textiles which are then made into one of a kind creations.  She has also worked in home decor, mural painting, floral design, oil painting and she owned a consignment shop for more than 6 years. Jana showed her Spring/Summer 2010 Collection at the Alberta Fashion Week and soon after competed in the Global Fashion Designer Search competition and she won!  Browse on through to her shop and show her some love.

And here is a recent beautiful treasury curated by Jana for Team Serendipity:

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Front Page: February 16th


Visit CherryWall's shop here: http://cherrywalls.etsy.com
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Front Page: February 16th


Visit CherryWall's shop here: http://cherrywalls.etsy.com
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Front Page: February 15th


Visit AvolieGlass's shop here: http://avolieglass.etsy.com
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I Heart.... 2/13 - 2/19

Rustic Tea Light Candle Holder by ArtGlamourSligo $24.41
Each week Team Serendipity spotlights one team member in our "I HEART...." series in the form of treasuries featuring their shop and linking their beautiful items using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and StumpleUpon. This week it's Kasia from ArtGlamourSligo. Kasia makes wall and home decor and is based in Ireland. Her work features simple designs that evoke a sense of zen and modernity and she works along side her father on this family run business.  Many of her pieces are made out of natural materials, such as wood, and they are both fresh and innovative.  Kasia also enjoys interior design and she has a love of art and of crafts. Browse on through to her shop and show her some love.

And here is a recent beautiful treasury curated by Kasia for Team Serendipity:

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Front Page: February 11th


Visit LoveBex's shop here: http://lovebex.etsy.com
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5 Questions: Suz of The Polkadot Magpie

Suz of The Polkadot Magpie sells fine art, jewelry and vintage in her shop, ThePolkadotMagpie.  Her designs are both modern and classic.  Suz enjoys crafting things like ravens out of recycled exotic materials and she does wear polka dots.  She was recently featured on geeksugar and she has a blog all about being married to a custom knife maker: theknifewife.blogspot.com

Here are 5 questions that Suz graciously answered for us:
1. What inspired your shop name?
I once heard that "birds are the souls of humans." That really came home for me. I am a corvid, and bird lover. If I were a bird it would be a Magpie, as they are very smart, clever, talkative, and mischievous! Magpies are one of the few birds that are not nationally protected. The government felt they didn't really need it. :-) I keep 23 hens for eggs...they are absolutely the delight of every day.

2. What inspires you?
Life, and the exotic materials that come into our shop.

3. What is your favorite and least favorite aspect of selling on Etsy?
Most favorite: is the personal relationships I have developed with my customers.
In my other shop Polkadotmagpie, I make personalized items. I love hearing
a new baby has been added to a family. Expectant fathers are so sweet too.


The worst part about selling on Etsy is the rate at which it has grown since I started. I know I am missing some fabulous sellers in our huge ocean.

4. What is the best piece of advice you would give to a new seller on Etsy?
Make sure you have great photos. Go buy photo lights...they are worth whatever you pay. I made my own out of silver heat lamp fixtures and 150watt photo bulbs clamped to different things in my studio. $50 and I was ready to go.
 

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5. If you could go anywhere, where would you go and why?
I have been all over the world. I have been fortunate. We are going to South Africa this September for 3 weeks. I am so excited. We have friends there, and I am thrilled to see "the big 5." I have never been to Australia or New Zealand, so they are on the list.
 

I love Italy, and would prefer to live there full time. 

Suz was a movie costumer in her former life. Here she is in her "mug shot"
Here she is with the late and great Dennis Hopper.
Suz with the hubby enjoying a Thanksgiving in Rome, Italy
The hens enjoying their morning mash.
And here is Suz in her shop cutting out meteorite on a giant band saw.

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Front Page: February 7th


Visit aubepine's shop here: http://aubepine.etsy.com
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I Heart.... 2/6 - 2/12

Vintage Brass Charm Earrings by juliegarland $20
Each week Team Serendipity spotlights one team member in our "I HEART...." series in the form of treasuries featuring their shop and linking their beautiful items using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and StumpleUpon. This week it's Julie from juliegarland. Julie makes handmade gemstone jewelry and is based in the state of New York. Her work features simple and classic designs using brass, sterling and gold filled findings. Many of her pieces are ones that you can wear every day or to dress up a simple outfit for a night out.  Julie also enjoys practicing Yoga, daydreaming, playing with her son, eating chocolate, traveling, drinking red wine and playing Trivial Pursuit with her husband amongst other things. Browse on through to her shop and show her some love.

And here is a recent beautiful treasury curated by Julie for Team Serendipity:

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Front Page: February 5th


Visit sakao's shop here: http://sakao.etsy.com
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Front Page: February 4th


Visit NancyFphoto's shop here: http://nancyfphotos.etsy.com
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Front Page: February 4th


Visit MadeBySunflower's shop here: http://madebysunflower.etsy.com
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