{Be Mine} Valentine finds from Etsy Dallas

If you want to really impress your Valentine this year, find them something extra special. These pretty finds from Etsy Dallas are perfect ways to spread a little love. These lovelies will last much longer than flowers and chocolate so go ahead and treat yourself while you're at it.

 

P.S. If you're a local maker and want to join the best team ever, find out how to join the 2015 Etsy Dallas Team. Applications are available through January 31, 2015.

Pop-up Shop at Pouf

Our long-time Team Etsy Dallas fans will remember distinguished alumna, Maryam, the creative force behind the lifestyle blog and shop Pamplemousse1983. She’s recently put her blog on hiatus, and closed her cutie pie Etsy shop some time ago, but she hasn’t been sitting idle, that’s for sure.

Together with her business partner Nas, Maryam opened Pouf at the end of April. Pouf is Mockingbird Station’s best blowout spot—and I daresay the best in Dallas. This jewel box blowout salon is so luscious it makes you want to move right in or at least schedule a weekly appointment. It’s luxurious, stylish, and locally owned: three of our favorite words here at Etsy Dallas.

So when Maryam contacted us about hosting a Pop-up Shop at Pouf, we said yes so fast our perfectly-coiffed tresses shook. (Okay, when she called, our tresses were not perfectly coiffed, but they will be when you see us next because we booked an appointment ASAP.)

On Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 3-7pm, Pouf and Etsy Dallas are hosting a Pop-Up Shop featuring five Etsy Dallas artists, carefully curated by Maryam to reflect the vibrancy of her Pouf clients.

We hope you’ll join us on Saturday and pop in for some shopping and maybe some ‘do la la! Check back tomorrow for feature on the five Etsy Dallas artists who'll be joining us on Saturday (K8 Made, The Freckled Chicken, YLK Photography, estieMade, and Silla Soup). 

You'll look fabulous, dahling! 

--Jenni

Daily Discoveries: tribal trends

We are in the middle of a major tribal craze and everyone wants in on the action.  With fun geometric prints, arrows, and teepees, who wouldn't? Check out these awesome tribal items available from Etsy Dallas Spring Bash vendors!

(from left to right)

top row: v-neck //  feather watercolor // zig zag clutch

middle row: chevron cuff // amulet collar necklace // toddler geo tee

bottom row: feather tee // feather bobby pin // teepees //

 

(Discoveries by Meredith of childHOODS.) 

Daily Discoveries: for baby

At the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash, you will find items for people of all ages. Being a mom myself, I am a little biased toward the mini people. Here are some of my favorite items from Bash vendors – all for the babies! 

(from left to right)

top row: typography print for a nursery // natural wood baby teether // ruffle tunic // doe onesie

middle row: personalized baby name print // boys anchor pocket tee

bottom row: fox painting for nursery // pinwheel clip // baby hoodie // toy ball with rattle

(Discoveries by Meredith of childHOODS.)

Daily Discoveries: blue and orange

Some of the areas coolest artists will be at the 5th annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash on April 27. Looking to spruce up your life with a fun new color combination? May I suggest a refreshing dash of Etsy classic: blue and orange. Click the photo to browse further...

Daily Discovery: Sunshine Inspired Happiness

The 4th Annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash is just a few weeks away! We're beyond excited to share a few of our members' products that have us in the mood for some springy sunshine. Be sure to join us on May 5th to see these sellers and many many more!

1. Small Bicycle Necklace, by Maggie May I 

2. Hand Carved Poster - Good Day, by Honeycomb Print Shop 

3. Cherry Dot Bloomers, by Three Yellow Starfish 

4. Two Butterfly Clips - You Pick Color, by Silla Soup 

5. Sweetest First Easter Basket, Crochet, by Modest Ambition

6. Hello Day - 8.5x11 print, by Dowdy Studio 

7. Handmade Shea Butter Soap - Lavendar Mint, by The Pig and the Peacock 

8. E is for Egg Alphabet Art Print, by Paperfingers 

9. Red Iridescent Dragonfly Pendant, by Kessler Craftsman 

This sunshine inspired happiness brought to you today by Christina from Paperfingers.

Blog Walk!

What’s going on around town with Etsy Dallas’s fine young talent?  Erin of Haute Hardware delved through our blog list to find out. 

Meredith of One Sheepish Girl crocheted an adorably calorie-free rainbow cake, and then shared with the world how she did it in this awesome tutorial. 

Power couple Pam & Dylan of Dowdy Studio took Oklahoma by storm at the Dustbowl Arts Market: 

Jonathon of Napkin Art was commissioned by the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff for two of his posters – how rad is that? 

Silla of Silla Soup is up to her usual whimsy and delightfulness with these new butterflies:

Thanks for journeying along through these blogs, and please visit them (and more) by clicking the links on the left-hand side of this page!

Blog Walk

What have your favorite Etsy Dallas artists been up to lately? Erin from Haute Hardware will take us on a stroll through their blogs to see!

Pam & Dylan over at Dowdy Studio sewed & screened a new batch of delightful pillows, just in time for their sale this past weekend at Good2Go Taco.

image via Dowdy Studio blog

The always eco-fabulous LaAlicia found inspiration in her mailbox, turning a stack of junk mail into this whimsical clutch bag!

image via La Alicia

Also looking out for our environment is Dacia of The Ruffly Owl, with her new cards made of 100% recycled card stock. I’m especially loving this Happy Birthday Mustache card:

image via The Ruffly Owl

Anna of The Joy Cottage is ramping up for a big update to her Etsy shop in August! A sneak peek of some of the amazingness you can expect to find:

image via For the Love of Joy

image via For the Love of Joy

Oh Louise! and Silla Soup were nowhere to be found, as they’re on vacation, frolicking in the south of France and Disneyland, respectively! While we secretly hate them for this, we also hope they’re having a great time.

Thanks for taking a walk with us, and please visit all of these fantastic blogs (and more) by clicking the links on the left-hand side of this page!

Discover Pinterest

Today, Yony from YLKphotography introduces us to the inspiring world of Pinterest.

Who’s on Pinterest? Etsy Dallas is on Pinterest! “What is Pinterest,” you ask? Oh ho ho, if you haven’t yet experienced this wondrous, awe-inspiring visual onslaught, you don’t know what you’re missing!

As it states in its About section, “Pinterest is a virtual pinboard” and their mission is “to connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting... With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.” Sounds intriguing, right? That’s because it is!

Many of us team members have our own personal Pinterest boards, but we are also adding pins to the Etsy Dallas boards every day. You never know what new items we’re adding to our Etsy shops, so this is a great place to come and browse! You simply click on a board and you can see all of the pins added from that shop in one place. How cool is that?

Talk about eye candy. Artists are visual beings by nature, so browsing through Pinterest and pinning and re-pinning bits of gorgeousness to our organized boards is like the ultimate sugar high.

Keep in mind that some of us are on Pinterest as our actual shop names, so you can do a search to find our personal boards, as well! Wanna know what inspires us? Wanna know what makes us tick? Take a gander at some of our boards and maybe you’ll get a glimpse! Join Pinterest and start following the Etsy Dallas boards today!

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 23-24

Pacesetter Bazaar 2010

Last year’s Bazaar was attended by over 6,000 customers and featured nearly 150 artists and exhibitors from all over North Texas, Oklahoma and other regions."

date: Oct 23-24

time: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm

location: J. J. Pearce High School, Richardson

more info: click here

admission: FREE!

Shop Etsy Dallas: Silla Soup

posted by Pamela Michelle

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Sept 25-26

Fall on the Mound

Fall on the Mound is the primary fundraiser for Trietsch’s Women’s Ministries, which donates to the Methodist Children’s Homes, provides scholarships for students, helps pay for church childcare services, and other missions voted on by the council. More than 100 artists, jewelers and craft vendors will display their handmade works for sale.

Date: Sept 25th

Time: 9AM - 4PM

Location: Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound

More info: click here

Shop Etsy Dallas: silla soup, maggie may i

All About Uptown

Join numerous fine artists, uptown galleries, restaurants and shops at All About Uptown

Date: Sept 25th

Time: noon – 10:30PM

Location: Fairmount St in Uptown, Dallas.

more info: click here

Shop Etsy Dallas: Kessler Craftsman

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: June 4 - 5

Flea Harveys

Lee Harveys in Dallas is hosting a monthly urban flea market of eclectic art, antiques, vintage, kitsch, collectibles, handmade jewelery & wares, books, prints, furniture, toys, and odd finds.

Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Lee Harvey's, Dallas
More info: click here
Admission: FREE!!

Shop Etsy Dallas: Eye on the Sparrow & Signifying Not

Mansfield Historic Square Art Festival

The Historic Mansfield Arts Festival has expanded to two locations this year — the Friday evening concert will be at Steven's Garden & Grill and moves to Smith Street (one block east and parallel of Main Street) on Saturday. The festival on Saturday will feature local artists and craftsmen, live demonstrations, as well as recorded and live music throughout the day and into the night. And it's all just a short stroll over to Main Street where you can experience a whole new world of Historic Mansfield.

Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 10am – 6pm
Location: Smith Street in historic downtown Mansfield, TX.
More info: click here
Admission: FREE!
Shop Etsy Dallas: The Kessler Craftsman

Polo for the Planet

A fun educational event hosted by the Prestonwood Polo Club. The mission is to educate the community on recycling programs, sustainable living, energy efficient products, gardening, and organic foods.

Prestonwood Polo & Country Club in Oak Point, Texas is an enclave of world class polo fields north of Dallas and west of Frisco in one of the fastest growing areas in the country. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday evening than relaxing with friends and family at a polo match! Enjoy the day tailgating or in a grandstand boxed seat or our party pavilion with a lovely view of gorgeous trees and lakes. Every event is child friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome, BYOB/picnic and enjoy the traditional champagne divot stomp.

Date: Saturday, June 5th
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Prestonwood Polo & Country Club in Oak Point, Texas
More info: click here
Admission: $10 buy online here
Shop Etsy Dallas: Silla Soup & Three Yellow Starfish

Member Spotlight: silla soup

Sweet and Fun!

Check out one of our newest members and her creative hair pieces, brooches and other fun items. Every piece is one of a kind and put together thoughtfully. Silla Soup uses a variety of materials from: beads, embroidery floss and felt. I can't wait to see what this mother of two comes up with next.

http://www.sillasoup.etsy.com/

Love b.liscious