Today's Handmade Pick

First of all, Happy Valentine's Day!  I am not really into this holiday, but if you are, I hope it's been everything you've dreamed of and more :) Haha.

Today's handmade pick of the day from milloo makes me dream of spring!

Kallisto bag in stripe canvas and Yellow leather

I love the contrast of the yellow and gray.  I imagine this purse could hold the multitude of items I am always carrying around with me...a planner, an inspiration notebook, kindle, wallet, makeup, sunglasses, too many keys, medicine, etc. etc. etc....

Have a lovely Tuesday!

Today's Handmade Pick

I'm a sucker for a pretty yarn wreath.  I especially love this bright, colorful one from KnockKnocking, the creators of the "original yarn wreath with felt".  She's based in Austin, and I already own one of her wreath creations and love it.  Lately, I've been eyeing this one:

Yarn Wreath - Color Pop - The Original Felt and Yarn Wreath

Isn't it lovely? :)

Today's Handmade Pick

My dear friend Bill has already given me grief about not having a daily pick for....five days.

So, without further ado (is that how you spell that?), here's today's daily handmade pick:

THE cocktail ring - Emerald Swarovski Crystal with Emerald Green and Gold Beads

This lovely emerald green cocktail ring by Etsy seller Vantage Jewelry was featured in one of the Etsy newsletters yesterday.  It immediately caught my eye, and I ended up purchasing a similar handmade ring in her shop.  I can't wait to receive it!  You should definitely take a peek at her unique creations.

Today's Handmade Pick

I'd like to start posting more often.  It's one of my goals for the year.  I think of so many great things I want to blog about but then never sit down and do it.  I think I get intimidated by the thought of having to craft these big, well-thought out entries.

So I'm going to try something new just to get me in the blogging mood.  I spend a LOT of time just surfing Etsy, browsing items, and adding to my favorites list.  Thus, I'm going to start a little series simply called "Today's Handmade Pick".  I cannot guarantee I'll do it everyyyyyday, but I'll try to do it as often as I can.

All handmade picks of the day will be chosen through a totally organic process, not by me advertising on Etsy forums or anything.  They will all be things I've favorited myself just because...I love them!

In honor of 2012 goals and plans, today's handmade pick is a cute little quirky notebook made by aileen bennett at creating stuff on Etsy:

Notebook - Plans for the Best Year Ever $11.50