Etsy Roundup: 12 sunny products for green thumbs
The truth is, you don't need to be a green thumb to enjoy florals, bright colors, and spring-inspired vintage and handmade wares of all kinds. Send some cheery floral invitations to your friends for your next terrarium-building party in our latest local Etsy roundup!
1. Black Magic Wax Drip Terrarium Necklace
Inside this tiny glass vial is a live moss terrarium on top of glass rocks. The black wax drip detail surrounding the top cork stopper gives off a particularly mysterious appeal. A genuine leather strap makes this piece easy to knot and adjust length. Available from Thieves Trade Goods.
2. Vintage Flowers Note Card Set
Perfectly suited as tea time invitations, this vintage note card set includes six flat cards and six recycled brown kraft envelopes. With a lovely floral illustration on the front cover, these cards will delight each recipient upon opening your party invitation. Available from Olive and Ruby.
3. Golden Leaf Bobby Pin Duet
Two bright, vintage-style golden treasures to adorn your locks are just what you need to overcome the winter blues. These brass leaves are set against gold plated bobby pins to add instant romance and whimsy to your wardrobe. Available from Bijoux By Allison.
4. Lace Printed Antique Ceramic Flower Pot
Painted an eye-catching antique copper color and stamped/signed on the bottom, this flower pot was created by imprinting white clay slabs with a lace design. This friendly pot would be happiest holding a smaller plastic flower pot inside to protect its integrity. Available from Nervous Bird.
5. Vintage Garden Party Floral Dress
A fresh and pretty vintage 1980's dress from Strawbridge & Clothier (new with tags!), this frock would be lovely for a spring or summer wedding or garden party. Sleeveless with decorative white shank buttons at the shoulders and darts in the front for shaping, the matching periwinkle belt complements the periwinkle and turquoise floral print perfectly. Available from Capricorne.
6. Reclaimed Wood Garden Markers
Handmade in your choice of either Oak (from 19th century Philadelphia buildings) or Redwood (from 19th century Philadelphia water tower), this set comes with an indigo colored pencil so that you can do your own labeling! Should you rearrange your choices from season to season, you can just sand off the pencil and write in the new one. Available from Peg and Awl.
7. Rose Heirloom Flower Ring
A single antique rose in bloom with two small buds and detailed leaves have been hand-sculpted into this beautiful botanical ring. This cast sterling silver ring is like a small sculpture and was inspired by a real heirloom species of rose. Available from Favre Bijoux.
8. Poppy Fabric Pleated Handbag
This spacious pleated bag is made from 100% cotton and is perfect to use as a carry all, diaper bag, knitting bag, and more! Fully lined with cotton twill, there are two big interior pockets, a pen pocket, a swivel clip for your keys, and a magnetic snap closure at the top. Available from Tannei Casey.
9. Birdie Birdie Sing to Me Journal
Explore your creative expression in ink, marker, pencil, collage, and more in this one of a kind tri-fold journal. Featuring an original illustrated mixed media design on a wool felt lined canvas cover, your inspired doodles will come easily on the quality sketch paper bound inside. Available from Blue Toad by Tremundo.
10. Blood Orange Jewelry Set
Included in this richly colored set of real blood orange jewelry is a pair of sparkling quarter-size earrings and matching 1-inch round pendant on a silver-plated chain. The slices were carefully dried and then set with a clear resin so they will last for many years to come. These would be the perfect gift or accessory to wear on Valentine's Day. Available from Real Fruit Jewelry.
11. Family Tree Custom Dessert Set
A unique, functional keepsake that will remind your loved ones of their happiest days together, this personalized dish set celebrates your family tree in a heartwarming and thoughtful way. Customizable in many ways, add the names of your loved ones to the heart in the trunk of the tree, place a special date in an apple at the base of the tree, or put the names of your little ones in the apples that don't fall too far! Available from Happiest Days Designs.
12. Scale Model Beetlejuice Terrarium
Featured and reviewed on Nylon Magazine's website, this terrarium of a to-scale miniature scene from the movie Beetlejuice is super spooky. With easy care instructions, anyone can care for these tiny worlds, from the most experienced botanist to those with a brown thumb. Don't dare say Beetlejuice three times or you might find yourself in a pickle! Available from Face of the Earth.
