2010: The year of fashion
Dear reader(s),
I realize I have been horribly inconsistent in my writing on the blog. So sorry. As part of my 2010 6-month plan (thank you, Tim Ferriss), one of my goals requires that I be committed to the blog. And what better way to do that than through one of my obsessions in 2009: Etsy, a marketplace for independent crafters, artisans, and designers. I spent a lot of time on Etsy during the distance-wedding planning months and have never kicked the habit. Through Etsy I can bring to the blog another promised, but undelivered element: fashion (and by relation, design).
Several friends have commented that it’s difficult to find real treasures on Etsy due to the the sheer number of sellers. I agree. But the similarity ends there. Do you spend an unnecessary amount of time mining Etsy, looking for nothing in particular? No, I didn’t think so. Let my habit become a timesaver/eye-candy/perfect gift for you. Without further ado, I present to you my picks on Etsy.
First pick: Hand-knit cable fingerless gloves (can you tell it’s snowing here?) by homelab. Price: $39
Available in a variety of colors and hand-knitted to order, I’ve had my eye on these for months. Given the resurgence of 80s fashion, I think these would be a perfect way to bring a little of edge to your wardrobe. Just keep in mind rule #1 of fashion and you’ll be hot to trot: Only one set of appendages should be clad in 6+ inches of knitted goodness. In other words, leave your legwarmers at home when you rock these. Unless, of course, you happen to be starring in the remake of Flash Dance.
Fingerless gloves by homelab