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Week after week, I spend a disproportionate amount of my personal time lurking on Etsy, hanging at the periphery of people's "circles" to see what people are favoriting, liking, and buying. I don't do it because I have a bottomless bank account. No, I do it for you.
Etsy is like Never Never Land for vintage furniture, one-of-a-kind prints and home products, vintage everything and kits for making just about everything. If it sounds overwhelming, put your big boy pants on and bear with me: it's amazing.
I know you're busy, though, so here are some of the most covetable picks from Etsy this week.
The 10 Best Finds on Etsy This Week (Jan. 21 - 27)
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Vegan Organic Mocha Dark Chocolate Coffee Caramels
I know, I know. Etsy has the reputation as the home of twee and sells gluten-free, dairy-free vegan caramels and chocolates? The answer is, you're damn right, and these bad boys are stupidly delicious. Just browse through the entire store and see if you can't check out without scooping up enough caramel to last you six months in hibernation.
What: Vegan Organic Mocha Dark Chocolate Coffee Caramels, $12
Shop: Feed Your Face
Vintage Adrian Persall Coffee Table
I'm a sucker for modern furniture, but not necessarily of the Ikea variety. This vintage Adrian Persall coffee table is made of Walnut wood and is so undeniably slick and timeless, you just can't go wrong.
What: Vintage Adrian Persall Coffee Table, $495
Shop: Hindsvik
Wool Woven Mexican Blanket
If any room needs a color injection, here's your solution: a cozy, wool Mexican blanket to toss over a chair, the end of your bed, or stack a bunch of colorful blankets for a utilitarian column of color.
What: Wool Woven Mexican Blanket, $88
Shop: Ocean Swept
Beer Food Pairings A6 Cards
In case you forget what goes with what, a simple and beautiful reminder on what to sip while grubbing.
What: Beer Food Pairings A6 Cards, $10
Shop: RedCruiser
Vintage Squeezable Shark Toys
You know those little squeezable stress balls corporate people keep on their desks to squeeze while they fire people? These are them, but better in every conceivable way. Arriving in a set of three, these little guys are vicious-looking and squeezable, the perfect oxymoron.
What: Vintage Squeezable Shark Toys, $22.99
Shop: AnnaLou Vintage
Modernist Cloud Lamp
As many home decor enthusiasts will tell you, lighting is everything. Flourescent lighting can make your house guests look ugly, and soft lighting can make for a romantic setup. This cloud lamp from the 1980s is a perfect mix of whimsy and function, and would be right at home on your bedside table, desk or somewhere unexpected.
What: Modernist Cloud Lamp, $495
Shop: MascaraJones
Network Print
Finding prints online is like finding hay in a haystack; it's not difficult. But finding prints that stand out from the "Stay Calm and <Insert Action>" crowd can prove a little more of a process. This print is simple, clean and doesn't bombard you with a meaning.
What: Network Print, $41.20
Shop: bastisRIKE
Vintage Heller Massimo Vignelli MaxMugs
Care for a little sunshine, circa 1961? These vintage mugs will spruce up you desk space, kitchen cabinets and coffee table. And for those mornings in which coffee is your only savior, at least your mugs will be easy to locate.
What: Vintage Heller Massimo Vignelli MaxMugs, $13
Shop: Bergen House
Vintage Pendant Pottery Lamp
This hand-painted midcentury lamp could hang from your ceiling as the centerpiece of your room, or add ambiance from the corner.
What: Vintage Pendant Pottery Lamp, $125
Shop: Love Vintage Finds
Vintage Mushroom Illustration from 1933
Interpret and display however you please, but mushrooms are delicious and an illustration of them from a 1933 French dictionary is one way to pay homage.
What: Vintage Mushroom Illustration from 1933, $25
Shop: Exquisite Papers