Peach Picks: Solid Part 3

So this is it, tune in next Thursday for another day of Peach Picks!

And now for something you can eat with, clean with, lounge with, keep lit with, have a night on the town with, and keep thing straight with:

Enjoy!!



Munch by lorenabarrezueta



Butter Cream Dishcloth Duo by MyissaG



Gramps Pillow by NewDuds



Josephine Lamp by julih32



Wide Strap Top Dress by treehouse28



thick and thin zip - orange by yorktownroad


Thanks for keeping up with me today :) I really enjoy doing these and would love any and all feedback, suggestions, picks ideas you'd like to see in the future, I'm all ears!

Peach Picks: Solid Part 2

I've decided I'm going to keep this same solid theme today. So often we're bombarded with pattern and designs, it's nice to have a little one dimension every once and awhile. Not to say that any of these amazing works are one dimensional!

Moving right along:


Tumblers by BottleBottoms



Spring Love Body Bar by nordeasoaperie



Crocus Vase in White by kimwestad



Teal Nest For Your Tresses by juliepersons



Send us your own shoes by ndeurshoes



V-neck Hemp Tank Dress by gaiaconceptions


I'll have one last post today to wrap everything together :) Don't miss it!

Peach Picks: Solid

It's time for another day of Peach Picks! So back in line with the era of Free Love I said to Etsy, "Do me a solid!"

And here's what I found :)



8x8 Tomato by f2images



Casual Brown Pleated Clutch by effiehandmade



TOMATO RED vintage gown by bamabelle



Furry Berries necklace by glasfaden



Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg Blue Dress by createjacksonville

More in a bit!

Soft

Something about the settling in of spring has attracted me to these lovely light blue and oh so soft oranges/browns/yellows. Thought I'd share :) It may viewed in the Treasury West until Friday May 30th at 2:39pm.





And now, for the breakdown:


themachinestops
whitneysmith
ashleyg
groundwork
papaververt
ellynelly
iragrant
ERMoriginals
lisacongdon
appetitehome
timssally
ziazia


More later.....

*FEATURED ARTIST of the week* ~~whimsyandspice~~

whimsyandspice



1. What do you create?

We create handmade sweets - cookies, marshmallows, biscotti, brownies and cakes, often incorporating spices and unusual flavor combination in many of our products.


2. What led you to take up your craft?

Mark has been a pastry chef in the NYC restaurant scene for over 10 years and I've been a designer and art director for over 12 years, so starting our own business - and one that combines and relies on both our skills and expertise (after all, baking is just a small part of the business!) - has been a long time dream. When Mark left the restaurant industry a few months ago, we decided to jump right in and not look back.


3. Which part of your work do you most enjoy?

While coming up with new flavors and combinations is a lot of fun, I have to say that the most enjoyable part of the business has been meeting so many interesting people, both online through etsy and our blog, and in person at the Brooklyn Flea, where we sell our sweets on Sundays.



Since we don't have a storefront, it's been really great having the opportunity to meet people who buy our goods. Although Mark was part of the restaurant scene here in NYC for many years, starting this business has opened up opportunities and connections in the food business from a totally different prospective - as a small, independent food producer. It's been great fun to meet other small food artisans, purveyors and enthusiasts.


4. Which part do you find hardest?

The actual business part of the business is the hardest and most challenging - balancing numbers and getting all the legal stuff squared away. Although we have only been in business for a few months, things have gone quite swimmingly, so the challenge is to try and sustain that momentum, while managing growth and expectations.


5. Where do you get your inspiration?

Mark has been baking for a long time and has always experimented with unusual flavors and spices in his desserts and ice creams. He cites his extensive childhood travels and years living overseas in Yemen as an influence in his cooking. As a designer, packaging and presentation has always been really important to me, so design and photography styling in all our collateral plays a big part in our business.



We also have 2 little girls that inspire us very much. Our 18 month old, Claudine, is the "whimsy", while our 4 year old, Mia, is the "spice". They are the ones who keep us going when we are tired late at night packaging cookies.


6. Do you participate in any etsy groups, and if so, which ones?

Not yet...we are new to the etsy scene as a seller, though I have been a buyer for over a year.


7. What's one material your shop can't live without?

Sugar and spices!




8. What is your favorite item that you have purchased off of Etsy?

I bought 2 prints from Yellow Monday, an artist from Australia, that is hanging in our livingroom: mohair horse and rider, and dog walk. I love those prints so much.




9. If I could sell one item from my shop today, it would be...

the sampler gift box is a great way to try many of our treats! The packaging also makes a very nice gift.


10. If I had enough money to pick one item on my wish list from any shop on etsy to buy, it would be...

this elk pillow from feed the dog:


11. What are the top three favorite items currently listed in your store?

We are currently loving our

Rose & Black Pepper thumbprint cookies,

our Chocolate Chili Cashew biscotti,

and our Honey Lavender shortbread cookies.


12. What undiscovered artisans would you recommend the world to know?

I love these soft, handmade angora bunnies from Sonja Ahlers.




I also love Brooklyn artist, Kristiana Parn's illustrations. We have a few of her prints as well.




13. What is the best advice you have ever received?



In life and in business, follow your gut and heart. Don't over-analyize too much and just jump right in and do it!