Peach Picks: Skirts

Dirt n Daisy Skirt from dirtndaisy

Since last week turned out to be a bit of a manly array of sporty picks, I thought I'd make this week all about the ladies. As I'm sure all of you are feeling (what with the looming start of August approaching), I too am ready to get the very most out of what's left of this summer! Starting with a mini etsy clothes shopping extravaganza :)

You know what they say! If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!



Vintage Skirt Red Blue and White Stripes from Spelfenmeisje



Girl on swing from carambatack



D-Ring Skirt from rawkz



VINTAGE 1950's SEWING PATTERN from mysweetiepiepie



Vintage Open Weave Crochet Skirt from santokivintage



Legs Photograph from kiny



A-line skirt in African cotton from sabisabi



VINTAGE Sky BLue High Waist FULL RUFFLE SKIRT from ladiesofleisure



Ooopsie from strawberryluna



Pixie Skirt from BuffaloManApparel



take a bow from idea2lifestyle


Have a summery Thursday!!

Before the end of Summer

**NOTE: my original images were blocked so I've borrowed the lovely Ms. Otter's. See Below**


My lovely, wonderfully talented Otter friend over at The Red Otter Shop did a wonderful post featuring the work of ngoc minh ngo. I couldn't resist sharing a sampling of pieces with you as well. One from each section :)





She also brought up the most important issue of things we'd like to have accomplished before the start of fall. Truthfully, I haven't even begun to think of it. I can't believe it's already August!





I'm going to sit down this week and get a list together. I've never been one to organize and set timetables for goals. I'm thinking now is the perfect time to start. Join me?

Mad About Moss (the plant.... not Kate)

Have you been longing for a little green in your life?? I know I have! Whether you live in a big city or out in the wide open country, I think these little Moss Terrariums are absolutely perfect for indoor life.

I did a little mini post a bit ago on Layer by Layer's little plots of moss. I thought I'd delve into the live goodies as well (for those of us that long to have a green thumb but just haven't gotten our hands dirty enough).





After doing a little bit of research it doesn't seem too hard to actually assemble your own. You basically start with a clear glass container, layer a bit of pebble, acidic soil, moss on top and voila! In reality, I'm guessing it's actually WAY trickier than that! For those of you who prefer to leave it to the professionals, here are a few of my favorite goodies (and supplies) I've found that will ship straight from their door to yours.



Back to the Woods Moss Dish Garden from madebymavis



Vintage Ball Quart Mason Jars from cattales



TERRARIUM No. 52 from TheOakLeaves



Wheelthrown Bonsai Plant Pot from JMNPOTTERY



Set of 3 Mini Moss Terrariums from madebymavis



Vintage Clear Apothecary Jar from tawnillia



TERRARIUM No. 35 from TheOakLeaves



Path Through Moss from eyeshoot


You can also find more information on these amazing creations in Etsy's very own Storque!

*FEATURED ARTIST of the week* ~~AmyEsther~~

Amy Esther


1. What do you create?

Wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery for the home.


2. What led you to take up your craft?

I took a brief apprenticeship with a potter in a tiny village in Africa. I was spending a semester abroad and it was supposed to be a language-learning experience. But I loved throwing on the wheel from the second I started, and immediately signed up for classes when I returned.





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

The feel of the clay in my hands as I shape it into a bowl.


4. Which part do you find hardest?

Patiently waiting days for pieces to dry!


5. Where do you get your inspiration?

From my travels in Africa and my relationships. Many times I am trying to express a feeling or mood.


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

The Etsy Mud Team



and Interior Design Team.



But I'm so busy, it's hard to keep up!


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

Clay is too easy an answer, so let's say mattress foam. It's invaluable for making plates and pieces that are fragile before they're fired!


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

I love my octopus tentacle necklace from OctopusMe!




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

My set of two starry night plates! I use plates like these all the time in my studio. I love how they make even a microwave burrito seem special!




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 really cute polka-dot dress from fraeuleinwunder


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

My dip bowls, my snowy night cups (I'm actually happy no one has bought them...I don't want to be parted!) and my starry night platter.



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

I loooove handcrafted jewelry, and I'm a big math and science geek, so I'm a fan of

freeforged

and daniellejewelry

And Aloka just makes incredible work:




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



"Never stand between a hippo and water."