we both love etsy so we'd like to highlight our favorite finds each week from artisans and collectors based in the south.
my favorite of all favorite etsy stores is yokoo, based in atlanta, ga. yokoo knits such whimsical, creative pieces that i believe i could turn one of her scarves into a fine little nest. her lovely self-portraits modeling each of her pieces are a work of art unto themselves. here's a nytimes piece about her.
check out this great video on her and her work.
yokoo pop pom hat in butterscotch combo, $90.
warmer in taupe, $70.
this paper ship is a super cute illustration, design and photo shop based in greensboro, nc.
also check them out at society6 and dribble.
12x12, $15.
10x10, $15.
drucilla pettibone sells vintage treasures with categories such as "the boudoir." love it! many of her treasures would make it into my photos if i had my wish. her shoppe is located in an old victorian hotel in siler city, nc.
vintage tobacco pipe with bakelite, $19.
vintage silk baby jacket and bonnet, $46.
lauren markley is a studio jewelry designer based in spartanburg, sc, and she designs lovely, simple pieces in sterling silver and some 18k gold at her shop AntiGenre.
oval knotted necklace, $120.
silver shapes earrings, $45.
my favorite of all favorite etsy stores is yokoo, based in atlanta, ga. yokoo knits such whimsical, creative pieces that i believe i could turn one of her scarves into a fine little nest. her lovely self-portraits modeling each of her pieces are a work of art unto themselves. here's a nytimes piece about her.
check out this great video on her and her work.
yokoo pop pom hat in butterscotch combo, $90.
warmer in taupe, $70.
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| both images courtesy of yokoo |
this paper ship is a super cute illustration, design and photo shop based in greensboro, nc.
also check them out at society6 and dribble.
12x12, $15.
10x10, $15.
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| both images courtesy of this paper ship |
drucilla pettibone sells vintage treasures with categories such as "the boudoir." love it! many of her treasures would make it into my photos if i had my wish. her shoppe is located in an old victorian hotel in siler city, nc.
vintage tobacco pipe with bakelite, $19.
vintage silk baby jacket and bonnet, $46.
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| both images courtesy of drucilla pettibone |
lauren markley is a studio jewelry designer based in spartanburg, sc, and she designs lovely, simple pieces in sterling silver and some 18k gold at her shop AntiGenre.
oval knotted necklace, $120.
silver shapes earrings, $45.
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| both images courtesy of lauren markley |