1. Agoya shell button hairpins 2. Vintage fabric monogram Eco notecard set 3. Delicate wing pendant 4. Feather wrap ring in raw brass

I am inspired by the community of etsy sellers who have come together to support the Gulf Coast region due to the massive oil spill.  Art, jewelry, vintage items, supplies – you name it, and you can probably find it in the Help the Gulf Coast shop.

All proceeds are donated to charities helping the Gulf Coast recovery effort – so find a little something for yourself and support a great cause!

Visit Help the Gulf Coast etsy shop and blog.

I’m so happy that Elena, a NY based designer, introduced me to her shop, Tickled Pink Knits.  I love her knitwear – shawls, wraps, scarflettes, everything you need to feel warm and cozy this winter!

She creates all of her garments by hand, using a variety of materials including cashmere, merino wool, and fine cottons.  I am inspired by Elena’s attention to detail, and the time and talent she puts in to each piece.

Please visit Elena’s flickr stream and etsy shop, Tickled Pink Knits.  If you are interested in her patterns, Elena has another etsy shop for those as well!

I noticed the amazing work of Karen Barbé on Creature Comforts – and I instantly fell in love with her beautiful textiles.  I am inspired by the clean lines of her patterns and the way her duvet covers just make you want to jump right back in to bed!

Aren’t her cotton bags adorable as well?

Please visit Karen’s blog for more inspiration – it’s full of lovely images.  Also, Karen’s shop and flickr stream.

I absolutely love the simplicity in Bridgett’s work!

Perideau Designs offers stationary for the modern soul.  I am inspired by the clean lines and wonderful colors in Bridgett’s work.  Sending a handwritten note on custom stationary, or adding a beautiful tag to holiday gifts and presents are such wonderful gestures.

Please visit Perideau Design’s etsy shop and blog for more inspiration!

I’ve been waiting for Mary, one of my favorite photographers, to open up a shop for a while now!  Her photography is so beautiful!  She has teamed up with Karey and opened T. Ruffles – offering beautiful prints and inspiring words.

And if you have been a reader of this blog, you know how much I love inspiring words and images!

Please visit T. Ruffles – a creative confectionery.

Jenilyn makes the most beautiful clocks!  Each one is either limited edition, or one-of-a-kind.  Are they not the cutest?  I don’t think I’ll ever look at a plate the same way again!

Please visit the Faire Houre etsy shop and blog.

Seriously, how cute are these flats?  I’m loving  FlexiFlats,  who just launched their new shop Ocotber 1!  This Australian company offers a “practical solution to your killer heels” – each pair comes in a little bag which tucks in your purse.  The bag unfolds to carry your heels, allowing you to slip on cute and comfy flats to get you home.

An added bonus – $1 from every sale of pink FlexiFlats goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

Please visit their shop + blog!  Love these ♥

Alli Michelle recently opened the cutest little shop!  Hooray Design Shop features paper goods, art, and supplies.

I adore her clearly love print, and her tiny cloth bags are so cute.  I especially love the cloth bags with a camera lightly stamped onto each one.  During her grand opening, Alli Michelle is offering free domestic shipping on all orders until September 14!

For more inspiration, please visit her lovely blog, Hooray.

Today marks the launch of Rachel’s beautiful creation, Lovely Clusters!  The site and blog features artists and designers that carry items in their shops that dreamy and beautiful.  What I love most, though, are the actualy “clusters” that the site creates, based on colors or categories:

Simply choose your favorite color, or category, and you will be presented with a beautiful mosaic of lovely goodies!  I selected ‘green’ for this collection:

Beautiful, right?  Go and browse your favorite color and be inspired by these wonderful shops and their lovely goods.  Don’t forget to check out my featured shop while your there!

Pastry Artist Amber Spiegel makes delightful works of art with her cookies!  Each are baked-to-order and decorated by hand, and I just love her attention to detail.

Her etsy shop is full of these lovely delights – I can’t help but be inspired by her creativity.  Makes them pretty hard to eat!

Please visit her etsy shop and blog.