Happy June, everyone! There is just something about this month. Perhaps it’s the association with weddings, but the month of June conjures up soft blushing light and beautiful flowers. Everything seems to glow, the air seems lighter, sweeter. Â The summer is just about to dawn, a long awaited glow after months of rain. Anything, and maybe everything, is still possible. Here are just a few things June. It’s all so pulchritudinous. Don’t you think?
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The  Best of Etsy– 3 May 2009– The Pulchritudinous List
A fabulous original by A Cagey Bee. There are also prints!!Â
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We’re shopping EARLY for Dad’s Day! We’ve learned our lesson and we’ll admit, we’re shooting for “favorite kid” status this year. That darn Emily  may be first born, but she won’t be on top for long, oh no! We’re buying something handmade and groovy—just like Dad. Because, our dad is pretty darn cool and he deserves it!Â
My favorite piece from the amazing Julie of Puffluna.Â
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The Best of Etsy — 13 May 2009 — The Enchanted List
I love just about everything in Bullfinch and Barbury—but this Luna Moth has to be the most divine piece in the store! I think it would make the most beautiful addition to a wedding dress.Â
I can’t stop looking at this quilt. The color and texture is amazing.Â
Flying Bird Botanicals is one of those stores you just want to linger in—everything looks so soothing. I’m a huge fan of Rose Water and this looks ever so lovely!
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So, just a few things I find completely enchanting this week. What enchants you?
I will confess, I honestly thought Mother’s Day was the 20th this year. Why I thought it would be on a Wednesday is a mystery. I’m chalking this up to my sugar-free diet and not my slipping grasp on reality. Ahem. Swimsuit season is the devil—it makes you forget things and utter profanities, like “diet” and “sugar-free” and “No, no dessert for me!”Â
Anyhow, Mother’s Day is this weekend and all you last minute people. . . Â yeah, it’s probably too late to buy online. Unless, of course, you don’t mind perpetuating your reputation of always being late. I suggest flowers and a nice card and making sure you comb your hair for the occasion. I also suggest leaving yourself a couple hundred post-it notes for next year. If the road to hell is paved with good intention, then surely, the road to heaven is paved with post-it note reminders.Â
In the meantime, my little brain leak means I won’t be posting a “last minute” gift guide today. Oops. Never fear, though—I’ve got the goods, all inspired by my raging sweet tooth. Why did I go on a diet again? Oh yea, swimsuit season.
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The Best of Etsy — 6 May 2009 — The “I’ll Take Mine Sweet” List
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Sweet tooth? I won’t tell if you hide these in your private stash and refuse to share. They’re THAT good!Â
I know you say you don’t like pink. Unless, you’re Liza Lee. But face it–there’s this secret girly side you hide oh so well. And it craves this.Â
Ok, so you said no to dessert tonight and every night for the past week. You deserve a reward. One you won’t eat, but just as sweet!Â
There are those of you who do your shopping early and those of you who wait until the last minute. . . this list is for all you first born over-acheivers. Yeah, you know who you are! Always ready to go a month in advance! You’ve turned the slogan “be prepared” into an art form. Â It’s a gift. And in honor of your brilliance I’ve pulled together a gloat-worthy list for Mother’s Day full of gifts your mom will love. Â She’ll be elated and you’ll be a rockstar! (and your siblings will take note!)
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The Best of Etsy — 29 April 2009 — The Rockstar Mother’s Day List