etsy spotlight

This past weekend I went to the Renegade Craft Fair with Madi. 

Holy sensory overload.

As I wandered through all the booths, and admired the fine craftsmanship and artistry, I literally felt like I was walking through a real-life Etsy Store. 

Ah-mazing. 

I was also on a mission to find a series of art prints to put in my kitchen. 

Enter: 

Caitlin came all the way from Austin, TX to show her stuff, and I was oh-so-happy she did because I scooped up these three gems. They will live in my kitchen, and be a happy little bunch.

Don't you just love finding new Etsy artists. If you have any that I must check out, do tell! 

artist spotlight: kevin lucius

I've lived in New York, Dallas, Paris and now back to Chicago (where I grew up). All these places have a special place in my heart, and I wanted to find a way to incorporate them into different pieces of art in my apartment. When I found Kevin Lucius on Etsy, I knew his art was perfect. 

He creates maps and graphics of cities, and mounts them in frames, or on wood. 

Ah-mazing. 

I have a Chicago and Dallas map in my entryway, and one year later, they still make me smile (a true test of art). Below is a new graphic of Dalla (love), and a map of NYC. 

How do you pay homage to where you've lived, or live? Be sure to check out Kevin's shop -- he'll customize any city for you!

guest post: the short and sweet of it

Hello Urban Slant readers! It's Alexa from The Short and the Sweet of It. I was so excited when Julia asked me to come by and share some of my favorite Etsy shops. Honestly, it's hard to choose, but here's a roundup of my Top Eight.

1. Petitor. I am mesmerized with this gold slithering serpent. I would love to have it dangling from my neck. (In jewelry form of course).

2. Sycamore Street Press. This lemon print would be the perfect accent to any kitchen, don't you think?

3. The Paris Print Shop. I have always loved Nichole's Paris photography. I'm particularly drawn to her series in lavender. 

4. Modulem. My house always has room for books. Victor Hugo's Les Chatiments, Lewis Carroll's Tout Alice and Les Paysans de Languedoc by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie would be great additions to the shelf.

5. Sir Tom. I love, love, love this coin purse. How cool would it be to pull that out of your purse?

6. Hash & Chez. Little known fact: I don't have my ears pierced. These earrings might encourage me to make the effort.

7. Red Tile Studio. Just about the cutest iPhone cover ever.

8. Peggy Wolf Design. I cannot speak highly enough of Peggy Wolf. I pretty much love every single one of her gorgeous prints.

Thank you so much for having me, Julia! Make sure to come by The Short and the Sweet of It anytime! xo