The Cultivated Home

Most great things don’t happen overnight, and some of our favorite finds can’t be mass produced, which is why we love Pigeon Toe Ceramics!  Started in 2009 by the talented artist Lisa Jones, their philosophy is that “your purchase should be an heirloom, not a hassle, memories should be created, not collected, and stories should be handed down, not mass-produced.”  Pigeon Toe Ceramics creates each product they sell, starting at the time an order is placed, and takes about two weeks to produce.

With a range of delicate ceramic products, there is something for everyone.  We love their Mason Jar Pendant Lights and Pleated Pendant Light and can’t get enough of their beautiful set of Scribble Nesting Bowls that have pops of color in each bowl.  Check out their online store and Etsy page to see all the other fabulous things they have to offer and to purchase your own one of a kind piece.

We’ve found some great things on Etsy to start you off this year that hark back to the past.  Check out Ethanollie’s products, starting with this set of Vintage Set of Bowls by Ethanollie.  They seem as though they are straight from your grandmother’s kitchen. Another collection to check out is the Vintage Shot Glasses.  The Vintage Hotel Silver collection of antiqued silver serving plates and domes also caught our eye.  These items can be collected and lovingly used to add a touch of the cozy, flea market style into your home.  We also loved her Falling for Butterflies , hand colored engravings and Crocheted Lap Blanket.

We love Etsy and know you do too!  So why not give something made with love from an amazing designer off of Etsy this holiday season?

Here are a few of our favorite designs and products.  Fall in love with them and add them to your “favorites” or, even better, buy something for someone you love and support independent artists and designers from all over the world!

LinenMe – Originally from Lithuania, Inga has a great collection of luxury home linens perfect for your best friend who will love the natural and simple beauty of these linen table cloths, towels, and throws.

SomethingsHidingHere – Need something quirky for your goofy co-worker?  Then check out SomethingsHidingHere!  Offering amazing art work made from vintage paint by numbers or hand made mustaches, you are sure to find something here!

FocusLineArt – Do you have an outdoorsman in your life who wants to add some color to his life yet keep a masculine feel?  Then FocusLineArt’s “Tree Rings” are the perfect gift!  Sold in sets of three, these slices of wood are enhanced with color to accentuate their different rings.

We feel like secret agents finding all of these great things on Etsy—it is a great resource for every design lover!  Although Etsy is famous for showcasing new graphic designers and small crafts, their furniture section is not to be missed.  Here are a few of our latest finds that we thought we would reveal to all!

Peacock Pouf – $295, recovered vintage. Seller: RECOVERED

Terracota Sofa – $1925, recovered vintage. Seller: Material Recovery

Nico Vintage Chair – $110, recovered vintage. Seller: Hazelandhunter

Nadja Antique Foot Stool - $200, recovered vintage. Seller: Hazelandhunter

Here at The Cultivated Home, rusticism and equestrian chic are aesthetics that are never out of style. The most recent finds harking back to that simplistic look, yet embody a unique, new expression are these Magnifying Glass Sconces at our beloved store, Anthropologie. Utterly brilliant, these wall sconces feature an ironwork frame with a magnifying disk hanging in front of a single candle to increase its illumination. It’s so simple, yet so clever!

Another piece that’s caught our eye during our Etsy scavenging are these Constellation Cross-Stitches from MiniatureRhino. These simple, modern designs recall an appreciation of the handcrafted. The white hand-embroidery stitching features star constellations on a blue linen sky. These pieces recall the enchantment of stories the stars tell of ancient myths. Specific star patterns include the Andromeda – the chained lady, Ursa Major – the great bear, Cygnus – the swan, and Orion – the hunter. Custom designs can be requested as well. Hang these as a set on your walls to add a special feeling of handcrafted charm.