Lets go Vintage!

Lately I have been pouring over http://www.etsy.com/. I am absolutely in love with that site. For a few reasons. Heres some things you dont know about me.

• I love vintage. I always have. In my youth I spent a lot of time in thrift shops. Not because I was poor, but because I like the cloths. To me there's something elegant about dresses from the 40's and 50's. I also cant get enough of Page Boy Pants. And dont get me started on vintage shoes. Well shoes of any type really. Although it weirds me out to actually buy someones old shoes, I do look at them for style reference and buy vintage inspired shoes. In my heavy days (Post baby) I have gotten into this rut of jeans and a t-shirt but unbeknownst to everyone I am actually very interested in fashion.
• I love Handmade. Anything that someone took the time to create themselves is cool to me. Be it a painting, photograph, Article of clothing, Tooth Pocket.....you get the idea. If you made it yourself you automatically get points in my book. Anita- Supporter of things you made yourself.

So those things being said. I am in Love, Love, Love with Etsy. I shop through there for paintings, and cloths, and the purses there are great. But its the little unexpected things that draw me to the site. Handmade reusable coffee sleeves, and unique jewelry. Its kind of fun, like an online treasure hunt. I am so inspired by alot of the craft ideas. It gives me things to add to the list of things I want to make. Overall it leaves me wanting to get out and do art again. To unleash that whole creative side of my personality. Lets go vintage shopping!