Monday Morning Mosaics

Whether you're looking for period clothing and accessories, historical reenactment attire or contemporary garments for comfortable living, here's a handful of shops you'll want to take a browse through if you love shopping for clothing and would like something made just for you.


orsinimedici1951 - Thistle Cottage Studio's Millinery and More

Elsie Collins from North Providence, Rhode Island

Hats and bags as well as hand-knit and crochet items that have a charming and romantic flair for the dramatic and a touch of elegance. Shop's stock includes period and historically inspired fashion, re-purposed collectibles, up-cycled/recycled jewelry and even the occasional Italian Renaissance mask.

Treehouse28 - Custom Clothing for Women, Girls and Boys

Alix McCauley from Treehouse28 in California

Custom handcrafted clothing with a soft elegance and touch of femininity fills this shop. All pieces are designed from scratch incorporating the artist's passion for the elements of beauty, simplicity uniqueness and comfort. Each and every piece is hand made, cut and sewn from start to finish.

dleather - Debbie Leather's Custom Clothing and Accessories

Debbie Leather from Mayer, Arizona

The artist behind this shop has been working with leather and creating custom designed leather garments and accessories for over 30 years. Debbie Leather can create just about any kind of custom garment design you can dream up, or she is happy to work with her customers on different designs.

Sandmaiden Sleepwear - Custom Sewn Sleepwear and Lingerie

Amanda Boyd from Seattle, Washington

And now for something a little intimate... Made to order sleepwear and lingerie for women of any size and shape, created by hand in organic cotton, natural fibers and custom sizing. Mix and match pieces in the shop to create your own sets and style or choose your colors to flatter your coloring.

Whether looking for outer wear or intimate bits, these shops are ready to take your orders or work with you to create something custom made just for you. Their beautiful and creative work is created to adorn and flatter and each shop has a passion for customer service and focus on their customer's satisfaction and happiness!

Handbags, Hand-Embroidered Hoopla, Monsters and Pillows

Zip pouches and purses, handbags and more... today's shop is filled with a wonderful array of haberdashery that's going to make any woman smile. Whether you love shopping for handbags and accessories, or you're shopping for something to give to someone special, TiLTcreations on Etsy could just be the shop you're looking for.

Located in Michigan, the artisan behind this eclectic collection of women's accessories (and even a few home decor items too!) is Theresa who loves to sew and create while juggling a busy family life n the side.

Theresa loves to create with whatever she can find around at the time, whether that be fabric or paints, pencils, embroidery thread and sometimes even clay! In her shop she offers some of those creations for others and the list of what she has to offer is a long one and filled with a creative spirit and sense of adventure that comes across both in her designs as well as the fabrics chosen.

Whether looking for a few pillows to spruce up your home or a new wristlet, backpack or handbag to cheer up your day, be sure to stop by and take a browse around in TiLTcreations shop!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT TILTCREATIONS ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN CLICK RIGHT HERE.

If you like what you see in Theresa's shop, you may also enjoy visiting the TiLTcreations blog or photostream on Flickr... or you could stop by to say hi on Twitter!

[This blog post is a "BESTeam Feature" for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. The BESTeam is dedicated to helping its members promote their shops and assisting each other in marketing, advertising and sharing the tips and tricks of running an online business. If you are a seller on Etsy and are interested in becoming a member of the BESTeam, the team is accepting new members and you can find more information about the team as well as apply to become a member HERE.]

SNiS Hand Made Leather Goods

Fun, funky and super cute. That's the theme of today's handmade seller.

SNiS Leather on Etsy is a shop filled with the cute and adorable handmade leather goods from bracelets and key chains to leather cases, handbags, wallets, cases and more.

Funny faces and little critters abound. They have bees and bats, cows, chickens, puppy dogs, owls, cats, beavers and lions. And that's just the start! The selection of critters is almost endless, all with funny little faces and cute expressions.

SNiS is a small family-owned company that designs and hand makes artistic, high quality leather goods using ancient traditional methods that have been developed, refined and handed-down through three generations of the Zavisic family.

Almost everything in their shop is available for customization, so you can custom order to fit your needs and desires and they also offer leather goods for businesses including offering to create a variety of products and adding your monogram or logo to them as part of the custom request!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT SNIS LEATHER ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN CLICK RIGHT HERE.

You can also visit SNiS on the SNiS Leather blog to learn more about the Zavisic family and their business as well as more about their work, or, stop by and say hi on Facebook!

Funky and Fun Hats and More - A Rare Post by Leal

While I was in the airport the other day on my way to visit family, I saw a girl wearing a knit hat that looked like a giraffe's head. Now, I have to admit, if I'd seen this hat in a store I would have thought "what were they thinking?" but looking at this girl wearing this silly hat, it just fit.

It looked fun and happy, silly and cheerful on her head. And when I commented "great hat", because it really did seem perfect for her, she brightened up with a lighter bounce to her step and a brighter smile on her face.

So, I've changed my mind about silly hats.

Cyndesplace on Etsy has a handful of cute and fun, silly and happy hats in their stock that would be perfect examples of the kind of hats I'm talking about too. Their shop has a variety of silly hats and practical purses, totes and bags. It's a place where whimsy and functional meet in handmade accessories.

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT CYNDESPLACE ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN CLICK RIGHT HERE.

Handmade Designer Purses, Clutches and More - Arm Candy For You

Arm Candy for You on Etsy is a wonderful shop that's ran by a talented artisan located in India. The artist has a number of of interests which include sewing,needle work, crochet, knitting, cooking and many more and her talent glows in this shop that's filled with a wide variety of beautiful purses, handbags, clutches and totes in a myriad of styles you're sure to love.

I personally fell for the purse pictured here in this post. In fact, I wish she had it in a rich, earthy brown because I think I might have had to snatch it up when I saw it if she did!

Also, ArmCandyforYou on Etsy doesn't repeat the same pattern in the same color twice, so if you buy anything from their shop you're guaranteed to be only one in the entire world to own it! You also have the option of requesting different colors, fabrics, sizes, straps, the addition of pockets and more!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURES ABOVE TO VISIT ARMCANDYFORYOU ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, CLICK RIGHT HERE.

You may also enjoy a visit to Arm Candy For You's blog or a stop by to visit on Facebook or Twitter!

Leathercraft from Paris by Chic Leather on Etsy

It's not very often that I jones for handbags and purses. Mostly, it's because I have a habit of leaving them behind. I usually try to keep what I need narrowed down to what I can tuck in a pocket or two because if there's anything I actually have to carry in my hands, there's a good chance I'll set it down and walk away, forgetting about it entirely until it's too late.

Sometimes, though, I run across a purse or bag that kicks up that "oooh! I want!" instinct in me and I have to fight the urge to buy, simply because I know the way I am with such things. The bag pictured here in this post was one of those.

This gorgeous bag is one of many different styles offered at Chic Leather on Etsy.

Chic Leather is ran by a couple of master leather craftsmen in their 30's who specialize in organic leather goods. On their profile they make the promise that through experience, they can manufacture any design of bag with great precision and detail to meet the most demanding (and discerning) of customers.

If you are looking for the perfect bag, I definitely suggest stopping by their shop and taking a look around! You won't be disappointed.

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT CHIC LEATHER'S SHOP ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, CLICK RIGHT HERE.

The Embodiment of Elegance - Tissage on Etsy

Today I have the honor of introducing you to one of the very first shops I ever visited on Etsy and I have to say that the shop definitely left a positive and lasting impression with me.

Although there are plenty of elegant shops and artisan designs on Etsy to browse through, Tissage on Etsy is the first and only shop that comes to mind when I have been asked to recommend a shop that I feel is "The Embodiment of Elegance". I can find more, of course, but when I have to answer off the top of my head this is always the seller that comes to mind and that I refer people to first.

Tissage on Etsy is filled with beautiful handcrafted jewelry, hats, bags and scarves with a touch of vintage style and a pinch of modern romance incorporated into each piece.

Tory, the artist behind all of these elegant works, is well rounded with a veritable cornucopia of talents at her disposal and studies scattered through her past. This includes studying painting in France, weaving in Italy and sculpture in college.

There are so many gorgeous pieces in this shop that I had a hard time picking just two to feature for this post! If you're looking for something elegant, whether for a special occasion, everyday wear or a gift, you're going to want to take a browse in this shop.

TO VISIT TISSAGE ON ETSY YOU CAN CLICK THE PICTURES ABOVE OR, IF YOU'D RATHER, CLICK RIGHT HERE!

You can also stop by and visit Tory from Tissage on Facebook to learn more about new works and sales in her shop.

Full TiLT Ahead

Today's feature is the Etsy Blogger of the month for February with the EtsyBloggers Team! I'm so glad they pointed her out too, because I'd hate to have missed this shop and all the wonderful creations it contains.

TiLT Creations is an Etsy shop that's filled with a variety of different styles of handbags, clutches, backpacks, totes and much more! The artist's name is.... and she uses not just a variety of styles, but also a ton of different, beautiful fabrics that really show off her designs as well.

Each piece is one of a kind and absolutely unique too!

The artist that runs the shop is a stay at home mom of two children of 14 and 4, so as you imagine her life must be outrageously hectic and chaotic! And yet, she still has time to create a large variety of pieces, all by hand, and run two Etsy shops as well as a blog. Truly remarkable!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT TILTCREATIONS' SHOP AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, CLICK RIGHT HERE.

Miss Pretty Perfect

Unique, One-of-a-Kind handbag creations is what today's feature shop is all about.

Miss Pretty Perfect Handbags makes designer leather handbags that are all original and handmade for each to be unique and one of a kind.

The shop is ran by La Toya, who has had a passion for fashion every since she was a little girl. She's a two-time graduate in fashion design and has a BS in Fashion and Merchandising.

She's learned from the best, and is now offering the products of all that knowledge and talent on Etsy! The Miss Pretty Perfect line of handbags are made of Upholstery Fabric patchwork and leather combinations.

TO VISIT MISSPRETTYPERFECT'S SHOP YOU CAN CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE OR, IF YOU'D RATHER, CLICK RIGHT HERE!

Color and Cheer

That's what today's shop makes me think of when I stepped in to take a peek around. This one was brought to my attention by the EtsyBloggers street team, of which I'm a member, and so is Nico Designs!

Nico Designs is filled with colorful fabrics and cheerful prints.

Not only do they carry bags and totes, but they have a variety of soft-soled baby shoes as well as pincushions, clutches and plan on soon carrying other home decor items as well.

Nico (as known by her father) is a mother of two who enjoys sewing as a time to collect herself from her busy and chaotic life.

Each item in her shop is made with design, style and functionality in mind. She strives to create products that are Eco-friendly by utilizing a combination of new, re-purposed, recycled or up-cycled materials. Not only that, but her diaper bags are made with 100% cotton fabric to be safe not just adults but also for babies!

TO VISIT NICODESIGNS' SHOP YOU CAN CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE OR, IF YOU'D RATHER, CLICK RIGHT HERE!