I am always looking for new pillows and have found the perfect ones by etsy seller PataPri! The best thing is that they are pillow covers that you put over an insert therefore you can change it up whenever the mood strikes.

For more visit PataPri.etsy.com.

Pop Ink’s Décor-a-Boards are the real wood wall art you need. Printed directly onto unfinished birch veneer over MDF board, Décor-a-Boards are a natural fit for any green (or any other color) home. The 11.25″x14″ ready-to-hang Pop Ink Décor-a-Boards are manufactured with recycled wood scraps and unused parts of lumbered trees.

Pop Ink features 7 designs online, including Owl Night Long, Beaver on Board, Little Red Samurai and more. Visit www.popink.com for more Décor-a-Boards and other new products.

Lazy Soosan is in fact the work of peas and needles and well.illbedarned, two London based illustrators more commonly known as Laura and Lucy.

The Alphabet Series is a self published zine devoted to the rip-roaring phenomenon that is The Alphabet, with each issue being dedicated to one letter. Each issue contains 26 black and white illustrations related to the letter of the alphabet in question, and a full colour front page. The zine itself is A6 in size, so can be easily slipped into your pocket for a bit of light entertainment whenever and wherever you may require it!

Design for Mankind has just released the second issue of her monthly e-zine Inspiration. Erin has been working nonstop for the past month to bring you another dose of inspiration and it is her hope that you find this issue equally motivating in your quest to accomplish each and every one of your goals.

Click here to download the second issue of Inspiration, only at Design for Mankind. Also, be sure to read Erin’s blog at designformankind.blogspot.com!

Leeloo is an online community and store where treasures from emerging Australian designers and artists can become yours!

Nurturing young designers and presenting their incredible wares to the world, Leeloo stocks exclusive and one-off items which won’t be found anywhere else. The stock is produced within Australia and is always limited-edition, one-off or a Leeloo exclusive. Plus they provide international shipping.

Checkout the shop where you can grab some gorgeous fashions, accessories to die for, must have jewelry, designer decor and exciting works of art.

Every year at this time I get in the mood to update my wardrobe. While most of the time this involves going out and buying whole outfits I’ve made the decision to try to purchase only new accessories this Spring. Since I have a horrible shopping addiction we’ll see how it goes but this gives me the excuse to look for new jewelry. Hence my newfound love for earrings by abigailpercy!

All of the earring featured and more can be found at abigailpercy.etsy.com and have a look at her blog to see what she’s working on day to day www.abigailpercy.blogspot.com.

Hand silkscreened reproductions of the vintage WWII era poster "Keep Calm & Carry On" available in some lovely colors. Here’s the pretty pink shade. The posters are 16" x 23" and screen printed on 80# cover weight uncoated smooth white paper.  Available at sfgirlbybay.etsy.com

How did you get your start?

I’ve been designing for as long as I can remember. I have a very clear memory being in sixth grade and just knowing that I was going to be a fashion designer when I grew up. I majored in fashion design in college and one of my final projects during my sophomore year was to design and make a handbag. I really enjoyed the project and from there started experimenting and making bags for myself and as gifts. My older sister really encouraged me to try to sell my bags and after some serious fear I just went for it. I spent the summer of 2006 before my senior year of college making bags non-stop, on top of designing my senior collection. At the end of January 2008, in the midst of the craziness making my senior collection, I opened my etsy shop. From there everything has just grown! After graduating and some exciting and unexpected local press, I decided to make MABeL™ my full time job. Its all been a dream come true!

What was the first item you ever made?

I learned how to hand sew in brownies in first grade and I used to make clothes for my barbies and american dolls.

Do you have any formal training?

My mom taught me how to use a sewing machine and serger in high school. And Syracuse University is where I learned to pattern make, drape, construction and so much more!

When and why did you create your business?

MABeL™ handbags was born in November 2003. It started as a hobby, but after realizing how much I enjoyed making bags, it turned into a business in February 2007.

What is the best part of running your own business?

Working for myself is pretty great, but the thing that I love the most is seeing people on the street wearing one of my bags. It makes me so happy…I just wanted to run up to them and hug them!

and the worst?

Starting a business is so scary. You don’t know what to expect and there is always a possibility of failure, but some risks are worth taking. I have faith in myself and I’m still young. Life is too short to hesitate!

You create so many wonderful pieces. Where does your inspiration come from?

I am very inspired by pop culture and music. I also find a lot of inspiration from children. They see things in such a different way, so innocent and unaware and imaginative. To them everything is possible. I like that mindset.

Who is your favorite indie designer?

I love Yana of Supayana! Her stuff is so adorable. I’m also obsessed with John Galliano; he’s not really an indie designer, but he’s so unpredictable. I love him! His Fall 2005 Couture collection for Dior is my favorite collection of all time!

What one thing couldn’t you live without?

mascara.

What will you be wearing come spring/summer?

shorts and dresses.
wedges.
leopard print, yellow and purple.
I like to mix and match prints, too!

What music/books/magazines are you into right now?

Authors: Chuck Klosterman and David Sedaris.
Magazines: Nylon, Missbehave
Music: Hello Stranger, Her Space Holiday, the Editors, Mates of State

You’ve been very successful at selling your designs online, what advice would you give to other designers that are just starting out?

Be patient. It takes time. The first few months I would sell one bag, but now I’m selling every day. I still get frustrated, but I try not to expect too much so I don’t get disappointed. You can be successful. Don’t give up! Don’t take constructive criticism personally. To be in business for yourself, you really have to develop a tough skin. Have faith in yourself and your product. If you believe in it, others will too! It make take time, but life is short so do what makes you happy.

Where do you hope you/your business will be in 5 years?

I just hope my sales will continue to progress and people continue to love my bags. I would like to start selling in stores and boutiques, as well.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received regarding your business?

Don’t under-price.

View the entire collection at www.mabelhandbags.com

Dream of Stars is a collection of art and design work by Emily St.Clair. She loves working with nature forms and the human form, and finds inspiration in Art Nouveau and patterns/shapes from the 60s and 70s. Her mixed media artwork is available after a bit of a hiatus at dreamofstars.etsy.com.

Over the Rainbow : $30

Flowers in Her Hair : $30

Visit dreamofstars.etsy.com and www.dreamofstars.com for more from Emily!

Even though I can’t cook to save my life I love aprons. Usually just the vintage ones that I find at the flea markets and thrift stores. Then I came across these lovely handmade aprons from memake on etsy. They have vintage appeal and cute sayings like “Can’t Cook” and “Servant“.

Find more at memake.etsy.com!