Meet Etsy Artist: Inor

I was lucky enough to stumble upon another fantastic artist on her first day on Etsy. She has been creating in one form or another her entire life, but has recently been inspired by Buddha's teachings and "felt inspired to express (her) gratitude through drawing." She "look(s) forward to sharing more images and (has) hopes for some prosperity." Please check out her shop: http://inor.etsy.com/

-Wendy Baylis

Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com/

Meet Etsy Artist: toenailgallery

OK - I must admit that most of us don't think of pretty thoughts when we hear the words toe nail, but this next artist will definitely change your mind...

Jason runs toenailgallery on Etsy and calls himself a "living artist, meaning that I make about half of my income from my art." He focuses his talents on making function things - like furniture, appliances, and bicycles - look better. "I feel I do well at that," he says, and after seeing his Geisha dresser I'd have to agree. "I'm happy with every piece I've done," he admits, but goes on to say that "I'm pretty anal when it comes to my stuff. It has to be the very best I can do." If he isn't happy with it, he'll primer over the entire thing and start again. He describes his inspiration as a "beautiful dance between me and the person I'm creating for. It could be a color preference, theme, favorite animal or just an intuitive feeling I have at the moment." He appreciates that his clients tend to trust him and let him work his magic. "Almost all of them blindly let loose with their things without a clue exactly what I had in mind. It's a awesome feeling to share the finished piece with them. I really love that part!" Etsy has helped his unique work get seen by over 1000 people all over the world. "That number at times has been humbling in the fact that I've had 3 sales," he says. "The people I've had the pleasure of connecting with have been very friendly. You guys rock!" Please check out his shop: http://toenailgallery.etsy.com/
-Wendy Baylis
Dharma Designs
http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com/

Yet another great blog to bookmark

I just stumbled upon another great style and party blog - Lotus Haus by Joanna Dyckoff. Like Celebrate With Style, it features stories on chicparties, fashion, home decor, and more. Every photo is gorgeously photographed, every tip a do-it-yourselfers dream. Please check it out: http://lotushaus.typepad.com/

-Wendy Baylis

Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com/

Discovered another great blog...

For all those out there that love hand made - and are style oriented - there's a great blog called Celebrate With Style. It details parties, food, weddings, fashion - you name it, and this blog has a beautifully photographed and expertly written story on it - and it's all handmade by artists from around the world (or illustrates how you can make your own). Please check it out: http://www.celebratewithstyle.com/site/DisplayIndex

-Wendy Baylis

Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com