Today I was reminded of how important it is to keep our “personal filter” clean. By that I mean the layer of attitudes and beliefs that shapes the way we look at the world, and ultimately our experience of it. It was a small and subtle reminder, and I’m glad I was paying attention. In my experience if you don’t respond to the gentle nudges you end up needing a more forceful push to get you back on track.
This week’s featured artist is Laura Marling. I can’t get enough of her music right now. I first found her on YouTube, with the video below. Since then I’ve listened to her debut album, “Alas I Cannot Swim” and the more I listen the more I like her. She’s got a rich voice a little reminiscent of Joan Baez, but her sound is very modern and multi-layered. Love it! Some of my other favorites from the album are “Failure”, “Night Terrors”, “Tap At My Window” and “Shine”.
This week I’ve added a new hand-knit Alpaca/KidMohair shawl to my Etsy shop. I knit it in olive green Alpaca yarn in a razor lace pattern (a favorite of mine) with accents in a multi-colored Kid Mohairt that blends blues, greens and yellow. The shawl is also available in browns, and I’m planning to make one in plum shades as well.
1. Spider Kanzashi pirate Mask by ccaspia
2. Fire Spirit Mask in Shimmering Gold w/Glitter Accents by artisanmaskers
3. Leather Moth Mask in Irridescent Greens and Blues by beadmask
4. Rainbow Toucan…Half Face Mask…Masquerade Ball by vintagetrading
5. Ivy Mask…Handcarved Original Leather Art Mask by Merimask
6. PDF Crochet Pattern – Party Halloween Carnival Mask by ozarknomad
7. Ribbons and twigs by prizmgirl
8. Lacy Leaf leather Art Nouveau mask in orange by TomBanwell
9. Wood Shaman Mask (Om) by CrimsonSpark
10. Crochet Masquerade Halloween Mask OOAK by mycrochetgarden
11. Black Halloween Cat Mask Paper Mache by sanssoucistudios
12. Autumn Leaf Handmade Leather Mask by kennosborne
Circle in the Dark / Embroidered Bag
This week’s Etsy Monday featured seller is the very talented Magda of Handy Hands Corner. She makes gorgeous hand-embroidered bags and the most beautiful batik fabrics. I was introduced to her shop while on the Etsy forums the other day, and instantly fell in love with her work. Her embroidery and batiks are stunning, and I love the minimalistic style of her bags.
Magda has taken a moment to answer some questions about her work and share a bit of her inspiration with us. Without further ado, here’s what she had to say.
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