favorite etsy shop roundup

Every time I stumble upon a cool etsy shop, I always want to share it here on the blog but then I forget and end up losing the link - eeps! There are SO many great shops, so let's just start with three to highlight for today.

For Foodie Illustrations: Anek

Anek's quirky food illustrations make me smile. Love the one above and this cherry tomatoes print. So simple and lovely. I don't love to cook as much as I love to eat, but these prints might just make me see the beauty of preparing a simple dish (before I eat it up ;)

For Beautiful Pouches: Coriumi 

 Coriumi's screenprinted leather bags are beyond cute-- the tribal and Americana inspired patterns are so unique and the quality looks impeccable. Best of all, they are reasonably priced between $52-64. I previously blogged about how I need a little pouch to store the essentials so that I can move them easily from bag to bag.... still need one!

For artsy iPhone cases: Pencil Shavings Studio

Pencil Shavings Studio has such fun, colorful iPhone cases (Move over, Kate Spade!). I would definitely buy one from their store if my dear friend Steph hadn't already purchase 5 iPhone cases for me while she was in China. (Good friend, right?)

Do you have any favorite shops? I'm always on the hunt for more.... so expect another list up soon! xoxo

currently on my mind....

Happy labor day weekend! I'm visiting my family in the suburbs of Philadelphia... currently taking a blogging/inspiration break in between eating my Mom's delicious homemade Chinese food and walking in the woods. Here are a few things I can't stop thinking about...

Celeste & Jesse Forever. It's next on my to-see-in-theatres list and looks hilarious and sweet. I also definitely have a girl-crush on Rashida Jones and wish she were my best friend :)

Print shopping! Abby and I are putting together a gallery wall above our couch, and so I've been browsing Society 6, My Little Underground, and tons of Etsy shops for fun, inspiring prints.

Print by Tina Crespo for Society 6

Print by DearColleen via Etsy

Fall is almost here, hooray for September! Don't get me wrong, I love sunshine and vacation season, but Fall is without a doubt my favorite time of year. Cool weather is so soothing (and better suits my sartorial senses too -- I can't wait to layer and layer).

Photo of Veronica via Asos

Lana Del Rey. Okay, so not very original, but for the past month, I've been listening to her on repeat, every day. My favorite song is Carmen, which I have almost memorized. Love!

helen loves: edition #6

Excited to browse through my new coffee table book Paris in Color; can we bring this fun yet chic tie dye dress back in stock, Steven Alan?; Marc Jacobs "Big Hearted" iPhone case-- is it a surprise that I love this?; cool clock via Design Atellier Article's Etsy shop; a sweet handmade card via Oh My Deer's Etsy shop; two pieces of encouragement: take risks & be open to learning from mistakes; raspberry sorbet in lemon bowls -- so crafty; too bad this "Mischief" necklace via Asos is out of stock... love its spirit!

Some more things Helen Loves...

verseau vintage

Morning my loverlies! I just stumbled across the most delicious Etsy shop, Verseau Vintage. Everything is so adorable and totally affordable -- made my heart beat a little too fast! I'm forbidden from purchasing because of my traveling expenses while abroad, but pretend shopping is just as fun, right? My favorites are...

Gold Beaded Evening Bag


80's Striped Colorblock Cardigan (looks comfy!)


Metallic Boho Wedge Shoes (in exactly my size!)

Happy shopping! I'm jealous. :)

pretty watercolors

I try to live with this mentality...
such a cool, intriguing conbination

I love these watercolors by Kate Miss, from for me, for you. They're dreamy, aren't they? Check out her Etsy shop for more. She also makes necklaces! I adore.