Etsy Search Word: Grunge

Today, I'm inspired by the 1990's "Way Back Weekend" on the radio (yes, radio in my home that is not NPR right now--pledge drive time!) Grunge is the word of the day, and here are my favorite finds:
StephsDIY shop is filled with music-based art-attire. Here's one that harkens back to the days when the Seattle sound ruled the airwaves.

The dichotomy of "pretty" and "hardcore" is a bit jarring here, eh? I do (did) so love Alice in Chains. Check out SakuraMonkeyBoutique for more clashes of culture, many inspired by music.

"Three Crows" by GothicCrow is haunting. And it inhabits several art genres at once. I like the gothic-primitive shadowy dimensions. Check out her shop for art and photography.

Although there were 19 pages of items tagged or titled "grunge" I didn't think many fit the descriptor. I'm finding that the case with most of my search word experiements.

A Few of My Favorite Things

In syko's Etsy paradise, this print is available on notecards, on a sketchbook, and ready to be framed. I simply cannot decide which to buy!. It's a fun melding of two things I can't get enough of: bicycles and fabric.
1byLiz is an Etsy shop selling handmade items created from re-claimed and re-cycled parts and pieces. This clock appeals to two of my passions: environmental respect and bicycles...and it would perch perfectly in my computer room, where the decor is cycling this and cycling that.
Yes, this shelf is awesome with its Walnut/Maple combo and rustic/finished dichotomy. I even love the photo itself. The glass catching the light, the spring blossoms, the clean lines--it's the dose of springtime that's been missing in my long winter of discontent. Check out this great woodworker's shop for other amazing (and eco-responsible) pieces: ADrauglis.


Chasinglightningbugs' shop is filled with variety. She makes pendants, quilts, and quotations printed on old encyclopedia pages. The one pictured above is in the mail and on its way to my bedroom wall. The quotation is from Much Ado About Nothing, and this is a gift for my beloved.

Rake head, candle stick, wooden poles, old buttons, and a cellar door

I had the chance to spend a day in thrift, antique, and artisan shops in Columbia, Missouri. In a happy coincidence, Lisa Bartlet, the proprietor of Spare Parts Gallery turned out to be a fellow Etsian whom I had hearted. It was fun to meet someone passionate about art, upcycling, and Etsy. I urge anyone who drives I-70 to head to downtown Columbia and check out that store, as well as Poppy, where my friend bought some independently hand-crafted glasses.

Now, to boast about my purchases! Here is a rake head I picked up for a few bucks. I've hung my jewels from it, and plan to get others for my belts, headbands, and such.

These assorted wooden objects will become platforms for some quilted/stuffed decor items I'm inspired to make.

Buttons, buttons, vintage, wooden, bead, and glass. I thought it would be hard to part with them, but I've already adorned a newly made bag with one.

Hat rack, shabby chic variety. This was a steal and I'll use it to photograph purses and display them at craft shows. Isn't it adorable?

I also bought a beautifully weathered cellar door which I plan to transform into a headboard. No picture yet, as my friend with a truck (bless her) will be delivering it later in the week.

All in all, it was a blast to spend the day scouring shops well worth the time. The best part (aside from the laughs with my companions) was that I stayed within my slim cash budget, even including two indulgent meals, and purchases not catalogued here. Yay for me!