it's not all about me (me, me, me!)

So instead of talking about myself for once, I'd like to talk about someone else! Specifically, three someone-elses - three sellers from Etsy, all of whom I've had great experiences with.

sarahridgley - letterpress cards and coasters
I found Sarah Ridgley's shop just as she was waiting for her 100th heart. It's entirely unlike me to stumble into such good fortune (and if the "supreme being" has a sense of humor, I'll probably be hit by a bus soon) but there you have it. As a "thank you" for being her 100th, she sent me a beautiful card (complete with a stamp, which is good, because I never remember to buy them) and a monogrammed letterpress coaster. Now I have my eye on the Notes from an Outlaw set. That way, if I am run over, the S.O. will have a hip and stylish way to let everyone know!

youstinksoap - vegan soaps, fragrance bars, and lip balms
Have I mentioned that I'm a lip balm junkie? I am. Especially if said lip balm tastes like calories. Mmmmmm, calories. Thankfully the lip balm sampler set I bought has no calories, only a light, sweet flavor, while my lips are left feeling soft and smooth. Now my only problem is deciding on a favorite. If I had to choose just one, I think I'd pick Key Lime Cheesecake... no, wait, Coconut Lemongrass... or, wait, maybe Raspberries and Creme? Eurgh... nevermind. Just buy one of each, and you'll have a desert buffet for your lips.

theblackapple - illustration and other things
I don't think there's a single person on Etsy who doesn't already know of theblackapple, but that's no surprise, because her work is worth a look - or six! It's cute, but with an edge of creepy. I like cute, but I really like cute-creepy. I chose the "Branch Bed" print because the colors are eerily similar, if not identical, to those in our bedroom. Yes, there is a lot of pink in our bedroom, and no, the S.O. doesn't have much say in the matter, but even he could not deny that Emily's work is top notch.

(Originally posted at http://calobee.blogspot.com/2007/05/its-not-all-about-me-me-me-me.html)