In the Shop in time for Christmas!

Oooh Cowls....

Key. to. my. heart.

Introducing, 

The Plum Stringy Cowl. 

Word.

Oooh!

And The Sweet Mustard Cozy. 

Perfect! No?!!?

In the shop today and ready to ship! 

Keep your eyes peeled... more items being added this week!

Snuggles,

Hansie

Black Friday Special!!

It's Black Friday.

But- Racha and I hate getting up early...
We'd rather roll out of bed at 11am, sip cappuccinos and eat fudge all day
than wake up at 2am to buy the newest and shiniest d.v.d. player.

Ya with me?

So... for your Black Friday, fudge loving pleasure... We bring you a little gift guide round-up from some of our Fav-ity Fav etsy shops!

And guess what... they're each giving EttaGrace readers only some discounts in their shop today!!
Hip hip... hooray!

Shop lovelies. Shop 'til you drop.

Then eat some fudge and shop some more.

click on the name of the shop to be taken directly there!

Locomotive Clothing Co.- 15% off everything use discount code: ETTAGRACE

Locomotive's husband and wife team are Jay and Aaron Matte. They live, create and garden in a sweet little Vancouver area house. Current obsessions are vintage Canadiana, trains (always), old school farm equipment, hearts, music, pop culture, vintage lace, circus imagery, apothecary, nature and science. They hand screen print, spray paint and applique their graphics on quality cotton tshirts, long sleeves, hoodies, tank tops and onesies for guys, gals and tots.

Baymut- 10% off all brooches use discount code: ETTAGRACE

Lena is the creative genius behind Baymut and lives in Ukraine. Her art, which she absolutely loves, gives her so much freedom where her imagination never stops. Wool is a very plastic material which makes it possible to create anything imaginable. Things turn out warm, cozy and bewitching. She makes her designs in gentle wet felting technique, so she doesn't use any electric or mechanical devices. Only wool, natural soap and her hands! She also uses only cold water, since hot water destroys those useful properties of lanolin in wool. We think her items are just gorgeous!

Woolbuddy- 20% off of everything use discount code: WB2011

Jackie Huang is a 3D story artist and art teacher whose passion for art transcends the boundaries of various art forms. Three years ago, Jackie discovered the art of needle felting (a form of hand-sculpting objects with wool). What started as a hobby soon became a way for Jackie to bring his designs to life and offer each of his characters a distinct personality, look, and feel. In 2009, Jackie created WoolBuddy, a collection of unique characters who come to life through the art of needle felting.

Pamela Fugate Designs- 15% off of everything + free shipping in US
                                                                                             use discount code: PFD4ETTAGRACE
Pamela Fugate Designs is an all-purpose, custom graphic design studio specializing in personalized gifts, branding, website design and social media marketing. From weddings to company special events, and everything in between, PFD is your one-stop design house.

 Ginny & Harriot- 15% off of everything + a gift for EttaGrace readers! no discount code needed

Ginny & Harriot are twin sisters with an unexplained but heavily nurtured passion for clothing. "We never thought we would be the kind of girls to say that, but look - we just said it.Our collection is hand-picked and comes from all over the country. We have been traveling and collecting all of our lives.Born in the back of a truck to a trapeze artist mother, we spent our formative years traveling with the circus. At 16 we set out on our own to find our place in the world.
We have been scouring antique stores, flea markets, the basements of creepy men, roadside attraction gift booths, outdoor markets, and carnival game prize selections since we were tiny and are happy to finally have a venue to share our finds with the world."

Fifi Du Vie Home Decor- 20% off of everything use discount code: FDVHR

Izabella is the designer and creator behind Fifi du Vie. "I think life is all about the precious, fun, hilarious, wonderful, spectacular little moments. I try to make products that infuse a little romance, fun and sweetness into your home." Fifi Du Vie is a shop full of limited edition prints, pillow covers & other curiosities. 

Little Houses-  20% off of everything use discount code: BLACKFRIDAY

Little Houses was created in my East Vancouver apartment in 2006. I have a love for anything and everything created by hand. Everything you see is constructed by me from sketch, to pattern, to garment.  

 

Ugh. Black Friday is the best!

Stay tuned for EttaGrace items on sale on Monday!

Fudge Lovin',

Hansie & Racha

Weekend in Review: Miniature Apple Pies Recipe.

I've come to the conclusion that everything tastes infinity times better if it's miniature.

I've also come to the conclusion that I should never use the wrong tools to core an apple.

It's tough stuff with a steak knife.

Do you think Julia Childs ever cut a finger or two in the kitchen? Probably not.

Anywho,
This weekend was full of loads of wonderfulness.
Hubs and I kicked it all off with a little party with some of our sweet friends from church.

In an effort to be fun & festive I decided I'd try my hand at miniature apple pies.
They were a BIG hit and suprah ca-ute.
I'm convinced if your food is cute, it'll taste extra good.
I'm sure there are lots of holes in this theory, but it held true Friday.

Introducing the easiest Miniature Apple Pie recipe ever invented. For realz.

Ingredients:
*5-6 apples (I used McIntosh because they have a really bright flavor)
*2 sheets of puff pastry
*1 teaspoon cinnamon
*1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons of butter

Directions:
*Preheat oven to 400 and grease muffin tin.
*Roll both sheets of puff pastry out and cut into circles twice the size of your muffin tin holes.
*Place puff pastry in each muffin hole and then cover and refrigerate.
*Peel apples and dice.
*Mix diced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar and butter in sauce pan and heat on low, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes or until apples begin to soften.
*Fill puff pastry with apple mixture and cover with remaining puff pastry.
*Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

*Finally, serve to all your drooling guests!

mini pies & big hugs,
Hansie.

P.S. Stay tuned this week for fun clothes, heaps of thankfulness, a tutorial and sweet deals!
We've got an etsy gift guide round up
and special BLACK FRIDAY shopping deals for EttaGrace readers only!!!
Hooray!!!

Fall Blooms...

Oooh... this time of year is my favorite.

I absolutely love everything about fall...

The leaves changing, the crispness in the air, the perpetual coziness, the pumpkin everything...

and, is it just me or does coffee taste so much better in the fall?

Lately though, I've been so busy.

I've not been able to revel in fall as much as I've wanted to...

I travel a lot for work

and in the past two weeks I will have been to 6 different states and in 4 different time zones.

In addition to my regular job, I started teaching this year...

just two little classes on-line...

but they require a lot of me.

I'm also still working on my graduate degree...

It's a 60 credit hum dinger.

The neat thing though, is that even though I haven't been able to "soak in" fall as much as I'd like to...

(read: endless Gilmore Girls marathons and pumpkin patch weekends)

I've still found bits and pieces of it here and there throughout my weeks...

Case in point:
These fun little autumn inspired "Blooms" I made this week during some rare down time...

They're up in the SHOP now Lovelies...

kisses & crunchy leaves,
Hansie

One More in May... just because.... GIVEAWAY!

We know...We know...

Another giveaway you say!?!?!?!?!

We just can't help it!

We think you're all so stinkin' amazing...

And we just added another UH-dorable item to our shop that we just had to give you!!!

The NEW Blossom Pocket Book!

Do you die!?!?!?

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

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- Be a follower of this blog and leave a comment letting us know you are.

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- Update your facebook status with a link to this giveaway

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For a special bonus TWO point entry you can:

-Get a friend to follow EttaGrace blog 

**Please make sure to leave separate comments for each additional entry you make!** 

(that's up to 7 entries!!)

Giveaway ends Thursday, June 2nd at midnight!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED

5 for 5: Hannah's Five Reasons... This Week Was Wonderful!

1. Had the most amazing photo shoot for EttaGrace this week... full of beautiful pink balloons and city skylines! Can't wait to show you all some of the pics and new designs next week! 

2. Yummy yummy yummy Italian pizza... dinner at Spacca Napolis in our hood with sweet friends.

3. I've been obsessed with all things eyelet lately... have been drooling over this amazing girl's shop!

4. Have newly committed myself to running regularly again... this quote makes me happy... truth. 

5. The Hubs and I are headed to an elegant garden wedding this summer and I've been racking my brain on what to wear... and then the beautiful and stylish Rose a la Mode posted this pic... def know what I'll be rockin' now! Love!

Happy weekend beautifuls!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway that's going on!

xoxo- Han

Since I can't even paint my thumb green....

Paper flowers really are my only option.

When I was in China, I saw loads of beautiful paper flowers in vases everywhere...

I was dying over each and every "petal"...

Unfortunately... paper + 1 packed suitcase = flaaaaaaaaaaat flower.

That said... I was putzing around on etsy the other day and came across some truly gorgeous and insanely affordable flowers!!! Check 'em out... and give these shops a little love!

Right now I'm loving oversized flowers pinned on picture frames and clothes (thank you EmersonMade)...

How lovely would these orange peonies be on a spring shift dress????

Shop: DragonflyExpressions

 And this?!?!?! Agh... so lovely on a box... but what about around the waist of a bridesmaid???

Shop: 3GirlsandaGoat

 And... just in time for your mom... you'll thank me later!

Shop: Bouquets by Selena

Are you feeling spring like I am??? It's been sunny and blustery here in Chicago... Spring has arrived... and I just might be ordering some paper flowers to celebrate!

Luff forevs... Hannah.

PS. I didn't bring back paper flowers from China... but I did bring back something just as fabulous! Enter to win it HERE!!!