Summer Living the Etsy Way

Esty is the creatively-minded girl’s way to outfit yourself, your home and find some of the best gifts on the planet. There is the misnomer that Esty is only for handmade items, I can tell you that there is much more to be discovered, from vintage furniture, clothing, reclaimed furniture-the list goes on. Think of it as the eBay for cool stuff.

With summer well underway, I’ve turned to Esty to make mine magical and unique. In my searches I’ve found everything from impossibly cute vintage swimsuits to perfect outdoor lights for the backyard. Here is a sliver of what Esty has to offer you this summer, be sure to check out each store as there is much to drool over!

Boat Striped Tank from Pom Pom Vintage
This tank makes you want to don white pants, find a sailboat and feel the wind in your hair. Pom Pom Vintage is chock full with stylish and truly vintage clothing. Buy it here.

White Evelyn Dress from Three Little Ducks
White is always the color to rock in the summer. This elegant white dress will make you want to reincarnate Audrey Hepburn. Buy it here.


White Evelyn Dress from Three Little Ducks $160 (left) and Boat Striped Tank from Pom Pom Vintage (right)

Classy Swim Suits from Kooj
Polka dots galore! Adorable polka dots patchwork swimsuit that is made to fit and has a multiple options for the strappings. To boot, this is an all American boutique with all suits being made and shipped out of NYC. Buy it here.

True Vintage Swimsuits from GingerRootVintage
Vintage 1950s bombshell swimsuit in a blue, black and red plaid cotton. You are buttoned up with a back metal zipper, has adjustable button straps, front pockets and matching tie belt. Buy it here.


Swimsuits by Kooj $99 (left) and GingerRootVintage $178 (right)

Turkish Bath Towel: Handwoven Peshtemal from TheAnatolian
Used in the Turkish baths for centuries, ‘Peshtemal’ is a traditional Turkish towel, absorbs water as fast as towels, dries five times quicker and are extremely lightweight and easy to carry in your bag, luggage or storage. Basically perfect for everyday use at the gym, sauna, spa, yoga centers, hotels, travel, pool, beach or simply on boat. Buy it here.


Peshtemal by TheAntonian, $28

Handmade Wooden Wayfarer Sunglasses from Woodward Sunglasses
Named after beautiful Malibu, California, Woodward have created their own unique experiment with current pop-cult, nature and art. The result is youthful, hip and unmistakably classic. Buy it here.



Woodward Sunglasses, $99

Star Jars by HeySP
These glass jars are upcycled/recycled into cosmic mini-lamp / nightlights. They are punched with a constellation-like pattern into sheet aluminum which has been cut down to fit inside the glass jar. You can buy them individually or in a set of 5 (pictured). Buy it here.



Mason Jar Lights – Banner Style from BootsNGus
Ingenious and wonderfully playful this unique standing banner ball mason jar light is one of the coolest items you can find on Esty. Ready to set atop any large windowsill, mantle, staircase or bookshelf, it makes the perfect summer highlight in your home. Buy it here.


Mason Jar Lights by BootsNGus, $140

Umbrella Lights from ZALcreations ($150.00)
Eat dinner and pour drinks under these six beer bottles wired together. You can clink full beers to your lighted beers and laugh. Buy it here.



Oversized Stumptown Original Picnic Blanket from PoBa
From Hyde Park to Honolulu, this is the perfect modern picnic blanket to bring along. With its large size, you can fit the whole crew or just stretch out. Perfect for picnics, outdoor concerts, stargazing, beach parks, camping, or anywhere you need a waterproof soft surface. It even has large hidden zipper pocket for valuables and a carrying handle and elastic straps making it easy to pack. Buy it here.


Picnic Blanket by PoBa, $140

Bike Box from RydaWell Woodworks
How cool is this to hook your summer ride onto at home? Made from prefinished maple plywood, this a unique take on the popular bike wall mounts that are popping up all over. Own your one of a kind with chain rings for bookends and cool looking mahogany splines. Europe folks, check below- NO shipping cost if you buy. This awesome Esty store is trying to spread the love all over the world. Buy it here.


Bike Box by RydaWell Woodworks, $189

photos/descriptions via Etsy

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