The creative class

I ♥ Etsy. For those of you who don’t know what Etsy is, it’s an online marketplace of handmade items where creative-types can hock their wares.

When I got married, I used Etsy to buy gifts for everyone who helped me with my wedding. It just felt right to buy them something not only beautiful, but handmade, and in some cases, custom-made.

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These beautiful clutches are by the Etsy seller EmmaGordonLondon. They are so girly and I ♥ their playfulness! I bought the purple clutch for my mother-in-law because she is a Betty Boop enthusiast, and it looks like something Betty Boop would love!

Georgia purple and polka dot

Dewie Peach

Jessica pink trim spotty clutch

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These pieces are from Etsy seller Foundling. Betsy of Foundling uses recycled metals and vintage, found, or repurposed materials into her jewelry.

Maize Ring

Lucille Drops

My husband told me how much he wished our kitty could be with us at our wedding, so Betsy custom-made these cufflinks using a photo of her. My husband absolutely loved them and wore them on our wedding day!

Kitty Links

My stepdad flies planes as a hobby. Betsy custom-made these cufflinks for me using vintage flight charts. Cool, right? Betsy was super-accommodating and great to work with!

Vintage Flight Chart Links

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5eizen is another Etsy seller. I bought this ring pillow for my wedding and it was one of my favorite details of the day. It was SO beautiful! I originally didn’t want a ring pillow, but when I saw this one, I fell in love.

Elle Ring Pillow

I love the way Irene of 5eizen incorporates color, texture and flowers. It’s perfectly simple and beautiful!

Sessa Sash

Gabi Hair Clip

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These clutches are from Etsy seller ViaBella. I bought one for my husband’s grandmother as a thank you for everything she did for me during my wedding planning process. I ♥ the way that Jane at ViaBella incorporates beautiful fabrics and unexpected details like flowers and bows!

Purple Peacock

Big Bow Silk Clutch

White Silk Bridal Clutch

Are you inspired to shop on Etsy yet?

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