Item: Gold Gun Necklace
Seller: CosmicFirefly

Since I’m in Las Vegas, NV for business meetings, I thought it would be fun to seek out an Etsy seller based in Vegas for today’s feature!

I came across CosmicFirefly, which is a shop full of unique and fun steampunk jewelry.

In fact, in the shop announcement, CosmicFirefly says they are part of the “TOP 100 Jewelry & Accessories Shops on Etsy” – wow!

In this cute Etsy shop, you will find all things Steampunk, Gothic Victorian, vintage, retro, weird, and funky inspired items – including necklaces, cufflinks, rings, lockets, cigarette cases, business card cases, hip flasks, metal wallets, and money clips with incredible raised vintage style designs.

Here’s a peek at the cool items in this shop:

However, my favorite item is the gun necklace featured at the top of this post.  It reminds me of a sassy necklace hilarious comedian Whitney Cummings wears!

- Jackie

Item: Handmade Paper Flowers
Seller: DragonflyExpression

I’m a fan of a dozen red roses just as much as the next pretty lady, but here’s the thing… flowers aren’t always eco-friendly.

By their very nature, flowers seem to be 100 percent “green,” or eco-friendly. But not all flowers are equally Earth-friendly in the ways they’re grown, harvested and distributed.

I read about this problem (as well as found some fun solutions here.)

A few factors that make flowers eco-friendly is if they’re watered efficiently and aren’t treated with pesticides. Eco-friendly buyers must also consider how far the arrangements will have to travel, as well as the packaging and materials that might be required for the arrangements.

While browsing Etsy.com, I found a pretty cool shop with an interesting alternative to non-green flowers – paper flowers!  They’ll last a heck of a lot longer and I find the handmade aspect of these flowers to be really endearing.

Not a fan of the red roses pictured above? Here are some other listings I liked:

A bit of a different take on Valentine’s Day bouquets, but I think they are rad!

- Jackie

Item: I Love You Lollipops
Seller: estheraguirre

I saw this Etsy seller featured on the home page of Etsy.com and pretty much drooled on my keyboard over her amazing looking treats!

My favorite item from estheraguirre is the Valentine’s Day 8 pop set above, but here are some delicious looking truffles that are easily a close second:

If you think skipping on great photos for your Etsy shop is a good idea, check out the killer photos in this shop!!

“My name is Esther Aguirre and I currently live in the small Hamlet of Holmes, NY with my hubby Eduardo, our three-year-old son and chocolate critic Alex, and of course our chickens. I moved to the US from the other side of the puddle 10 years ago, a few years after finishing my business administration studies,” Esther said in her Etsy home page feature.

Esther was asked “When did you know you were an artist/maker?” and I liked her answer:

“I wouldn’t call myself an artist, but I’ve always been a crafter and maker. Since I can remember, I always loved to do things with my hands. I’ve done everything from making clothes for my dolls, knitting a scarf, playing with dough food, playing board games, putting on puppet shows, coloring in coloring books, making up comics, and cooking and baking,” she said.  “Nowadays, I find myself sometimes unable to fall sleep because I’m thinking about a recipe for a new item or a menu for an upcoming get together with friends. My mind is never still.”

Esther’s passion really comes through in her interview and in her shop. Be sure to check out her listings by clicking on her shop link (estheraguirre) at the top of this feature!

- Jackie

Item: Water Colors Treasury
Curator: ArlenesBoutique

I adore the pretty blues in this “Water Colors” Etsy Treasury!

I think these modern flower vases are my favorite item in this Etsy Treasury:

You can find the vases above in a shop called PIGandFiSH on Etsy.com!

- Jackie