Old Fashion Christmas Shopping With Etsy Shops
October 28, 2016
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Good morning dearest one!
ReplyDeleteI SO LOVE your description of the mom and pop shoppes and the intimacy of a community that supported itself among its members. I ONLY buy furniture, things for my home or gifts from LOCAL shoppe owners. I love the feel of supporting each other. Wonderful ideas my friend. Enjoy your Friday!
Good Morning my dear Anita!
DeleteDidn't those Mom and Pop shops lend themselves to adding continuity to the community.
When we grow together and help one another to prosper only good things can happen!
This is a wonderful series and I look forward to going back to a different time in my life when shopping was simple and uncomplicated. I can't wait to meet these Etsy shop owners!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend ,
Laura
Laura,
DeleteOh yes, working and growing together with a mindset of community is the only way to go! Thank you for your support.
Good morning sweet Jemma, This is going to be fun and I am honored to be apart of your series! I look forward to visiting all the other shop owners too. Your description of shopping in times gone by, remind me of growing up and shopping with my mother in our towns local shops. A time before malls and yes,Walmart.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to be an Etsy shop owner and in a very small way, offer one of a kind treasures. Thank you for creating this series and I look forward to our month of special days shopping.
Blessings xo
Jemma,
ReplyDeleteI think I may have you beat with the Walmart thing....I was out of college, married with a baby before I set foot in a Walmart! Growing up, the closest mall was 1 1/2 hrs away....so shopping in small local, family owned shops was our only choice unless we wanted to travel. I miss those shops, the shopping experience and the people that owned and worked in them. Thankful to be part of this group of Etsy shop owners, thank you for including me. Looking forward to visiting these shops!
Xo
Linda
Welcome to our Team of keeping it real and purchasing from small shop owners.
DeleteThrilled to have you participate.
That sounds like a great idea, Jemma. I am trying to get my act together here to get my Etsy shop open for the season, too. We'll see.....lol
ReplyDeleteI was probably in my 20s the first time I ever went to a Walmart. We didn't have one but we had lots of little home-town stores....a five and dime....a hardware store....a fabric shop....etc. Looking back on that it was almost a magical time, wasn't it?
Good luck to all your Etsy shops! xo Diana
Diana,
DeleteShopping downtown as a youngster with my Mom and as a young woman was so magical!
What a neat series and I agree about shopping small business. It was how I grew up too and for the most part that town I believe is still set up that way. So I'm thinking before the holidays we should kidnap Stacy and go discover some place where there is a stream of small businesses to enjoy. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteCarole,
DeleteWhat a fabulous plan!
Wonderful! Etsy is a love for me. It's so easy to click and order gorgeous handmade or collectible items. Etsy is a wonderful resource.
ReplyDeleteI miss those simpler times! Love this idea. I'm trying to get my shop (will be on my blog) going. Got to get through this week then I can concentrate on my shop. Hoping to open it in December!
ReplyDeleteBest idea ever, Jemma!
This is terrific Jemma, and they are lucky to have you in their corner! I avoid Walmart at all costs. I'll go up north if I have to -- but only if I have to! I almost always shop local merchants unless there is something I can't find and for most people try to get things from area artists. Next week is my annual holiday art sale and after four weeks of bronchitis struggling to get everything done. Silk scarves, collaged and photo cards, some other things. I'll probably spend every penny I make buying gifts for my list from the other eight artists I'll be with! And so it goes!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to this series of posts!
It's wonderful that you're focusing on our Etsy shops this season. Like many, I remember shopping in the smaller shops, downtown, going from one to another with our packages in tow. I also remember taking the yearly trip into Minneapolis with my parents to see the animated window displays on Nicollet Avenue. It was magical. Thanks for this opportunity, Jemma. xo
ReplyDeleteJemma this is really a great idea. I am a big believer in buying from local "mom and pop" shops. I am a big fan of Etsy Shops so this is going to be so much fun. You are such an angel to feature all these creative peeps on your blog. I love shopping on line in my pj's so this should be fun.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
Jemma, thank you for supporting small businesses via Etsy shops and for including Secret Garden Herbs! I'm working on getting shop favorites stocked as well as adding some new specials for your readers! Blessings, Cecilia
ReplyDeleteJemma, thank you for supporting small businesses via Etsy shops and for including Secret Garden Herbs! I'm working on getting shop favorites stocked as well as adding some new specials for your readers! Blessings, Cecilia
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to this, Jemma. I wish I had been in a place where I was ready to participate! I love finding new Etsy shops and love handmade items. You had such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend- xo, T.
Love this. It seems the larger stores just pull out the same old stuff that was shipped here in a container crate for overseas year after year. Looking forward to seeing these items.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea! I'm really looking forward to this.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Kathleen
Jemma, this is a great idea, and I've already checked out those cute little gnomes. :) You don't see the charming personal shops out there any more, I really miss them. And when you mentioned "Little House on the Prairie," that got me right away, as I watch the reruns all the time. All the white and silver in your pictures is so magical and pretty.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
What a wonderful idea to support some lovely etsy shops for the holiday season! Will have to go take a look at these shops to get an idea of what they make and sell.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it certainly would be better if we supported those we know and may I say trust! I will be looking forward to seeing these shops. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh Jemma, this is going to be so much fun! I am so excited to be one of the shops featured and I have been adding lots of Christmas goodies to my shop. It is fun to go visiting the others ahead of time too! Thank you for supporting us on your wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! I too love small town mom and pop shops and the unique treasures you can find there. I am looking forward to seeing what is for sale! : )
ReplyDeleteIt seems a very nice idea.
ReplyDeleteLoved all your photo's.
I can't believe Christmas is so close!
All the best Jan
Jemma, this is actually kind of inspired for me as I keep thinking I've fallen too much in the habit of writing a check to the kids for Christmas. It just doesn't seem Christmasy, even when they love getting the money. Can you believe I've never shopped through etsy? I'll come back and see what you suggest!
ReplyDeletebeautiful finds..
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