Ok so can I just express to you my love affair with Etsy???
It's serious people and I'm officially addicted.
Now I know most of you can probably relate,
but as my obsession with photography develops,
so does my love for food styling.
Etsy has some fabulous {not to mention inexpensive!} items that would make perfect food props for your photos!
Check out these vintage milk bottles I found, LOVE!
Or these adorable paper straws {in LOTS of colors} that would pair perfectly with my new milk bottles!
And check out this little gem, burlap makes an amazing rustic background for your photos. Newest obsession.
And last, but not least, how bout some old vintage mason jars? I'm thinking about putting some tea candles in them and hanging them on the back deck!
So if you've already searched your local thrift stores, yard sales or even your grandma's house for vintage items with no such luck, Etsy is the way to go! You'll find vintage spoons, pretty fabric and place mats or even old tea cups...seriously, it has everything!
Even got myself this cute scarf too.
39 lovely comments:
oooh i love etsy too. i could waste days on there! love all the shops you listed :)
Aaargghhhh! What's Etsy??? I want, I want, I want!
I've been searching endlessly for all things texture and fun for my food photos. Next stop, Etsy!
World Market has some awesome stuff too, especially when you can find it on sale!
~Megan @ Country Cleaver
Etsy is definitley the best!
I'm actually doing a Giveaway from an Esty seller!
Just when you thought
I hear ya! I'm going to have to make a whole shelf just for props. Also make sure you hit up estate sales especially on the last day when they're looking to clear things out at a bigger discount.
I love checking out antique stores and thrift stores for great inexpensive props...I don't have that many but I am always on the prowl.
Thanks for sharing this site with us! I shop for my food props at local stores, Ebay and Ikea but hadn't heard of this site before. I'm checking it out right now and am hooked so far. Have a good one =]
I love those jars! :) I want so many props, but have space limitations and may be moving internationally next year...
Ooh, now you've caused trouble :) I love bottles and jars. I just went on Etsy and searched "jars" and up came all these lovely options. Now where in my postage stamp sized kitchen am I supposed to display the ones I want? :)
These are wonderful finds! I love the bright color straws!
So cute. I love props that also light up a room!
ahh...I love ALL of your props, especially the Mason jars!!!
Happy Thursday!!!
xo,
Jin
Ugh I need a bigger apartment! I can barely handle buying different bowls and plates let alone props!
I love all of these different pieces! I feel like all I ever do is use my mason jars for pictures but they just look too good! I really want straws like that though! So cute!
The thing I love most about Etsy this year? Log in through Facebook and it makes gift suggestions for all your friends based on their Facebook profile. So cool.
You can do it here: http://www.etsy.com/gifts
Those jars are awesome, my mom has a whole bunch of them that she cans with.
Great ideas!!! And I LOVE the new look of your blog...just gorgeous!!!
Nice, I have a ton of those Vintage Ball bottles that my Mom gave me. Now I can't wait to use them. Thanks!!!!
I share your obsessions, Darling. It's a good thing I don't have time to get on etsy or I'd be in big trouble. I have a secret for you... you know the Starbucks frapuccino in the bottle from the regular grocery store? Take of the label and voila you have "vintage" milk bottles. In case you need more :)
I've never really checked out etsy. Maybe I need to :-)
i am an etsy-a-holic as well! and i see no recovery in sight (:
props look beautiful
Fantastic post and I appreciate the tip! I've seen Etsy, but I've not purchased anything yet!
I can't even begin to express my deep, deep love for etsy...
Theres a giant flea market by my house every month, I'm going to start trawling that for rustic accesories, I'm obsessed just like you :)
I love etsy, too. I like to buy clothes from etsy, some of my etsy finds have ended up in my cooking videos on youtube so I can relate to the exhilaration that comes from finding that perfect little thing you want to show off to the world. :)
I am so loving the milk bottle and the straws...
I love etsy and after seeing your post I love it more...
looks like you hit the jackpot!
Food styling is so much fun! :)
Great finds!
Sigh...the problem with living in Cayman is international shipping! Boo...
I totally have prop envy!
Buzzed :)
What great ideas, Kelly. Each one is superb. 2nd time I've heard about Etsy and need to check it out when things are calmer. So much to catch up on! Eek.
What a cute site, I'm searching all over it and your right the prices are fantastic. I think I'll do a little Christmas shopping for myself! :) Love the scarf too!
I'm so hooked on Etsy. I resisted for a long time. Why? Love their props. They have super cute aprons too!
Etsy is as addicting as Pinterest. Love those straws!
I'm totally obsessed with food props/styling too! I never thought about getting things from Etsy though... that could get dangerously addictive! I think I need to back away from the computer now.
I love your props!!! Great ideas with the pears!
I love Etsy even though for the life of me I have no idea how to pronounce it. I clearly have issues. I am loving the milk jugs. I would take 10 seriously! During my wedding planning I spent whole days browsing ideas and buying away.
OMG. ETSY is my Favorite. I got everything for my wedding there from different artists and it was such a nice personal touch. I haven't even thought to look there for props, but I will!
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I had forgotten about that site!! Thanks for reminding me!!
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