Cozy Toesies

When Big Chuck and I lived in Vienna we both had a lovely (and matching) pair of grey wool slippers. They were the kind where the heel is open and you slip your foot in, made from extra thick felt, that I purchased in a felt shop in the 7th district. By the end of our 3 years in Austria I had worn the soles of mine out, and decided not to bring them home with me—there wasn't a lot of room in those two suitcases we were allowed on the flight. Since then, I've been wearing Big Chuck's slippers and making expert sad pregnant lady faces when he complains about his feet being cold. All this ended however the night that Tyke got sprayed by a skunk. In addition to wiping his face on our animal hide rug, he searched for anything around that might provide a good face cleaning surface—Big Chuck's felt slippers being one of his victims. The smell was so bad, and I was so exhausted from scrubbing out skunk spary, that I just ended up throwing them out. All this to say... I need a new pair of slippers.

Ecological Felted Slippers - Sneakers

Bridal Slippers in Cashmere

Felted Slippers in Black with 2 Rose Brooches

I love these handmade slippers from Lithuanian shop, bure bure. Aren't they gorgeous? Now, I just need to decide which pair to get!

Any other good slipper recommendations out there? 'Tis the season!

Have a wonderful Wednesday,
xx bess

I heart Vancouver, although I've never been there...

Orange Betty

Today's Canadian content comes from a few different designers who all call the west coast of Canada home. Here are a few of my favourite things from that rainy city, Vancouver.

Polar bear ponytail

Black pleated shoulder bag

I miss you note card
Best before

Yellow melamine cups

These are a few of my favourite things...

Baby Deer, 7x8 Fine Art Print

How appropriate to start things off with a line from The Sound of Music whilst living here (almost among the alps) in Austria. Although, believe it or not, most Austrians have never seen the classic heart-warming Julie Andrews film. There's your Austrian trivia for the day, now on to my favourite things.

As a relatively new seller on Etsy, I have been spending lots of time checking out what other crafters, designers and antiquers have to offer and building up my "favourites page". Here are just a few of my top picks.

Necklush

Chocolate Mint Soap Bars

Origami Box Ornaments

Red Heart Needle Felted Wool Hair Clip

Felt Haus Ornaments

Vroom Folded Note Card Set

Brown Industrial Envelopes