Things I Love Thursday: Apples

Since we went apple picking on Monday, and I am just in an apple mood, this week, I am sharing  the things I love that are apple related.  These are all from sellers that I have approached and none of the links are paid links, nor did I receive anything in exchange for these postings.  This week's posts are all from Etsy, one of my favorite places to shop.  All pictures belong to the respective seller of the product.




I do not use a lot of lip balms, but when I do, I want them to smell yummy and not be full of chemicals.  That is why I love this Autumn Apple Lip Butter from AnitasLaLaLand.  It is 100% natural and Anita currently has a $5 (USD) off a $30 (USD) purchase coupon for her shop.

I do burn a LOT of candles and I especially love food scents, so this Autumn Apple Soy Candle from aPinkButterfly is right up my alley.  I love that the wick is also zinc and lead free, making this a truly clean burning candle.  Also, because it is soy, once it is gone, you can clean the container out with a little soap and water and use it to organize or store smaller items. 

Speaking or organizing, I absolutely love this Collapsible Apple Basket from idugitup.  It would look great on a counter or table full of apples or whatever you want to have it hold.  When you are not using it, it folds down flat for easy storage.

One of the things I miss as my girls are getting older is their willingness to wear cute hair bows, but I still have my 7-year old who will wear them, at least a little longer.  I love this Apple Bow from Primrose & Patches (primroseandpatches).  It is also available with the bigger ribbon in green and the medium ribbon in red.

 

 
Another item I would love to have for a little girl is this Little Girls Autumn Jumper and Peasant Blouse from JoyfullySewnDesigns.  I love that it is modest, and allows a little girl to be a little girl.  It also comes with 2 matching hair bows.  There is also a coupon for $5 off a $50 purchase available at this shop. 

How cute are these apple boxes?  These would be super cute for a teacher appreciation gift or how about for a teacher to hand out treats to her students?  I would use them as favors for an apple themed birthday party.  This is an Apple Candy Box Kit which is a digital download (No shipping costs...yay!) from claudinehellmuth.  Claudine also send written instructions and has a video link to show you how to assemble them.

For those who do not know, I am an apron addict, so when I saw this Half Apron with Apples from Planet of the Aprons (JNAprons), I instantly loved it.  I love that it is a longer half-apron, instead the short ones that are most common.  I also love the bright, cheerful colors.  Her prices are also very reasonable for aprons.




I love to pack an apple with me when I am on the run, but if I am not eating it right away, I worry that it will get bumped up and bruised.  That is why I love this apple cozy from TupeloHoneys.  What a cute and easy way to pack an apple in your lunch or just in your bag for a snack later in the day. 




Do you have any apple themed items that you love or would love to have?

Halloween Shopping Guide

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because of all the fun decorations. I have decided to post a shopping guide for those of you who may be looking for some ideas of new things to add to your home decor, family wardrobes or to use for trick or treating. You will see that all of the items are from Etsy and there is good reason for that. I love unique items, especially when it comes to holiday items. I cannot stand seeing the same decorations 30 times on the same street or 30 people all wearing the same holiday tie/shirt/earrings. So with all that said...here are my choices for Halloween shopping this year:

Decorations
I love this sign by The Homespun Raven. This sign is sure to last many years and you could even hang it year-round if you wanted. At $18, it is definitely well priced.




I also thought this vinyl cat from Vinyl Cutz would be fun to stick in a window. You can use it to decorate your house or your car. You can even order it in any color she carries, from fuchsia to lime. The list price is $8, but this can be ordered in other sizes as well.





Family Wardrobe

This set of ghost earrings and matching pendant, by REMLanmpwork, are just so cute and would look great on a child or an adult. At $16 for the set, the price is right as well.



How cute is this tie, by Ivy and Mae, for the little guy in your life? It costs $13.00 and comes in sizes 1T-2T and 3T-4T. She also carries a matching jumper dress for baby girls.



I can just see these non-slip clips by Lexi Lou Design in my little girls hair. I also love that they can be used any time of year. The clips are $3.50 and until October 15th, you can get a free Pumpkin 2-D Ribbon Art Clip ($2.50 value) with any $15 purchase.




For Fun

Call me unAmerican, but I have never been a fan of sock monkeys. That was until I met Macabre- The Skeleton Sock Monkey by zparkleys. Zparkleys carries a whole line of unique sock monkeys. Macabre sells for $45 for the regular size or $35 for the baby size.



I grew up carrying a plastic pumpkin when I went out trick-or-treating and later graduated to pillowcases. I wish I had one of these cute bags by Baffin Bags, to carry instead. This bag sells for $18 and Baffin Bags is currently running a Buy 3 Get 1 Free sale.




That concludes my Halloween guide for 2009. However, I also wanted to share this months Piggy Paint special, Ghouls Wanna Have Fun Gift Pack, is on sale for $22.50. It includes 3 polishes in Sleepover (black), Glass Slippers (clear sparkles), and Mac-N-Cheese (orange). Don't forget you can save an additional 15% by using coupon code HAPPYWIFE15L. The discount is good on everything on the site, including sale items.




***Disclaimer*** With the exception of the items I reviewed for Piggy Paint, I have received no product or payment in exchange for these listings. All pictures are owned by their respective artist and are used with permission. Please do not copy any of the pictures without permission of the artist.