A few of my favorite things … etsy-style

If you ever want a quick reminder of just how imaginative and industrious our Inland Northwest neighbors can be, visit etsy.com , click the Buy button in the grey bar at the top of the screen, then scroll down the page to Shop Local and enter Spokane .

I peruse the local shops about twice each week and am never disappointed. OK, not entirely true. At least twice each week I am disappointed with myself for not being a more prolific crafter. But I’m never disappointed with the things I find during my Shop Local tours. OK, that’s not entirely true, either. A lot of times I am disappointed that I find items made much better, cooler, or quirkier than I could ever hope to produce. But other than that, I am totally happy with the things I find.

I’m posting a few of today’s favorite things, just to give you an idea of what I’m talking about. See what I mean? We share city space with some downright inspired creatives. And I am totally not bitter.

From glamarita’s shop: a bangin’ halter top , made entirely from recycled ties. ($55) SO want one of these.

From pollyfusia’s shop: an awesome woven glass dish ($35)

And, rounding out my Top 3 for today … from rachel323’s shop: some yummy lip gloss and tints in tempting flavors like peppermint bark and toasted marshmallow ($2 each)