Fresh From Etsy: Cozy Up To These Four Finds
Need some sweet little somethings to take the edge off of winter's bite? Milkshake contributor Katy checks in with her top picks from Etsy.
As I've learned in the past few months, winter in Maine is harsh. It's cold, wet, and whiter than a polar bear in a snowstorm. But instead of complaining about the temperature, I've decided to take a hint from the bears and hibernate. Here are four items that will help you keep cozy this winter, whether you're fighting off the rain in Louisiana or battening down the hatches in Alaska.
Fancy Free
Mittens are lovely and gloves are all good, but sometimes you need to use your fingers—like when you have to send an urgent text, or when you find yourself searching for lost keys in the bottom of your bag. Touch is such an important sense, so why dull it? Keep warm and dexterous with fingerless gloves from Accessorise. Every piece is handmade by a mother-daughter team, which makes this shop all the more inspiring. $26 from Accessorise.
Sleep Tight
While it's nice to stay toasty, it's just as important that the little ones keep warm, too. Buy your favorite cutie-pie a sweet, organic fleece blanket from Peanut Tree Designs. Made in Detroit, Michigan, every piece is made with certified organic cotton and fleece. And isn't the elephant print the cutest? $35 from Peanut Tree Designs.
Knit One
Just because you're freezing your butt off doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. Bundle up with a nautical-inspired grey cowl-neck scarf from Portland, Oregon. Handmade in the city of cool, this vegan-friendly accessory will dress up your weekend wardrobe. $40 from Neeka Knits.
Tea Time
Finally, nothing warms the soul like a steaming cup of tea. Serve your favorite blend in these gorgeous turquoise cups from Faith Adams Ceramics. As you sip, the little bee will become more and more visible—a nice reminder to keep the honey on hand! $14 for one from Faith Adams Ceramics.
About the Author
Katy Kelleher is a writer, editor, and obsessive reader of all kinds of fiction who currently lives in the beautiful state of Maine. When she's not in her kitchen cooking up new ways to consume kale (the greatest veggie to come out of her tiny urban garden), she can be found floating in any nearby body of water, running with her dog Deja, or hunting through racks of vintage threads. Up until September, she served as the global editor of Milkshake, and before that she worked at NBC and MSN. Her work has appeared in The Huffington Post, Boston Magazine and The Improper Bostonian. She's also the managing editor of Dispatch Magazine, a lifestyle and events publication based out of Portland, Maine.
