Mystical Nature

Last week, I had to take a short trip to a nearby village. Fog is not so common here where I live, so when I was up on the mountain and saw this bewildering image in front of me, I was stunned.  

Remember the Irminsul by Sevenannine

I couldn't help but stop the car and take a couple of photos. It felt like space and time collapsed and there was just me, Earth and the powerful presence of Nature.

Mystical moss agate ring by sarantos

In moments like this, everything appears solid, real and alive and at the same time on the verge of dissolution. It's out in the nature that the mind becomes still, like it was supposed to be.

Scarlet Woodland by Raceytay

How far have we gone?

535 Griswold (Detroit) by ashleydinges

And the cars 
Lost in the drift 
Are there 
And the people that drive 
Lost in the drift 
Are there 
And the cares i've 
Lost in the drift 
Are there 
Theirs, ours, 
Lost in the drift 
Are.. 
Driven together 
And driven 
Apart
("Driven Like the Snow - The Sisters of Mercy")

Gothic Fashion - No more Vinyl Please

Having experienced the "gothic" scene and fashion from its early stages, at times I'm sick of its cliches. Vinyls, spikes, black color, lace, skulls, red lips - black eyes, crosses, black hair and so much more that appears  over and over again, often in excess. After all these years, I now prefer simpler and more elegant versions of gothic culture's elements or items that breath a new life into traditional "dark" accessories. Here is a collection of personal preferences that I found on etsy:

Victorian Band by wexfordjewelers

Leather Corset Belt by Zahira's Boudoir

Black Leather Floral Cuff by skadijewellery

Deformity by FOLKSGARMENTS

Dropping Light by alibli

French Market Bag by bayousalvage

Black Hobble Skirt by decadentdesignz

Morticia Mineral Lipstick by BLSoaps

Gloomth Itoshii White Top by gloomth

Dragon Ring by chinookhugs

Freethinkers Team on Etsy

Freethinkers is a team of open-minded, free-thinking, non-judgemental individuals on Etsy. Actually, it's a great team to be in, with friendly, talented and helpful members and I'm very glad that I found them. In this post I would like to share with you some of their beautiful creations.
For more info about the team, this is our website: Etsy Freethinkers

Double Whiplash Snake Ring (Spiral Dance) by ClockworkCrow on Etsy

Oceana the Swimming Mermaid Bracelet by beachcomberscove on Etsy

Compact Purse Mirror by ClayCenter on Etsy

Dancing Shaman Crow by BlytheHorman on Etsy

Bookmark Crab Agate Orange and White Large Stones by DesignedByLucinda on Etsy

Mylitta the Sumerian Goddess of the Moon and Fertility by chatnoirstudios on Etsy

Warm Wool Fingerless Gauntlets in Forest Colors by whimsyfish on Etsy

Halloween Steampunk Opera Coat by ManicManx on Etsy

The Farm in Winter Pastel Print by MarthaHorman on Etsy

All Purpose Bag by TexstyleTextures on Etsy

NASA & Etsy Space Craft Contest: To the Moon and Beyond

We were so very honored to be featured on Etsy's Blog yesterday, in an article about a great contest inspired by Space and NASA's space shuttle programs! Unfortunately the contest is open only for US residents, but we are eager to see the amazing Etsy artists' designs that will participate!
You can read the whole story here:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/nasa-etsy-space-craft-contest-to-the-moon-and-beyond-10691/

The Surreal Collection - Are you sure this is an egg?

Talented artists, inspired by surrealism.

Dolls

Dolls are not only one of the most ancient toys, they have also been used for other purposes as well. Decorative dolls are very common  and we found them in a variety of forms, from cute and whimsical to spooky and sinister. Ritualistic use of dolls has also been frequent in various spiritual practices, like the well - known voodoo dolls.
There are numerous talented artists on etsy, who create dolls and I'd like to share some with you in this post.

The Angel Doll by paulanerhus on Etsy.

Cat Trio Shelf Sitters by thecattsuglybabies

Miniature Kokeshi Doll by by Efi Warsh

And another angel by Baggaraggs - Primitive Folkart Angel

Gwynn, The Fairy by Cooperdolls

And a cute Little Lady Apparel by Gingermelon

The Corporate Collection

October 16th is Boss's Day and we thought that those of you who have a great boss may want to offer a gift. Or  you may be your own boss, so why not give that gift to yourslef! Take a look at what these great artists have to offer for Boss's Day!

Black, White, Pink, Red

Many Thanks to begforbag who featured our treasury  and two of our pendants on his blog!
You should check out his beautiful bags! One of my favorites here: The iPear Messenger Bag !!

Sole De Vita's Treasury on Front Page!

Yesterday's beautiful treasury, created by Sole De Vita made it to the Front Page on Etsy! Very well done Sole De Vita!