Now that Thrifty Goodness is over on etsy, I spend way too much time on the site. I can’t help it, the gizmo on the front page that loads the newest listings is captivating. It’s become my favorite new pastime to sit and watch those listings scroll by when listening to TV.** Consequently, my favorites list reads like a novel. Pages and pages of handmade goodness.
Mostly, my list is full of lovely jewelry and scarves and hats and all things girly and wearable. But every now and again I bump into an artist who takes me by surprise in a good way. I can’t help but gasp and then go running to wherever IZ might be, “You’ve got to see this!” computer in hand, bouncing up and down. Most recently, it’s the work of Cat Bishop that has me (and the rest of the craft community!) raving.
Of all Cat’s work, I adore this espresso family best. (although Brownie the Camera Dog would be close second if it was still available!) Nothing says family like fresh brewed java. I certainly can’t imagine a better representation of my family than a group of espresso pots, can you?
Made for me, I tell you.
**That sentence makes it sound like I only look at etsy when I’m also listening to TV… um. . . not exactly. See, I don’t watch all that much TV but sadly, the same cannot be said of etsy. The point I think I was trying to make, poorly, is “Look, I’m multi-tasking.” Or, maybe, “See, I’ve redeemed the habit of viewing TV, since I’m only listening to it!” Or something else that I’m sure you’d be happy to interpret for me.
I will admit that I’m generally not a fan of this sort of art – but even I appreciate these. There is just sometthing way cool about them…
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Yeah, I left out the part where after I’ve come running with my newest “find” you roll your eyes at me and tell me I’m insane. I. AM. NOT. Tyvm. 😀 ~W
That’s the great thing about being nuts… you don’t know when you are. 😉
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Love you too, sweetie. 😀 ~W
Thanks so much for featuring my crazy art! Happy Holidays…
cat
p.s. There’s a dog almost identical to Brownie in my shop named Astro.
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Oh, I love your art! I’ll be collecting someday, I’m sure! 😀 ~W
Holy incredible recyclable vintage goods Batman!! How fun and whimsical are these?!?! I just loved looking at them…Very talented!!
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I KNOW! I love it all. 😀 ~W
I love the espresso family because I adore espresso.
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Completely! ~W
Etsy is joy!! But those treasures!! Oh, I have to go peek!! This could be dangerous!!!! xxo
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Etsy is my new addiction! 😀 ~W
After all of the espresso toys that HBB and I bought for each other this Christmas, do NOT let him see this artwork. I repeat: DO NOT let him see this! 🙂
So cute!
Etsy rules. I may have to consult you about setting this up for our truffles. Should we do this???
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Etsy does rule. I say set it up! I’m ready to buy. 😀 ~W
Cat Bishop… very cool. Thanks for the link!
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Oh! I’m seriously thinking I need a piece of this artists work. I’m in love with it all. It’s quirky. And I GET quirky. 😀 ~W