On this day in 1962 one of my favourite poets, e.e. cummings, died.  To commemorate his life I’ve decided to dedicate this Friday Fancies to his poems. For those of you not familiar with his work this is probably his most famous poems:

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)

a.  e.e.cummings print b.  Nobody Not Even the Rain has Such Small Hands – Silver Pendant & Necklace c.  Interwine. Sterling Silver Ring and Keychain d.  e.e.cummings silver poem pendant necklace e.  e.e.cummings quote handmade notebook f.  e.e.cummings “I Love You Much” Vinyl Wall Sticker

Another Etsy Treasury for your enjoyment.

In one of those wonderful twists of clicking I stumble upon Bonnie‘s blog, Going Home to Roost, one faithful day and spent hours immersed in the wonderful world that Bonnie has created.

I think the best way to describe Going Home to Roost is to let Bonnie tell you in her own words:

Hello lovelies! It’s so nice to meet you! I’m Bonnie and Going Home to Roost is the blog dedicated to everything handmade and anything homegrown. I love to roost, and to me that means nesting in my home and doing the things that I love. I’m always seeking the next creative endeavor, inspiring artists and beautiful material- and my purpose here is to share those with you!

I dream of one day leaving the rat race behind and moving out to the country to live in a house full of animals, growing my own vegetables and creating little crafty projects for the home, so I adore Going Home to Roost it provides me with so much food for thought and helps me to add some depth to my daydreams.

Image source: Old Renewed

As well as collating amazing posts for Going Home to Roost Bonnie also runs THREE Etsy stores; Old Renewed, The Kitchen Roost and Home to Roost.  The stores sell a collection of items that Bonnie has made and items that she has collected. 

Image Source: The Kitchen Roost

I love reading about Bonnie’s chickens, her dog named Toaster (what an awesome name) and learning new recipes.  Bonnie has collated a great range of DIY projects that are so easy anyone can do them.

Image source: Home to Roost

Going Home to Roost is an amazing blog filled to the brim with inspirational and awe inspiring items from around the globe.  It’s a must see blog for anyone that wants to leave a smaller foot print on the planet and enjoy the finer handmade things in life.

This week has been all about the egg.  I thought it might be nice to have a Friday Fancies that show cases some of the wonderful egg-centric items that are out there and available on Etsy.  I hope you enjoy!

a.  Nest, eggs and bird. Handmade Polymer Clay Sculpture.   b.  Translucent Porcelain Egg Votive Soy Candles.   c.  Mr and Mrs Eggs.  d.  I want to keep this one – ACEO Print.  e.  Modern Sterling Silver Egg Ring.  f.  The Golden Egg Myth – Print.  g.  Sterling Silver Birds Nest Necklace with Freshwater Pearls.  h.  Organic Egg Necklace.

Another Etsy Treasury for your enjoyment.

I’m crushing on stars at the moment, and not the Hollywood kind.  There’s something just whimsical and wonderful about them.  I think it’s because to me they always remind me of fun times, like parties, dressing up or decorating school posters.  Here’s six star items I wouldn’t mind adding to my collection.  Enjoy.

1. Destini Necklace 2. Galileo Gingerbread Necklace 3. Moroccan Star Kitchen Towel in Ruby 4. A Song for Deep Space 5. Twinkle Earrings 6.  Tiny Silver Star Necklace

Another Etsy Treasury for your enjoyment.

The media has been full of images of Australia’s female politicians lately.  Although given we’re in election mode it’s kind of understandable.  I have noticed that a lot of the times the female politicians are wearing pearls.  It’s gotten to the point we a girlfriend and I have taken to playing spot the pearls. So in a nod to the wonderful (and courageous) females out there this Friday Fancies is dedicated to them.

a.  Pretty Petals in Pink Necklace.  b.  Yarn & Felt Handmade Wreath.  c.  Spread Ring Crochet Sterling Silver Wire and Pearls.   d.  Freshwater and White Gold Leaf Branch Necklace.   e.  Washed On Shore Earrings.   f.  Sterling Silver and Pearl Necklace.

Bright colours always make me smile.  Another Etsy Treasury.

This Friday I’ve gone with a theme inspired by the Japanese art of Kokeshi. Wiki gives the following information about Kokeshi:

Kokeshi (こけし, kokeshi^?), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

The traditional art has evolved as it’s been embraced by artists all around the world.  All of these wonderful interpretations of the Kokeshi can be purchased on Etsy.

a.  Little Zombie Kokeshi Doll.  b.  Kokeshi Doll Magnet Set.   c.  Hand painted Kokeshi Fairy Doll.  d.  Sweet Blossom Silk Screened Print.  e.  Kokeshi Doll Fabric Pin Brooch.  f.  Dancing Kokeshi Adjustable Ring.  g.  Little Red Riding Hood Kokeshi Doll Necklace.