5/10/2011

Esty Shop Spotlight: Fabulousmess

I troll Etsy pretty often...I'm usually looking for pillows, but sometimes I'll dabble in art and furniture. Despite the fact that Etsy shopping requires sorting through some pretty terrible stuff, I manage to find a few diamonds in the rough with each visit.

My last foray led me to a snazzy shop called Fabulousmess. They have all kinds of cool vintage wares including lighting, casegoods, upholstery, and accessories. Some things have been updated, and some are in their original condition. Their prices are a little on the high side but they have a nice mix and do a good job of merchandising, so that's worth something. Here's a sampling of their selection...

This faux bamboo armoire could cheer up even the dreariest of rooms...

This pair of tufted stools is so stinking cute that I can hardly stand it...

What a great bench, right? The juxtaposition of the red patent upholstery with the carved wood detailing is perfect...

I so wish I could see these in person because I think they'd be awesome in my entry. Never seen anything else quite like them...

I'm liking everything in this vignette, especially the green lamps...


Orange + Chinoiserie + lamps = something that I'm very likely to buy

Dorothy Draper-esque chest with just the right amount of gold...

These slipper chairs look strikingly similar to Jonathan Adler's Addison chair...

SUPER cool globe pendant (I seriously want this)...

Button-Tufted stools in fabulous chartreuse...

Vintage lamps with quirky new shades...


Unique accent table...

I LOVE this planter box, but I'd have to lacquer it.

Any items that top your list? 
Do you ever shop on Etsy? If so, I'd love to hear about your favorite shops!

22 comments:

  1. Everything you featured is FABULOUS! I love the first two items the most!

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  2. What a fabulous find!
    The pink armoire is adorable...

    Hugs & kisses from Rio!
    http://acasadava.blogspot.com

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  3. Fabulousness indeed! These are some gorgeous finds! I love that hot pink cabinet and those glass blue lamp bases!

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  4. Ah yes- one of my favourites- they have great stuff!

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  5. This shop has such great stuff, but you cant pay through paypal, only money order!! so annoying. I would order everything if it was a little easier

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  6. Things That Sparkle - that is really interesting that you can only pay through money order. I wonder if they had issues with Paypal. Pretty bizarre!

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  7. Great Find, I desperately want those orange lamps!
    www.blackgardeniadesign.com

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  8. oh i just LOVe those stools, i am off to check it out now, thanks for sharing!

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  9. These are awesome pieces- funny I just went to make her shop one of my favorites and found out that she lives about twenty minutes away from me- unbelievable! Lucky me!

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  10. Inspirato - Yes, lucky you! I'm a bit jealous :)

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  11. I love the button stools and those cool peacock lampshades - very fun finds!

    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  12. So many choices! Lovely collection, thanks for sharing ...

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  13. I am definitely a glam girl and you stole my heart with this post. I am loving all the vintage lamps. I have got to check this shop out! Thxs!

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  14. Wow - what a great find, Kyle. It's like an online version of Again & Again! (I just wonder how their shipping runs??) I'm a huge Etsy fan too but usually stick to smaller handcrafted items, like jewelry. But this post has certainly opened my mind! xo annie

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  15. Annie - it is kind of like an online version of Again & Again! A & A's prices have gotten a little high so I haven't been in a while...will have to pop by there soon.

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  16. What great finds. I absolutely LOVE the pink cabinet. I also appreciate the time it must have taken you to trawl through the Etsy site. I was doing just the same thing yesterday - trying to find some unusual artwork for a client... I must have spent over an hour looking through things! Thanks!

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  17. Is it weird that I like the needlepoint?!?

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  18. Bee Street - no it's not weird :) I love needlepoint!

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  19. Those are amazing! You may also like a Dallas artist named Nicole Horn who repurposes similar items out of her studio in Oak Cliff. I met her the Dallas Flea this year and she has some great stuff. Her site is www.modernrelics.net

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  20. That bamboo planter box is FABULOUS!!!

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