Geeky is Cool. Seriously.

Most of you know that I am somewhat of a geek. It may surprise you to find out that I started out in college as a computer programmer. It still surprises me!

While I ultimately chose a different path, my overall geekiness still remains.

That little tidbit makes the EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week just that much more fun to talk about. Amanda of Geek Details creates a "hodgepodge of items" for her Etsy shop, each one handcrafted with her true geek in mind.

I just love this set of Vintage Dictionary Coasters:

Amanda takes the travel bar to a new level with her Drink Me Vintage Bar Set:

And look at the inside...ready for the party!

 

From her profile:

What is the Geek Details brand? We're a little bit of everything really. The store includes housewares, art, pinback buttons and more and every item is handmade by me. While there's a hodgepodge of items in the store, everything I carry is something I would use in my own daily life.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: This week Geek Details is offering free domestic shipping on orders over $80 when the buyer mentions “etsytwitter” in the notes to seller section.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/05/shop-of-week-geek-details.html

• On Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/geekdetails
• Follow @geekdetails on Twitter. 
• "Like" her on facebook.
• Follow her blog.
• Follow @PunkyJane on Twitter.
• "Like" Punky Jane on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewelry
  
• Follow @EtsyTwitrTeam on Twitter.

Handmade by Sandi (the other one!)

Couldn't miss this chance to highlight one of my buds from both the EtsyTwitter Team and the Etsybloggers Team.

The best part is that she's celebrating her birthday month with a sale! We all get to celebrate! Check out the details, copied directly from her shop:

My Birthday is May 3 - So I'm having a BIRTHDAY BASH!!!

Help Me Celebrate My Birthday... HOW?

By Saving Money!! Everything in my shop is 50% off!!!

My Birthday Bash ends on May 31, 2010!!!

I love saving money and I know you will too - so when you purchase something from my shop I will refund 50% of the purchase price via Paypal after payment has been made.

**** And for each purchase you make, you will be entered TWICE in a drawing at the end of the month for a $25.00 Gift Certificate *** FIND OUT MORE *** http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/2010/05/birthday-giveaway/ ***

Many of the items have been marked with WORLD WIDE SHIPPING!! If you want to purchase something that has not had the shipping updated, please convo me for the shipping rate.

There's never been a better time to get an adorable set of three felted bowls like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/32196411/earthy-felted-wool-bowls

...or a set of six hand crocheted face scrubbies: http://www.etsy.com/listing/35141586/facial-scrubbie-set-of-6

What are you still doing here? Click, shop, enjoy!

And a big Happy Birthday to Sandi...better late than never!

Sandi's blog

Sandi's Etsy Shop

Signed,

The Other 

 

Mother's Day = Candy

Mother's Day makes me think of candy. Usually chocolate, but always some decadent treat that I normally would feel guilty about. Oh, I still treat myself other days, don't get me wrong. But Mother's Day is like a 'get out of jail free card' and we moms should indulge a little!

Look what Punky found: the perfect solution to satisfy your sweet tooth! These amazing caramels are made to order by Vintage Confections and they use only the freshest ingredients. While it's too late to order for Mother's Day, why not order a batch just because?

Fleur de sel (French sea salt) caramels

Their home page says, "Confections are prepared in very small batches...this is a very time consuming process. It's worth the wait...we promise." I believe!