Lilacs

Couldn’t think of a creative title for this one. I wanted to show off some artists who have highlighted my favourite flower. Enjoy!

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Hint of Lilac Fine Art Flower Photograph 8x8 by Grainne Photography

This photograph definitely lives up to its title. Since lilacs are my absolute favourite scent, I want to inhale as much of it as possible. GrainnePhotography sets up the perfect teaser in this composition. The hint of lilac here keeps me continually looking back at it hoping for more, in the same way something scented with a hint, causes me to sniff more and more, hoping that the next time I’ll be able to catch more.

Wonderful.

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Handmade Accent Pillow Cushion in Cotton and Felt with Large Purple Lilac Flower by Buffalovely

I love this pillow! Buffalovely does a wonderful job portraying the lilac in so many little felt pieces. They look so soft and vibrant! Not only that, but the shades of purple that make up the lilac match my living room perfectly! This would be such a great springtime pillow and makes me wish that I had a white front porch with a swing to display it.

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Lilac Solid Perfume Stick by SimpleTraditions

 SimpleTraditions has it. PORTABLE LILAC. In a STICK. I always tend to forget to use oil sticks, and I feel like perfume in a bottle is fancy and for fancy occasions. A solid perfume stick is perfect because I can keep it handy in my handbag and when I pull out my lip balm, I’ll most likely remember to use it and get excited about it every time!

Clean Shaven

Good Evening! I feel like I don’t focus enough on the men of Etsy. As a woman, it’s very easy to get carried away making a wishlist for myself, but I think it’s just as important to highlight not only male artists, but items made specifically for men! The more I think about it, the more I want to have a day of the week for a man post.

Manday?

Testosterone Tuesday?

I couldn’t think of anything clever for Sunday, but here’s some stuff for men anyway.

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Cocobolo Wood 24mm Silvertip Badger Shaving Brush Handle (handmade) by PCwoodcraftandPens

I have no idea how this type of shaving works (even though I’ve watched Sweeney Todd like a million times) but this shaving brush is really REALLY awesome. PCwoodcraftandPens also uses badger hair which I am not sure if it is standard or popular, but since I have never seen badger hair ANYTHING (that I know of), I took a step back and said, “whoa.”

My favourite part of this brush though has to be the natural wooden handle. I’m all for fance and elaborations, but there is something so simple and masculine about natural wood that I love.

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Wostenholm Straight Razor in custom scales by JPColeStudios

Now any man out there who has the sand to shave with a straight razor has my utmost respect. Then again, I’m the type of girl who can knick her knees with a razor made of cotton balls so maybe that isn’t saying much. Point is, I think they are really classy and impressive.

JPColeStudios takes it one step further, refurbishing these old beauties and adding that gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous metal work in an intricate, yet not at all feminine design. I never pictures scroll work to be so manly!

Seriously, this is the razor of a man sporting Hessians and a cravat; a man who can wear ruffles and lace and look damn sexy doing it.

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BLACK TEA and LEATHER Aftershave Lotion by Man Cave Soapworks

I never really understood the point of  aftershave nor do I have any knowledge of it’s purpose, but please. Anything leather scented is welcome in my home. Actually, it is encouraged. I have a leather car jar from Yankee Candle because leather seats weren’t enough. Aftershave or not, I’m pretty sure that if I bought this for Adam, I would probably end up stealing it for myself.

But it’s not just this. ManCave1 (Man Cave Soapworks)’s entire shop is filled with manly grooming products. In fact, it’s a no girls allowed zone! (Sorry; I was so excited I had to share! =P) I feel like so many men nowadays use the products that their wives bring home for them and just roll with it. Come on guys; bath and body isn’t just  for the ladies!

I’m not sure if I have them convinced, so ladies, treat your man to some specially-for-men-super-manly B&B products.