Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly and last minute shopping can be a major pain. It is hard to make a gift look thoughtful when it screams, “I’m from the Walgreens that just happened to be on the way to your house.”
If you foresee this predicament, there is no need to panic. While it is too late for my usual online Etsy shopping tips, I can point you in the direction of several local purveyors of Etsy artists. Your last minute gift just may look like you planned weeks in advance.
Space Oddities
Declare your love for your sweetheart with the “Owl Be Yours” card from Space Oddities. It is cute and simple in the most charming way, just like the many other items made by Andrea Thorson. Gifts from Space Oddities can be found in town at Anthology.
Artsy Fartsy
Keep Valentine’s Day lighthearted with a card from Artsy Fartsy. Alisson Burda uses vintage photographs to create quirky and unusual messages. If you are looking for a card that your Valentine has not seen before, the "Here I Am" card is definitely the one for you. Artsy Fartsy can be found at Anthology, Pick More Daisies, Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery, Mallat’s Pharmacy and W. Cupcake.
Steinvika Fine Silver & Copper Enamels
Let her know that you want the world to know she is loved with this silver enamel “Love” pendant. Hand forged in a kiln by Linda Stanek, it is truly a one-of-a-kind piece, perfect for a one-of-a-kind love. Steinvika Fine Silver & Enamels can be found at Milward Farrell Fine Art, Pop Deluxe, Absolutely Art and Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery.
Art Kitten
Profess how you feel in a "Love Note" book. Created by Susan Schaffer, these small small books are worthy of memento status when a note from you is written inside. Art Kitten can be found at Anthology.
Glitter Workshop
Jazz up a dreary winter day with a broach from Glitter Workshop to adorn her coat. Your love will adore a "Vintage Flower & Rhinestone Pin" for its beauty and because she can think of you while wearing it. Glitter Workshop can be found at Anthology, Green Parasol and Absolutely Art.
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Madison Etsy Shopping Tour
Stop #1: Absolutely Art at 2322 Atwood Avenue: Steinvika Fine Silver & Copper Enamels, Glitter Workshop
Stop #2: W. Cupcake at 2039 Winnebago Street: Artsy Fartsy
Stop #3: Green Parasol at 1370 Williamson Street: Glitter Workshop
Stop #4: Pick More Daisies at 1216 Williamson Street: Artsy Fartsy
Stop # 5: Anthology at 218 State Street: Space Oddities, Artsy Fartsy, Art Kitten, Glitter Workshop
Stop #6: Pop Deluxe at 310 State Street: Steinvika Fine Silver & Copper Enamels
Stop #7: Milward Farrell Fine Art at 2701 Monroe Street: Steinvika Fine Silver & Copper Enamels
Stop #8: Mallatt’s Pharmacy at 3506 Monroe Street: Artsy Fartsy
Stop #9: Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery at 300 South Main Street in Verona: Artsy Fartsy, Steinvika Fine Silver & Copper Enamels
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