I love free food, people who admit they are wrong, a good argument, NPR, cheap champagne, afternoon movies and clear, cold days. –Rachel, from Heart of Light
Sometimes I come across something in my Stalking that stops me in my tracks. You know what I’m talking about: you click on a listing and there it is–waiting patiently like an old friend, ready to fill a hole in your life that you didn’t even know existed. For me, it was this corsage pin from Heart of Light, discovered browsing through treasuries:
I know, right? And good luck deciding on a color, because trust me: you need all of them.
I love my corsage pin so much that the next item on my list will be one of her rosebud belts. Talk about a show stopper. Add one of these babies to any everyday outfit and you’ve taken things to a whole new level.
Just take a good deep breath before heading over to purchase one of these waist-cinchers, because you are about the be faced with a decision that could cause some anxiety. Which color? I mean, truly: the only answer might be to buy two.
Looking to take it up another notch? Not to worry; Heart of Light has got you covered. Go with the Ruffles Belt for a bit more drama. These are made to order in (you guessed it!) a plethora of fabulous colors.
Many of this shop’s signature items are hair accessories, from headbands . . .
. . . to hairpins:
In her own words:
Curator B: How long have you been on Etsy? What made you decide to set up shop there?
I’ve been shopping on Etsy for over a year, but I just started selling at the end of August. I love the freedom that Etsy offers, and it’s a really low risk way to try out a new venture.
Curator B: You walk that perfect line of making pieces that are flirty without being juvenile. How has your aesthetic evolved over time?
Thank you! I’ve been making hair pieces for over 10 years now, and those initial ones were definitely a bit over the top in a not so great way (think feathers and lots of glitter). Over time, I’ve become more interested in fabric, texture and color and I try to keep my pieces balanced by not going overboard with any one of those elements. I like my accessories to be sweet without being saccharine.
Curator B: You seem to have an unending supply of talent! Cooking, sewing, do it yourself projects…do you find that your interests tend to overlap and impact each other?
My interests definitely complement each other, although they usually don’t overlap much. I love working with my hands and I tend to jump from project to project. I’m always eager to learn new techniques, both in the kitchen and in my craft, and it helps keep me from getting burned out.
Curator B: What are your favorite fabrics and materials to use? Why?
I absolutely love china silk, because the texture is amazing and silk soaks up dye like no other fabric – you get beautifully saturated colors and the feel is luxurious. On the other end of the spectrum, I do a lot of work with 100% cotton vintage sheets that I hunt down at thrift stores. You can find fun patterns and it’s a really economical way of getting large pieces of fabric for projects around the house.
Curator B: You are the author of a very popular blog. How do your blogging and your Etsy Shop intersect? Do you see them as connected?
The shop grew from the blog. I would never have dreamed of opening up my Etsy shop without all the support of my readers. I knew I loved to make things, and the blog is my outlet for all those projects I had banging around in my head. As the blog grew (slowly) I began to realize that I could open a little shop and I decided to try it, even though I was terrified at first.
Curator B: If an evil gnome told you that you could only make one item for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Why?
I’m laughing picturing an evil gnome! I would actually chose to keep making crocheted afghans. I don’t sell them in the shop because they are simply too time intensive, but they are one of my favorite things to make. Crocheting is such a relaxing process, and I’m always cold, so the blankets come in handy. Although I think everyone I know already has been gifted with a blanket or two, so I might have trouble finding homes for them.
Curator B: (Um, remind me to send you my address for the next time you have trouble finding a home for an afghan, okay? Just sayin’.)
With a name like Heart of Light, how could generosity not be a hallmark of this shop? She has offered to give one of our lucky readers an assortment of hair pins from her shop. To enter, click yourself over to Heart of Light and try not to go too crazy. Then find your way back here and leave us a comment indicating which of her items you can no longer live without. One lucky Stalker will be chosen at random next Sunday, November 29th. Good luck!
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It’s hard to believe I am one of the first to comment – these are stunning pieces! If I could choose just one, I would pick the corsage in forest green.
So, I have this royal blue silk shirt dress that is screaming for Rosebud belt, in chocolate. Literally, I can hear it two rooms away.
I love the hair pins! An assortment of those would be just the thing. And the Rosebud pin in green is awesome. Beautiful stuff! I am so glad that there is Etsy Stalker to help me find such cool things!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
I love the lilypad headband in sage, the ruffles headband in champagne, and most importantly, that rosebud belt in chocolate!
I must have the rosebud pin corsage in cobalt blue. Seriously. Unbelievably. Gorgeous. I mean, all of the products are beautiful, but that one I can see on all of my jacket lapels. Beautiful!
Thankyou so much for introducing us to yet another gorgeous store! I love the ruffle headband in poppy and the rosebud headband in turquoise.
I love the rosebud hair pins! I could see myself wearing those all the time! I love the lilac and forest green!
I fell in love with her work the moment my eyes saw her shop a couple months ago. Beautiful! I think my favorite item is the rosebud belt…after my baby is born and I have a flat tummy again I’m treating myself to one!!!
Love love this shop! Thank you for introducing me to Heart of Light.
Oh my goodness it was too hard to choose just one favorite so I picked two: the ruffled hair pins (in any color) ’cause my hair is always up in a bun and I need a cute way to help my bangs grow out, and the rosebud corsage pin in the cobalt blue. Its such a fun and vibrant color and my mom got me hooked on brooches years ago. They have a way of making any run of the mill cardigan or blazer look unique and fresh
I LOVE “Rosebud belt, in turquoise”…it’s perfect for me!!!!
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I love the rosebud pin corsage in forest green too – seems to be quite popular!
They’re all gorgeous though!
I really love Mini rosebud pins, in navy blue.
I really like the mini rosebud pins in chocolate brown. They would definitely go with my hair color and wardrobe.
I love ALL the mini rosebud pins, but especially the bright turquoise one!
love everything! the mini ruffle pin in forest green would look perfect in my red hair.
can’t decide which i need more – the rosebud belt in navy or chocolate.
That Rosebud belt in ‘Marigold’ pops SO much with that gray dress. I love love love it. Brilliant picture and design.
Those hair pins are likewise beautiful. ‘Snow white’ is so pretty.
Everything is lovely but I think I prefer the Rosebud headband, in coral.
Beautiful offerings! I’m working on sewing my daughter a corduroy dress that the rosebud headband in marigold would compliment beautifully.
I didn’t think I could love anything as much as the headbands…but they’re all precious!
Okay, I am not a flowery girl, but I love the rosebud corsage and the mini rosebud hair pins!! I’m sure I need those mini roses above my ponytail! I wish I was hip enough to wear one of the belts!
i’m in love with everything! i have really short hair so the only thing i can do with it is bobby pins, and i love the rosebuds! i also love the belts, i’m making my prom dress this year and i feel like the ruffle belt would be the perfect addition!
I love the blue rose bud pins. They would go with everything! So beautiful.
i love love love the turquoise mini rosebud pins. i’m always pinning my hair up and i’ve recently become obsessed with finding turquoise items, these hair pins are a perfect combination!
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I’m in love with the rosebud hair pins. I keep thinking of different ways I could pin up my hair to show them off!
Everything is so beautiful! But I can’t live without the rosebud belt in either navy or chocolate, … or snow. I can’t decide!
I already have a pewter ruffle headband of Rachel’s and it’s very lovely and the packaging was just as detailed and thoughtful. Love her shop!
The cobalt blue rose bud pins would certainly dress up my daily updo!
the lilypad headbands are just my style!
you do such wonderful work! I love that your personality and style show through in your craftsmanship. Keep up the good work!
I really love it all, but if I had to choose one thing it would be a rosebud belt. So so lovely.
The hair pins in pewter gray make my heart happy.
i love it all! but i absolutely love the mini rosebud pins, in turquoise blue!!
The mini rosebud pins in coral red, such a perfectly girly but not over the top addition to a messy bun. That and they just make me smile.
Love the rosebud corsage pin in cobalt blue. I wear cardigans everyday to cover up a tattoo at work and this would be a fun way to spic it up a bit. Thanks!
i love the rosebuds in forest green!
For me it is all about the corsage pins…marigold yellow and pewter, please! I love Rachel’s work.
I have definitely been coveting those mini rosebud pins in the turquoise, pewter grey, and white. I absolutely love love love Heart of Lights Etsy and her blog. I also love the mini ruffles pins. Such talent!!
The mini rosebuds are sooo lovely. I like the coral red the best.
what a beautiful things!
Oh, I would like to win this time!
Keep going with your great work!
- Karen from belgium
I love the corsage in cobalt blue.
I have been eyeing that rosebud belt for months!!!!! I want it sooo badly!
i’m a long time fan of Heart of Light! Would love to have her mini rosebud pins in pewter… or marigold… or cobalt!
I love the mini rose buds and the headbands!!! Simply lovely!
I believe I want, no I need the beautiful rosebud hairband in pink. It is stunning, sophisticated, and feminine all in one sweet little package.
Great interview! I love Rachel’s work! I am eyeing the Rosebud belt in turquoise (or maybe marigold…) and will certainly be adding it to my list this year. If I don’t win first!
I love the rosebud hair pins. I want them in all the colors!
Ah! that turquoise rosebud headband is such a beautiful color. i have a shirt that would look great with
I love the Rosebud belt in marigold!! It is so sweet and lovely and would add flair to any outfit!
I can no longer live without the rosebud headband in chocolate,
what a wonderful shop she owns
I have had a serious obsession with heart of light…swoon. I think I need all of it. If I had to choose JUST one it would be the Ruffle belt. Go big or home!
Love the mini hair pins! The perfect way to dress up my go-to low, messy bun.
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i love this pewter rosebud headband. so pretty!
rachel’s blog and lovely items are so inspirational! thanks for the great interview and giveaway. i love the small detail of the minis in grey.
oh my goodness… would love, love, love a blue rosebud pin or a ruffle belt in blue.
I love the pewter color, so I want everything in that color.
BUT if I have to choose I’d say the pewter headband. I always want headbands to look as cute on me as they do on the model, but alas maybe it’s the odd shape of my head. I’m sure this one would break the curse!
The rosebud belt in navy would most likely change my life… he he… I absolutely adore it and it would just lovely with my new sundress!
Rosebud belt in navy. GORGEOUS!!! perfect way to put a little colour on anything.
Mini rosebud pins, in pewter gray … LOVE!!!
ps. you got it so right with this description, “You walk that perfect line of making pieces that are flirty without being juvenile.”
sometimes i think i am too old to pull off hair adornments… but hers, hers are classy romantic.
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These are so lovely and unique. I love the navy blue belt.
Geez. Just one item? I love the marigold corsage…but I love the pins too. So, so lovely.
This!
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Love it!!
All so pretty! I love the headbands…particularly the one is pewter!
I love the little flower corsage in green! It’s just the thing to liven up a jacket.
I’ve been drooling over the hair pins! I want them soooo bad. They are so adorable = instant girly!
The mini rosebud pins in chocolate brown are so great. After looking at everything I picked them out twice!
I absolutely love all of Rachel’s mini rosebud pins. They are all so sweet, but the pewter gray are my favorite!
I LOVE the rosebud pins!
love, love the rosebud belt in marigold…and so many other things!
I’ve had my eye on a headband for quite sometime… preferably a rose petal one!
I love everything! However, if I HAD to choose one it would be the ruffle belt.
Her designs are gorgeous! I think every girl will feel pretty wearing them.
I can no longer live without a Rosebud Belt in Navy. ?
Amazing, I would love to have one!
Wow! It’s such a tough choice for me — either the Ruffles Belt or one of the Ruffles headbands! Everything is sooo cute!!
hmmm… after deep contemplation, i’ve decided that wearing any of rachel’s craftings, in any colour would lead to walking around feeling pretty all day long!
Mmmm…..so many wonderful options to pick from. I would have to go with the mini ruffles hair pins in chocolate….or any other color….or a headband….but then again, a belt…..
the rosebud headband in pewter. i’ve been lusting after it for quite some time.
love love love the hairpins AND of course the headbands! im always looking at the new stuff on the blog
I love love love the rosebud belts, but they moved to second place when the hairpins came along! I have adored these pins from afar since they were first introduced, and I have dropped very strong hints about them ever since.
I love the ruffles belt and so many other things!
I love the mini rosebud pins in coral red. I’m always rushing out the door and my crazy curly mane usually needs to be put up for work this would be a great way to add a little something special.
I have forever been in love with the ruffled headband in chocolate! love at first sight!!!
i adore her shop…adore everything in it. my favorite is the ruffles headband though…i think
Wow! What a pretty shop! My favorite item is the Ruffles headband in polka dots. So cute!
I love them all but for my birthday I’m planning on buying myself the rosebud headband in turquoise! So pretty! Wish it was in cobalt blue!
rosebud belt in chocolate!!! oh my gosh. it’s so delicate and sophisticated looking. beautiful times a million!
i’m thinking about adding some of these items to my christmas list too!
thanks for this chance!
Loving the Mini rosebud pins, in snow white . would look so good in my work chignon this summer!
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I love the ruffles headband in poppy! I wear a lot of black, and that gorgeous red would be perfect. (I also want like, all of the hairpins. So pretty! So many colours!)
I love it all… but right now I’d lean toward the hair pins…
Yup. Certainly can’t live without the Rosebud Headband, in mint or the Rosebud Belt, in chocolate. Beautiful!!!
First, this is such a timely post because I was just browsing Etsy for cute hair accessories before I meandered over here.
Second, all I can say is WOW. Can I choose to not live without the entire shop? Because I want one of EVERYthing. If an evil gnome made me choose only one item, though, I think the ruffled headband in lettuce would be the item of choice.
Thanks for hosting another fabulous giveaway!
what exquisite handcrafted pieces.
i think i need a lilypad headband though the colours are all so stunning, choosing it too difficult, just as you warned…
thank you both!!!
what a great interview! I adore Rachel’s shop and everything in it, but I am really loving those corsages and belts. they are just stunning and really would take any outfit up a notch!
The navy rosebud belt has been on my Christmas wish list since Raachel opened her shop. I’m crossing my fingers that a very nice person will gift it to me, so I can make any outfit feel extra special.
i’ve been reading her blog for a while, and have been entirely enamored with the corsages, and also the hairpins. thanks for offering this!
what a lovely shop! i’m in love with everything, but i think her headbands are my fav.
oooh, her rosebud pin corsage in coral red is fabulous! thanks for the opportunity!
I rarely wear these kinds of accessories right now because I have a one year old who likes to tug, but I am in love with the turquoise belt.
i love every single item that rachel makes…but oooo, if i had to chose only one thing- the corsage or rosebud headband -okay, i narrowed it to two things
LOVE the rosebud belt in marigold… have been eyeing it for quite some time now!
Oh, how I love gray and yellow!!! I love the rosebud pin corsages, especially in marigold yellow.
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