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oz"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Swatches"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":""},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/-\/top+picks?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=7"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/top%20picks"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Laura Clarke"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-mZNoTruh2BI\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAACJc\/EwFhlk81B3g\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"2"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"7"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4428572255210340634.post-6659941962347831830"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-02T09:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-02T09:00:09.401+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"etsy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"favourites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"top 10"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"top picks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"MY FAVOURITE ETSY SHOPS"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6qtiyF2lAGQ\/VeBVICkfuCI\/AAAAAAAAB-w\/4zFNNWKSgI8\/s1600\/MY%2BFAVOURITE%2BETSY%2BSHOPS.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6qtiyF2lAGQ\/VeBVICkfuCI\/AAAAAAAAB-w\/4zFNNWKSgI8\/s1600\/MY%2BFAVOURITE%2BETSY%2BSHOPS.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a long time Etsy user, I thought it was about time I wrote about the site here on Swatches. For those of you who have been living under a rock, Etsy is an online site where people from the public can set up their own shops and sell their own creations (think Ebay but more creative\/Pinterest-worthy). It's the perfect place for finding one of a kind pieces and other creative bits that you might not be able to find in the highstreet. I thought the best way to share my love for Etsy with you guys would be to give you a list of my favourite shops and sellers. So here it is!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/PlantandColor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlant and Colour\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETop pick: dino planter - £13.09\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIrene does a wide variety of terrariums as well as some incredible animal-shaped planters for mini air plants. These are absolutely gorgeous and \u0026nbsp;would make amazing gifts (I'm especially eyeing up the elephant one for my mum's birthday).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/geofleur?ref=cat_subcat_tile_17\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeofleur\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETop pick: copper tealight holder - £6.50\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen you read the names of the listings on this seller's page, it's pretty obvious why I like this shop. Their listings are filled with buzzwords like \"cactus\", \"copper\", \"macrame\", \"geometric\" and \"concrete\" - this shop has a varied selection of really on trend, but still unique, pieces that are actually a very very reasonable price. They do everything from necklaces, to terrariums, to candles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/ZanaProducts?page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZana\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETop pick: electric tea towel - £9.14\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERobyn and Sue's shop is filled to the brim with a huge array of printed textile products from tea towels, to laptop cases, to cushion covers. With such a huge range of designs, you won't struggle to find one that you love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/AlexiaClaire\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlexia Claire\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETop pick: blogging planner - £15.60\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBased here in Leeds, Alexia makes all sorts of planning equipment for every possible job\/situation you are in. With everything from a basic daily planner, to a pack of everything you need as a wedding planner, it means you'll never be unorganised ever again. \u003Ci\u003EWhat?? A girl can dream.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/InspirationalGecko?br_feed_tlp=home-garden\u0026amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EInspirational Gecko\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETop pick: lemon corner bookmark - £6.05\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis shop has to be the most adorable of the bunch. Based in Italy, this shop is filled with little felt bookmarks, keyrings and decorations in all sorts of cute and fun shapes and designs. A perfect gift shop!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/WYWHCards?ref=l2-shopheader-name\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWYWH Cards\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETop pick: Ron Swanson card - £2.25\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis card shop is perfect for finding unique and well designed affordable cards. These days, for a well put together card, you're looking at paying around £3, which makes these a great alternative. There's a card for everyone with designs ranging from troll dolls, to donuts, to (my personal favourite) illustrations of Ron Swanson with a party hat on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo that's it - now go forth and spend your pennies!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6659941962347831830\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/my-favourite-etsy-shops.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/6659941962347831830"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/6659941962347831830"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/my-favourite-etsy-shops.html","title":"MY FAVOURITE ETSY SHOPS"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Laura Clarke"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/114392375495206363285"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-mZNoTruh2BI\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAACJc\/EwFhlk81B3g\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6qtiyF2lAGQ\/VeBVICkfuCI\/AAAAAAAAB-w\/4zFNNWKSgI8\/s72-c\/MY%2BFAVOURITE%2BETSY%2BSHOPS.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4428572255210340634.post-4794306709483525792"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-27T09:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-12-28T18:55:41.785+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"best of 2014"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"electronic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"favourites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"music"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"playlist"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pop"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sam smith"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sbtrkt"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spotify"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"spotify playlist"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"top picks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"BEST OF 2014 PLAYLIST"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--K1y2nbuHmg\/VJ2CZLpZizI\/AAAAAAAABZU\/TQwiJvdm-z0\/s1600\/best%2Bof%2B2014%2Bplaylist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--K1y2nbuHmg\/VJ2CZLpZizI\/AAAAAAAABZU\/TQwiJvdm-z0\/s1600\/best%2Bof%2B2014%2Bplaylist.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.spotify.com\/?uri=http:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/allthingselsie\/playlist\/6b7K2RZEm7xLlAWDcaNtwz\u0026amp;theme=white\" width=\"300\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E2014 has been an incredible year for music, I've found that I've really been into a lot of new artists - some that have been hiding in the shadows clutching their masterpieces, and others that have just blown up in the industry. I hope there's a lot of familiarity in this playlist, but I also hope there's a lot of stuff in there that you maybe haven't heard and that you find something new. It's a hefty one, so it might take a few separate listens to get a good feel of the songs, but most importantly, make sure you enjoy it.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA little about some of the artists:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESBTRKT -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003ENew Dorp New York was one of those songs that took me a few of listens to really get it. The production didn't quite sit right with me when I first heard it, but the repetitive\/alliterative nature of the lyrics create a nice anchor for the track in order to allow the backing samples to be a little more incoherent and muddled.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGiraffage\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E- I only discovered Giraffage in the past couple of months through iTunes recommendations, but I have been loving their No Reason Ep. It has some really interesting production with a crazy amount of random samples that all seem to work together so well. But with all of these textures and layers, it continues to hold a light feel and avoids becoming oppressive.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJamie xx -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EI chose to put Sleep Sound in my playlist because I think a lot of people would shy away from the weird discordant sound, but I think the production is incredible and deserves to be listened to.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESOHN -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003ESOHN have done some\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/sohn\/disclosure-help-me-lose-my\"\u003Eincredible remixes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the past, and it's been really amazing to see them come out with a whole album (Tremors) of such unorthodox and off-centre originals that are so brilliantly composed. The contrast of the lighter sounds and the heavy chords (particularly in the title track) create a really interesting sound and a well rounded album.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESeinabo Sey -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EI feel like there has been a real trend of world music\/traditional raw and organic music, and Seinabo Sey has been one of the leading components to this inclination. The track I chose for the playlist (Pistols At Dawn) feels perfectly layered with heavy bass, her raspy vocals, and the gunshot sound effects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFyfe -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EMy love for Fyfe has really grown over the past few months and I am incredibly excited for the release of his debut album (Control) in March. The track I have put on the playlist, (Brooklyn, MI) is an amazingly beautiful piece that starts with really sparse instrumentation, that then blossoms into quite an organic upbeat track with percussion mainly made up of handclaps.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPhotay - \u003C\/b\u003ENo Sass has a really interesting use of instruments with a clarinet motif appearing throughout the track; it's so unique and it works so well, creating cohesion throughout the track in such a discrete way.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDornik - \u003C\/b\u003EI have been a huge fan of Dornik's \u003Ci\u003Elimited\u003C\/i\u003E amount of work for the past year or so, and although he has only released 4 tracks so far, what he has created has shown two things; one being that he isn't just a one trick pony, and two being that he is both an incredible producer and vocalist.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESophie\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E- This Scottish producer brings together really overproduced vocals and unexpected samples (particularly in Lemonade), to make something really unique and strangely addictive. The repetition of the lyrics 'lemonade' and 'candy boys' will soon take control of your mind and you will not be able to stop singing them.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBillie Black - \u003C\/b\u003EHer track I Don't Need Another Lover, starts off with two simple samples and builds into this amazing combination as more samples are added and entwined together. Her EP, 000 100, is definitely worth a listen.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ED'Angelo -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EThe release of Black Messiah took the world by storm as we finally had a new album where we couldn't work out any of the lyrics. All jokes aside, this is an incredible album with a really unconventional sound for 'popular' music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEd Harcourt -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003ECome Into My Dreamland really stands out to me as one of the most memorable tracks of this year. An eerie tension exists throughout the entire track as he makes references to suicide, taking you on journey through such a weighty subject. The haunting vocals and echoing piano create a sinister sound that manages to hypnotise you and draw you in.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIbeyi -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EThese young women are on a whole new level, bringing a fresh sound to traditional world music. It's so natural and raw, and full of emotion - breath taking.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGlass Animals -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EWith the popularity of their track Gooey, these guys have been pretty well known in 2014. But a lot of their album hasn't been showcased, and it really does deserve some recognition. The weird samples and sounds along with the familiar classic rock band instruments, create an overall sound that feels oddly comforting.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELapsley - \u003C\/b\u003EHer recent release of Falling Short has set her up really nicely for her new EP (Understudy) that she plans to release in early January. The strong piano and simple percussion (inc finger clicks) really keeps the track moving whilst still exposing the incredible vocals.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOctave Minds -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003EAnthem is a really atmospheric track with the exhibition of soft horns, piano motifs and almost white noise. The track builds into a fairly high pace, energetic piece after the soft start, and by the end, you feel like you've somewhat been on a journey.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETune-Yards - \u003C\/b\u003ENikki Nack has been an album that has really stood out to me this year. I found it really difficult to choose a track to put in the playlist (toying between Find A New Way, Time Of Dark, and Hey Life - all great tracks from this album). I settled with Water Fountain because of the combination of the raw sounds of handclaps and the world music feel, with the futuristic production and heavy layering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat songs\/albums\/artists have stood out to you in 2014?\u003C\/center\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4794306709483525792\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/best-of-2014-playlist.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/4794306709483525792"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/4794306709483525792"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/best-of-2014-playlist.html","title":"BEST OF 2014 PLAYLIST"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Laura Clarke"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/114392375495206363285"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-mZNoTruh2BI\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAACJc\/EwFhlk81B3g\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--K1y2nbuHmg\/VJ2CZLpZizI\/AAAAAAAABZU\/TQwiJvdm-z0\/s72-c\/best%2Bof%2B2014%2Bplaylist.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});