Courtesy Cards That Are Maybe a Bit Too Honest

We have all bit our tongues at one point or another whether it be each time your obnoxious neighbor seems to sneak a peek into your blouse, or when your old classmate feels the need to boast his high salary once again, or perhaps when your chatty co-worker who never let's you finish your work comes over to tell you about her weekend. Wouldn't it be easier if you could just slip them a card with your sentiments and just sneak away?

The other day I stumbled upon these brilliant cards on Etsy. Finally, courtesy cards that say exactly what you mean! The cards from Gramkin Paper Studio, are the perfect solution to seemingly disruptive situations, if only it were socially acceptable to say what you feel no matter what. Personally my favorite is the bite me card that has a cookie at the bottom that has been bitten into. Brilliant really. The next time that guy on the bus starts yelling into his cellphone while everyone is trying to sleep, quietly and politely give him the please lower your voice card. He of all people needs one of these cards.

Etsy Find: Santokivintage

I love the idea of Etsy.com, the website that 'enables people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers.' The idea that people can make a living off of handmade clothing is somewhat unfeasible, especially considering the mass market society we live in, but it seems to work for Etsy. That being said there are also many people who sell vintage on the site.

Santokivintage is a seller on Etsy that has many amazing dresses and shoes available, most under $100. I noticed this vintage Mexican mini dress because it is a dress that is made by artisans in Puebla Mexico. They are most often used as blouses. The teal dress and florals make an interesting contrast. The dress is pretty cheap for only $33. If you were to find this in a Mexican market it would most likely cost less than $10.

Amo el concepto de Etsy.com, la página web que permite que gente gane la vida haciendo cosas hecho a mano y logra reunir los fabricantes con los compradores. Como vivimos en una sociedad consumista, este idea es un poco increíble, igual la pagina es muy própero. También hay gente que vende vintage, no solo cosas que ellos han hecho ellos mismos.

Santokivintage es un vendedor por Etsy, que vende vestidos y zapatos, muchos por menos de $100. Noté este vestido vintage Mexicano porque es un vestido hecho por los artesanos de Puebla México. Más de nada usan este estilo como blusas. El color cerceta y el estampado de flores hace un contraste interesante. El vestido es barato por solo $33. Si encuentras este clase de vestido en México sería menos de $10.


I would wear the dress paired with leggings and the black woven ankle boots (also sold by Santokivintage).

Pondria este vestido con leggings y estos botas al tobillo (también vendido por Santokivintage).