I love handmade items. I like to make them as well, but there are of course some things that I can't make myself. I've been looking around on Etsy, and I have seen some beautiful things. Have you ever purchased home decor elements there? If so, please share your experience. I have also noticed that some shops with similar items are far more pricey than others. Like anything else, you have to comparison shop for the best deal. I'd like to start my own shop one of these days. If you have a shop, I'd love to hear about that experience as well.