Hey all! We haven’t done one of these in a while. I’ve done these a few times where I take a look at some of the items I’ve favorited from some eclectic shops. Let’s not forget the toilet mouse or broccoli sheep.
What will be the bizarro item this time? Well you’ll just have to find out!
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Sherlock’s Study 8oz. Candle from Frostbeard ($19.75)
I’ve been buying Frostbeard candles for years. I’m also a slut for candles in general. Sarah recently asked me for recommendations for candles with more masculine scents and this was one of the ones I suggest. If you ever want to talk candles, hit me up!
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Porcelain Jackalope Necklace from Camp Hollow ($36)
How flippin’ cute is this thing! Camp Hollow has a ton of jewelry with adorable hand-painted porcelain animals. One of my favorites is a sleeping possum hanging by its tail. This one is on a 24 inch chain and I think would look super cute with any outfit!
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Crystal Ball Pocket Oracle Cards by Athene Arcana ($21.59)
For my occultist Bitchery, how gorgeous is this 13-card oracle deck. This is meant to be a mini deck for on-the-go readings. The artwork was all hand-drawn and I’m completely in love with the color palette. I also get some vague Labyrinth vibes.
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Demon Duo Tea Set by Novel Tea Tins ($29.95)
These tea tins are like works of art! Each tin comes with 2oz of these custom tea blends. Cthulhu is a green tea blend, while Calcifer’s contains a black tea blend. If you love book or media inspired teas, definitely give the shop a browse. I think this will be right up the Bitchery’s alley.
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Saturn Necklace by BC Jewelry NYC ($16)
Look at this dainty mf-er! This little Saturn comes in three different colors – pink opal, blue opal, and white opal. They’re also on a 16 inch chain. I know myself and I feel like I would snag this on a scarf in a heartbeat, but a gal can dream.
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And now, the weird finisher we’ve all be waiting for. In fairness, I did have weirder options but they were sold out. I’ll have to save them for another time. However, I did find this little guy that I added to my wishlist god knows when.
Wizard Frog Print (matted and boarded) by Hollandaize ($16)
What a stately and aggressive guy. There’s just something about the “make haste, wench” text that really speaks to me, along with the psychedelic background. If you have an obsession with frogs and toads, or love cute and weird stickers, check out this shop.
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Well there you have it! Some highlights from my personal Etsy wishlist. Have you made any great discovers lately from small shops?






I’m not a candle person, but I am a Sherlockian, and I’ve often thought about how awful my beloved 221b must smell, between Holmes’s constant smoking, shooting the walls, English breakfasts on the hob, and his hatred of cleaning. Sadly, I guess Holmes and I would be poorly matched in real life.
Aww that lil jackalope!
Broccoli sheep remind me of the hybrid creatures in the animated movie “Mune: Guardian of the Moon”. It’s artsy French animation, sort of a Salvador Dali vibe but cuter.
I’ll recommend this shop. My sister gave me one of their tote bags personalized with eight of my favorite books plus a quote.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/824510024/for-the-love-of-books-tote-personalized?ref=ap-listing
Full disclosure: I know David. His book-themed items are great–he is the original library card coaster maker–and he will do custom work.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CheltenhamRoad?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=544843596
Some from my list:
cat earrings
wildcat bag
No Time! badge
tabby necklace
Hmm, not sure why the first two links didn’t work.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/971398600/cat-lover-quirky-earrings-unusual
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/646510586/scottish-wildcat-eco-tote-bag-organic