For years Etsy has dominated the web as the go-to source for small business, handmade, unique and one-of-a-kind goods. But to say the site's number of options can be overwhelming would be an understatement. To help streamline the search for eco-friendly and natural goods, a new website has popped up, Eco Market, which has branded itself as the "Etsy for Eco." The online retailer has focused not just on handmade, but the story behind the product — the who, what and why behind every item and business featured on the site.

Wattle fencing originated in England and was traditionally woven with willow or hazel branches. However, it can incorporate a variety of twigs, reeds, or branches you find outdoors (namely oak, elder, hornbeam and ash). 

Here in Saint Louis, we are right.on.the.cusp. of consistently warm weather, pleasant enough to hang out outside in the evenings. Which means I'm freaking out a little bit, making plans for outdoor get-togethers and what not.

These projects are another great way to create fun out of things lying around the house, just waiting to be re-used. Try some of these materials to create your own DIY stamps:

Naku over at Bambula has self-described "copper fever" and can't help herself from buying pipes from the plumbing department at the hardware store. Today she reinvents them as hooks for tea towels and other utensils in the kitchen.

Artist Justin Teilhet has come a long way since starting out as a self-taught  ceramicist. His works are at once simple and yet incredibly dynamic while maintaining a soothing effect on the eye. They are special because they function as both art in and of themselves, as well as functional pieces that can be used as a vessel or a vase. 

Growing up, if my mother's nose wasn't buried in a book, she could be found with a needle and thread in hand quilting up something fabulous. I always thought it a shame to keep such things folded up on the couch, only to be viewed on chilly nights. A recent trip to my local Room & Board where I saw something similar inspired me to try a new method of display. 

Brittany has a tutorial for some amazing masks over at The House That Lars Built. These are a step up from many masks, with dimensional features built upon a cardboard base. They are easily made from scraps around the house, and perfect for costumes, or just some pretend play around the yard.