Like A Bat Outta Hell.

Bats scare me. Perhaps it's their link to vampires--or maybe it's simply their creepy faces! Whatever it is, I don't want their weird wings anywhere near me.

Watercolor bat on the loose!

I wouldn't mind this ultra-cute bat print, from LaBerge though. His face isn't creepy, nor his wings weird. In fact, he looks kinda happy. And that's what Halloween is all about.

Fresh Shop: Miniature Trapdoor.

Satellite dishes, mountain men and sponges aren't your typical watercolor inspirations. But that's what we love about Miniature Trapdoor, a fresh Etsy shop out of Brooklyn, New York. Their atypical subjects will certainly have you questioning what's art and what's not. Who knew an electrical socket could be so thought-provoking?

"Green Rocks and Sponge"

"Roof Dishes"

"Mountain Man"

"Socket"

Theme Of The Week: Fresh Etsy Shops.

So many "fresh" Etsy shops (aka, shops with fewer than 50 sales) struggle to get out of the gate. And speaking from experience, it's extremely tough being the new kid on the block. That's why it's such a great feeling when you discover a new shop that's headed in the right direction.

Watercolor drawing, from Francesca Lancisi.

But how to find all this new talent, you ask? First and foremost, you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for each of our "fresh shop" posts this week. That goes without saying, right?! But in the meantime, you may want to check out Etsy's "pounce" feature. It's a super easy way to find a slew of awesome, undiscovered shops!

More "fresh" finds all this week!

This One's For You, Mom.

"A Hard Day" 8 x 10 print, from Amber Alexander.

Your mom has experienced her share of taxing days. Sure, you were a little kid at the time and oblivious to the stress your mom was under. But know this: making your lunches, picking you up from soccer practice, helping you with your school projects and keeping your hyper antics in check weren't easy. But somehow, your mom did it all.

So this Sunday, make sure you give your mom a hug and tell her "thanks". And while you're at it, bring her a bottle of wine and leave her alone for a few hours. She's earned this moment of solitude.

Part of our "Gifts For Mom" series. More finds all this week!

Eat More Veggies This Year.

"Eat More Veg" 2011 Calendar, from Laurie Coyle Designs.

Part of our week long "Bringing The Outside In" series. Find more calendars, paintings, prints and stationary in Laurie Coyle's Etsy shop.

The Necessary Tools.

Original watercolor painting, from The Joy Of Color.

Part of our week long "Bringing The Outside In" series. Find more nature-inspired, original paintings in The Joy Of Color's Etsy shop.