Victorian Octopus Bag, Purse, and Wallet from ShopPlasticLand.com

Everything Octopus readers take note: ShopPlasticLand.com "Purveyors of Kitsch Curiousities and Retro Clothing" has new octopus stuff!



This unique Steampunk inspired cross-body messenger bag is made of leather-look tan vinyl with a body and flap that is tinted to look like an antique Italian map. It features a big vintage octopus etching and travel stamps printed in black on the front, a zippered pocket on back, and a large interior space with small accessory pockets on one side. This lovely piece would make a unique addition to any handbag collection!

* 13.5" x 11" x 4" (not including the strap)
* Adjustable Strap
* Strap has a 10" - 20" Drop
* Non-Leather
* Vegan Friendly

Save up your nickels and dimes with this awesome Steampunk inspired Victorian Octopus change purse. Made of leather-look vinyl tinted to look like an antique Italian map, it features a vintage octopus etching printed in black on the front, a transparent I.D. window on the back, a top zipper closure, and key-ring attachment. Can also be used as a small cosmetic bag.


* 3"t x 4.25"w

Save up your nickels and dimes with this awesome large Steampunk inspired Victorian Octopus clutch wallet. Made of leather-look vinyl tinted to look like an antique Italian map, it features a vintage octopus etching and travel stamps printed in black, a zipper closure, and a detachable wristlet strap. The interior space has a zippered pocket, a cash pocket, spaces for credit cards, and a clear windowed ID holder.


* 7" x 3.5" x 1" (when closed)
* Zipper Closure
* Non-Leather
* Vegan Friendly

Octopus Tentacle Candlestick Holders

You could not believe my excitement when I found these beautiful octopus tentacle candlestick holders on dellamorteco.com! Years and years ago, I found a stunning pewter pair in a little shop on Long Island. When I returned to the shop a month or so later, they were gone, and no one knew where they had been ordered! My quest for octopus tentacle candlestick holders has raged on ever since...Until NOW!

Product Description
Representing the unknown perils of murky ocean depths and those beyond the mundane world, the tentacle hails from Lovecraftian horror and ancient tales of sea monsters.

$75 each or $140 for a pair

Ceramic Octopus Travel Mug

I just found the best accessory for a cephalophile on-the-go! Etsy designer, Sarah Constantino turned her love of crafting into a full-time career. Sarah's Etsy Shop, sewZinki is filled with many fun and fabulous handmade treasures, my favorite of which is this snazzy octopus travel mug, which is available in many colors.

Product Description

This hand painted eco-friendly white ceramic travel mug with lid is covered with long tentacled arms of a green octopus. From the depths of the ocean an octopus has crept to wrap it's wiggly arms around your beverage. He will keep watch over your travel mug and make sure would be coffee-snatchers stay away. He's also rather proud of you for choosing a re-usable ceramic mug instead of wasteful paper cups. It keeps his ocean clean.


Hand painted with heat set inks on a creamy white ceramic background. Each one made by me without tracing or templates, so no two will be exactly alike.

Take this 11 oz. double wall insulated mug with you to fill it up with a hot or cold beverage. You'll have original style and be doing your part in reducing landfill waste.

5.75" Tall x 2.25" Base x 3.5" Rim

*******MADE TO ORDER: Please allow 10 business days for mug to be completed due to my production schedule. I ship mugs USPS Priority mail domestically. I also ship internationally.

The paint used in this design is heat set for durability and non-toxic. I recommend hand washing with non-abrasive materials to preserve the color vibrancy. The mugs are micowave safe without the lid on. Paint contains no toxic ingredients and conforms to ASTM D-4236.

Sneaky Octopus Mug

One of my favorite gifts this holiday season helps me start my day the octopus way. Behold, the sneaky octopus mug!

I've found this mug available on many sites, although the least expensive I've discovered has been a favorite fun stuff resource of mine, McPhee.com.

"Our team of scientists has just recently discovered a new species of cephalopod, the mug-dwelling octopus. This tentacled, porcelain mollusk prefers the cozy confines of a simple coffee mug to the vast depths of the ocean. Each 3-1/4" tall, porcelain mug features one of these odd little octopuses on the bottom. Great for coffee, tea or ramen noodles! Dishwasher and microwave safe."

The octopus mug comes in a neato box too!

I highly recommend this octopus mug as a gift - to yourself or a fellow ceph-lover!

Unique Octopus Flask from ArtFire.com

Perfect for your libation-toting needs! Leather craftswoman, Caitlin McNamara, a.k.a. "Moxie & Oliver", has designed one of the most beautifully unque flasks I've ever seen. It's for sale at ArtFire.com, along with a slew of other handmade octopus goodies.



Product Description
Just in case you happen to be doing some drinking while you're in the octopus' garden, this flask would be perfect! It's the Hugs pattern with lots of little octopus arms in white and silver, with a blue wash.

This is an 6-ounce stainless steel flask with a tooled leather cover. I start with tooling leather, then treat, brand, carve, paint and dye it. After the pattern is done I apply a protective finish to protect it from drinking binges!

*this item will be made to order, so please see shop announcement for present turn-around time*

$55

Beauty + Nature: New Jewelry Line from ShanaLogic.com

And we all know what creature is nature's most beautiful creation, right?

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That's right! ShanaLogic.com has a new line of jewelry by designer, Peggy Skemp, featuring some stunning octopus-inspired designs as pictured below.

Black Silver Tentacle Necklace, $60

Silver Tentacle Earrings, $70

Black Silver Tentacles Ring, $200

Beautiful Octopus Print on Antique Sheet Music

Don't you love it when two of your favorite things end up in one place? Octopus + Books + Music = LOVE!

Etsy seller, BlackBaroque features a gorgeous collection of vintage designs printed on antique sheets of music and book pages. The combination makes for some beautiful octopus art! Plenty of other creatures and images are available as well - and all at a very affordable price! Only $10 each!





Great gifts for the octolover in your life, namely YOU! Wouldn't these look lovely on your walls?

A Very Octopus Holiday

I trust all my fellow cephalophiles had a fantastic holiday! Were you the lucky recipient of an octopus-themed gift? Or was your tree adorned with tentacles rather than tinsel? I invite all Everything Octopus readers to share their pictures and stories of octopus gifts, decorations, cards, anything octopus that they enjoyed this holiday.

Please share your octo-glory by emailing your submissions to EverythingOctopus@gmail.com by December 31st.

To kick things off, check out this adorable octo-stocking lovingly handmade by one crafty reader:


Everything Octopus reader, Amber Gilmore, said her husband requested an octopus stocking this year, so she happily obliged! Can you imagine the look on ol' Cephalo Claus's face when he saw this gem hung by the chimney with care?!

Looking forward to your submissions!

More Heavenly Octopus Housewares from Anthropologie

If the octopus sofa is a little out of your price range, you may want to start bringing the octopus into your home with these other beautiful - and affordable - pieces from Anthropologie.com.


De Vincennes Octopus Dinner Plate - $24



Life-at-Sea Octopus Tumbler - $14



From the Deep Octopus Salad Plate - $14

The plates would be just as beautiful hung on a wall as they would gracing your dining table. These would be ideal for a kitchen or a kitschy powder room. You could even buy one tumbler and use it as a casual vase for fresh flowers.

Have fun octo-fying your home!

Everything Octopus Reader's Gift Pics!

Ever wonder what to give that special cephalophile in your life? Below are pictures from Everything Octopus readers of octopus-related gifts they received this holiday season.

Micah's octopus beanie baby

A beautiful octopus brooch that doubles as a necklace

Get your very own poster at KrakenRum.com

Captain Richard Rodriguez's family knows he much he loves octopuses! Below are three gifts featuring the Captain's very own octopus logo. Check out his maritime blog at BitterEndBlog.com
Custom card from sister.

Commissioned artwork made by kids.

Custom octopus logo ornament from wife.

Thank you for your contributions!

Pewter Octopus Napkin Rings

One funny Everything Octopus reader asked about octopus corn-on-the-cob holders, and while I have yet to find any (note yet, meaning I will find those suckers!), I did happily stumble upon these very elegant pewter octopus napkin rings.

Set of 4 for $112, available at CountryTradeDays.com

Instantly transform any meal into a cephalophest by adding these crafty creatures to your dining table! Woohoo!

Octopus Jewelry from Noadi on Etsy.com

Check out Noadi on Etsy.com, and get your hands on some of her beautiful handmade polymer clay jewelry and sculpture creations. I've picked out my favorite octopus pieces, and there's lots more on her site, including squid, nautilus, and cuttlefish jewelry!

Steampunk Octopus Necklace, $35

Octopuppy PermaPet, $55

Cosmic Octopus Hair Sticks, $40

Octopus Tin, $42

What the creator has to say...

Inspired by a love of marine animals, science, and all things weird and wonderful. Noadi's Art is the creation of artist Sheryl Westleigh. Polymer clay jewelry creations and mixed media sculptures. If you love cuttlefish, octopus, trilobites, or other strange creatures I've got something for you.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines - US orders must be placed by these dates for best chances of arriving in time for the holidays.
Cephalopodmas/Solstice - December 17
1st day of Hanukkah - December 6
Christmas - December 20
1st day of Kwanzaa - December 20

International shipping time is unfortunately hard to predict so I can't give deadlines. Ordering 2-3 weeks in advance is a good idea but I can't make any guarantee it will arrive in time.

Holiday Collection from OctopusMe on Etsy.com

Etsy seller, OctopusMe, is one of my favorites! On the front page of her shop, she explains her reverence for the eight-armed one.

"Life on earth began in the Sea. Organisms from every major group can still be linked to those underwater. These beautiful and amazing creatures should be honored and celebrated...
The Octopus is a symbol of Transformation and Regeneration. Because of its reputation of changing colors to match its backgrounds, the octopus is also known as the Master of Disguise. Octopuses also have the power to regenerate. If an octopus loses an arm in battle it can grow a new one. Some can even detach and arm to distract predators and then grow another! Don't mess with the octopus because they can stun or kill you with one poisonous bite. The poison is called tetrodotoxin which is the same as Fugu, the puffer fish served in Japan. So treat your Octopus with Love!"

Here are a few of my favorite new pieces, available just in time for the holidays. Items ship within 3-5 days, and made-to-order items take longer, so plan ahead when ordering.

Regenerate - Octopus Tentacle Pendant, $280


OctopusMe Treasure Ring, $375


14K Gold Tentacle Nose Ring, $185


Blue Diamond Journey Pendant, $280

Octopus Stationary from Etsy.com

Etsy.com seller, 27DesignCo has some faboosh stationary for sale. My favorite, of course, is this very stylish "Octopus No. 8" set:

Product Description
Quantity: Box set sold with 12 like cards, that can either be used as postcards or notecards, and 12 envelopes.

Dimensions: Cards measure 4.25" x 5.5" with rounded corners.

With their bold inky black graphics printed on smooth white paper these box sets make a striking statement. Give a set as a gift or keep them for yourself and send them with your own messages!

"octopus no. 8" is no. 8 of 12 in the creature series.

Green Octopuses for St. Patrick's Day!

With a little digging around, I managed to score some cool pictures of green octopuses in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy!


A beautiful painting of emerald octopuses by Chelline Larsen.


A lovely vintage brass octopus locket from Etsy.com seller, Locket2You.

A smaller set of green octopuses by Chelline Larsen.

A lucky eight-armed clover!

A green octopus glass sculpture from ArtifactsGallery.com.

Check out this cutie-patootie made by Etsy.com seller, ParamiPanda.

Adorable Handmade Plush from Etsy.com

This is the cuteness! Check out this beautiful handmade plush from Etsy seller, Hansigurumi. In addition to the vermilion octopus below, there are a slew of others including a blue octopus, Dumbo Octopus, and various patterns for your very own octopus creations. Other animals are available too, but who cares when there's OCTOPUSES!!!


Product Description
Who would make a sweeter companion than this sanguine cephalopod, aglow with fiery volcanic charm?

This is a hansigurumi original plush creation, handcrafted with precision and love, swathed in mottled hues of vermillion, maroon, cerise, cinnamon, and goldenrod. Hand-knitted a hefty size in luscious wool yarns, this sweet creature is a perfect treat for yourself or that special octopus enthusiast in your life!

From a smoke-free and pet-free home. Please note that this creature is intended for display purposes and gentle handling, and is not an appropriate toy for small children.

Octopus Necklace on Etsy.com

Check out this cute black octopus necklace. I love that it's black - haven't seen many items like this, and of course, black goes with everything. It's made by Etsy.com seller, LanieBeth. She has lots of cute stuff, including an octopus print that this necklace was based on.



Product Description:
This is an octopus based off my print, also sold in my store. Originally he is holding balloons but the string for the balloons is too thin to cut. So here he is lonely! Give him a loving home and pair him up with some other cute necklaces. He is 1 1/2" tall and 3" wide. Comes on a 14" silver chain. Thanks for looking, dolls.

Octopus Greeting Cards on Etsy.com

I just found a new "favorite seller" on Etsy.com - SmackofJellyfish. In my hunt for great octopus stationary, I came across her shop, which features a stellar collection of greeting cards, and yes, there is an octopus option.





Product Description
Show someone the depth of your love with this lovely little card. "If you were an octopus..." it reads on the outside; the inside continues: "I would grow eight arms to hold you."

Great earth tones and a charcoal sketch of an octopus adorn the front of the card. The back includes fantastic facts about the smartest known invertebrate!

This card is 4.875" square, and comes with a 5" square envelope.

There are more to come in this series of love card

Octopus Cups for your Kitchen or Bathroom

Now that I own a home, I have been spending an inordinate amount of time online looking for cool octopus housewares. I came across these little gems on one of my favroite sites, UncommonGoods.com.



Item description: A modern interpretation of the classic mint julep cup, these whimsical black and white cups feature a bas relief octopi on each side. With a flared shape and detailed designs at the top and bottom, these sweet and sturdy stoneware cups are quite roomy as drinking glasses and will also be wonderful for holding toothbrushes, flowers, pencils or coins. Available in black or white. Designed in Brooklyn. Made in China. Sold individually. $20 each.