Katja Steinmetzer’s eclectic reto home proves that a small budget is no barrier to style.
A Cupboard Full of Handmade Ceramics
Emily of The Object Enthusiast shares her secret for a soulful kitchen: beautiful handmade cups, dishes, bowls and serving pieces.
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: 5/18/12
A record player that plays slices of wood. The tiniest bear you’ve ever laid eyes upon. A month of grilled cheese. The world is a wondrous place!
Noted: Bringing Facebook to the Storefront
A Brazilian clothing retailer is bringing social networking to real life by inviting users to ‘like’ garments. Gimmick or brilliant marketing?
Save the Date for Etsy Craft Party
Craft Party is a celebration of meeting and making, of creativity and community. The excitement begins August 24, 2012.
Featured Seller: Domestic Stories Shop
“Accepting that creativity is not and should not necessarily be on a constant flow has proved helpful.” – Iro Ivy
The Pantry: Store-Bought vs. Homemade
A well-stocked pantry is the key to effortless and tasty home-cooking, but did you know that some basic staples are actually cheaper to make yourself?
Short Stories: Carved Oak Tree Swing
Wood which once lined the holds of seafaring ships has found a second life as a plaything for children…and adults.
A Summer Story
The one and only Uncle Beefy captures the essence of easy summer living.
Making a House a Home
Buying a house is a big step, and with it comes the worry: will this ever be home?
Etsy Hands-On: Natural Dye
Make an eco-printed silk handkerchief in our upcoming natural dye class, led by the Textile Arts Center.
Featured Seller: Tumbleweeds Handcraft
“It isn’t uncommon for us to hold impromptu business meetings on bike rides or rush home while running errands to experiment with a new design.”
Finding Meaning in the Lost and Found
The story of Ikuo Yokoyama and a motorcycle lost to Japan’s tsunami shows how the true value of our belongings lies in the stories they tell.
How-Tuesday Round-Up: A Pop of Color
Add a new hue to your rose-colored glasses with these ten tutorials from across the web.
The Housewife’s Lament
Cleaning, washing, sewing, growing and canning: the hard labor of women’s work throughout history inspires Cate Fitt’s latest selections.
