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.
Push Button Art
This month’s contribution to the Twitter Art Series features Ariana Couvinha’s playful take on computer icons and interactive platforms.
