Shop Local Boutiques: Craft and Folk Art Museum
This eclectic Los Angeles museum shop is known as a hotspot for one-of-a-kind treasures by local designers and global artists.
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Shop Local: The Procrastinator’s Best Friend
You’ve waited until the last minute, and not even a postman equipped with time warp capabilities could deliver your gifts on time. Etsy to the rescue!
How-To: Sell Local
Shopping locally is a great way to support your local economy and buy last-minute gifts. Learn how to be found with this helpful how-to.
A Century of Helping Customers Hit the Sack
With a shop in her family since 1885, Cookie Vanous reflects on her family legacy of bedding restoration and the lost Czech art of feather stripping.
Shop Local Boutiques: Tender Loving Empire in Portland
“I gravitate towards quality and unique items that have strong design elements and reflect the creative energy and social ideals of Portlanders.”
Shop Local Boutiques: shopSCAD in Savannah
Follow Amy Zurcher, director of Savannah College of Art and Design’s gallery shop, on this enticing tour of student art, fashion, and decor.
How-Tuesday: Granny’s Delight Mini Quilt
Explore childhood memories of “Nanna†— tea served on mismatched china, false teeth and handmade doilies — with this achievable piece of fabric art..
Celebrating Canada’s National Birthday: A Road Trip
Jen lives in Ottawa, Canada where she handcrafts natural kids’ gear and decor for SewnNatural, the shop she shares with her mother. In the fleeting spaces in between mothering, she shares musings, recipes and eco-living tips on her blog, the SewnNatural studio. On July 1st, Canadians celebrate our national birthday. Across this huge country of… Continue reading
Thistle & Clover’s Tips for Designers: Approaching Boutiques
What do boutique shops look for when picking which designers they’ll carry? We asked boutique owners Camilla and Rand to share a few tips. While every boutique is going to have a different process and unique criteria, we think Camilla and Rand’s advice goes a long way. Let’s draw back the curtain on Thistle &… Continue reading
World Cup Fever: African Inspiration With AfricaAtelier
Milan-based Laura Paglieri, a.k.a. AfricaAtelier, was born and raised in Kenya, where she began collecting and researching antique trade beads and has recently launched her first collection made with these unique finds. As the FIFA World Cup (football — that’s “soccer” for the Americans!) kicks off today in South Africa, the eyes of the world… Continue reading
UK Edition: Vintage Brick and Mortar Tour
Hunting for vintage treasures has become my new favourite pastime on Etsy. I get an irresistible little buzz out of discovering a gorgeous one-of-a-kind item, rich with history or retro cool, whether it’s for my home or wardrobe. The lovely Louise of catwalkcreative is back again, but this time we take you on a magical… Continue reading
Shop Local: Sand and Sea With the Mediterranean Team
As the Mediterranean Street Team, we would like to begin our story with the Mediterranean Sea. The word “Mediterranean” comes from the Latin mediterraneus, meaning “in the middle of the earth” (medius and terra). The Mediterranean is the sea surrounded by land and it encompasses many diverse cultures. The ebullient nature of the Mediterranean people… Continue reading
Shop Local: Poland With patkas
In the continued spirit of Euro Week, patkas takes us on a tour of Poland. On-board the Shop Local train, we stop off to visit a handful of her fellow Polish artists who graciously share their favourite spots and local knowledge. patkas: I lived in Warsaw for many years, but I always dreamt about living… Continue reading
Shop Local: Belgium, the Land of Beer and Chocolate
In celebration of Etsy’s Euro Week, Greet, a.k.a. fleurfatale, invites us to explore her homeland of Belgium and its famous tasty and traditional eats. She and her fellow native artists karlita, nevousinstallezpas, dinafragola and kookaboora show off their country with the help of Etsy’s Shop Local tool. Did you know that the [de facto] European… Continue reading
The Etsy Seller Basics: Get a Jumpstart on a Stellar Shop
Ryan, a.k.a. littleputbooks, is an old school Etsian with years of successful selling under her belt. She is sharing her top 10 tips as a sample of some of the material she covered in her workshop for I Heart Art: Portland. Choose your business name carefully. Think of a shop name that reflects your style… Continue reading
