When my sister told me about Etsy few years ago, I didn't know what to expect and was very pleased by the business it generated, the relationships and friends I found in the creative community of Etsy. It allowed me to experiment with my new vegan products and test the market. When I fist opened my business DesiderioChocolates I wanted to create chocolates and confections that were naturally good, made the old fashion way with simple and fresh ingredients, but adding some of my artistic creative flare. The result was an elegant and gourmet chocolate collection that set a trend here in Colorado. In 2010 I went vegan, for ethical reasons (I turned vegetarian in my teen). The first thing I did was modifying all of my recipes. The vegan line is now expanding and I am getting ready to launch to the big market, and I am hoping that in the next 6 months I will be able to be in my business full time, since I am still working full time.
In the near future there are lots of trade shows.
Etsy will always be my favorite place, where I can experiment and have a close relationship with the public.