Anti-Valentine's Day
Do the couples canoodling at sunset make you want to hurl yourself off a cliff? I plan on celebrating my singledom this Valentine's Day with some bacon-infused whiskey and a 6 a.m. dance party. Check out the Related Items below for the warm embrace of cynicism, independence, and self-love. Items Tagged …
Etsy Finds: Opposites Attract
We often say that a match is made in heaven, but not every pair is a result of familiarity: opposites attract! (Think Democrat James Carville and Republican mate Mary Matalin.) Today's Etsy Finds collection is a Valentine ode to the odd combos that, when paired, produce sweet harmony. In many cases we cannot …
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Quit Your Day Job: soulyyours
Barbe of soulyyours spent over twenty years working in the public school system before leaving to take on her growing Etsy shop full time. While in the process of transitioning to a part-time schedule in order to plan ahead for the big leap, Barbe was let go like so many others this past June. Since …
UK Edition: Greetings From Etsy's UK Blogger
Hello and a very warm welcome to the UK Edition of the Etsy blog! My name is Amity, I'm an Etsy addict, and it's such a pleasure to meet you all. Etsy and I go way back. I've been a seller since 2006, when I started out selling my photography on cards and postcards. Along with my changing passions, my business has morphed …
Etsy Finds Decor: Repurposed Retreat
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by Sandra Soss's Chicago home and studio. Staying true to her self-proclaimed bricolage lifestyle, Sandra’s home is a compelling amalgamation of collections, artwork, thrift shop treasures, found objects and donated furnishings that are constantly …
Etsy Finds: Revenge of the Nerds
Geek is the new chic, did you hear? With technology trail blazing the next frontier and gadgets becoming an essential part of the daily routine, it's time to embrace our inner dork and geek out over the Etsy Finds below. For more nerdtastic inspiration, peruse Etsy's Geekery Category. Working vintage …
Keep it Weird: Think Inside the Box
In elementary school, I was a fiend for book reports. Before the narrative arc had climaxed, I would already be filling shoeboxes with Fimo characters, papier-mache motifs, and metaphorical embellishments. The diorama is the ultimate immersion. I just want to climb inside these realms, wipe my feet on the …
Etsy Love Stories: Greenmandesigns
'Tis the season for lovesick sighs and pining for the one whose aim is true. Join us for another sweet and spicy edition of Etsy love stories. Today's tender and artsy couple is Cynjon and Charlie of greenmandesigns. Tell us about yourselves!Well, our names are Cynjon and Charlie. We're a somewhat oddball …
From Etsy's Merchandising Desk: Sprouting Up in March
It's that time again, and those of us behind the scenes at Etsy would like to share our merchandising plans for March. As we continue to plan Etsy’s calendar for the year ahead with thematic merchandising, we will be incorporating many of the concepts you shared in response to February's report and continue …
Etsy Finds: Sweep Her off Her Feet
Be it romance, family, or friendship, show the ladies in your life how special they are this Valentine's Day with a thoughtful gift from Etsy. This array of heartfelt gift ideas for the ladies was nominated by Etsy's community. Join in the fun and vote for your favorite item from this collection today! The top …
Top 10 Tax Time Tips From Outright
Here in the U.S., we're coming up on that dreaded time of year: tax time. In the past few months, our bookkeeping partner Outright.com has added a host of features, streamlining your bookkeeping and lessening the hassle that comes with running an indie business and doing your taxes. We asked them to provide some …
Etsy Love Stories: Filzfelt
We're getting into the spirit of hand holding, salted chocolate truffles and declarations of undying affection with another round of Etsy love stories. Today's dynamic couple are besties, business buds and felt-loving ladies Kelly Smith and Traci Roloff of FilzFelt. Here's their friendship's origin …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: February 4, 2010
"I am a nobody. Treat me as a solar myth, or an echo, or an irrational quantity, or ignore me altogether." — James Murray, lexicographer and editor of the Oxford English Dictionary This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has revelations and surreal visions usually found after a three-day …
I Heart Art: Portland
Indie hearts beat strong in Portland, Oregon, one of the craftiest cities in the United States. Working from Brooklyn here at Etsy headquarters, I think of Portland as our sister city.Today, we are announcing that we are joining forces with the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) and the Portland Etsy …
Etsy Finds: Purple Quarry
A purple variety of quartz, the amethyst is the official birthstone of February and is also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Pisces. The amethyst is believed to make the wearer feel calm and good-natured and is also a stone that is said to represent friendship and break the spells of addiction. Its …
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