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From Brooklyn to Burning Man: An Artistic Experiment
At the end of this past month, I left the humidity and concrete of Brooklyn to camp in the desert of Nevada for the sake of art and the American Dream. I had just finished my Summer Internship at the Storque, and with some handmade buttons in tow, I embarked on my first Burning Man journey. ["Altered State" by Kate …
Etsy Finds: New "Undiscovered" Favorites
I was looking for some fresh blood for my Favorites, so I decided to browse Pounce Undiscovered, and I found a whole slew of talented newbies. Pounce Undiscovered is the best way to find a sweet shop before someone else does. Plus, I love speed-Pouncing until something catches my eye; it's so much more …
Back to School: XY
Whether it's drinking 40s or drinking juice boxes, the boys who rule school rely on fresh fashion and accessories to cement their reputations. The cool cats of the playground don't flaunt their testosterone with motorcycles or platinum, just badass pencil cases. With these picks, any guy can be a pioneer …
Etsy Press Club: July 2008
July brought the heat! The sidewalks were sizzling, the ice cream trucks were sweating, and Etsians were blazing in the press. The latest edition of the Etsy Press Club is ready. These are all of the clippings that I found or received during July. As always, if you get mentioned in the press, please send an email …
Dorm Duel: Dark and Victorian
This Fall, I will be entering my senior year at Stanford, and that means I have one last chance to do a dorm room right. The primary obstacles in decorating a dorm room are: 1. It is an empty, depressing, white box, for which you usually have only a few days to decorate before problem sets and Alexander Pope papers …
Etsy Finds: Entomological Picks
I was hosting a dinner party in my backyard the other evening, when my friends and I were driven inside, not by rain or nosy neighbors, but instead, by slugs. From ants at a picnic to mosquitoes by the lake, insects have long been the cliche of summer annoyance. What I love most about the bugs on Etsy is their …
Etsy Press Club: June 2008
In Roman mythology, Juno protected the finances of the empire. How fitting then, that June should be such a prolific press month for Etsians! The latest edition of the Etsy Press Club is ready. These are all of the clippings that I found or received during June. As always, if you get mentioned in the press …
Etsy in the Press: July 2008
The Etsy community is becoming the go-to source for inspirational shopping tips on all things innovative and exquisite. Word is spreading to a variety of news media, touting the value of Etsy for buyers and sellers alike. Interior designer and contributing editor for ELLE Decor, Elaine Griffin, was on …
Etsy Finds: Surrealist Picks
In an effort to escape the heat, I've been spending a lot of time lately in museums and movie theaters. The new exhibition at the MOMA, Dali: Painting and Film, was an ideal synthesis of the two. My favorite film from the show was a collaboration Dali began with Walt Disney, Destino, set to music by Mexican …
