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The Great Etsy Office Move of 2009: Pick Our Keychains


Story by rockstarpoli, Vanessa Published on September 20, 2009 in Etc	Photo by SpoonerZ

UPDATE: The votes are in! Check out the top picks for keychains for the new Etsy office below. Thanks to everyone who voted! Stay tuned for our next vote, which will probably be coffee mugs and glasses...

[The following was originally posted on September 13, 2009.]

We just moved into our new office, and now we need keys to use the bathroom in the hall and to lock and unlock various doors around here.

We want everything at Etsy to be as handmade and vintage as possible, so we picked this collection of keychains. We want YOU to help us narrow down our selection.

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Sept. 13, 2009 at 4:48 p.m.

laralewis

wow! i love that spoon keychain!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.

hellome

Me too! Plus one for me. ☺

Sept. 13, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.

hellome

But if that one isn't part of the contest, I vote for Jemma the dachsund. It's very similar to my keychain, only much much nicer!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 4:56 p.m.

riorita

I love that spoon keychain! One thing I asm sure of - you cannot eat with it!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 4:58 p.m.

truLuxe

Oh gosh... how to choose??? The spoon is super clever, but the sushi is so sassy... and the level... well, you never know when you might need a level. What if the toilet paper isn't straight? Better go with the level. You never know.

....psst.... congratulations on your new home!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:01 p.m.

odiliafu

I love the spoon and the lucky paw keychains. So cool!!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.

vb01

gotta be the spoon...etsy creativity unlocks the door

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:22 p.m.

SeptemberStars

Spoon, yes! Definitely!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:22 p.m.

pinkytoeclothing

Awesome, all of them! But the spoon totally rocks!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:23 p.m.

sewlola

my favorite is the spoon keychain!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:25 p.m.

BeadinBabe

What awesome finds! I love all of these, the little hotdog cell phone chain rocks! :)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:28 p.m.

paisleybaby

I love key chains! That spoon is fantastic.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

ParadiseBodyShop

I love how Etsy is letting Etsians help decide!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:34 p.m.

HAREandDRUM

Cute idea for a vote! Off to cast mine!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:35 p.m.

dahlhaus

The dachshund and the sushi key chains are both pretty great especially since they won't add a whole lot of weight... all the best on getting moved in!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.

seababejewelry

We like the spoon, super cool!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:47 p.m.

YukiBunnie

The spoon one is really neat! I like the dachshund one a lot too though - its a tie for me :)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:48 p.m.

VintageEye

it's the wiener dog...hands down!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:54 p.m.

MinceCo

don't think you can go past the spoon keychain.. customise that one for each purpose and your on an unbeatable winner in my opinion.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:55 p.m.

bhangtiez

that was fun, i luv voting....fun key chains...good luck!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 5:55 p.m.

WoodBeNice

And the Belgian vote goes tooooooooooooo

Dachshund by Leatherprince

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6 p.m.

lolashouse

since these are for the bathroom, my votes would be for the ones that do not have a soft surface! so I would say the spoon for the gals and the level for the guys...

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6 p.m.

jenniferladd

They're all so cool! I'd go with the dachshund, if it were up to me.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:06 p.m.

zebracakes

I LOVE cute keychains! I love the spoon keyhole one and leatherprince has some great ones as well!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:06 p.m.

beth108

I love the spoon cutout....boy is that clever. The hot dog comes in second.....

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:07 p.m.

bronwyn7678

Yes.. Go with the spoon !!!
Love It !!!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:09 p.m.

IcingOnTheCupcake

Love the dachshund... but, there is an obvious choice to vote on for the bathroom keys ; )

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:09 p.m.

poppyfox

Aw I always end up favoriting a bunch of stuff from the blog posts <3

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:14 p.m.

BabbidgePatch

Nice office location ~ I voted :)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:17 p.m.

blueskyclouds

that was fun...I loved the sterling car...reminded me of the Monopoly game car....

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:24 p.m.

yeahhello

spoon, for sure!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:24 p.m.

vivikas

really nice picks! Voted!!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:37 p.m.

asundrynotion

The keyhole spoon sure is novel but I couldn't resist the hand carved Jack Russel terrier. Lots of work goes into hand carving plus it's adorable.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:37 p.m.

ChloesRuffleButt

How fun! Now I feel like I am apart of the move too.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:38 p.m.

nomadcraftsetc

I love the naked fairy! Super cool! Plus you could never LOSE it! All the fairy dust would leave a trail!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:43 p.m.

metrostation

Love the spoon keychain!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 6:57 p.m.

Sonniesuellc

how could you ever lose your keys with these...so cute!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:05 p.m.

PoppysVintageGarden

Oh How FUN! I hope you are enjoying the new view;)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:07 p.m.

KreatedbyKelly

I love the dachshund!!!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:08 p.m.

KreatedbyKelly

Oh, but the spoon one is my hands down fave -- didn't realize that was an option *smiles*

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.

corrnucopia

Definitely the Spoon ~ Enjoy the new digs!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:16 p.m.

beenie2847

def the spoons easy to sanitize.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:20 p.m.

PaperPetalCreations

Really feel like part of the team when I'm helping pick out key chains for the office keys. Thanks for including all of us!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:21 p.m.

ME2Designs

So many awesome choices, but I'd opt for the spoon and sanitizer since it will be a communal keyring.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:25 p.m.

stubborndog

oh - the little bird... happy moving!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:36 p.m.

mybirch

Spoon Key Chain FOR SURE!

Its easy to wash too ;)

Congrats on the move!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:38 p.m.

PonderandStitch

Oh, definitely the spoon! Wonderful! If that is not in the running then I would pick the blackened brass level. :)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:42 p.m.

bytheway

Love the spoon! What a lot of other great choices, though, in the Voter!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:45 p.m.

4TheSparrowsNest

Keychains!! The forgotten, lost art. :o)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:46 p.m.

dragonhouseofyuen

that's so very nice! and so very fitting that you will buy your key chains from an etsy seller :)
and thanks for letting everyone help!
let's hope the key fits!!
....off to vote....

Sept. 13, 2009 at 7:51 p.m.

PipingHotPapers

The spoon is quite fun and unique! Pick that one!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:03 p.m.

wristielove

the sachel keychains are unlike anything i've ever seen. so original!
thx vanessa & rockstarpoli.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:21 p.m.

themefragrance

i love the spoon key chain!
fresh caught fairy is inventive too.
fun article :)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:25 p.m.

lorilooms

Yep - Spoon Keychain - It seems more convienent for an office too ;)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.

pinkroselady

how perfect is this, the spoon keychain!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:31 p.m.

pinkroselady

spoon for sure!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:31 p.m.

pinkroselady

spoon, as if it's feeding the lock!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:36 p.m.

BlueRoseRetro

I like the blackened brass working level...great for guys and gals. Looks olde world...sure to strike up a conversation when you are in line at the grocer or coffee shop.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:45 p.m.

kyoung02

I loveee the spoon one!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:45 p.m.

lovelygifts

Cute spoon keychains

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:55 p.m.

LizEfting

Don't forget to vote! I love the spoon with the key hole, so that's what I voted for...so much talent here on Etsy!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:57 p.m.

postcardlady

I like the little bird one.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 8:59 p.m.

dbabcock

My favorites are the dichronic one and the yellow one with the black bird.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.

IlluminatedPerfume

I really love that you are purchasing what you all need for the new headquarters from sellers!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 9:24 p.m.

IlluminatedPerfume

I'm back from voting. So, for Etsy I would consider something that is practical and durable (plastic or metal), something large even colorful so you can all see and find it and handmade compared to vintage.
Having lived in NYC I can see how the whistle would be practical.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 9:25 p.m.

jhairston66

The spoon... I Give it 2 thumbs up ...

Sept. 13, 2009 at 9:37 p.m.

YellowViolet

Wow that was tough! So hard to pick just one.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 9:42 p.m.

allisonmooney

The sushi one would be perfect if it came attached to the chopsticks - that way you'd never forget that you have it in your pocket - bigger is better when it comes to shared keys!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 9:50 p.m.

etincellestudio

the spoon one is my favorite too!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:05 p.m.

SurrenderDorothy

I like the hotdog!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:08 p.m.

LeelaBijou

They are all so awesome! Can´t pick just one!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:19 p.m.

Artulia

it's a toss up between the spoon & the red dichroic glass

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:22 p.m.

littleteethshop

Definitely the spoon keychain. Very unique.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:28 p.m.

GothicGlitter

I love the spoon! ^_^ So unique.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:35 p.m.

PoorRobot

LOVE LOVE LOVE the spoon! Also the work level!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:44 p.m.

worksandfinds

Spoon is fantastic. And the hotdog - how cute.

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:50 p.m.

lisaroy

love the spoon and Jemma!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 10:56 p.m.

shizendesigns

Great idea!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 11:03 p.m.

sisterbutterfly

Love the fairy in a bottle!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 11:10 p.m.

giftbird

I like the hotdog!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 11:16 p.m.

meraldesigns

i just love the spoon key chain, very original...

Sept. 13, 2009 at 11:40 p.m.

alexkeller

so are we going to get to pick your desk accessories, too ? :)

Sept. 13, 2009 at 11:49 p.m.

That70sShoppe

Great idea to let fellow etsians pick and supply your keychains. I voted!

Sept. 13, 2009 at 11:56 p.m.

simpledream2

I would vote for the spoon.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 12:36 a.m.

MagnetGames

all of your bathrooms have locks? oh man, that must be annoying. heh.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 1:09 a.m.

thedaydreamer

The spoon wins hands down!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 1:24 a.m.

sweetsmilesbaby

I love the Victoria Falls Hotel one because it is 4.5 inches across. You need something nice and big and somehow humiliating when you have to ask to use the restroom.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 1:40 a.m.

CatherinetteRings

I picked the most steampunkish one !

Sept. 14, 2009 at 6:27 a.m.

evihan

incredible collectionnnnn

Sept. 14, 2009 at 6:39 a.m.

raisinlike

I am shocked! How could you leave my Etsy sales fairy keychains out of the competition??

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Sept. 14, 2009 at 6:58 a.m.

GoTo

Don't forget to click the "go vote" button and make your vote official!

I like the Recycled Skateboard Keychain--reminds me of the ramps that were built in the last office. I suppose the new neighbors won't be as fond skateboard ramps, with all the locked rooms and everything...

Sept. 14, 2009 at 7:29 a.m.

beachhouseblues

Very cool choices!!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.

thebestvintage

I voted!!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 7:52 a.m.

agraywolfe

The level for the guys bathroom and the fairy for the girls bathroom....

Sept. 14, 2009 at 8:09 a.m.

LaveMeSoapCo

i think i like the hot dog...

Sept. 14, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.

cassidycay

These are the coolest key chains ever! I voted!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 8:26 a.m.

HoneysuckleLane

Great picks, but I love the spoon at the top!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 8:45 a.m.

BeadsBySam

Voted! Lots of cool picks!! :)

Sept. 14, 2009 at 8:56 a.m.

kimmae86

Little Birdie is so cute!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 9:20 a.m.

HibouCards

It's great that you would choose your "supplies" for your new offices from our great pool of talented people here on Etsy :) I voted. Great picks!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 9:29 a.m.

mailmien

Personally, I love the one I bought recently from Urban Bead:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Or this other one for the partying type with attached bottle opener:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

I'm not too fond of the other choices you have picked -- I think there are a lot better choices out there (I recently went on a keychain jag and searched high and low for many good finds).

See here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Sept. 14, 2009 at 9:42 a.m.

VixVintage

Hard choice, I pick the spoon.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 10:01 a.m.

merrydaledolls

Interesting choices. I love the working level.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 10:16 a.m.

Navare

Definitely the spoon with the keyhole. I admire the sushi, too, but it wouldn't wear as well.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.

CavemanPottery

We placed our vote! It inspired us to make a rooster keychain, just don't know how a pottery keychain would hold up!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:12 a.m.

norakaren

that keychain with the spoon is so incredibly cretive
go for creative people in all areas,that makes etsy one of a kind!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:37 a.m.

EarthenTreasures

These keychains were sooooo fun! Tough to choose favorite again...

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:41 a.m.

ChocolateMintCrafts

Wow! Sooo many awesome keychains!! Thank you for including my blue diskette keychain in the poll!!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:47 a.m.

nycbird

Sushi, sushi, sushi!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.

patspottery

I voted:>)

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:51 a.m.

xmastreeskirts4u

This key chain really caught my attention. Very unique.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 12:15 p.m.

2TrickPony

we better choose before they have to go to the bathroom again.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 12:28 p.m.

TwilightVisions

Spoon!!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 12:50 p.m.

23rdstreetvintage

I love the spoon though Id love to hear people shout
HAVE YOU SEEN MY WIENER?? WHERE ARE THE WIENERS???!!!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 1:01 p.m.

girltuesdayjewelry

spoon gets my vote for coolness and durability.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

DalkullanJewelry

The sushi keychain is so cute and unique!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 1:50 p.m.

thelaughingmoonnyc

Spoon!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.

urbanheirlooms

Spoon for me! Timeless, cool, whimsical, conversation piece.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 2:33 p.m.

billyandwinston

Love the dachshund keyring! Super cute!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 2:36 p.m.

recycledwares

oh my, I can't believe the votes that one of those chains has....it was one of my favs too.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 2:50 p.m.

JulieWebb

Wow, that was harder than thought it would be! I voted for the beach stone because it seems like it would be nice to hold in your hand, perhaps inspire some calming thoughts on the way down the hall... but the recycled skateboard and the photo of the Brooklyn Bridge would have gotten my vote too if I'd been allowed to choose three! :)

Have fun decorating your new space!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 3:39 p.m.

KarensRopeWork

Love the spoon!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.

blabell

the SPOON ROCKS!!!!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 4:18 p.m.

steinschmuckdesign

I wish you all,
that you feel really comfty at your
new Office:)

Sept. 14, 2009 at 5:02 p.m.

madetogether

i love the spoon, but The Curious Keyring came in a solid second!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

Fishstikks

I voted!
There were some really truly fun choices!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 5:33 p.m.

Vickinator

I voted for the spoon! :)

Sept. 14, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.

paramountvintage

i love the whistle keychain! can't wait to see which one gets picked!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 6:27 p.m.

OwlandMouse

I was just thinking today how I need a new key chain!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 6:56 p.m.

StudioCherie

I seriously think you should get my pattern and make your own! On the other hand, there are a lot of great choices in the voter, and I voted for a one-of-a-kind.

Sept. 14, 2009 at 7:02 p.m.

BirdlandCreations

I love the dachsund

Sept. 14, 2009 at 7:09 p.m.

amyhatch

definitely the sushi keychain...adorable!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 8:07 p.m.

VintageBookStore

so many cool keychains!

Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:13 p.m.

stonz

SO excited to find my beach stone key ring in this vote!!! Yahoo!!!! Congrats on the new offices Etsy folks!

Sept. 15, 2009 at 6:56 a.m.

Isobel9

Hands down, the SpoonerZ keychain!!! PERFECT!

Sept. 15, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.

pandawithcookie

How excellent of you to support etsy sellers. I am off to vote!

Sept. 15, 2009 at 9:43 a.m.

WickedDarling

Loved them all! Hard to choose! I like the zombie duck...would make it easy for me to find my keys! :)

Sept. 15, 2009 at 11:33 a.m.

helenaemmans

Whistle keychain is very cool.

Sept. 15, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.

MeowBarkArt

I'm going to vote for the dog... which shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. :)

Sept. 15, 2009 at 12:02 p.m.

MeghanT

How cute! I love that freshly caught fairly keychain. I think this seller should do a genie in a bottle also. Great stuff!

Sept. 15, 2009 at 12:52 p.m.

GarageInc

i like that spoon...

Sept. 15, 2009 at 1:34 p.m.

RedBracelet

GREAT Collection ... Ok I voted!!!!

Sept. 15, 2009 at 1:35 p.m.

RedBracelet

Makes me think - why wont I add A KEYCHAINS TO MY SHOP COLLECTION???

Sept. 15, 2009 at 5:09 p.m.

AlilGranola

the spoon, for sure :)

Sept. 15, 2009 at 5:56 p.m.

rainbowwrangler

paw or spoon.

Sept. 15, 2009 at 6:29 p.m.

luckycharm4me

I am sad, I am left out.... I have the best keyring/chain around. A four leaf clover good luck charm.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Sept. 15, 2009 at 11:54 p.m.

Tina669

Really cute stuff!

Sept. 16, 2009 at 1:12 a.m.

compassionmalas

How cute! And I just broke my keychain.

Sept. 16, 2009 at 11:08 a.m.

grocgroc

Diskette and dog, how cute!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 8:21 a.m.

darbit

I like little bird. Birds come & go, from all round the world; migrate, are social at gatherings. And so wonderful in creating nests, and they do recycle,but still use new materials, but completely Handmade! Or in their case; wing & beak-made!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 12:12 a.m.

magickalrealism

I favor the steampunk keychain - I think it will be the easiest find when it drops to the bottom of someone's purse!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 12:13 a.m.

MyMoms

Definitely different and unique. Thanks for sharing!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 12:32 a.m.

1AEON

nice ones!!! love the alligator on too!!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 4:07 a.m.

MyGrandmasAttic

How fun! I love that you guys picked from here. You guys are so awesome!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 4:17 a.m.

GreenTease

OMG I love the freshly caught fairy. Just super!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 7:40 a.m.

SimpleJoysPaperie

Great choices! Congratulations to the winner!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 8:33 a.m.

lovelygifts

Cute pics. Congrats all.

Sept. 21, 2009 at 9:13 a.m.

stonz

Excited to get second place! Thanks for voting everyone!!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 9:14 a.m.

baconsquarefarm

We've been gone so much lately missed Etsy and voting in this contest. Congrats to the spoon designer and everyone involved. It's an honor to be selected by your peers and Etsy Admin as well.

Sept. 21, 2009 at 9:22 a.m.