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Etsy in the Press: Dog Days


Story by adam, EtsyinthePress Published on August 14, 2009 in Etsy News	Photo by rubenacker

The dog days of summer are upon us once again. What exactly is a dog day? I am always interested by the origins of such terms, and luckily, Wikipedia is there to help:

The term "Dog Days" was used by the Greeks, as well as the ancient Romans (who called these days caniculares dies [days of the dogs]) after Sirius (the "Dog Star", in Latin Canicula), the brightest star in the heavens besides the Sun. The dog days of summer are also called canicular days.

Dog Days were popularly believed to be an evil time "when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies."

Good times! Luckily, we've managed to avoid the burning fevers and hysterics. (And thankfully, not everyone has become languid.) Take, for instance, the authors of the following pieces. The Globe and Mail and The San Francisco Chronicle discuss how Etsy is a great place to shop for home decor. Meanwhile, News Channel Five in Nashville, TN recommend us for wedding planning. The folks at TampaBay.com say, "Looking for a unique gift in a hurry? Turn to Etsy." Another notable press mention: PC Magazine selected Etsy as one of their Top 100 Web Sites of 2009, in the shopping category, of course! AlwaysOn also selected Etsy as one of their AO Global 250 Winners in the consumer category.

I think that one of the reasons that Etsy is such a great place to shop is because of the connections that can be made. This is the theme of a recent post on Willamette Live. Speaking of connecting, there is a great interview with our own Sean about our new Facebook Connect feature on All Facebook.

Another powerful tool for connecting is Twitter. The Business 101 series onTwitter.com featured Etsy as a case study recently, and ecommerce-guide offers some thoughts on tweeting as well.

Under the heading of fun seller news, drivebybags was profiled on Twin Cities Live, sharing the story of how their unique tote bag business came to be. In other exciting television happenings, RitzyMisfit had one of her necklaces featured around the neck of The Bachelorette on ABC! And finally, a love letter, featured on Auctionbytes, involving Italian boyfriends, Etsy, and vintage.

Happy Canicular Days to everyone! Enjoy the dog-themed Etsy items!

For more Etsy in the Press, go here!

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Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:25 a.m.

FlanneryCrane

"Good Times..." Now that's funny. Enjoyed this very much and all the toots are so sweeeeet!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:28 a.m.

spacejam

i miss my doggy =(

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:29 a.m.

VixVintage

So cute...I love my pup for sure!

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

PatternsAndSuch

"Enjoy the dog-themed Etsy items!"

For sure!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:33 a.m.

jenniferlynnstudio

Cute dog choices!!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:33 a.m.

michelemaule

I love how many Boston Terriers are featured! :D hehe.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:35 a.m.

MilkGlassVintage

Aww, those pups are all too cute!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:36 a.m.

BluLima

Bean Town is awesome...highly recommended!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:40 a.m.

The7thMagpie

Biker dog gets my vote!:)

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:42 a.m.

aBreathofFrenchair

Great press! I love the doggies too!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:43 a.m.

tinahdee

So cute! I check out the links too. Congrats on the mentions!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.

Sudstress

They mentioned Etsy on Weeds a few episodes ago too! I was so excited :) YAY etsy.

That paw print necklace is adorable.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:52 a.m.

sisterbutterfly

Etsy ROCKS!!!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:01 a.m.

ChloesRuffleButt

How cool! Congrats to drivebybags and ritzymisfit! Hooray for Etsy!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:04 a.m.

artsyfingers

Great article ,
Go Etsy Go!!!!!
Loooooove the paw print.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:05 a.m.

SunshineandRavioli

Cute Poochies and great press to boot! Yay Etsy!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:06 a.m.

pinkbuffalo

It makes me feel so proud when someone outside of our 'little etsy world' mentions etsy. I get so excited and say 'yay, etsy!' :)

I'm from Buffalo, NY and you'll find that in most Buffalonians, too. We're all very proud of the fact that we're from Buffalo and we're not afraid to show it. Etsians remind me of Buffalonians in that same respect. ;)

Congrats to drivebybags and ritzymisfit. You guys must be so excited!

And I want one of everything in this dog theme. My Charly would be one spoiled pooch! ;)

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:22 a.m.

merlinsbarkproducts

Just LOVE the illustration by Rubenacker up on top. Absolutely adorable!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:23 a.m.

evihan

soooo cute:-)

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:28 a.m.

pattihaskins

Rubenacker Rocks!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.

NanLawson

boston terriers are so in right now! haha.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:36 a.m.

Tumus

I LOVE ALL THE DOGS! Too bad I can't list any more in my shop as it is, I'm busy with wedding plans. Any "wedding themed" doggies items?? lol

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:36 a.m.

lazydayz

wonderful choices!!!!!! I love all dog related things! how can you not :)

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

BlueShoeStudio

There is something to be said about "always ON".

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

BlueForestJewellery

Lovely furbabies stuff!! ;)

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.

maybeads

Love it!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:02 p.m.

workingforpeanuts

Nice press and especially lovable dogs- and items!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:03 p.m.

VintageEye

Wonderful Etsy news...and awesome pet goodies!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:18 p.m.

TheCottageCheese

Aw, great finds for pups! Mine aren't loving the dog days of summer. They are feeling really lazy. Perhaps some treats from Etsy would cheer them?

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

UglyBaby

Sweet, now when I'm in a bad mood during the month of August I can just blame it on the evil!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.

paramountvintage

so many great reviews! and so many adorable doggy picks!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:31 p.m.

UglyBaby

Just tried a #cheaptweet special like the recommend in the e-commerce guide. Fingers crossed.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:33 p.m.

StudioCherie

great article, Adam!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:35 p.m.

BranchandBirdie

Cute! if you love doggies you will love my Frenchie Pillow http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:51 p.m.

1AEON

doggy dog ..

Aug. 14, 2009 at 12:55 p.m.

sandali

This is beyond great ~~ what a fun & trigger happy article -- LOVE it ;)

Aug. 14, 2009 at 1:14 p.m.

oldfashionallies

AW! I love dogs! The BF and I just rescued a cat and have high hopes to someday rescue a dog... All the pictures are so cute! Anyway, Etsy has definitely become the place to shop and sell. If it ever comes up in conversation, no one even asks what it is anymore. Everyone knows Etsy!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 1:15 p.m.

tigersanddragons

We have Year of the Dog pendants and earrings, take a look
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

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

cottonbirddesigns

cute!

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

hoganfe

Super cute finds!

Scottie dog fans stop by my
Fun Scottie dog handbag!

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

Aug. 14, 2009 at 1:23 p.m.

EJPcreations

So nice to see the word of Etsy is spreading around. LOVE THE DOG PICTS TOO!!!!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.

TipsyTimeMachine

Our family members all have small dogs; Maltese, Chihuahua, Pug, Bichon Frise..if only our cat was more dog friendly.

I have an adorable ceramic Boston Terrier figure, with big brown eyes
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Aug. 14, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.

28Crash

And we can't forget about Lucky. Big plug in the new issue (sorry if it's been mentioned already!).

Aug. 14, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.

baconsquarefarm

Congrats to you Etsy for all the press~ awesome~! Thanks for explaining the dog days of summer and great finds too~!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 2:40 p.m.

BabbidgePatch

the pics are way too cute! interesting 'dog days' ...

Aug. 14, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

Shandells

nothing better than a dog

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

artlab

I've always loved that saying...Dog Days of Summer! It's good to hear where it came from.
Nice work in the press Adam!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 4:10 p.m.

Fairyfolk

Man's best friend, that's fur sure!
Blessings and magic.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 4:28 p.m.

slumptown

After the heat wave my dog is enjoying the cool very non-summer like days we are having. Great article and what great press coverage.

Aug. 14, 2009 at 5:35 p.m.

chetart

Rubenacker's art never fails to satisfy!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

aandboriginals

Thanks so much for featuring my dog sweater... I wondered where all the traffic came from today!!!! Thanks for article too!!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 7:05 p.m.

MinceCo

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
Use the above link to get to my shop.
I have a sale 10% off with discount postage.
STASH IT sTaSH IT StaSH it

Aug. 14, 2009 at 7:12 p.m.

MinceCo

correction, it's this link
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Aug. 14, 2009 at 7:14 p.m.

asundrynotion

Good Etsy news! Thanks for sharing it!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 9:08 p.m.

hamesgirl

One of my faves! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Aug. 14, 2009 at 9:09 p.m.

girltuesdayjewelry

Let us not forget that Dogstar is/was also the name of Keanu Reeves' band!
Woof! Love the dog inspired items!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10 p.m.

GreytEscape

Greyt article packed with a lot of info.! Dogs are wonderful (Greyhounds are my preference), so wonderful, I work at home with them!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:42 p.m.

merrellart

Calloo Callay, It's Doggy Day!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Aug. 14, 2009 at 10:53 p.m.

klacustomcreations

great picks for sure, I have a greyhound too so they are my preference too but man I love all doggies!

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:39 p.m.

jbeaudet

So that's where that saying comes from. Who knew! Etsy is getting some press! I think I saw that necklace Jillian was wearing on the bachelorette(yay,I watch that show)

Aug. 14, 2009 at 11:43 p.m.

andrewsreclaimed

Interesting article, I LOVE etymology. Thank you for featuring my dog feeder. The needle felted dog is amazing, so realistic!

Cheers,

Andrew

Aug. 15, 2009 at 4:19 a.m.

Tina669

I love the doggies too!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 4:37 a.m.

patterncollection

I love my pug!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 6:36 a.m.

beachhouseblues

Great dog art!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 9:25 a.m.

ImagoDRIFT

cute models!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 9:27 a.m.

SimpleJoysPaperie

It's wonderful that etsy is making the news!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 2:54 p.m.

BeanTownHandmade

Great article with great news! Thanks so much for including us with these adorable dog items ;)

Aug. 15, 2009 at 4:38 p.m.

patspottery

You go etsy!!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 4:48 p.m.

Scallyrags

Awesome job etsy!

Aug. 15, 2009 at 10:49 p.m.

mykonos

I love doggies!!

Aug. 16, 2009 at 3:36 a.m.

steinschmuckdesign

That is so Great!

Aug. 16, 2009 at 5:24 a.m.

treasuresupplies

Soooo cute!!!

Aug. 16, 2009 at 9:46 a.m.

PawPawsWorkshop

Great article

Aug. 16, 2009 at 12:03 p.m.

rollerscait

I love it! I just started a forum about cling wrap that ended up about dogs...it must be an Etsy thing

Aug. 16, 2009 at 1:20 p.m.

MeghanT

Great collection of images. You need to do one for cats now!

Aug. 16, 2009 at 3:28 p.m.

littletank

CCUUTTEE! the one with the icecream is SO funny. Cute face :)

Aug. 16, 2009 at 3:34 p.m.

RoseyCornerCreations

ritzymisfits was featured in the Ogden Standard Examiner (local newspaper) and local news it's not often a local girl gets her stuff on tv. My family thought it was so cool and kept saying stuff like isn't Etsy where you sell your things?
It was a great promo for Etsy.

Aug. 16, 2009 at 4:39 p.m.