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Etsy in the Press: Kudos


Story by adam, EtsyinthePress Published on March 5, 2009 in Etsy News	Photo by chocoagogo

...And by kudos, I don't mean those candy bars masquerading as healthy snacks (although they are delicious). I mean kudos: a transliteration of a Greek singular noun kŷdos meaning “praise or renown." Kudos to us — and by us I mean me, you and everyone that partakes in Etsy. "Kudos for what?" you may ask. Kudos for making Etsy one of the best places to shop online! And it's not just me saying that (but I do say that a lot). That comes straight from the likes of sources such as The Guardian, who recently picked Etsy as their website of the week, and from Fast Company, who anointed us into the Fast Company 50, an annual list of the world's most innovative companies. Other folks who thought the same include Examiner.com, the New York Daily News (regarding weddings), and the unexpected and therefore even more compelling Invention and Technology News. Go figure!

On the making side of things, but with a shopping twist, there were two recent notables. The first piece is from Wired magazine, where Clive Thompson discusses the ins and outs of micromanufacturing — in the context of searching for the perfect anniversary gift for his wife. The second piece "Growth Of Crafty Businesses During Rough Economy" comes from the news desk at WCCO in Minnesota, with profiles of some local sellers. In light of our failing economy, this news is that much sweeter, so thank you all for your contributions.

In celeb news, Rosie O'Donnell has been making noise about her Etsy charity shop in places such as Us Weekly and the Tyra Banks Show. And in case you missed it, Mickey Rourke's neckwear at the Oscars last week caused quite a stir. On a side note that I am tempted to call "Odds and Split Ends," I stumbled across this blurb in Allure that I think you will enjoy.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a candy bar to finish.

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March 5, 2009 at 2:57 p.m.

LaveMeSoapCo

OH yum, I mean yea!

March 5, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

BluCille

That looks delicious!

March 5, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.

voleurdebijoux

Great article, Adam! Love the Allure article comment. :D

March 5, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.

worksofwhimsy

Good to hear!

March 5, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.

punkybunny300

Very cool! Now I'm hungry for chocolate...

March 5, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.

zombuki

Go us!

March 5, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

DeNovoStyle

Funny, reading the Allure article I was beginning to think someone WAS selling clothes made from their hair here. Phew...

March 5, 2009 at 3:12 p.m.

redyellowandblueink

Ya I saw the WIRED article-thought it was great. I just ckecked out rosie's shop-i love her down and dirty no frills photos-good for her. putting the time and money onto the donation and not a fancy smancy pic-although for us non-celebs, i'll admit we need the super star photos of our goods.

March 5, 2009 at 3:13 p.m.

FancifulForm

OK now I have to go buy candy. Thanks. :op

March 5, 2009 at 3:14 p.m.

thesacredbead2

Maybe this recession will enlighten folks as to the advantages of buying handmade, supporting artists, buying local (or not if it is art!), all those good things.

March 5, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.

BabbidgePatch

Congratulations Etsy! to all of us :)

March 5, 2009 at 3:26 p.m.

JoannasPhotography

Great! congrats to Etsy and all it's members :)

March 5, 2009 at 3:26 p.m.

QuercusSilver

That looks so good I can smell it! truly!

March 5, 2009 at 3:26 p.m.

kittytrishia

Congrats Etsy and I just read the article in Fast Company and loved it. Where did Marie Thomas get that cute little octo guy?

March 5, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.

GoldhawkPotteryEtc

Thanks Adam for this information. I am reading all of these news stories and passing them around to friends. Go Etsy!!

March 5, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.

EmmaGordonLondon

Yippee! That's really nice to know!

March 5, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.

FluteTeacher

Neat! I always love telling people about etsy.

March 5, 2009 at 3:47 p.m.

intrinsicimagination

Go Etsy!

That Allure article sure is a strange place to see Etsy mentioned though!

March 5, 2009 at 3:48 p.m.

EJPcreations

Yaaaaaaa! Etsy is the best!!!!

March 5, 2009 at 4:18 p.m.

CwButcher

great eats yummy

March 5, 2009 at 4:22 p.m.

odiliafu

Great article!!! Martha also mentioned Etsy in the Martha Stewart show today. Cool!!!

March 5, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.

SweetLollipopShop

Doesn't surprise me at all, I've always said etsy rocks!

March 5, 2009 at 4:43 p.m.

WingsDove

Etsy is really getting around and that is so good for the artists selling their works here. Wonderful news.

March 5, 2009 at 5 p.m.

LazyTcrochet

There was also a review in the premiere issue of "Bicycle Times" of builtinpittsburgh.etsy.com - my husband noticed. Very cool.

March 5, 2009 at 5:01 p.m.

GemmaBeads

I saw Rosie on The Bonnie Hunt Show and she and Bonnie crafted with her favorite Munny dolls. Bonnie said that "crafting was her Valium". I had to agree! Love those two ladies - and love seeing Etsy become as popular as they are.

March 5, 2009 at 5:18 p.m.

chocoagogo

Wow! Thanks for the love everyone!
I hope to have the new variety box up tonight!

March 5, 2009 at 5:19 p.m.

chocoagogo

Oh, the photo is the Chai Crunch dark chocolate bar btw ;)

March 5, 2009 at 6:11 p.m.

AutumnLeavesJewelry

YYYYay for Etsy in the Press and Rosie and everyone!
Lookie at WiredDesigns pretty ring!!!

March 5, 2009 at 6:17 p.m.

AutumnLeavesJewelry

ooo and Essence online magazine has definitely noticed Etsy sellers and items!

March 5, 2009 at 6:17 p.m.

Creativewithclay

That photo makes me hungry!

March 5, 2009 at 6:21 p.m.

EpicBones

oh wow, congrats to everyone!!! and yes, kudos are delicious...

March 5, 2009 at 6:26 p.m.

kimbade

yea!! YIPPEEEEE ETSY!! Rosie bought something from me, and not only did i thank her for the purchase, but i thanked her for bringing attention to the nifty keen awesomeness that is ETSY!!!

March 5, 2009 at 8:12 p.m.

IcingOnTheCupcake

Yummy... that looks so good! Love to read the news articles.

March 5, 2009 at 8:31 p.m.

baconsquarefarm

Great article Adam, yea WCCO and Minnesota~!

March 5, 2009 at 8:32 p.m.

dragonhouseofyuen

thanks for letting me know!
I read the Guardian - but I usually stay on the environmental pages!
so thanks for the link!

March 5, 2009 at 9:06 p.m.

LeftHandHats

WooHoo!!!!! I'm hoping that one day Etsy will have the same kind of name recognition that eBay does, and that will benefit all Esty members!!!

March 5, 2009 at 9:08 p.m.

uncharted

yay for etsy!

March 5, 2009 at 9:21 p.m.

JMCdesigns

Great!!!!

March 5, 2009 at 9:34 p.m.

KellesKitchen

Go us! What a great collection of features.

March 5, 2009 at 10:17 p.m.

Waterrose

It can only be a good thing for all of us! Woo Hoo!

March 5, 2009 at 10:44 p.m.

PipocaHandmade

Great news! This posting...and the fantastic picks!

March 5, 2009 at 11:26 p.m.

bhangtiez

ETSY saves da day........horray! Come on economy...u luv ETSY!!!!!!!!

March 6, 2009 at 1:09 a.m.

BeanTownHandmade

Wonderful for all of us! Thanks for supporting your members Etsy!

March 6, 2009 at 3:16 a.m.

tortillagirl

This makes me happy! Yay Etsy! P.S. Awesome quote by Adam in the Wired piece, btw.

March 6, 2009 at 4:57 a.m.

Iammie

Nice!

March 6, 2009 at 5:06 a.m.

siennaorlando

Awesome!I had a feeling about you guys.

March 6, 2009 at 5:19 a.m.

Nafsika

Kudos and Opa also!!Feels great to be a part of something great!

March 6, 2009 at 6:47 a.m.

Snowberrylime

Ohhh, I hadn't heard about all of these yet! Great news for everyone! :D

March 6, 2009 at 6:53 a.m.

SewnNatural

Wonderful stuff - thanks for letting us know

March 6, 2009 at 7:19 a.m.

ooty

Yay!! this is great =0)

March 6, 2009 at 7:54 a.m.

BayMoonDesign

I'm glad the word is getting out about Etsy. I hope it translates into traffic and sales.

March 6, 2009 at 9:20 a.m.

Rhiannon228

Awesome! I tell everyone I know about etsy. Once they shop here, they tell me they get addicted.

March 6, 2009 at 9:23 a.m.

judemcconkey

I love when people say to me "Have you seen this site Etsy?" and I get to say, yes, I've sold my photography on there for almost a year. I feel like for once I'm in the know ;)

Great to see this site gettings it's due.

March 6, 2009 at 9:47 a.m.

alamodestuff

Yesterday, I saw 4 Etsy shops mentioned in the latest Lucky magazine!!

March 6, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.

ManoCelebrates

yum yum, I love chocolate.

March 6, 2009 at 11:42 a.m.

VintageinBohemia

I love Etsy! I'm glad to see the word is out!

March 6, 2009 at 12:57 p.m.

LittleCritters00

I want chocolate NOW!

March 6, 2009 at 12:58 p.m.

donebydigits

I can't stop etsy-ing! congrats on the Fast Company article. You rock!

March 6, 2009 at 12:58 p.m.

LittleCritters00

Awesome article it go to know that Etsy is getting more and more popular and more and more sellers are doing well

March 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

CutieDynamite

Oooh, that chocolate!! Go Etsy!

March 6, 2009 at 2:27 p.m.

TheMysticCircleArt

Great news!!!Yeah!!!
Thanks 4 having such a wonderful website for us to sell and buy amazing handmade items.ETSY ROCKS :)

March 6, 2009 at 3:32 p.m.

BowWowBeds

For awhile when I'd mention Etsy people would say what is that or could you spell it? I had someone at the fabric store just yesterday evening say I love your purse. So I told her I bought it on Etsy from CamilleStar. She said I just love Etsy! So as the person above mentioned it is becoming a well known place which is a terrific thing for each & every seller here! Have a great weekend all....

March 6, 2009 at 4 p.m.