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Vanessa
Published on December 12, 2008 in Events |
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Last one tonight!!! Lucky Magazine - Fri, 12/12 @ 7pm EST.
Ever wish your favorite style-savvy magazine would somehow come to life and help you navigate the wide variety of items on Etsy? Imagine if your favorite blogger would magically appear and point you to the perfect holiday gifts for your friends and family... (sound of fingers snapping) Your wish is our command!
Etsy is teaming up with a bevy of talented tastemakers to bring you hot picks for the holiday season live in the Virtual Labs. If you've never visited the Virtual Labs, now is your chance to join in Etsy's multi-user, webcam-enabled chat space (yes, where you can also throw around virtual paper airplanes and toss hearts at people). It's going to be a whole lot of fun, so please spread the word and login here at the appointed hour!
Schedule of Shop Live events all in the Treehouse of the Virtual Labs:
Wednesday, December 3rd @ 7pm EST
Brett Bara, host of PBS' Knit and Crochet Today and Editor in Chief of Crochet Today, (which, by the way, is chock-full of amazing presents to crochet) picks her top crocheted gifts — and gifts for crocheters — available on Etsy.
Thursday, December 4th @ 7pm EST 
BurdaStyle, your destination for do-it-yourself style, picks top gifts for the fashionista. See some of their previous stylings on the Storque.
Wired Magazine, your source for the coolest gear for everyone on your shopping list, picks their top gifts for the geek in your life.
Garth Johnson, the rock star of craft blogs, ExtremeCraft, shares his extraordinary Etsy picks.
Tuesday December 9th @ 7pm EST 
Andrew Wagner, Editor in Chief of the illustrious American Craft Magazine, picks his favorite contemporary crafts on Etsy.
Wednesday December 10th @ 7pm EST
Jonathan Butler from Brooklyn's biggest blog-about-town, Brownstoner, picks must-have housewares and art for the holidays.
Thursday December 11th @ 7pm EST 
Aya Kanai, senior fashion editor of TeenVogue, your source for Style-conscious girls everywhere, picks the best fashion-forward gifts for teens.
Friday December 12th @ 7pm EST ![]()
Ami Pak, Senior Online Editor, Lucky Online (known for combining shopping + style) will share style savvy gifts for her.
So snuggle in and shop with us every weeknight until December 12th! Remember there are only 100 seats in the Treehouse of the Virtual Labs, so get there on time! You don't want to miss these picks! If you want to find out more about this newfangled Virtual Labs thing, check out this post.
Want to help spread the word? Why, thank you! Aren't you a doll?! Here are some cute graphics (thanks, Anda!) for your website or blog. Please link your readers back to this article, so they can be in the know!


171 comments Login to add your own!
garconniere
this sounds like a really great idea! i'll definitely tune in.
greenporchlights
This looks incredible! I'm hoping I can catch every single one in the series!
gilbea
argh Wait... 7 pm EST time? that is like 1 or 2 am here... Are you going to publish a transcript.. please? For your european friends? =)
JessicaSharrah
wait - I am confused.... as a seller - am I there to be seen? - or is this a pre-picked gift ideas for buyers?
LaCometaLab
I have a doubt though, why this has not been posted on the Virtual Labs calendar? I hope it really happens.
ArtsAfire
Will any of these expert shoppers be looking through the art category? Or just the housewares and fashion categories?
missbatch
ArtsAfire,
Yes, art will be a feature of the Dec. 10th event. Thanks for the heads-up that it was missing from the article!
TashaHussey
very exciting ! I was featured in Lucky feb 08 for Atlanta. So I look forwad to it.
anndouglas
What a fun way to get people excited about Etsy -- linking with all these powerful brands. Great stuff.
janicej
This sounds exciting! I may have to stay up late here in the UK to catch them. Thanks for picking my print for the related items!
westcorinthstudio
It would be great if there was an article after these events, listing the picks, for those who can't make it. please?
tanisalexis
ooh will have to make some time to stop in and see. Fun idea kids! yay!!
BlueTerracotta
It is a bit late for those in Europe, but it will be worth it! So I'll sleep a little less...
LazyTcrochet
Wow...what a great opportunity! This looks like a lot of fun. Thanks
LazyTcrochet
I blogged it. Thanks for the buttons Anda. I am really looking forward to this and will pass it on!
Baggavond
This looks like SO much fun! **be there, or be square!!**
(did I really just say that? lol)
bijougirldesigns
Wow! This sounds awesome! I'll be there as much as I can!
essiewb
I'm so impressed with the events Etsy staff produce! This is exciting!
elisasherejewelry
I am totally going to check this out. Fantastic idea, Admin!
petalandpink
Oh this is a great idea! Can't wait to check it out. Thanks!
tangerinetreehouse
This is great. Will they be archived anywhere for those of us that can't tune in live?
baconsquarefarm
oh this sounds like fun~ I'll be there after I shew mr pete outta the house~ don't tell him I'm enjoying myself in the labs again. lol~!
CherylsJewelry
Very exciting! I just discovered this part of Etsy, so I can't wait!
jewelrybyallison
This is so exciting, I can't wait to see what it is like!
UrbanPrincess
I'll Try My Best To Be There! I know your gonna have to fight for a seat!
hauntedattics
I really appreciate that Lucky regularly lists etsy items in their Editor's picks and Trend editorials. Hopefully someone in my family will renew my subsription for xmas ;)
Ebrown2503
I really like this idea! The first year could take everyone by surprise...subsequent years I could see this hooking into a national promotion for the entire website and a few lucky artists.
JessicaSharrah
Dec. 1, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. JessicaSharrah
wait - I am confused.... as a seller - am I there to be seen? - or is this a pre-picked gift ideas for buyers?
< .... still confused
Vanessa
Hey jessica,
This is meant to help shoppers get ideas. The host has picked items.
JessicaSharrah
thanks Vanessa - wonderful idea either way - I was just unclear! Thanks again!!
Jessica
estasketch
awesome! the crochettoday one was so much fun, i'll definitely be attending more of them!
smashgirl
I only had a few minutes to pop in today, what a great idea! I hope to join in again!
ebbandflo
shipping deadlines - anyone thinking of these at all in lalaland? this week is real squeeze time for international shipping - i hope that there won't be too many disappointed buyers at these extravaganzas. ooops! sorry - forgot that Etsy is US-centric in terms of selling (but will happily take international seller fees)
daniellexo
Just so our international buyers are aware - U.S. Sellers can ship First Class up to December 11th to get their packages to their buyers before Xmas to the following areas: Canada, Caribbean, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, Europe & the Middle East. The Express Mail cut off date is around December 18th.
More info here:
http://www.usps.com/holiday/shippingc...
Canadian Sellers can ship up to December 18th if they are using Priority Worldwide. More info here: http://canadapost.com/dec/holiday/mai...
So keep on shoppin'!
(Of course make sure you read the shipping policies from each individual seller!)
LoraHart
So excited about the American Craft Council will be there on Tuesday! I'll be there for sure!
rarebeasts
I missed WIRED. ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGG NOOOOOOOOOO
Why do I always read these thing to late, silly me!
ebbandflo
at $92 priority shipping worldwide via canadapost (some countries may be more expensive) is a somewhat inappropriate method of shipping for the average etsy item (valued at roughly $15 according to the last weather forecast).
most sellers will be working to the most economical method of delivery which for canada means a dec 8th deadline unless the buyer wants to spend big bucks
quirke
Please research Canada Post rates and deadlines a little more thoroughly first before offering advice on mailing from Canada. Or consult some Canadian sellers, there are plenty on Etsy who would be happy to assist you.
SherriCrochets
Well, darn, I would have liked to know about the Crochet Today thing beforehand, not after it was over. I don't check the Storque very often, but get all the mailings and don't remember seeing it...
Sherri
LilPrincessDollStore
Look forward to seeing how this works New to selling on etsy and learning everyday!
beautifulbridget
I popped into the virtual labs last night thanks to this article....it was a blast!!
rozzissweetpeas
I had a chance to sit in on BURDA, I looove that site and the Show with Burda was well worth my time. THANKS ETSY!! YOU ROCK rozzi
matt
ps, the associate Publisher of Wired is my brother Josh. Nepotism, sure..but he's funny and nice. Come see us at 7 pm EST tonight
ravenwren
I've been a subscriber to Lucky since the pilot issue so this will be great!
giusypatch
I've missed the wired magazine chat yesterday, but was 1:00 am here in Italy, I was tired and gone to bed :(.
eneefabricdesign
Is this going to send buyers into Etsy stores to buy from Etsy Sellers?
mydesertstudio
Vanessa said:
This is meant to help shoppers get ideas. The host has picked items.
By "the host" you mean Wired, etc. has already searched Etsy and chosen their items?
Will we be able to see the items after the event is over?
HelloCrafty
Did the hosts use Etsy's search tool or were they guided to certain shops & sellers by Etsy admin? Just out of curiosity...
nestingemily
Brilliant idea! I adore the creative force that is etsy and I'll be here : )
drewdown
Hello all. I'll be hosting tomorrow evening. Just to let you know we've had no guidance from Etsy on what to choose — which is good but also so very scary! There is so much out there...hope to see you all tomorrow!
- Andrew Wagner
KellyPatton
Virtual Labs are fun, check them out, they make this site that much more personal.
pixestreasurechest
I am definately going to have to see what going on! Sounds like fun.
RocketScienceShop
The past ones have been very fun. Can't wait to see Andrew's choices.
4TheSparrowsNest
I've never looked into the virtual labs before, I get a bit queasy when it's a race of sorts...seems like the spots would fill up fast? Perhaps I'll try it sometime to see what it's all about. neat concept though!
bamboobaby
Love the video of Snoop dog and Martha making mashed potatoes. Thanks Garth.
drewdown
Hey there...where are you posting the picks after the fact? Garth picked some pretty nutty stuff that I've got to check out again...thanks!
AchAchLiebling
Can I check out the picks even though I missed the live show?
daniellexo
You can see *some* of the past Shop Live picks here: http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/ta...
:)
giusypatch
waiting for the chat... 0.21 am here in Italy... so, already december 10...and today it's my birthday! :)
christinececelia
It was very nice!
I tuned in for Andrew Wagner, he lost his pants and showed a man in his skibbys- great guy!
FUN TIME!
I will definitly joining in for more!!!
myfinn
What a fantastic idea! I only wish dinner time wasn't right at 6pm :( Maybe I can work something out for the Lucky mag workshop.
UrbanPrincess
Everyone should join in on the fun! So far I have attended 3 Lab Events, They have been great! I've added more shops to my favorite to tell people about& buy things in the process!
Aya Kanai was a blast , her picks were great!
I set my alarm for the next one, you may what to do the same!
-Shica
MuddyBones
I wish that these were a little later at night! I'm jealous, these events sound amazing!
Born2BeeWild
Too bad I just found out about this. Hopefully I"ll be able to join in tomorrow. Sounds really great!
sweetpeashappy
I really love Esty, and I Have so much fun with it I love to crochet and do all kinds of different things with crafts,And there is so many neat things to look at and buy. I JUST LOVE Esty.




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