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Shop Live: Expert Shoppers in the Virtual Labs

2008-12-01T18:17:00Z

Ever wish your favorite style-savvy magazine would somehow come to life and help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming selection 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.

Friday December 5th @ 7pm EST

Wired Magazine, your source for the coolest gear for everyone on your shopping list, picks their top gifts for the geek in your life.

Monday December 8th @ 7pm EST

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 Council, 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 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!

Holiday 2008: Choose Your Favorite Decorations!

2008-12-01T12:00:00Z

Etsy's blog editors picked a pool of fun holiday decorations for sprucing up your home this season. We want to know which ones are your favorites so we can featured them here on the blog and in the Gift Guides.

Click here to VOTE!

Voting ends this Friday, December 5 at high noon (EST). Spread the word! Make your voice heard!

Check out which Holiday Cards, Holiday Ornaments, and Holiday Stockings were voted in as favorites.

Holiday Shopping Posts | Holiday Parties and Decorating Gift Guide

Handmade Confessional: Eli Loves Ghosts

2008-12-01T11:36:00Z

We met Eli Dlugach and his mom Sam at the LA Felt Club. Viva la next generation handmade! We made a series of videos with folks telling us why handmade is important to them.

Share your Handmade Confessional with us. Click here to add your video response in Youtube.

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Etsy Finds: Going Fast! Items with Free Shipping

2008-12-01T09:03:00Z

Today is the day that holiday panic (and shopping!) descends: Cyber Monday, known as the biggest online shopping day of the year. In honor of Cyber Monday, today's Etsy Finds will showcase items that have free shipping. Check out the rest of these shops to take advantage of their free shipping promotions today only!

Want more? Check out our limited time Gift Guide showcasing all items with free shipping, and have a look at our Cyber Monday specials that are taking place all over Etsy! For more limited time promotions that will end tonight at midnight, be sure to view this article.

2009 SugarcubeDesign Wall Calendar

Snag your 2009 calendar while they last! By SugarcubeDesign, $12.50.

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Hot Pink High Top Sneaker Booties Size 0-6 months

Scoop up several of these adorable baby shoes for all your upcoming baby showers! By kraftyladykreations, $9.

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Reusable Reversible Coffee Sleeve - Hydrangeas on black with rings

Coffee cozies make the perfect gift for co-workers or as stocking stuffers! By TheDoeAndTheMouse, $8.

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Seed Cuff

Dress up any holiday outfit with this classy bracelet By tangerinetreehouse, $48.

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Memory Keeper. Miniature Locket Earrings

Add a touch of whimsy to any outfit with these gorgeous earrings. By petalandpink, $22.

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Boxy Bag Zippered Pouch - seaweed

Keep all your essentials in place with this zip organizer. By zigzagstitches, $19.

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FREE SHIPPING Crocheted fingerless gloves in off white and sage green with flower applique woman size MEDIUM

Snag some warm gloves before the real chill sets in! By piccoladonna2006, $25.

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Dark Moon Pendant in Sterling Silver

Get swept away with this oxidized necklace. By jorgensenstudio, $42.

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Modern poppy baby or toddler quilt, with applique and patchwork, custom order

Now is the perfect time to save a few bucks on shipping if you've been saving up for a luxurious quilt. By allthenumbers, $140.

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fox and hare print

Spoil yourself with a new piece of art! By traceface, $22.

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Handmade SHAWL COLLAR SWEATSHIRT gray blue and teal, long sleeves, winter top

Keep warm and stay stylish in this cozy wrap top. By Lirola, $60.

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Sycamore Burl Belt Buckle with Stainless Steel back

All the ladies' eyes will be on your belt with one of these handmade buckles. By solidio, $60.

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Top 10 Gifts You Can't Get at the Mall

2008-11-30T21:15:00Z

Friends — doesn't receiving a gift that millions of other people have leave a little something to be desired? The thought of giving that type of gift isn't very appealing either. To cure our shopping malaise, here's my list of the top 10 unique and rare items that you won't find anywhere else:

	1. Your Book Rebuilt by TYLERBENDER Send in your favorite retired book and get back an amazing decoy journal to stash in your library. It's a great way to recycle old books, and keep nosey-rosys out of your business! $50. Find more journals from recycled materials.
	2. Hudson Valley Yarn CSA by MVKnits I'm not even a knitter, but supporting an independent fiber farm (and adorable sheep like this) has got to be really good for the karma. Personally, I'd take the yarn and make a lifelike sculpture of this sheep's head. $140 per share in the CSA. (See the video Etsy did with MVKnits.) Find more handspun yarn.
	3. Bunny Rabbit Feltidermy by girlsavage Feltidermy is taking the Etsy world by storm as a less-expensive and more-fun way of preserving the likenesses of pets that have unfortunately 'eaten the big one.' This seller will work with you to preserve the memory of a loved one's recently deceased pet, but will be "announcing the cutoff date for Christmas custom creations soon." Act now (or forever hold your peace!). This large size bunny is $120.
	4. Blue Baseball by LemonBall These unique handstitched baseballs are so old school it hurts, and are made in the ol' US of A. Speaking from experience, they make great gifts for all the sports fans on your list (who are notoriously hard to shop for.) $24. Find more balls in the Toys Category.
	5. Brief jerky by mixedspecies In economically difficult times, gifts that can serve multiple functions are the best gifts. These briefs are not only unbelievably fashionable, but they're also a great source of emergency protein. One size fits/feeds most. $139. Find more men's underwear.
	6. Cut Your Own Loaf Soap by chasestreetsoapco For all the dirty birdies in our lives, this custom soap loaf* (where you choose your own scent, color, and exfoliant) is just what the doctor ordered. Literally. *Each loaf normally yields 15-17 3.5 oz bars. $45. Find more vegan soap for men.
	7. Recycled Wine Bottle Glasses by SurfsideCreations Besides being an amazing display of craftsmanship and ingenius recycling, these wine bottle glasses would be much easier to drink out of than the hundreds of broken bottles that litter my apartment. $70. Find more recycled glassware.
	8. Commission a Pet Portrait by candiceart For the people on your list who would rather have a portrait made of their pet than get a portrait of you. $75. Find more pet portraits.
	9. Custom Thumbprint Ring by chrisparry This seller will create a true-to-life portrait of your thumbprint onto the top of a silver ring, so that future generations will always remember how OOAK you are! $249. Note: Leaving this at a crime scene would be disastrous.
	10. Custom-made 3D Island by AdmiralSlade For the recluse in your life who would rather spend the holidays on his or her own island! This little model is meant for gamers, but I think it could work as an intriguing element for your home decor. $6. You might also like terrariums.

Good luck, friends. Get out there and "cut your own loaf."

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Etsy Finds: Getting Susanna Carrillo's Look - Home Decor Edition

2008-11-30T08:14:00Z

This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the home of Susanna Carrillo of paper scissors oranges children’s art studio in Darien, Connecticut. We love the way she has created a clean white canvas with colorful accents using pillows, rugs, furniture and patterns. The bold pops of color make her home feel very playful and fun — the perfect environment for little budding artists. Today we're going to show you how to achieve Susanna’s colorful look using elements found on Etsy. You can view more inspiring photos of Susanna Carrillo’s home in the Sneak Peeks column on design*sponge.

Decorative Fabric Wreath with Birdie - Large

Greet your guests with a splash of color hanging on the front door. By HollandFabricHouse, $40.

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modern colorworks

You'll have sweet dreams for sure when you lie your head on the end of the rainbow. By pillowhappy, $68.

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Bright Alphabet Poster

This alphabet poster is perfect for your child's bedroom or your home office, and it's a fun way to teach your little ones their abc's. By CreativeNeesh, $85.

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Bird feeder. Bright Lights, Big City. Birdfeeder. Partial proceeds (5 dollars) go to the National Audubon. Hooray for birds

All kids big and small will love to watch your backyard friends stuff themselves with seeds. Why shouldn't the birds and sneaky squirrels hangout in a room that is just as stylish as your home? By redyellowandblueink, $65.

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Blues Ribbon Temari Ball

I am amazed by the intricate craftmanship in these beautiful temari balls. They will add a sweet little wash of color to your coffee table, or collect a few and create a colorful centerpiece. By suzik, $55.

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Lollipop Rack - Large

Hang your scarves, coats, pet leashes, or keys on these playful hooks. By Shauneil, $35.

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IMAGINATION (boy)

This adorable print will brighten any home office, children's room or library nook. By dazeychic, $20.

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Sloth Love Mug

This lovely sloth mug is perfect for a lazy tea sipping kind of day. By dolamakes, $26.

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Up in the boughs, the light flashes green. A vintage green glass bird paperweight.

You'll want to keep this little green bird on a bright sunny window sill when you see the amazing ways the light reflects though it. From PorchlightVintage, $18.

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Black Friday through Cyber Monday: Find the Best Holiday Deals of 2008!

2008-11-29T17:22:00Z

Etsy is your place to find unique, handmade goods that let you feel good about where you're spending. Whether you're looking for a great gift, or just in the mood to spoil yourself, you can be sure that you're supporting an independent artist or crafter.

This article highlights just a tiny example of numerous deals running from Friday, November 28th through Monday, December 1st. To view ALL of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Etsy, you'll need to scan this forum thread where all of the gems are awaiting your perusal.

SHIPPING

Every item in this limited time promotional Gift Guide has FREE SHIPPING! Just make sure to check out the shop's announcement to determine whether their individual promotion is for domestic or worldwide shipping.

DISCOUNTS

WrenWillow: 30% off total order before shipping. Please wait for revised invoice.** Also check out her Oops! and Clearance sections for items ranging $7-10!

BeyondThePicketFence: 25% off entire order! This includes existing sales: 3 soaps for $10...That is 3 bars for $7.50! 6 soaps for $20...that is 6 bars for $15.00! Order $50.00 or more get free shipping!

LisaBPhotography: Any purchase of: $10 or more - 10% off, $20 or more - 15% off, $50 or more - 25% off, $100 or more - 35% off.

4TheSparrowsNest: All jewelry is discounted 20%, AND will be offering 30% off entire order. Free domestic shipping on all orders.

BOGO SALES (Buy On Get One)

MiaJoie: Buy a pair of shoes or boots and get a matching onesie for 5 bucks.

karley: Buy two, get one free sale on all coffee sleeves and felt pins and brooches!

WHIMSYlove: Buy one, get one half off entire shop!

art2theextreme: Buy 2 sets of rainbow crayons, get 1 free!

FREE GIFT

dillondesigns: Free ring with every necklace, bracelet or earrings purchased. Two necklaces gets two rings, and so on...

Urbanknit: Free zipper pouch with every one bought.

Don't forget, this is just a small sampling of all the great deals running this weekend; be sure to read through this forum thread for the whole lot of them.

* Many of these deals hinge on the shopper entering in a code. Where? you shoppers be may asking. As you check out, right after the step where you choose your shipping address, you'll see a field under each order. There, you can enter in your "message to the seller." Choose your payment method and click the "submit" button.

** Many of these deals involve a "revised invoice". Shoppers, if you're a bit befuddled, have no fear! Here's what will happen: Check out as you normally would on Etsy, but instead of paying immediately at PayPal, wait for the seller to send you a revised PayPal invoice (you should get an email with the link). Then you simply pay that discounted rate, no refunds necessary!

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Gift Ideas: Shop Local UK with HidenSeek

2008-11-29T13:32:00Z

Eloise aka HidenSeek is a renowned Bear hugger, a relentless cake-topping dismantler, an involuntarily plant killer and an amateur fairytale weaver. We invited her to curate this Shop Local guide, UK edition. Meet some artists below and match them to their items at the bottom.

So here I am Etsy! You found me... :) Where one can usually find me and that's deep in the forests of the North of England looking for inspiration or just playing carefree with all the forest creatures. Here is a rare but precious peaceful moment of me and Mr. Bear in a quiet little spot where we sometimes sit on that bench enjoying the running water, the crunching of the leaves and pushing little bugs out of our noses.

I say rare because it was one of those times that everything went truly as planned, but you have to believe me, not all times between us are as “human girl and bear very wild” co-operative!! My slightly unnerved look can prove it...Actually a few moments later... Ohh... small children may be reading... so.... everything went great :D

I think the argument started at the point where we were talking about this Shop Local gift guide... different approaches you see. Mr. Bear was thinking again with the big cavity between his head and feet (meaning his stomach rather than anything else). UK has some fine hard working bees don't get me wrong, but featuring all the honey products on Etsy just wouldn't do.

And since between the two of us only I can type, I get to pick my most dreamy gifts for a special fairytale Christmas this year!! Sorry Mr. Bear....."democratic" meritocracy wins! So enjoy some wonderful, talented artists from around the UK and their amazing handmade goodies that would make the perfect Christmas gifts.

Wish you the happiest and loveliest festive season, full of magic, fairytales and adventures!
Bear hugs,
Hidden Eloise

LeahSutton

"This is the view from my top floor apartment window. I climb out of onto the roof where I’m standing to resolve my knitter’s creative block or get a sun break in the summer. In the distance are the tree tops of Richmond Park, the largest most spectacular deer filled park in London."

Tobyboo "Office blocks, shopping centres, more office blocks, more shopping centres. For those of you who have been to Croydon, South London, you'll know it's not the most inspiring of places but for those of you with a creative head you'll know that inspiration comes from everywhere! My small oasis isn't that pretty but it's enough to clear my head, a thin park that runs along side of the railway line and is right in the centre of town. The real Tobyboo is my baby boy, who is my inspiration - having him gave me a whole new area of work to think about. My varied background consists of a degree in jewellery, working in television, making handbags and making Toby."

allthosethrees "This picture is of me on the iconic London Underground (taken by my boyfriend's youngest daughter, Charlotte). I've always had a soft spot for the 'tube' — even more so since I no longer have to use it to commute every day!"

dollyknits

"This is me in a place called The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, where I live. I'm standing just outside my favourite pub called The Ragged Trousers. I started a knitting group called Knitty Gritty and this is where we come to knit every Tuesday night. This is where Dolly Knits began over a pint of beer!"

lostintheforest

"The picture is taken outside my family home in Aberdeenshire: it's where I escape to when I need the space and time for contemplation and reflection. The whole area is magical to me: ruined castles, pictish stone circles, beautiful scenery and nature are everywhere."

abibansaldesigns

"Here is a photo taken locally in the fields of Devon where my studio is situated. I use this landscape for my photo shoots and inspiration."

belleandboo

"Here I am on a very British beach in Hastings!"

heidiburton

"King's College was founded in 1441 by Henry VI and is one of the oldest of 31 colleges that are part of the University of Cambridge, UK. Thousands of tourists visit King's every year, mostly for its impressive architecture. I enjoy taking my journals around town and sketching whatever catches my eye in this beautiful historical city."

hoolala

"The picture was taken outside my tiny shop called For England and St. George which is situated in The Fishmarket in Northampton (United Kingdom) by a local photographer called Phil Sharp - he has photographed the great and the good including Patti Smith and Juliet Lewis amongst others. The Fishmarket has been converted into a huge contemporary artspace/gallery. It opens 3 days a week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This is one of my most favourite places in Northampton as it is really my playground and most of my friends also run shops there - it is crammed full of local talent. This magical place enables me to take a break from my busy studio and connect with my fabulous customers. I also organize a craft fair there once a month for 50 designer/makers with my friend Bill which is incredibly popular attracting over 900+ people through the doors. Cool Britannia!"

strawberriesandcream

"This picture was taken in Winchester in front of the famous Winchester Cathedral. This beautiful Gothic Cathedral is 900 years old and I love spending my time around the Cathedral particularly in the Spring time when the first blooms are on the trees in the grounds. It is very peaceful and romantic around the Cathedral and I find it very inspiring. I also enjoy walking along the small cobbled streets behind the Cathedral that are lined by medieval houses, including the house where Jane Austen spent the last part of her life."

Thank you, HidenSeek. Now back to your hidey hole! Say hello to Mr. Bear!

Shoppers, get your holiday gifts this season with Shop Local and meet your talented neighbors (shrink that carbon footprint too)! Find sellers belonging to local Etsy Teams: Ireland, United Kingdom, Scotland, Wales.

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Etsy Finds Vintage: Uniformly Yours

2008-11-29T09:30:00Z

The iconography and distinguished attributes of uniforms just can't be denied. So prim, so proper, so dignified! These military inspired finds remix the structure and accoutrements of a life of civil service. Be you cavalry or conscript, wear your badges proudly and wave your flag high!

Vintage Marching Band Style Military Dress Coat - M

Marching band uniforms are the best. Who didn't love Drumline? From santokivintage, $195.

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Vintage Brass Button necklace

Gold buttons make the outfit. From neonshimmyshop, $16.

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Army Green MILITARY Wool BLAZER Fitted Jacket

Trendy and functional, this wool blazer would be a great fit. From apocalypsevintage, $36.

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Leather and Canvas Day Bag

Canvas messenger bag? Yes, please. This one is lined with leather! From katrinakaye, $30.

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coat of arms plaques

What's your coat of arms? Display your ancestry! From whimsicalbazaar, $16.

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Scottish Rifles Light Infantry Cap Badge Strung Bugle

Blow your bugle for battle! From QuiteRightSlick, $10.

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AMAZING military lace up ankle boots 8

Suede + heels = yes. Another great find from shu1245, $45.

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vtg 60s Russian Military fur babydoll princess AVANT GARDE wool COAT

Russia has its military style figured out. This coat is a gem! From BUYNOWTHINKLATER, $79.99.

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Steampunk Cellphone

Why get a boring rotary phone? Try this vintage Ericsson Swedish Army field phone on for size. From RustedDesigns, $50.

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Buy Handmade Pledge

2008-11-28T18:25:00Z

Here we are. It's "Black Friday" again and we weren't waiting on line at the mall. There's something in the air and it's not muzak pumped throughout the florescent lit aisles of big box stores. It's been building across the world for some time now: a movement to bring together conscientious consumption and the joy of making things.

Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 30,000 people have signed. Some say "hand-made is the new black" — but it's not a trend. This is about real people making changes in their everyday lives and figuring out how to make those changes lasting and sustainable. It's about being able to quit your day job and shop local. It about personal history and the inspiration behind making something of your own vision.

Etsy admin Tara aka weirdwolf recently met some of you at the Los Angeles Felt Club and filmed why handmade is important to you. This video with Stephanie Donon is just the first of many of your Handmade Confessionals. Click here to add your video response in Youtube.

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Holiday 2008: Our Favorite Stockings

2008-11-28T12:42:00Z

The results are tallied! AhnaHolder's Modern Holiday Stocking has been voted in as the favorite stocking for this holiday season! Congratulations to Ahna and big, huge congratulations for all the stocking-makers included. Below you'll find the top 18 stockings. See all of the stockings here.

See our previous voting sessions, Our Favorite Ornaments and Cards.

Etsy Finds: In the Black, Friday Special Edition 2008

2008-11-28T09:00:00Z

In honor of Black Friday, today's Etsy Finds were selected from a host of incredible deals taking place this weekend only here on Etsy! Black Friday on Etsy is all about supporting indie artists and getting a jump on holiday gifts with special meaning. Below, we've highlighted just a few of the great handmade items from Etsy sellers whose shops are full of once a year bargains. Be sure to check out the entire shops listed below to get more great deals. See our other promoted Black Friday deals, and be sure to take a peek at Etsy's limited time Gift Guide highlighting items that have free shipping this weekend only!

Georgia navy/peach Clutch

Get a free matching headband (worth $25) with every bag purchased. By EmmaGordonLondon, $69.

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Rhubarb Al Fresco - Olive Oil Soap

Get 40% off soaps, 30% off bath bombs and lip butters, and 20% off soy candles and crystal air fresheners. Simply mention sale in the message to seller.* By RachelRene, $5.

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Christmas Tree Cookie Ornament

50% off all items in the shop for the first ten customers, and 25% off for anyone after that. Simply mention sale in message to seller. By glamasaurus, $7.

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the old manor cowl.

10% off all orders of $20 or more and 20% off all orders of $50 or more. Just mention sale in message to seller. By missindie, $33.

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Day At The Zoo Pacifier Clip

50% off for the entire weekend, Friday through Monday. Clips normally priced at $7.00 will be marked down to $3.50. By FawnAndFinch, $7.

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Printable Giftables 2009 Calendar-Nature and Art

50% off all items + free shipping, just mention sale in message to seller. By bluetricycle, $5.

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Golden forest (notecard set)

Get 10 free mini holiday gift tags with any order. Plus, buy three or more sets of note cards, get free shipping. Just mention Black Friday in message to seller and wait for revised invoice.** By katieblairdesigns, $10.

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THE RAVEN soldered pendant necklace

Orders over $25 will receive a 20% discount, orders over $50 will receive a 30% discount, orders over $100 will receive a 40% discount. Just mention sale in the message to seller. By outoftheblue, $24.

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Secret Finch Earrings

Free shipping on all items in shop! By TillyBloom, $14.

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And for you vintage lovers out there: Friday's normally scheduled Etsy Finds Vintage will be happening tomorrow! Look for it in your inbox.

* Many of these deals hinge entering in a code. Where? shoppers may be asking. As you check out, after the step where you choose your shipping address, you'll see a field under each order. There, you can enter in your "message to the seller." Choose your payment method and click the "submit" button.

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Featured Buyer: Laure Joliet of Apartment Therapy

2008-11-26T14:20:00Z

This week's esteemed Featured Buyer is Laure Joliet (aka cesttropchouette), editor at Apartment Therapy and daily contributor at Dwell. She scours L.A. and the internet daily to find new talent, young designers and one of a kind pieces. Dedicated to helping people make cozy, beautiful homes, she highlights her favorite new designers, gives small space solutions and dishes out tricks to make a modern house a home.

Thanksgiving, and really the whole holiday season, is a great time to pay attention to details. The season is about giving and expressing gratitude, and I know from my own experience that it's the little things that make a big difference. Maybe it's the way the light looks in the kitchen first thing in the morning, or the way breakfast is so invitingly arranged just so. In compiling a group of items for Thanksgiving, I tried to find things that were subtly, beautifully simple.

I love hosting parties, and I'm always looking for the little detail that people take home with them. So in that spirit, I've picked out some gems that I would love to have on my table or in my home this holiday season:

Drop Series Bowls by ninainvorm

I like to put out lots of things for people to munch on before it's dinner time, and these gorgeous droplet bowls are the perfect way to beautifully display the goods.

Desk Notebook in Net by SusyJack

No doubt you have a lot to keep track of while you're planning your dinner. Stay organized; keep all the details in an adorable notebook.

The Market Bag in Olive and Sage by moop

While you're doing your shopping, bring along a chic tote.

Fork, Knife and Spoon by smallsquaredesign

If you're a guest this season, don't forget a gift for your host. These simple tags are sweet, and perfect to attach to a bottle of wine.

Cosmic Cutting Board and Trivet by wookwoodworking

These cutting boards are too pretty to chop things on top of! Instead, display cheese and crackers, or set a clear glass vase atop one of these beauties.

Wool Felt Table Runner by FilzFelt

Protect your table, but still keep it sleek and modern with this table runner.

Wine Ring Cocktail Napkins by avrilloreti

I love these cocktail napkins. They're beautifully simple and take away any fear that someone might spill.

Hand Crafted Ceramic Salt Spice or Condiment Pinch Bowl by mudpuppy

Salt, pepper, and condiments can be displayed in these delicate little bowls from one of my favorite sellers.

Medium Mini Sprout Vase by whitneysmith

This delicate vase looks a bit like one of my favorite fall fruits: the pomegranate. But since it's white, it would look sleek and modern on an all-white table.

Sprout Open Bangles by gemmafactrix

Don't forget to dress yourself well. I'm not a big jewelry girl, but I do love some subtle gold bangles to sparkle on my wrist as I bring in dishes. This set of 3 bangles is perfectly delicate.

You Are Beautiful Dish by mudpuppy

This dessert dish will finish the evening on a lovely note.

Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards and Gift Tags by littlebrownpen

Not only are these simple tags printable at home (you don't have to wait for them to ship!), they're a great reminder to send your guests home with a little something for the next morning — some jam, a little pie, a little something.

Want more? Check out the compilation I put together last year for great hostess gifts, or my blog, at home at home.

Thanks to Laure for her wonderful picks! Don't forget to stop by Apartment Therapy for more home-making inspiration!

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Gift Ideas: Shop Local the Borough of Brooklyn, New York

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Alicia Kachmar aka EternalSunshine is a freelance writer, crafter, baker and sometimes pool-hustler. She has lived in Brooklyn for four years and contributes to BrooklynBased.net. We invited her to highlight some handcrafty talent from the "County of Kings" in this installment of our Shop Local series.

"In Brooklyn, it was as though you were in your own little bubble. You were all part of one big, but very close family...." Although this was uttered many years ago by a pitcher for the Dodgers, I think it still rings true today for many Brooklynites, and definitely for those who consider themselves part of the local DIY scene. We inhabit a rapidly developing part of New York City, and while some are wary of the changes, the creativity and number of artists living and working in all parts of Brooklyn is downright impressive, inspiring and exhilarating.

LoucheLab - Ned and Aya in front of a Brooklyn mural at the corner of Bedford and North 3rd right by the best place for bagels in Williamsburg! (psst! Check out the Handmade Wedding video Etsy made with them. Their love story crossed international borders!)

katecusack - In the midst of her supplies.

Naokosstoop - Prospect Park, her "second workplace during summer."

sweetestpea (now zooguu) - Jen, far left in pic, watching election results in Red Hook with some other Etsy folks.

luckyduckletterpress - Patrick in his printing studio near the Gowanus Canal.

fernfiddlehead - Cathy in Prospect Park with her dog.

kateblack - In her old apartment in Williamsburg.

EpochBeads - Tracie with her crafting supplies stacked to the ceiling.

VigilanteLabs - Lianna working on her patterns in Brooklyn.

My Etsy shop was born 2 years ago right here in Brooklyn, and even though it's a virtual shopping experience, it isn't without a personal touch — many of my buyers tell me cute stories and inside jokes about their purchases. My favorite came from someone just a few neighborhoods over from me, truly a "Shop Local" story: she bought one of my smiling crochet s'mores for her 4-year old son, who was overjoyed at the sight of the plush and promptly named it "Fred."

They took Fred out to the Promenade, a beautiful walkway in Brooklyn with a view of the Manhattan skyline, because he wanted "to show Fred the Empire State Building." Imagine this small child, facing the glistening lights of New York skyscrapers, holding up the soft s'more in his hands! When she told me this story, I felt so happy to be part of this "little bubble." Even though I will meet very few of my customers, we are "all part of one big, but very close family."

whimsyandspice - Jenna on the Promenade with Mark, the pastry chef part of their duo.

TeeShirtGnome - Ezra, at Fulton Ferry Park.

Please let Etsy's blog know about your favorite local Etsy artists. Pitch your town, state, country or region and let us know which sellers will fill their holiday-shopper-neighbors with glee (we're talking catalog-quality photos, 100% feedback, and top-notch items at a variety of price points); include a screenshot of your Poster Sketched picks and a link to a pretty photo of yourself in your neighborhood. Tell us why you love where you live and why these sellers are distinctive. We can't wait to hear from you!

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