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Etsy Finds: Seasoned to Taste

2009-12-21T11:30:00-05:00

As the first days of winter spread their icy chill upon us here in Brooklyn, I can't help but be a little envious of the locations across the globe that are basking in the warmth of the summer season. Whether you're shivering on a frozen day exhaling a cloud of steamy breath or sweating while soaking in the rays of the hot sun, this Etsy Finds collection has a bit of inspiration to start off all four seasons.

Winter

3 pocket Willow bag in mahogany

By valhallabrooklyn, $325.

BUTTON COAT

By junkprints, $285.

The Heartbreaker Snowskirt

By fantasyworldheroes, $155.

Small snowflake dish

By pinkkiss, $12.

White Fuzzy Teddy Bear Hat

By thorisdesigns, $28.

Eco Dog Coat

By anniessweatshop, $67.

It snows today brown M-L

By cocoricooo, $45.

The Commuter Bag

By sketchbook, $100.

Holiday text tile with bells

By palomasnest, $24.

Winter Berries Quilted Coat

By BrookeandAdelyn, $96.

Tan Knit and Suede Zip-Up Cardigan

From paisleyfacevintage, $30.

Snowflake Soap - 2 oz. Bar

By colettepaperie, $3.

Fireplace Tools

By WDMetalwork, $1600.

CANADA Scarf in Spice

By EvaForeva, $100.

BOUCLE ITALIAN WINTER COAT

By pavlinadadakova, $295.

Cabled fingerless gloves

By homelab, $35.

Autumn

Enjoy the early fall foliage

By vivstrauss, $35.

Ireland Beret

By whiletheyplay, $40.

Spiced Orange and Clove Lotion

By SpaTherapy, $7.25.

Autumn fleece dress

By econica, $125.

Cardinals and Aspens Wall Decal

By walldecors, $75.

Camel Cowl with Maroon Flower

By mojospastyle, $45.

Souk Necklace

By WishByFelicity, $19.

The Slouch Cowl in Autumn

By thehouseofhemp, $40.

Brown Plaid Lace Belt Top

By sumomosuki, $55.

Wild Rose Floral Leather Cuff

By RHolmesCustomLeather, $55.

Green Acorn Necklace

By neawear, $20.

Autumn Muse...

By LeMuse, $79.

Christmas Eve Scarf

By prettypanda, $15.

7 Loops necklace scarves

By nitca, $110.

Baby Rag Quilt or Playmat

By bulabean, $80.

The Semi-Circle Purse in Corduroy

By peskycatdesigns, $60.

Spring

Day dress

By LoveToLoveYou, $58.

Mini Truffle in Forest Green

By morelle, $217.

Spring Sunshine

By THCreations, $65.

Sherbet Sweet Flower Hair Pins

By WildArtDesigns, $12.50.

Plumeria flower Ring

By zulasurfing, $65.

honey swirled earrings

By esightler, $24.

Sigmund the Rabbit Plushie

By Zygopsyche, $33.

Apple Green Guillerminas

By lepiedleger, $45.

French Wallpaper Obi Bow Belt

By desirapesta, $42.

Butterfly Tunic Women's T

By RedBootsDesign, $42.

Baby Toes Succulent Terrarium

By monkeysalwayslook, $34.

Spring Memories

By FeltedPleasure, $76.

Swallow Stained Glass Necklace

By HouseThatCrowBuilt, $35.

hand etched light yellow tumbler

By oneblackbird, $65.

Wild Rose Scarf-Lariat-Rose

By gsakowskidesigns, $39.

mini frame pouch - green meadow

By oktak, $22.

Summer

Striped Bandeau Cotton Swimsuit

By HauteCandy, $42.50.

Electric Green Maori Sandal

By TreadLightGear, $75.

Summer Framed Necklace

By vadjutka, $31.

Sunshine Sailor Blouse

By esoneofone, $75.

Watermelon Pillow Cover

By DesignsByNancyT, $16.

Violet silk crochet hoops

By TaniaNovaCrochet, $21.99.

Boat On The Beach Bag

By PloylyMingzyBb, $64.

Blue and white gingham suit

By bettieB, $89.99.

Lemon Lime Dragonfly Necklace

By mamaslittlebabies, $25.

Grass Gemstone & Silver Rings

By crowsnestmountain, $75.

Sunshine Daydream Baby Bonnet

By urbanbabybonnets, $34.

1970s Rose Floral Sundress

By mysweetiepiepie, $45.99.

Summer Kitten Tank

By ArtIsShit, $20.

Recycled Street Light Bird Feeder

By redyellowandblueink, $60.

Heart Balloon Skirt

By flowersun, $85.

Guava Loofah Soap

By sunbasilgarden, $4.

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Etsy Statistics: November 2009 Weather Report

2009-12-07T12:29:00-05:00

Etsy's holiday shopping season sprung into full effect during November of 2009. We'd like to share these encouraging numbers with you.

Here are the stats:

$21.9 million of goods were sold by our community in November, roughly 24% higher than October's $18 million.
That represents 1,297,964 items sold for the month, 22% higher than October’s 1,065,475.
1,931,988 new items were listed in the month, 16.4% higher than October's 1,659,220.
246,230 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 43,218, or 21% from October.
680,742,203 page views were recorded on the site this month.

(Sources: Etsy and Google Analytics.)

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in November!

Curious about how other months and last year compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: October 2009 Weather Report

2009-11-10T16:00:00-05:00

Here are some facts and figures for our marketplace during the month of October 2009.

The stats:

$17.7 million of goods were sold by our community in October; roughly 11% higher than September's $16 million.
That represents 1,065,475 items sold for the month, 10% higher than September’s 967,037.
1,659,220 new items were listed in the month, 8.6% higher than September's 1,527,969.
203,012 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 13,210, or 7% from September.
610,284,313 page views were recorded on the site this month.

(Sources: Etsy and Google Analytics.)

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in October!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: September 2009 Weather Report

2009-10-12T15:16:00-05:00

In this month's edition of the Etsy Weather Report, we share some September 2009 figures with you.

The stats:

$16 million of goods were sold; roughly 7% higher than August's $15 million.
That represents 967,037 items sold for the month, 7% higher than August’s 905,492.
1,527,969 new items were listed in the month, 5% higher than August's 1,454,017.
189,802 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 3,865, or 2% from August.
560,495,644 page views were recorded on the site this month.

(Sources: Etsy and Google Analytics.)

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in September! We're keeping close watch on the site as we move into the holiday shopping season.

Curious about how other months compare?
Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Finds: The Wardrobe Equation

2009-10-05T12:00:00-05:00

Sweet relief! Now that the weather is finally coat-compliant, I'm inspired to layer, cloak and sheath myself in as many textures and materials as possible. I simply throw on a cape, body con dress, leggings and boots and I've got a foolproof wardrobe equation (and a comfy one at that). Today's Etsy Finds present nine stylish ensemble ideas for your consideration. Peep the Fall Fashion style guide and the Winter Accessories Preview guide for more fashionable bits and bobbins.

1. Field Trip to the Natural History Museum

Little Red Capelet

By Enderby, $100.

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Magpie Bird Claw Necklace

By LuxCoronette, $48.

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Back Seam Textured Tights

By isobelandcleo, $195.

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vintage 1970s leather boots

From greatestfriend, $85.

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2. Get Your Grunge On

Bumpy Ride Silk/wool hat

By dullroar, $45.

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Asymetrical Swoosh T-Shirt

By BabooshkaBoutique, $48.

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Keep Warm Leggings - Patched Taupe

By iheartnorwegianwood, $55.

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Vintage Over-the-knee Boots

From IKAHN, $168.

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3. Saturday in the Park

lilac crochet-trimmed tunic

By hodgepodgefarm, $92.

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ancient future necklace

By swordandfern, $80.

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long wool skirt

By sohomode, $120.

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Slouch in Mustard Yellow

By YesJess, $18.

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4. Ebony and Ivory

campbell dress - linen

By renneslechateau, $110.

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Charcoal Gray Chunky Neckwarmer

By knittles, $45.

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5 pocket weekender in black

By valhallabrooklyn, $259.

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Gorgeous Grey and Ivory Wool Coat

From thewoodenspool, $90.

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5. Expedition to the Pumpkin Patch

Organic hemp/cotton fleece dress

By gaiaconceptions, $155.

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feathers in her hair

By anotherfeather, $14.

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Pumpkin Spice Handwarmers

By jaykayknits, $25.

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VTG 70's FRYE Campus Boots

From jamesrowlandshop, $145.

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6. Casual Day at the Office

Navy Fleece pocket dress

By sewmoe, $87.

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The Flap Hat in Chilli Pepper Red

By dollyknits, $52.

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Frye Tall Resoled Boots

From StylinRecyclin, $42.

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Button Burst Brooch in Black

By PeekoApparel, $14.

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7. Cozy Concert Wear

double t-shirt dress - black X-LARGE

By takeoffyourclothes, $60.

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Organic Merino/Jersey Leggings

By sandmaiden, $99.

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Fingerless gloves in Grey

By homelab, $35.

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Black lucite bracelet with safety pins

By KolosStudio, $30.

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8. The Professional

Vintage Wool Blazer

From dreamsneverend, $30.

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The Bow Top- Made For You

By mydearthing, $88.

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Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

By Mocahete, $44.

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Oatmeal tweed cape

By ileaiye, $55.

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9. Solo Show at the Gallery

Long Sleeve Cotton Dress

By NEUE, $80.

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Gold Tone Geode Necklace

By LauraLombardiJewelry, $40.

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Blue sky and cupids print leggings

By bunnymassacre, $22.

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Green Cowl with Rabbit Button

By poodlebreath, $40.

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What's your favorite style? How do you switch things up when the weather gets chilly? Leave it in the comments!

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Etsy Statistics: August 2009 Weather Report

2009-09-09T14:09:00-05:00

Here is the Weather Report for August, 2009.

The stats:

$15 million of goods were sold; roughly 10% higher than July's $13.6 million.
That represents 905,492 items sold for the month, 10% higher than July’s 824,138.
1,454,017 new items were listed in the month, 8% higher than July’s 1,345,289.
186,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 15,000, or 9% from July.
558,114,207 page views were recorded on the site this month, an 8.6% increase from July.

(Sources: Etsy and Google Analytics.)

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in August!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: July 2009 Weather Report

2009-08-07T14:45:00-05:00

Here is the Weather Report for July, 2009.

The stats:

$13.6 million of goods were sold; roughly 6% higher than June's $12.8 million.
That represents 824,138 items sold for the month, 5% higher than June’s 787,692.
1,345,289 new items were listed in the month, 2% higher than June’s 1,315,547.
171,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 14,000, or 9% from June.
513,698,360 page views were recorded on the site this month, a 6.1% increase from June.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in July!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Finds: Light and Sweet

2009-07-21T12:00:00-05:00

When the temperature rises and sticking to a sweaty seat seems inevitable (a perpetual issue for this city dweller!), I reach for cool and timeless materials like linen and eco-friendly organic cotton. There's something so comforting about surrounding yourself with soft and breathable clothing, bags, accessories or home accents. Today's collection of Etsy Finds will leave you reveling in the delicate and blissful textures of natural fabrics.

Organic Cotton

Grey, Purple Tunic, Horses print

By dearpony, $59.

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Petite silhouette miscellany sack x3

By whimsyandink, $5.

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Organic Cotton Yarn Mini Tote

By KoboH, $14.

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ORGANIC WATER LILY SKIRT

By Enuwbe, $69.

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Sage Organic Cotton Kids Hoodie

By KayaNow, $49.

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Virtuous Baby Quilt

By mountainashdesign, $199.

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Drawstring Skirt (hemp/organic cotton)

By gaiaconceptions, $65.

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Organic Cotton Fleece Plush Puppy

By woodponddesigns, $25.

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Organic Cotton PILLOW CASE - 3 Colours

By SweetMemoriesQuilts, $24.

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Organic Cotton Panties

By xylemclothing, $16.

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Organic Cotton Wrap Carrier Sale

By slingsandsacks, $70.

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Seasons Flipside Cushion - Teal

By showpony, $38.

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The Old Oak Tree Organic Cotton Tshirt

By littlechook, $20.

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Hemp Skirt medium grey

By AstraeaApparel, $59.

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The Letter Clutch (in hemp and organic cotton)

By moop, $79.

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Moonpads Organic Cloth Menstrual Pads

By epicerma, $28.

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Green Grey Contour Owl

By OdeliaLa, $23.

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Eva in Organic / made to order

By desirapesta, $125.

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Nova Polo Shirt in Leaf Green

By Salts, $36.

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Swordfish

By chakrapennywhistle, $50.

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5 Reusable Organic Sandwich Bags

By Bebeloosh, $24.99.

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Organic Half Sun Hobo.

By Beesnetta, $69.

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Organic Cotton Mini Riva Dress

By consciousclothing, $95.

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Organic cotton Pink Snake with white tongue

By reine, $30.

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Linen Lovelies

Pretty Birdie's Hemp Linen Mini Dress

By stephanieteague, $160.

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Cincinnati Floursack Towel

By visualingual, $15.

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Crochet Natural linen Placemat

By LinenMe, $19.99.

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dress sportif

By modaspia, $150.

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Ruched Bottom Bag in Green Apple Linen

By jennyndesign, $83.

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In Touch Clutch (tm) in Wallflower Greens

By downstairsDesigns, $25.

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Greenwich Necktie

By supperclub, $35.

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Wedding Cake Topper

By cottonbirddesigns, $98.

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Maple Seed Pod Bib

By Jewelweeds, $24.

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Custom Handmade Fox Toy

By birdandlittlebird, $68.

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Vintage Rose Linen Fascinator

By quirkybeauty, $27.

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horizon tea towel - natural/pool

By elisabethbentz, $13.

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Mustache Pin

By neawear, $30.

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Modern Milk Maid Bonnet, Linen

By ropa, $22.

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Linen terracotta boys pants

By adatine, $25.

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Typewriter Pillow

By TrackandFieldDesigns, $9.

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Chrysant Pillow Cover

By Kainkain, $16.

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Olive Linen tunic

By larimeloom, $145.

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natural linen smock tunic

By hodgepodgefarm, $98.

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Vintage lace needlebook

By Ravenhill, $18.

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Butcher's Apron - Aqueduct

By SaraSmedley, $32.

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Linen and Cherry Embroidered Hat

By karmologyclinic, $30.

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Gosta Cycling Cap

By galstudio, $27.

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Coral- Flocked Linen Pillow

By utiledulci, $50.

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How do you keep cool? Leave it in the comments!

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Etsy Statistics: June 2009 Weather Report

2009-07-10T13:45:00-05:00

Here's a report on the numbers we recorded from the Etsy marketplace for June 2009.

The stats:

$12.8 million of goods were sold, roughly 4% lower than May's $13.3 million
That represents 787,692 items sold for the month, 4% lower than May’s 817,070
1,315,547 new items were listed in the month, 0.1% lower than May’s 1,316,977
157,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, down 3,000, or 2% from May
484,227,357 page views were recorded on the site this month, a 2.7% decrease from May

Overall, June results were more or less comparable to May’s after factoring in that there are 30 days in June and 31 in May. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in June 2009!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Finds: Summer Must-Haves from Lucky Magazine

2009-06-15T12:00:00-05:00

Jackie Nasser is the online fashion editor for Lucky, the only magazine devoted entirely to shopping, so she spends her days hunting down the best fashion, accessories, and home goods on the Web. As Luckymag’s resident expert on what’s happening in the market, she’s always on the hunt for new stores and emerging talent. Today she kicks off the Lucky Magazine Edits series, where Lucky editors show off their favorite Etsy Finds.

This summer, statement-making pieces are the key: bright colors, bold prints, and oversize jewelry. Here are my picks for your warm-weather essentials.

Tulip in Mustard

Roomy and versatile enough to carry around all of your everyday essentials — and in the sunniest shade imaginable! By morelle, $225.

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Quince Flower Stack

There are no rules with rings — stack them, mix different metals, or wear them one at a time. These three would be perfect to wear together, alone, or paired with other rings you might already have. By wireddesign, $42. Check out Lucky's Best Jewelry Under $100 Guide for more finds.

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Bleu Wallpaper Gathered Skirt / your size

Pretty and eco-friendly — this floral skirt makes warm-weather dressing easy. Just throw on a simple white tank and your favorite flats for a super-chic look. By desirapesta, $49.

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Stunning Gray Leather Necklace

This necklace is one of the coolest pieces we've seen, made up of laser-cut leather pendants. I'd pair it with a strapless dress or even a basic white tee for a really dramatic effect. By eninaj, $119.

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Queen Street Draped Jersey Dress

I absolutely love the color of this dress! Plus, the Grecian-style draping makes it incredibly versatile. I'd dress it up with some chunky jewelry and metallic heels for cocktails or just throw on some strappy flats for a weekend barbecue. By carolhannah, $115.

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Huge Vintage Liz Claiborne MAROON Tint Sunglasses

Oversize sunglasses are a beach must-have — the bigger, the better! I tend to stock up on tons of pairs for summer, especially fresh-looking retro styles like these. From Atticgoods, $19. Looking for more colored sunglasses? Check out Lucky's favorites!

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Hot pink leather clutch - FREE SHIPPING

I'm a little bit obsessed with clutches — I own more than I'd like to admit — and while I don't normally wear a lot of ultra-bright clothing, punchy hues work brilliantly for clean-lined accessories like this. Try pairing it with an all-white or all-black outfit for a real shot of color. By sidneyann, $72.

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Knotted Line Necklace

A little bit modern, a little bit nautical, this piece could go with any outfit. Plus, it’s a great layering piece to wear with other necklaces of varying lengths. By harborsidetreasures, $37.50.

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FAB 80s Vintage RED Italian SANDAL sz 36, 6

Vintage shoes are always a fantastic find — they're usually more comfortable than off-the-rack pairs, have more wearable heel heights, and best of all, they're completely unique. These will look great with the little black romper I just bought. From starletvintage, $35.

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Sofia Flower Clutch Set

These graphic clutches have a mid-'60s vibe — plus, they're a cool, easy way to work this season's floral trend into your wardrobe. By Ikestaedt, $85.

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Red Polka Dot and Stripes Bikini in Custom Sizes

There's so much to like about this bikini — the sexy-yet-flattering cut, and I love the unusual print mixing. Who would have guessed that stripes and polka dots would look so good? By Harajuku, $86. Find the best bathing suit for your shape with Lucky!

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Asymmetrical Brass Cuff

A statement-making cuff — like this asymmetrical brass one — is a quick-and-easy way to add a dash of elegance to your outfit. I'd even stack them up my arm with other bangles and bracelets for an upscale-bohemian look. By COPPERTINA, $16.

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VINTAGE BATIK MINI TANK DRESS

A pretty printed sundress is a summer essential. My pick: this batik print dress, which I plan to wear all season long. From ramonawest, $42.

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METAL LEAF Vintage 70's 80's Boho Skinny stretch belt

Nothing pulls together a look like a simple, skinny belt, and this gold version will go with absolutely everything — from your favorite dress to a simple cardigan. From Lolavintage, $14.

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Clear White Quartz and Pearl Ring with a Flower

Between the luminous quartz, cool mixed stones, and little gold detailing, this ring feels like a work of art. By toosis, $150.

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Etsy Statistics: May 2009 Weather Report

2009-06-08T17:00:00-05:00

We'd like to share some information about the marketplace from the past month, May 2009.

The stats:

$13.3 million of goods were sold; roughly 6% higher than April's $12.6 million.
That represents 817,070 items sold for the month, 4% higher than April’s 786,825.
1,316,977 new items were listed in the month, 3% higher than April’s 1,277,442.
159,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 5,000, or 4% from April.
497,434,747 page views were recorded on the site this month, a 1% increase from April.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in May!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

P.S. The items below were all found with Pounce Undiscovered!

News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: June 4, 2009

2009-06-04T15:50:00-05:00

"If you done it, it ain't bragging." - Walt Whitman

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has Goth attire on a sunny day, fashion editorials that make you think, a rustic cottage straight out of my mind's eye, sultry vamps of a painterly medium, and bold artwork that cools me off on a summer day.

Read on!

Photographer Grégoire Alexandre’s portfolio is so stark and striking. I can't decide if his work is really about fashion at all, or more about teasing the viewer's eye. And the girl inside the plastic bag? Incredible props! [Via Public Personae]

Annie Kevans' Vamps and Innocents series makes my day. I love their expressions: so melodramatic and, well, vampy. [Via Fanny Bostrom Curiosities]

This light and airy cottage is like summer come to life. The house is located on the Spanish isle of Formentera, and it seems like a page from a vacation guidebook. Photographer Jordi Canosa shot this series; check out her site for more interiors. [Via Style Files]

I bow at the feet of Goth fashion: it takes a lot of determination to maintain a definitive look when it's sweltering outside. My newest blog fascination, Goths in Hot Weather, takes it one step further by documenting Goths in various summer attire, as well as guessing what level of sweating is going on under wraps. Too good!

Oh, snow! As much as I love summer (but not sweating), these winter scenes make my day. Jon Klassen's bold style is so varied and cool. (Psst! He also worked on Coraline!) [Via SeeSaw]

Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!

Etsy Statistics: April 2009 Weather Report

2009-05-05T14:26:00-05:00

We're tracking Etsy's progress, and we want to share some of the figures with you. Keep in mind that April was one day shorter than March.

The stats for April 2009:

    * $12.6 million of goods were sold; roughly 5% higher than March's $12 million.
    * That represents 786,825 items sold for the month.
    * 1,277,442 new items were listed in the month, 4% lower than March’s 1,321,317.
    * 154,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, down 3,000, or 2% from March.
    * 491,876,705 page views were recorded on the site the month of April. That's a 2% decrease from    March.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in April.

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: March 2009 Weather Report

2009-04-07T12:20:00-05:00

Etsians, we'd like to share some info relating to the site's March numbers.

The stats:

$12 million of goods were sold; roughly 18% higher than February's $10.2 million.
That represents 788,253 items sold for the month, 16% higher than February’s 682,631.
1,321,317 million new items were listed in the month, 16% higher than February’s 1,140,185.
157,000 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 25,000, or 19% from February.
502,705,157 page views were recorded on the site this month, a 15 % increase from February.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in March!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: February 2009 Weather Report

2009-03-06T13:00:00-05:00

February is a short month on days, but not on results for Etsy. We weathered the economic storm and had a great month. As a whole the numbers were a bit lower than January, but considering the fact that we are comparing a 31 day month to a 28 day month, we are very pleased with the results.

The stats:

$10.2 million of goods were sold; roughly 2% higher than January's $9.9 million.
That represents 682,631 items sold for the month, about the same number from January’s stats.
1,140,185 new items were listed in February, down from 1,203,417 items or 5.5% vs. January.
132,000 new members joined the Etsy community, down 6,000, or 5% from January.
436,393,107 page views were recorded on the site, a 1.6% decrease from January.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in February! It went by so quickly, didn't it? Get into the March mood with some St.Patrick's Day items below.

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: January 2009 Weather Report

2009-02-06T11:37:00-05:00

Every year, January is an interesting month at Etsy: we know that sales will be down when compared to the prior month, December, but listings will go up, as folks re-stock their shops after the holiday season. We also pay very close attention to how sales change from week-to-week. As we approach Valentine’s Day we expect the last week of January to exceed the first.

We were pleased with January results: the numbers exceeded our expectations in these difficult economic times.

The stats:

$9.9 million of goods were sold; roughly 23% below December's sales figure (sales for the last full week of January represented a 9.3% increase above the first full week of January).
That represents 683,369 items sold for the month, a 16.2% decrease from December's stats.
1,203,417 million new items were listed in January, up from 1,098,644 items or 9.2% vs. December.
138,000 new members joined the Etsy community, 16.3% below December's record number of new members.
443,468,017 page views were recorded on the site, an 8.1% increase compared to December.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in January!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Finds: Groundhog Day

2009-02-02T08:00:00-05:00

Today our most famous weather forecasting groundhog will emerge from hibernation and predict the future of the Northern Hemisphere's winter. Will the silhouette of his shadow scare him back down into his burrow, forecasting another six weeks of shivering cold winter, or will a cloudy sky save our little friend from the fear of his shadow and have us celebrating the joyous arrival of spring? Watch and find out!

If you'd like to know more about the tradition of Groundhog Day you can check out the official website and learn more about our most famous furry groundhog friend, Punxsutawney Phil.

Groundhog Magnet - Punxsutawney Phil

By PearsonMaron, $11.

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Afternoon Chairs - limited edition giclee print (4/100)

By leahgiberson, $30.

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hand shadow cards box set

By honeylux, $14.

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Brotherly Love Series-Phil and Bill

By mamaroots, $16.

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Whale Tails Shadow Puppet Set

By orangemoontoys, $36.

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Red short sleeved T-shirt with Hand Shadow Puppet of Dog-S,M,L

By ZoeChen, $28.

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The Story Behind Your Telephone Book and the Secrets Within It

By mincingmockingbird, $20.

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Girl and Cat Shadow Box

By SquirrelsNest, $20.

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Heart Shadows

By moonacre, $65.

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Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:

Gift Guides | Guest Curators | Trends | Gift Ideas

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Etsy Statistics: December Celebrated the Holidays

2009-01-06T16:00:00-05:00

All of us here at Etsy were very anxious to see the December results and I have to say, they were worth waiting for!

$12.9 million of goods were sold — a 20% increase over November.
That represents 815,327 items sold, a 13.4% increase from November's stats.
1,098,644 new items were listed, down from 1,143,942 items last month, a 4% decrease.
164,789 new members joined the Etsy community — a 22% increase. That number included 19,481 new sellers.
410,365,372 page views were recorded on the site, essentially the same number as November.

Happy New Year and thanks for everyone's hard work. It was a terrific year here at Etsy.

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: November Kicked Off the Holidays in Style

2008-12-04T12:00:00-05:00

November definitely saw a start to the holiday season here at Etsy and a strong one at that – we saw great growth week over week and had 12 record sales volume days in the month.

Here are November’s key numbers, each of which represent the highest total ever:

$10.8 million of goods were sold — a 28% increase over October.
That represents 719,145 items sold, a 24.5% increase from October's stats.
1,143,942 new items were listed, up from 976,234 items last month, a 17.1% increase.
135,165 new members joined the Etsy community, including 22,744 new sellers.
410,634,499 page views were recorded on the site, a 14.5% increase from October.

Thanks to everyone in the Etsy community for all of their hard work in November!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: October's Fall and Rise

2008-11-06T11:13:00-05:00

We're definitely keeping our eye on the economic conditions here at Etsy, but despite the turmoil, we still had another record setting month in October.

Here are October’s key numbers, each of which represent the highest total ever:

$8.4 million of goods were sold — a 5.9% increase over September.
That represents 577,398 items sold, a 6% increase from September's stats.
976, 234 new items were listed, up from 911,191 items last month, a 7.1% increase.
102,778, new members joined the Etsy community, including 19,689 new sellers. That’s our first month ever with over 100,000 new members — a 6.5% increase vs. September.
358,000,000 page views were recorded on the site, a slight increase from September.

Thanks to everyone in the Etsy community for all of their hard work in October!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: September, Still Sunny!

2008-10-08T17:03:00-05:00

I apologize for the delay in publishing these — we're working on revamping the information we send out and were hoping to have these changes in place for this month.

Here are September’s key numbers, all of which represent the highest total ever for their categories:

$7.93 million of goods sold — a 5% increase over August.
That represents 544,157 items sold, a 5.3% increase from August's stats.
911,191 new items were listed, up from 869,000 items last month, a 4.9% increase.
96,473, new members joined the Etsy community, including 18,001 new sellers. Both of these rates of new sellers and new buyers are essentially flat from last month.
344,000,000 page views were recorded on the site, a slight increase from August.

A few things to consider with these numbers: September has one less day than August, which makes a significant difference as we start having $300,000 sales days (that’s right — even in these tough economic times, we set a single day record on Sept 30th: $305,000!).

Thanks to everyone in the Etsy community for all of their hard work in September!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Statistics: Summer Storms in August?

2008-09-09T11:00:00-05:00

...We avoided them last month! August was another month of good stats, and August 15th was the biggest day we’ve ever had: 18,484 items sold for a total of $287,000!

Here are August’s key numbers, all of which represent the highest total ever for their categories:

$7.55 million of goods sold — a 6.5% increase over July.
That represents 516,600 items sold, a 6.1% increase from July's stats.
869,000 new items were listed, up from 813,000 items last month, a 6.9% increase.
96,100 new members joined the Etsy community, including 18,300 new sellers, both increases in sellers and buyers from last month.
340,000,000 page views were recorded on the site — a 4.9% increase.

Thanks to everyone in the Etsy community for all of their hard work in August!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Etsy Finds: Fall Accessories

2008-09-09T08:00:00-05:00

Fall is the season I never get tired of. The reason why? Well, in my humble opinion, it's just a lot more fun to get dressed when it's cold out. I believe that a fashionable look is best achieved with the many layers and accessories that fall and winter afford: big comfy scarves, oversized cardigans, textured tights, berets, and gloves...The list goes on! Cold weather accessories give an extra punch to any outfit, while simultaneously providing all the warmth and snuggliness you require. Here's a small sampling of the many stylish accessories Etsy has to offer.

Rosette Cloche Hat - Women - Coral Rose

Giantdwarf's cloches turn boring old sweaters into the height of chic. $45.

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Biggest scarf ever

I know this scarf is supposed to be for the menfolk, but this lady thinks it's pretty snazzy. By Acke, $250.

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Hand Knit Mascu-mitten Graphite

These mascu-mittens would be great for any guy on the go. By yearofthegoat, $48.

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Cashmere Crochet Handwarmers

Ooh! These cashmere handwarmers look delicious. By adventuresofjr, $85.

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cilantro and grass remix warmer

Yokoo's cowls and scarves are number one on my wishlist for this season. $70.

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red gloves

These embroidered gloves remind me of childhood. So beautiful! By dadaya, $150.

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purple and black cowl headband

This cowl doubles as a headband. Keep your neck and your ears protected! By larimeloom, $55.

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Baby and Me Turquoise to Green with Gray Cashmere Woven Scarf Set

billysuetextiles makes it easy for the whole family to match. For a coordinated father and child, start with this sumptuous cashmere scarf set. $120.

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Felted scarf-collar Live corals

Avant-garde and functional, this scarf collar makes a serious statement. By Rudman, $38.

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Looking for more Fall Fashion Finds? Try these Etsy links:

Fall Fashion Showcase | Autumn Gift Guide | Items Tagged "Warm Scarf"

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Etsy Statistics: Dog Days of July?

2008-08-04T15:00:00-05:00

...Not at Etsy! We had a fantastic July, even with the July 4th holiday slowing everyone down a bit. July 31st was the biggest day we’ve ever had: 18,291 items sold for a total of $267,195!

Here are July’s key numbers, all of which represent the highest total ever for their categories:

    * $7.0 million of goods sold — a 9.8% increase over June.
    * That represents 487,000 items sold, a 10% increase from June's stats.
    * 813,000 new items were listed, up from 742,000 items last month, a 9.5% increase.
    * 87,000 new members joined the Etsy community, including 16,000 new sellers, both increases from last month.
    * 324,000,000 page views were recorded on the site — a 7.6% increase.

Thanks to everyone in the Etsy community for all of their hard work in July!

Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.

Cold Weather Notions

2008-07-28T17:07:00-05:00

For those in the Southern hemisphere, cold weather may very well be a tired subject this time of year. To the Northern half of the globe, the mere thought of autumnal breezes and sweater coziness is a welcome respite from the humid puff of steam that we call summer. (Yes, I am a bit biased.) This collection salutes cooler temperatures, be it by means of an apple jacket or wrist warmers. Isn't everything just so much nicer when it's bundled and snug? I love cold weather!

Looking for more shopping ideas or in a cool state of mind? Check out our past posts.

Etsy Statistics: June Numbers Heating Up?

2008-07-02T13:40:00-05:00

Here's an update on how we did during the month of June here at Etsy. We broke one major milestone record with 301,850,000 page views, up from last month’s 298,000,000 — our first 300,000,000 page view month ever!

Here are the rest of June’s key numbers:

$6.5 million of goods sold - roughly the same as May.
That represented 442,000 items sold, a slight drop from May’s number.
742,000 new items were listed, up from 730,000 items last month.
80,000 new members joined the Etsy community, including 15,000 new sellers, both slight increases from last month.

Thanks to everyone in the Etsy community for all of their hard work in June!

See our previous months' coverage.

Etsy Statistics: May Flowers Indeed!

2008-06-02T17:49:00-05:00

Thanks to all of the terrific members of the Etsy community who made May 2008 another record month with all-time highs in both amount of goods sold, new listings and page views.

The numbers for May:
•   $6.5 million sold here on Etsy last month — 8.3% more than April.
•   449,000 items were sold to make up that sales figure.
•   A tiny bit over 730,000 new items were listed.
•   65,200 new buyers and 14,400 new sellers joined the community.

We were very close to 300,000,000 page views for the month (we came in at 298,000,000) and we had our highest traffic day ever: 10,500,000 this past Wednesday, May 28th.

Keep up the good work and I'll be back with an update next month!

See past posts on Statistics.

Etsy Statistics: April $howers

2008-05-02T13:05:00-05:00

Frankly, we were a little worried about April’s numbers at the start of the month: Easter, a big shopping holiday, was in March this year, and April has one less day than March.

Overall, our fears were unfounded — while our growth wasn’t quite as robust as March, we did hit some terrific milestones.
The numbers:

295,797,972 pageviews, up 4% compared to March.
There were 710,000 new items listed, up 1%.
427,000 items sold, up 6% from March’s number.
We added over 65,000 new buyers, essentially flat vs. March, but an impressive number, nonetheless.

The milestones? We sold over $6 million for the first time ever, an 8% increase over March! Also, April 30th was Etsy’s biggest day ever, with 16,580 items sold, representing $256,000. Thanks, CNN!

March Numbers: No Foolin'

2008-04-02T14:40:00-05:00

As tempted as I was to post this yesterday and throw some April Fool’s numbers into this article, March’s numbers were just too good to mess with. You better believe it!

All of the numbers below are the highest Etsy has ever achieved, even more than this past December 2007!

We sold a hair over 400,000 items representing $5.6 million. There were just over 700,000 new items listed.

We added over 66,000 new registered buyers to the site and they contributed to the incredible number of page views in March: 285 million.

Wow, what a month — no foolin’!

Thanks to everyone for such a great month! You can also look at the February Stats and read more statistics-related articles by searching the Storque for the tag "statistics."

Etsy Statistics: Hot in February?!?!?

2008-03-06T09:26:00-05:00

We’re a little slow on the newscast this month as Bre is flying around the US spreading Etsy video awesomeness. Instead of waiting for his return, we thought it was a good idea to at least give you the Weather Report for February. We track a lot of numbers, but there are five in particular that we pay close attention to and share with the community:

New Items listed: 612,641. In January, there we 575,174 new items listed, so this is a new record and an increase of 7%. In February 2007, 148,422 new items were listed. Wow — 312% more than a year ago!
New Users: February saw 75,458 new users join Etsy, up from 68,013 in January — an 11% increase. In February 2007, 22,392 new users joined — a 236% increase.
Items Sold: We sold 349,092 items in February, an increase of 11% over January and a whopping 273,043 more than February 2007!
$ Sold: We sold $4.8 million worth of goods in February, 13% over January and $3.8 million more than February 2007.
Page Views: We crossed the 250,000,000 page views mark for the first time in February — 7% more than January.

Thanks for all you hard work in making February another record month here at Etsy!