Dogs vs Cats Duel: Cats Are More Fashionable than Dogs
Nothing is more heartwarming than a glowering, seething and outraged kitty in a cute handmade sweater. Here are some of my favorite Etsy items to best humiliate your adorable wittle snoogums this winter (and keep your pet warm and toasty, too). This is a very important duel. Vote in the comments below if you …
Dogs vs Cats Duel: Dogs Are More Fashionable
We're all pretty excited about the upcoming vote. On one hand you have a collection of very serious candidates (who are looking a little hot under the collar, rrrrrrrrrrreeeeerrrrrr!) and here you'll see my furry candidates, who take themselves a little less seriously. Look at them posing with a casual sense …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: September 25, 2008
It has finally happened: I'm wearing tights, a sweater and boots. Fall is here! YES! Now all is well with the world. (For today, that is.) This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere is full of whimsy, Polaroids, voyeuristic kitty experiences, patterns and fabric. Read on! The Porter Polaroid Project …
Etsy Finds: Pet Costumes
Ah, the time-honored practice of dressing the family pet in an embarrassing and oft-ridiculous outfit! Those of you who are lucky enough to share your household with an animal friend know that this is truly the best thing about Halloween. (Unless you are me and have a Baby's First Halloween on the horizon …
Etsy Finds: Superhero Cat!
Those who know me well know that I am obsessed with cats, especially my amazing feline companion Ollie-Bear. They also know that I love the heck out of my niece and nephew. This fierce — though still adorable — Superhero Cat from desdemonia is a prime specimen of just the sort of unique item I can only find on …
Etsy Pets: Brawny Cats
Deep in the Magic Forest of Arizona there is a property set back which is nearly unseen from the dirt road. If one ventures onto it the tranquility one feels is almost palpable. Stop for a minute and listen. All one hears is the singing and chirping of birds, the buzz of hummingbird wings, and the gentle …
Etsy Finds: Cat Skirt
While I was browsing around Etsy in search of something that would fit into this lovely Pet series, I found this Cat Skirt by kachingdesign! The image handprinted on this skirt is such a sweet representation of a kitty. The colors and the style of the skirt are wonderfully cozy and also a bit modern. I love …
Etsy Finds: Pup Tent (or Kitten Tent)
My kitty, Stella, is a little blue-eyed princess and I love her with all of my heart. We play fetch together and she knows her name, but I never have to call her because she follows me everywhere. She's also a fan of belly rubs...it's possible she may think she's a dog. It sounds strange to some, but I know she loves me too …
The Very First Alchemy Request
While Etsy engineer Jorge Lopez coded Alchemy, he was daydreaming of the his ultimate Alchemy request. As soon as we released the new site feature on Etsy, he was the first one to post a request! He ended up choosing artist Emily Balivet's bid and getting the most amazing painting. Watch the video to learn …
