Saint Nicholas: The Story Behind the Myth
Yes, Virginia – there really is a Santa Claus.However, he’s not what you might think: you won’t find him hanging out at North Pole sweatshops, sipping triple-fudge espressos and cracking the whip on overworked persons of diminutive size. And contrary to what advertising says, he’s not the sweaty fat guy at the …
Etsy Finds: Top Ten Turkeys
Dear Loyal Etsy Finds Readers, If you live in the U.S., we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday! And even if you won't be celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, please enjoy these fine turkeys. And no matter who you are — drunk on turkey, tofurkey or, if you're an international person, just drunk on Etsy …
Oktoberfest
Get yer beer holsters out, my friends! Oktoberfest celebrations happen all over the world, but the original Bavarian festival, which runs from late September to early October, draws 6 million people to Munich, according to Wikipedia. That's a whole lot of beer. Bavaria has a certain aesthetic — rustic and …
Etsy Finds: Getting Andre "3000" Benjamin's Look
André 3000 — aka André Benjamin — is my all-time number one hip-hop imaginary baby daddy! (Though Lil Wayne's New Orleans hot boy swagger is quickly sneaking up on him....) The eloquent, elegant, mercurial dandy is one half of Atlanta's OutKast, who achieved worldwide recognition through the release of 2003's double …
Etsy Finds: Getting Imogen Heap's Look
This week's Get the Look fashion inspiration is none other than spritely musician Imogen Heap of Frou Frou fame. Imogen's larger than life look is truly inspirational. Get her look with Gilbea! Indie singer (and song-writer and musician) Imogen Heap not only has a unique musical style—she also has a totally …
Etsy Finds: Getting Scarlett Johansson's Look
This week, gilbea's super fun "Get the Look" concept puts Scarlett Johansson under the microscope, and she found a collection of Etsy Finds that allows anyone to achieve Scarlett's particular style with an Etsy sensibility... Get Scarlet Johansson's look! Said to be the new Marilyn Monroe, this actress looks …
Etsy Finds: Getting Audrey Hepburn's Look with gilbea
This week, gilbea has curated a Get the Look piece around that quintessential style icon, Audrey Hepburn. Check out this collection of Etsy Finds that allows anyone to achieve Audrey's look with an Etsy sensibility... The Audrey Hepburn look is a classic one that will never go out of style, and most women love …
Etsy Finds: Getting Dita von Teese's Look with gilbea
We noticed gilbea's clever "Get the Look" blog posts a week ago, when she recreated Gwen Stafani's style using only Etsy items...and knew immediately we had to get her writing some Etsy Finds for us. This week, she's deconstructed modern pin-up girl Dita von Teese and found us items to Get her Look.... Get Dita von …
Etsy Finds: Show Us Your...
T-T-Ti...BEADS!Today is Mardi Gras! If you aren't able to make it out to the celebration, you can let loose in your own special way by wearing your boldest beads! I recommend this one of a kind necklace with big, bright felted balls by 3FUN. It can be worn as both a necklace and a bracelet, so switch it up and have some …
