Halloween Hosting: Kill Devil Punch Recipe From Food & Wine Magazine
Your guests will be reeling (in a good way) from this punch! The recipe for Kill Devil Punch came to Food & Wine Magazine from Phil Ward, bartender at the aptly named Death & Co. It features a block of raspberry ice that melts, slowly releasing its juices (a.k.a. raspberry blood) into the bowl throughout the evening …
Handmade Weddings: Personalized Wedding Gifts From Fashion Illustrator Brooke Hagel
I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Fashion Design. Illustrating was always my favorite part of the design process, but I was told repeatedly that there was no longer any demand for fashion illustrators. I’m now at the age where many of my friends are getting married, so I had …
A Cornucopia of Well-Wishes to our Canadian Friends
The second Monday in October is the traditional date of Thanksgiving Day in Canada. The holiday has roots in the European tradition of harvest festivals, and a common motif is a "cornucopia" or horn filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables, the horn of plenty. Unlike its sister to the South, Canada's …
Etsy Finds: Culture Vulture
When it comes time to assemble a Halloween-worthy costume, I worship at the altar of the visual bon mot. Zombies and sexy nurses — I can take 'em or leave 'em. The costumes that get my attention tend to be elaborate puns ("Freudian slip," anyone?) and clever pop culture references. There's something so thrilling …
Etsy Finds: A Toast to Oktoberfest
"O'zapft is!" This is how the mayor opens the world's largest fair, Oktoberfest, every autumn in Munich. It translates in English to "It's tapped!", which means that it's time to start filling your stein with beer. On Etsy, it means it's time to celebrate all things German! For those of us not attending this year, join us in …
Innocent Corset Wins the Oktoberfest Vote
Cheers to aNGrYGiRLGear who, with her "Innocent Corset" (uh, "innocent" — really?), won the Oktoberfest vote (clinking of beers)! We asked our readers to nominate their favorite Bavarian-inspired items, and then you had the chance to vote and determine which was the beeriest of all. I really loved a lot of the items …
Oktoberfest Memories With BurdaStyle
Open source sewing company BurdaStyle is a longtime friend of Etsy's (and a German one at that!), and when we saw their über-cute dirndl pattern on BurdaStyle, we had to let you know about it. "Based on the historical dress of Alpine peasants, the dirndl is the traditional dress of southern Germany and Austria. In …
Vote! Which Oktoberfest Item Fills Your Stein?
In honor of Oktoberfest, we asked our readers to nominate their favorite Bavarian, German, or beer themed items. Now it's your turn to vote! Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which, along with some of the top picks, will be featured in the Members' Choice Gift Guide and here on the Etsy blog. Show your favorite …
Fashion Sense: Alison Kelly's Picks for Fall
You may remember Alison "Dahl" Kelly from Season 3 of Bravo's hit television show (and perennial Storque favorite), Project Runway. Today the woman behind Dahl by Alison Kelly recounts her experiences as an up-and-coming designer, gives the dish behind Project Runway (and tips on getting your designs out …
Trends: People Pets With the Latest in Fall Pet Fashion
Fresh off Pet Fashion Week in New York City, People Magazine’s new website, People Pets, brings you the top five trends to keep your furry BFFs purrfectly in style this season. Editor Amy Jamieson and her team give four paws up to faux-fur trim, bedazzled accessories and bold patterns. Check out this season’s …
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Great items!Thank you so much:)
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BaldiBearART!!! Australians are not behind the times - my latest ...
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citrine is my favourite!
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oops did the same thing as That70sShoppe ... sorry
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They look Great, I like them. Just one you forgot ...
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