Gift Ideas: Big Bag, Big Statement
Bags: can you ever have enough? Sadly, for the me the answer is a hearty "hell to the no!" This holiday season, I'm sending out my wishlist in the hopes of receiving a few of my favorites, and a new big bag is most definitely on my list. (Psst! Did you know you can make an Etsy mini from your favorites to show what you want …
Fresh Shops: transitantenna
I was recently given the heads up on a very interesting new shop. Though TransitAntenna has only been on Etsy for a few months thus far (one sale and counting!), this Fresh Shop has a pretty interesting story. You see, this shop has decided to take the "road less traveled." After leaving their homes in South …
Etsy Finds: Bags, Bags, Bags
Living in a city like New York necessitates a large bag. When I leave the house in the morning, I know I may not be returning until — well, some days it's hard to tell! I need a bag that I can depend on for the long haul: It needs to have enough space for a sweater, books to read on the subway, a bottle of water for when I'm …
Etsy Finds: Back To School Laptop Bag
TrackandFieldDesigns has a great variety of laptop bags that are perfect for students and people in the working world. Their adorable Japanese fabric patterns say, "I'm young, stylish and ready to learn," while the briefcase design makes one feel as if they are an important business mogul on their way to …
Trends: Diana, Goddess of the Forest
The Roman trend has been all over New York this summer. Mix it with some natural, rustic pieces and transform yourself into the goddess of the woods and the hunt. It's the perfect way to wind down the summer, and you can even take it with you into fall if you add some light and natural sweatery layers. All you need …
Quit Your Day Job: bonspielcreation
Ellen of bonspielcreation first started selling on Etsy in December of 2005. She was able to transition her Etsy business from a side project into a full time venture while working her day job in the design industry. Ellen had a goal, planned well in advance, saved money, and tested her brand over time …
Quit Your Day Job: thewren
I wanted to share the "Quit Your Day Job" story of Wendren from thewren with all of you, particularly because her story is a unique one. Wendren lives in South Africa and worked a traditional day job before deciding to take the plunge. She found herself preoccupied with thoughts about sewing and her dream …
Etsy Finds: Compartmentalize
I was reading Alison's Etsy Find on DrikaB's zipper pouches, and despite how much I adore that shop, all I could think was that I'd need at least eleven of those cute purses to keep all the random stuff I travel with sorted and separated and organized. This Find is for those who must keep their makeup with their …
Etsy Finds: A Place for Everything
When I'm traveling, I usually have a lot of things to keep track of. If it's not my tickets, passport, or I.D., it's all those little things that fly around in my enormous bag: gum for the plane, lipgloss, my iPod, etc. That's when a small zippered pouch can do wonders for your organizational skills. This bright and …
