Etsy Finds: Seasoned to Taste
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 …
Burning Man Packing List
Furry leg warmers in late summer? EL wire pasties? DIY dust masks? Oh yes, it's that time again. From August 31 to September 7, your neighbors are forgoing Labor Day in the Hamptons or cook-outs with the family, and instead, they are caravanning out to the Nevada desert with rebar, hula hoops, and tutus in tow. My …
Etsy Finds: Summer of '69
Forty years ago this weekend, the outdoor festival called Woodstock forever changed the the world's music scene with some of the most iconic stage performances of our time. Today, we carry on the legacy with enormous blow-out fests like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, and my personal …
Party Planners: Picnic Party Like It's 1969 with Food & Wine Magazine
As a child of the '70s, I have fallen prey to the American nostalgia for the late 1960s, when political action was passionate, fashion was off the wall and popular music got its groove. While developing my own taste in music as a youngster (we didn't have the neologism "tween" way back then), I even dressed up as a …
Etsy Finds: Snag a Weekend Deal!
A great piece of jewelry can go with everything. As the season begins to wind down, it's the perfect opportunity to snag a great deal on summer jewelry or stock up on autumnal jewels for your fall fashion update. Each of the shops below offers special discounts on your entire order this weekend from Friday …
Guest Curator: Angry Chicken
Amy Karol, a.k.a. amykarol, is an artist, author, collector and mama, who has been making things with her hands since she was a wee babe. She has been able to channel her obsessive creativity and insatiable appetite for show and tell with the writing of her very popular craft blog, Angry Chicken, since 2005. After …
From Etsy's Merchandising Desk: September's Seasonal Shift
It's that time again, and those of us behind the scenes at Etsy would like to share our merchandising plans for September. As we continue to plan Etsy’s calendar for the year ahead with thematic merchandising, we will be incorporating many of the concepts you shared in response to August's report and …
My Top 10 Summer Ensembles
Jennifer Romolini over at Lucky Magazine's ebay, Etsy, et al. blog is all over the Etsy fashion tip, and her recent post, "If Beavis and Butt-head Talked About Skirts," made me literally laugh out loud (LLOL, if you will). The post was inspired by the following conversation: V: "Why can't I ever find skirts?"J: "I don't know …
Etsy Finds: Surf's Up!
During the work week, I begin each humid summer day waiting on the subway platform while my face slides off into a sweaty puddle. Thankfully, the weekend serves as my cherished opportunity to genuinely enjoy the season and I do so in the spirit of tropical escapism. You don't have to travel far to …
Etsy Finds: Access Yourself
C'mon, girls: access yourself! Etsy's summer accessory hot list is here to save your weary wardrobe with juicy jewel tones, cool classics and the latest in summer trends. These accessories are must-haves for summer and fall, so go ahead and layer it, belt it and top it with these Etsy gems. Be sure to check out …
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