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Etsy Finds: Smells Like Teen Spirit

Grunge, the music and style movement of the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s, was the return of dirty rock 'n' roll, which many said had died during the synth-drenched '80s. It promised a gritty antidote to music industry formulas, and to the perceived greed of the former decade. The grunge style fuses the …

Etsy Finds: Making the Honor Roll

It's that time of year again! The summer is almost over and a whole new adventure is about to begin. Whether your child is starting his very first day of preschool or traveling off to college, Etsy has everything your child needs to get organized and head to the top of the class in style. Shop smart this year and …

Un Portrait de l'artiste matilou

Happy Bastille Day to our French friends! Today we travel to France to visit the studio of illustrator Anne Cresci, a.k.a. matilou. She gave French journalist  Fabrice Guilloud and her husband Laurence, who made this video, a tour of her Lyon workshop. Illustrating children's books was just her start — after she …

High School Fashion Designer Wins Gold Key

High school graduation never looked this good. As his senior project, Nathan Hoeffel put together his own fashion show with his original designs. His work earned him the prestigious Gold Key Award, and he recently traveled to New York City for the award ceremony at Carnegie Hall. On Etsy, this teen from …

Etsy Finds: Gifts for the Grad

Graduations are a time to celebrate milestones and new beginnings. Each of the Finds below would make a special statement to the graduate in your life Show how proud you are of their accomplishments! Give a gift that will someday be a cherished memento of a hopeful moment in time. For more gift ideas with …

Pretty in Pink: Prom Dreams

Ah, prom: What a memorable experience! When I think back to my senior prom, I'm reminded of the many sweet details that made it all come together. I had a dress custom made with a vintage pattern from the 1950s (tres Rita Hayworth!), vintage black satin gloves and blood-red lipstick. I was a Goth vision! (Did I mention …

Handmade Confessional: Madison Brunoebleir

We met Madison Brunoebleir at Felt Club in LA. She made her first handmade shirt at Felt Club's Swap-O-Rama-Rama and was very excited about the results! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last holiday season, over 33,000 people have signed. Some say …

Featured Buyer: NEON Accessories with Teen Vogue's Aya Kanai

Aya T. Kanai is the senior fashion editor at Teen Vogue. In her spare time she loves sewing projects and recently co-created a quilt for a newborn. Her fashion icon is Pippi Longstocking.  She loves bright color, quirky charm and anything made from the heart.  For this Featured Buyer post, she has selected her …

Handmade Confessional: Kyla Simeno

We met Kyla Simeno aka ChickWithBrains at Felt Club in LA. She and her mom Michelle Vess aka soulmom love to make crafts. Kyla makes beaded jewelry because it's fun! She supports artists and crafters because appreciates the thought and effort put into handmade items. Since the Handmade Consortium …

Shop Live: Expert Shoppers in the Virtual Labs

Last one tonight!!! Lucky Magazine - Fri, 12/12 @ 7pm EST. Ever wish your favorite style-savvy magazine would somehow come to life and help you navigate the wide variety of items on Etsy? Imagine if your favorite blogger would magically appear and point you to the perfect holiday gifts for your friends and …

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