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Published on December 20, 2008 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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ashleyeaston of Atlanta, GA handpicked these local sellers for the Etsy blog. Match their pictures up with their items below. If you're running out of time, Shop Local through Etsy this holiday season and get your items faster — while shrinking your carbon footprint!

What’s new in the big city of the South? Everything handmade! Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs support a wonderfully talented bunch of Etsy sellers. It is a vibrant, young city that’s definitely on the up and up, and the creative community here is in full bloom despite the winter weather!

I love Atlanta because it’s bursting with creative inspiration, and on top of all the big-city perks—like art museums, galleries, festivals, and events—there are lots of great little nooks that I can inhabit for an afternoon and get creative. Up top is a picture of me at one of my favorite spots—Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party—in the Candler Park neighborhood. I like to go here for a cup of tea (or a scoop of ice cream in the summer), sit down with my sketch book and dream up new jewelry designs for my Etsy shop, Pamplemousse et Parapluie. If all that creative work makes me hungry, afterward I’ll stop by The Flying Biscuit just up the block for a scrumptious meal.

Allow me to introduce you to some other Atlanta sellers—find out their favorite spots around town, what inspires them, and why they love being creative in Atlanta!


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Tiffany of electricboogaloo in the courtyard of her loft studio: “The buildings here are 100+ year-old factories, and I love that they left as much of the old equipment and machinery in place as is safely possible. It's a perfect space for creative work, unless you are bothered by the noise of trains passing every 30 minutes. What I love about living and working in Atlanta is the mix of old and new. Other cities tear down these wonderful old buildings, where here they fix them up. For a creative person, it's energizing to drive or walk around town and not see rows of houses and buildings that all look the same.”



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Morgan of mkendall: “This photograph was taken by the window in my dining area.  It's my favorite area to shoot in because it has spectacular light all throughout the day.  I never use my flash so good natural light is very important.  One of the reasons I like Atlanta is because it is such a green city.  There is so much nature everywhere; I'm constantly inspired by it.  I take the things that I see in my everyday life and turn them into dreamy surreal atmospheres.”



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Marcy of StudioMarcy: “Here I am at FlameTree Glass (http://www.FlameTreeGlass.com) just north of Atlanta in Roswell, GA.  It's an outstanding lampworking supply shop, (just look at those luscious Italian glass rods behind me).  Owner Lance McRorie's goblet is just a small example of the wonderful art glass in here too.  I'm really lucky to be in Atlanta, which is home to so many wonderful glass artists, friends and mentors.  Our local non-profit bead-making group, Southern Flames (http://www.SouthernFlames.org) rocks too.”



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Ande of Chickory: “This me wearing a vintage hat I tried on at one of my favorite shops—My Sister's Closet—just outside of Atlanta in Chamblee. Whenever I have a formal function to attend, I find a vintage dress there to 'doctor up' with paint and liberal use of the glue gun. (I've made a Frida Kahlo dress where I painted a bleeding human heart on the bodice, and a fall princess dress with spray paint and lots and lots of leaves.) I love Atlanta because you can find anything here. With our rich variety of cultures, thriving handmade community, and slick high-end stores, there’s ample opportunity to be inspired and to find a niche not yet filled."



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Kim of KimQuinnDotCom: "This is me in my studio at home in Atlanta, GA. I paint and make most of my jewelry here. I try to surround myself with kids’ art from my day job (as owner of Purple Hippo Art Studio for children); it inspires me and reminds me to always have fun when I am creating."



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Jolene of DingoGirl66: "I am actually one of the few Georgia natives who grew up and are still living here—I actually grew up on a farm in north Georgia. I enjoy going to an area called The Land Trust, located just 5 minutes from my home. It is a small oasis right inside the city that has organic gardens, ponds, an animal conservatory, a sweat lodge and mud chairs. (That’s what I am sitting on in the picture.) You would think you were in the middle of the woods here if you didn't hear the MARTA trains roaring by in the background!  I have enjoyed many mediums of art in my life, but none compare to sewing. I love sewing—it allows me to feel free. I can use any colors, textures and shapes that I want and there are no rules. I develop my characters from drawings, and then give them more life and a sense of humor."



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Jeanette of vesselsandwares and VeganDish: “I like Atlanta because it doesn't snow, I don't need a car and there are lots of good vegan eats.  I love the constant state of flux that Atlanta is in. It is ever-changing and diverse. My studio is in the Cabbagetown neighborhood, near the historic Oakland Cemetery.  It has a great urban/rural mixture—lots of trees and squirrels, right alongside some amazing graffiti artwork.”



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Erin of ShopKeyLimeDesign: “Here I am, at Mooncake Clothing on a balmy December day!  Beauty inspires me, and Mooncake is full of beauty—stunning clothes, jewelry and accessories from independent designers. My aesthetic is very French-Asian, and Mooncake's refined, delicate whimsy delights me. And the neighborhood—Virginia Highlands—epitomizes what is alluring about Atlanta—the lush profusion of nature juxtaposed with beautiful old buildings. I grew up here, and the need to submerge myself in green is in my bones. I dream of having a studio nearby, in a little strip of shops tucked along a residential block on Virginia Avenue. I would suspend my bed from the ceiling along with candlelit chandeliers, and invite you to visit me in my magical atelier.”



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Wendy of BellaBeeDesigns: "This is me in my quaint little town of Covington, which is just a thirty-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.  I like living so close to Atlanta—I can take advantage of all that it has to offer, while residing in a small town with charm and character. Covington is a very 'think local, buy local' community, which I enjoy.  We have great local shops that include a fabulous coffee shop and bread bakery that are unlike the major chain establishments—they really make you feel a part of the community.  This type of environment has helped inspire me to create unique and practical handmade items, and I have been fortunate enough to share them with my Etsy customers.  Sewing is my passion, and I love that I can make aprons and other accessories all day long in my great little suburb of Atlanta."



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Yokoo: " Beyond the walls of irrelevance, my life is defined

I drink of Chai when I'm in an Atlanta state of mind. "

 

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Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. KarmaRox

<--------I'm in North Atlanta! Nice to see all you Atlantans! Great feature!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. JetWhitePonytail

How I miss my Atlanta bungalow! Thanks for sharing :)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. KathrynRiechert

These two talented jewelers are in Atlanta too!
http://istanbuldesigns.etsy.com
http://www.deliasthompson.etsy.com

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. BeeDazzlesGifts

How fun! Love the mini features and it was fun to see pics of some Etsy artists. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

awesome shops! my husband lived there for 8 years and we have thought about moving back.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. kmwatkins

What a variety of great shops. It looks warmer there too!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. LittleMamasDesigns

Thanks for the article. I just include Electric Boogaloo's shop in my blog a few days ago!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. shellieartist

Yay Atlanta...just a hop, skip and away from me here in SC.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. theseawithin

Love it! I just love these shop local features.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. sstargell

Lovely. I want to go to Atlanta!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. Dingogirl66

Thanks so much Ashley for featuring my store!!! there is alot of great talent here in this city!!!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

I love these articles!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. papapots

We have some amazing talent in Atlanta!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. heartfeltoriginalsi

I'm in Atlanta area also.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

OOOOH I love DingoGirls stuff! It is So UniQue!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:39 p.m. kimquinndotcom

Thank you for including me with all these talented Atlanta Artists!!! Check out some of my Atlanta friends:
www.bonnieandevelyn.etsy.com
www.rdesigns.etsy.com

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. seedknits

yokooooo!!!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. undertheroot

Yes!!
This is a great lineup!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. rosetung

oohhhh vessels and wares- love the cups with the atomic designs!

do people call it Hot-lanta sometimes? I heard that from someone but I was reluctant to believe it was a common thing heehee

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. mkendall

Thanks for including me in this wonderful ATL feature. (and yes rosetung, it is called Hotlanta a lot.)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. deadthingsgrrl

Oh awesome, I learned some new sellers to stalk! Jolene and Dingogirl66 has been one of my favorites for a while now, and trading with and buying from her has made me love the stuff even more!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. EyeScream

I love Dingogirl66!!! Her stuff is amazing, and she's super sweet :) Lots of great stuff featured here!!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. crossbonescouture

Agreed, Dingogirl makes some of the best stuffs here on Etsy! I am so glad she was included!!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. phydeaux

No snow ... balmy breezes ... sounds really good right about now! Thank you for another great article in this great series!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. jNicDesigns

Nice to see so much talent so close by! =)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 6:17 p.m. silverdotjewelry

fabulous sellers. I love Atlanta. Great article.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 7:19 p.m. DancingMooney

Lots of great shops in here!! ♥

Dec. 20, 2008 at 7:32 p.m. thedot

Awesome to see the ATL getting love on Etsy!

Dec. 20, 2008 at 8:04 p.m. jodieflowers

Awesome artists in Atlanta! &hearts;

Dec. 20, 2008 at 8:21 p.m. haveheart

awesome :)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 8:49 p.m. popsiclestick

thanks for sharing the Atlanta-area talent. I don't have words for how I feel about Yokoo's work. Her shop is a favorite haunt - I love to see what's new, I love her photos, I love her art direction, her modeling - I guess I love everything. I can't wait to see where she takes this incredible talent. We can all say we "knew" her when...

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. littleredbear

great to know sellers from their city! =)

Dec. 20, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. MechelleDesigns

I love living in Atlanta! Thanks for featuring the city and a few of the local Etsy artist.

Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:15 p.m. victorianbustle

WOW, fellow creative Atlantans! Bravo!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 12:18 a.m. TheCottageCheese

Great props to my just-south neighbors in Atlanta. Such a beautiful city full of creative minds and souls!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:49 a.m. juliepeach

this almost made me cry. i've been away from atlanta (born and raised, 18 years!!) for a year and a half, and i just flew in today. love atlanta, love this article. :)

Dec. 21, 2008 at 6:35 a.m. lefthandedgoth

Whoop Jolene! DinoGirl rocks! Cool stuff in her shop, check it all out!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 8:02 a.m. ThingsThatBling

this is a great group! BTW...i have some dingo girl stuff and I absolutely love it! Especially my little frog pouch....he's my laundry quarters frog :)

Dec. 21, 2008 at 8:48 a.m. analoukopoulos

greta shops! I lived in Atlanta great place.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. GenevieveGail

Way to go ATL!!! Just wanted to say hello from Athens, Ga! Y'all are a great bunch of sellers- keep up the awesome work!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. MyElegantThings

I'm very close to Atlanta, I'll have to visit more often. Thanks for the review!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. aliciascolors

Yay! It's great to see these Atlanta artists in the spotlight.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. silverstuff182

Hi Folks,
Too bad nobody noticed my incredible shawls. They're on Etsy, made in Georgia, all of silk or vintage fabrics. You won't be disappointed by spending two minutes looking at my store! 45. for any shawl ay Etsy, they sell in GA shops for $85 or more. Custom shawls also available.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. kingofmythrone

We just moved to GA, 40 min. south west of Atlanta. What a creative place!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. FunkyQuail

I have some of the best neighbors, don't I?

Dec. 21, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. beachyrustica

Great to see some of the wonderful work of Atlanta artists!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. BluCille

Cute whale and I really like the Birches print.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. jennywithani

awesome article! I grew up in atlanta, and a lot of my friends live back up there right now... you forgot the seller loVeBugG tho... she lives in atlanta and makes beautiful jewelry :D

Dec. 21, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. PoisonedCreations

I so love Dingogirl!!!!! Her stuff rocks!!!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. dyedianadye

How great to see fellow Atlanta artists featured! Thanks!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. Giftbearer

I'm in the Atlanta area. Didn't get the convo that you were doing this article. Good variety of artists, and interesting photos, by the way.

Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. CutieDynamite

Great article! I absolutely love Dinogirl's work!!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. shopkeylimedesign

Ashley—I love Dr. Bombay's . . . truly my favorite coffee shop. Thank you for including me!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. WhipstitchFabrics

So great to see so many fellow Atlantans getting featured and finding success on Etsy! Awesome! I love finding these treasures in teeny boutiques and then seeing them again here--it makes me feel warm inside to know we're not hogging all the good stuff, and that these amazing artists are able to share what they create here and faraway...

Dec. 21, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. TenDigitCreations

I guess the photo I sent you wasn't a high enough resolution to use?? :( Oh well, thanks for still including a shot of our whipped body butter! :)

Dec. 21, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. timesandchimes

The only thing better than the unique, special items here on ETSY are the beautiful faces of the creators! Happy Holidays you pretty people!

Dec. 21, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. chakrapennywhistle

Yay! KimQuinn! I love her shop:)

Dec. 22, 2008 at 12:37 a.m. Laughingdogstudio

So many amazing shops. Thanks so much for showing this lovely city and region. So many creative artists and wonderful things are very inspiring!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 5:36 a.m. chickory

ashley thank you. i cant wait to visit dr bombays. good to meet other ATL artists. merry christmas to all!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. vesselsandwares

Woot! Nice to see all the amazing Atlanta talent. Thank you Ashley!

(Don't get too jealous of the warmth. Today it is 19. Good thing I have a locally-made yokoo hat to keep me warm!)

Dec. 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. chARiTyelise

oh yay!! what fun to see some fellow atlanta etsy peeps! i love the article and am especially happy to see my fellow clay-person Jeannette (vesselsandwares) featured!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. bridgemanstudios

congrats to all - from down on the southside

Dec. 22, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. jurphy

Love all the shops! Also nice to see a face to go along with them. Great Job!!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 3 p.m. ginpins

Yay Atlantans! Love seeing my muddy buddy Jeanette of VesselsandWares/VeganDish featured---congrats Jeanette!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. BerlynnDesigns

GO COVINGTON!!! I too live in Covington with Wendy. We have some great mutual friends and I look forward to continuing to grow my relationship with Wendy. She is a great person that is very talented!

Dec. 22, 2008 at 11:04 p.m. glorygifts

Great shops! Go Atlanta!
Blessings,
Amy:)
glorygifts.etsy.com

Dec. 23, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. meganmoroney

i've lived in atlanta for about 2 years now and have hated every minute of it. however, this article made me appreciate it much more and realize there are some GREAT things about this city. however, you did miss my favorite atlanta artist (and my roommate). she's great!

www.karlacranfield.etsy.com

i promise you'll love her just as much as i do!

Dec. 23, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. BellaBeeDesigns

Thanks so much for featuring me and my craft!! It's a pleasure to be a part of this Etsy world!! I love it! :)

Dec. 23, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. greensprings0

I have been to Atlanta once and absolutely loved it.
The Shop Local Spotlights rock! Can't wait to see who is featured next.

Dec. 27, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. airlady1

I am south of Atlanta and I love seeing these local shops. Great review of the local talent.

Jan. 4, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. southernladysvintage

So nice to see my neighbors shops being featured!! Great article!!

Jan. 13, 2009 at 5:48 p.m. DebiDesigns

This is a fabulous article, thanks for writing it!

Jan. 28, 2009 at 11:23 a.m. KismaeGrimes

I am in Atlanta also and this inspires me to work on getting featured one day.

April 6, 2009 at 12:16 a.m. Tunaj

I leave in ATL too!
Thanks for the good info~~

April 6, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. finewen

Wow, great to be in Atlanta in company of all these creative people. We all need to network more....

July 21, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. everlastingbloom

I've been a residence of hotlanta for almost 8 years and I never knew about these beautiful places posted in here. Time to make a list of places to visit! Thanks for sharing.

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