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Mega-Beth Tour: Washington, DC Edition

Ashley and I headed down to Washington, DC last week to attend eTail, an e-commerce conference.  We were privileged to see Rob Walker, author of “Buying In: The Secret Dialogue of What We Buy and Who We Are”, speak at the conference.  We were pleasantly surprised that he highlighted Etsy as a prominent example of a …

Fresh Shops: vintagegreenpeas

I consider myself extremely lucky to have both a son and a daughter.  While there are plenty of differences, there is one that I wasn't expecting at all : people LOVE to buy clothes for girls. My son was born first and plenty of friends sent us gifts; we expected fewer gifts when my daughter was born. Um, no.  People …

Handmade Kids: Bold Children's Decor

Decorating a child's room can prove quite the challenge. Traditional gender-based color schemes are pretty played out — why not try something bold and gender neutral? These bright picks would be cheerful and invigorating for any boy or girl, whether child or simply "child at heart."  Happy decorating!  …

Handmade Kids: Beach Babes

Heading to the beach with some babes? (Of the small child variety, of course!) Get out the cooler, load up the popsicles and prepare for sand in unexpected places! With children in tow, any beach adventure is like being a kid all over again: sand castles, horsing around with inner tubes and other floatation …

Handmade Kids: Summer Camp Dreams

Ah, that old rite of passage: summer camp. Whether the young ones are heading off to earn their merit badges or simply spending some leisurely hours in the great outdoors while on a weekend getaway, keep those summer memories alive all year 'round with these forest and camp inspired items for little ones …

Etsy Finds: Cat Skirt

While I was browsing around Etsy in search of something that would fit into this lovely Pet series, I found this Cat Skirt by kachingdesign! The image handprinted on this skirt is such a sweet representation of a kitty. The colors and the style of the skirt are wonderfully cozy and also a bit modern. I love …

Handmade in the U.S.A.

Tomorrow, July 4th, the United States celebrates its 232nd birthday.For me, patriotism has always been about pride in one's contribution to the community.  We are a nation founded, developed, and changed, by individuals.  From independence to civil rights, America depends not on conformity or mob mentality …

Etsy Finds: Teatime and Drawings

Today's Finds were found for you by the lovely and talented Ashley Jacobsen. (You've all seen her iconic star bunny drawings here!) Some mornings I like a strong cup of coffee, and others a cup of hot green tea. Either way, a nice cup is required. This list was inspired by those moments when you sit and look at your …

Dudes Need Shirts!

If you've got a dude on your list this Father's Day, or are simply a man who loves the art of the T-shirt — well, have we got a collection for you! These shirts are for the T-shirt afficionado who loves to keep things fresh.  Father's Day Showcase | Gift Guide for Him | Father's Day Gift Guide | A Dude's Perspective …

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