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Etsy Finds: Knot a Typical Affair

These days tying the knot doesn't mean being stuck with your mother's tastes and beholden to your father's pocketbook. Weddings have become a deeply personal expression of a couple's identity and there's no place like Etsy to find inspiration. Today's Etsy Finds collection shows off some of our most unique …

Anti-Valentine's Day

Do the couples canoodling at sunset make you want to hurl yourself off a cliff? I plan on celebrating my singledom this Valentine's Day with some bacon-infused whiskey and a 6 a.m. dance party. Check out the Related Items below for the warm embrace of cynicism, independence, and self-love.     Items Tagged …

Etsy Finds: Opposites Attract

We often say that a match is made in heaven, but not every pair is a result of familiarity: opposites attract! (Think Democrat James Carville and Republican mate Mary Matalin.) Today's Etsy Finds collection is a Valentine ode to the odd combos that, when paired, produce sweet harmony. In many cases we cannot …

Etsy Finds Decor: Repurposed Retreat

This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by Sandra Soss's Chicago home and studio. Staying true to her self-proclaimed bricolage lifestyle, Sandra’s home is a compelling amalgamation of collections, artwork, thrift shop treasures, found objects and donated furnishings that are constantly …

Etsy Finds: Revenge of the Nerds

Geek is the new chic, did you hear? With technology trail blazing the next frontier and gadgets becoming an essential part of the daily routine, it's time to embrace our inner dork and geek out over the Etsy Finds below. For more nerdtastic inspiration, peruse Etsy's Geekery Category.   Working vintage …

Etsy Finds: Sweep Her off Her Feet

Be it romance, family, or friendship, show the ladies in your life how special they are this Valentine's Day with a thoughtful gift from Etsy. This array of heartfelt gift ideas for the ladies was nominated by Etsy's community. Join in the fun and vote for your favorite item from this collection today! The top …

Etsy Finds: Purple Quarry

A purple variety of quartz, the amethyst is the official birthstone of February and is also the birthstone for the Zodiac sign of Pisces. The amethyst is believed to make the wearer feel calm and good-natured and is also a stone that is said to represent friendship and break the spells of addiction. Its …

Guest Curator: Paper Magazine's Alexis Swerdloff

Alexis Swerdloff is the executive editor of PAPER magazine and PAPERMAG.com. She lives in Brooklyn. For my job at PAPER I spend a lot of time “curating” people — finding up-and-coming actors, musicians, designers, artists, and writers to feature in the magazine (like the Etsy crew, who I wrote about back in 2007 …

Etsy Finds: Lost in Translation

This week, ABC launched the final season of its popular sci-fi island saga, Lost. Much like the Twin Peaks series of the 1990s, Lost is filled with mystery and paranormal activity, and similarly, its devoted fans delight in the unveiling of cryptic clues that might help unravel the plot. Recurring themes …

Gettin' A Little LOST

It's official: After years of adamantly resisting ABC's hit television show, LOST, I've been sucked in. My obsession started innocently enough; just the pilot episode, to see what all the ruckus was about. Hours later, my roommate found me glued to my seat, chain-watching episode after episode, with every …

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