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 …
Quit Your Day Job: soulyyours
Barbe of soulyyours spent over twenty years working in the public school system before leaving to take on her growing Etsy shop full time. While in the process of transitioning to a part-time schedule in order to plan ahead for the big leap, Barbe was let go like so many others this past June. Since …
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 …
Etsy Finds: February Shopping Guide
February is a month to toast relationships and love, the Winter Olympics, and February birthdays. It's a time to look forward to the upcoming seasonal shift, brighten up the wardrobe, and paint the town in the spirit of Carnival and Mardi Gras. Use the Etsy Finds below to keep up with the hustle and bustle all …
Quit Your Day Job: slippedstitchstudios
Laura of slippedstitchstudios decided to take her career into her own hands after being laid off eight weeks into maternity leave. She soon turned her newfound passion for knitting and sewing into an Etsy business. Laura says she requires ninja skills to keep up with every aspect of her business and …
Etsy Finds: Origins of Love
With Valentine's Day only two weeks away, I thought it would be fun to have a few Etsy lovebirds share their handmade love stories. I believe Cupid was aiming to create an artistic masterpiece when he hooked up the following lovely and talented couples. Adam & Quincy We met in art school through mutual …
Etsy Finds Decor: Lofty Aspirations
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the colorful home studio of Oakland, California interior consultant, artist, and Yahoo design specialist Dee Adams. Her 2200 square foot loft is filled with genius organizational ideas, such as her enviable collection of vintage lunch boxes. While they …
Etsy Finds: You Art What You Wear
Many of us use inspiration boards to encourage our creative impulses. Whether stimulating ephemera is found on a studio wall surrounded by paint bushes or a casual family photo collage on your fridge, images can influence style, decor, and the daily art of living. In the great tradition of muses, the theme …
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