I couldn’t be more excited for Etsy’s Euro Week rolling out this Monday, March 22. I love that Etsy provides a venue through which I can shop directly from artists all around the globe, putting a face behind the talent that arrives in a little package near my front door. The collection I’ve brought you today consists of items from community-nominated European sellers. Vote for your favorite item today ; top picks will be featured... 

When Jonathan Chapman of mrYen contacted me about his contribution to this outstanding stop-motion film, I leapt at the chance to share it with you. It’s a heartening example of what can be achieved through Etsy. A s an international community, we can make creative connections over vast distances to great effect. Jonathan is a papercut artist and graphic designer working in Leeds, UK. Using nothing but paper, a scalpel and inspiration... 

Shedding heavy winter clothes can be such a breath of fresh air. Limbs seeking warm spring light can finally emerge with the aid of coquettish skirts and smart shorts , playful sandals and flats . Put your pants and tall boots back in the closet; this spring-inspired Etsy Finds is a celebration of the return of the leg! For more seasonal shopping, see other spring-themed Etsy Finds , and try the search terms ” Easter ” and ”... 

Joanna Goddard runs Cup of Jo , a blog all about design, fashion, photography, weddings and bicycles. She’s also a magazine writer and writes a daily blog for Glamour Magazine . Joanna lives in the West Village in New York City with her husband and lots of Etsy finds. My husband and I are expecting our first baby — a little boy — this June. We’re so excited and really want to create a…  Read More →

I was the kind of kid who took getting pinched on Saint Patrick’s Day a lot more seriously than needed. I would plan my overly green outfit in advance to ensure my own safety and actively seek out those who either forgot or didn’t care about the holiday; yes, I was one of those kids. As I think back on those times — only slightly mortified — I have to chuckle at my early passion for tradition and folklore. Today’s... 

Is there anything quite like the sweet smell of laundry that’s been dried on the line, or the sense of satisfaction that comes from a good spring clean scrub down? For that fresh, back-to-country feel, try all natural or eco-friendly cleaning products. Sustainable or reusable handmade laundry and kitchen accessories are not only better for the environment, they can bring unique beauty to your home. Find this and more as we sweep out the... 

Have you ever had weird dreams so real that you thought you were in another world? If there’s one word that aptly describes Alice in Wonderland , it has to be “imagination.” Whether you spent your childhood making up new vocabulary (just for fun) or had tea parties with your favorite dolls and stuffed animals, Alice reminds us of youthful whimsy and dreams of the fantastical. With Tim Burton ’s…  Read More →

Dolan of dolangeiman claims to be a no B.S. kind of guy. Today he outlines his creative journey toward selling his artwork as a full-time job, through which he can support himself and his fianc  Read More →

Being a bit of an English nerd, during my first year of college I took a series of classes called The Complete Works of William Shakespeare . Often considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare drew me into a world of hopeless romance, heartless villains, twisted comedy and tragic betrayal. I was astounded by the way the written word could create so much drama and emotion. While I decided... 

Lindsey Baker, a.k.a. heroinepretend (name is from a Belle & Sebastian song!), is the editor of COLOURlovers’ Fashion Channel and a style columnist for Omaha, Nebraska’s alternative newsweekly Shout! , among other writerly things. Visit her at COLOURlovers . Colloquially, the word “green” is as complex as the color can be itself: it represents envy and the healthy-heart chakra alike, acidic and sweet by turns, inexperience... 

If you’ve always quite fancied a tattoo but been too chicken to visit your local ink pusher, this season’s micro trend — temporary tattoos — will be right up your alley. The make-do tattoo made a fleeting appearance on the catwalks recently and appealed to both my grown-up self and my inner child — who remembers free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle tat transfers in sweetie rappers? Non-toxic, temporary tattoo sheets... 

This weekend’s Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the Bellingham, WA home of the Sayers family. Nia and Scott began renovating an old garage in 2001 and have slowly transformed the structure into their dream home. Inspired by anything that is “free, quirky or sentimental,” the couple have created a gorgeous home filled with mid-century modern furniture and meaningful pieces from Nia’s grandparents’ past as dairy... 

I’ve oft admired those smooth enough to break traditional gender barriers in their personal style. Debonair menswear is edging its way back into current fashion sensibilities and is making a name for itself in transitional pieces — whether you find yourself headed into early spring or autumn. Today’s Etsy Finds consist of my favorite takes on classic menswear elements for the ladies: fitted blazers , micro vests , button down... 

While earning my degree in craft and material studies, I dabbled in quilting techniques for one of my assignments during a textiles course. While I didn’t take up quilting, it was here where I developed an understanding and deep appreciation for this historical craft.  Read More →

Time to break out the sunglasses and turn it up to eleven! Channel the vivacity of spring with the season’s most exciting cornea-burning brights in neon , day glo , fluorescents and tropical preppy flash. This hot trend has definitely rounded a corner since the eighties. Etsy sellers are showing us updated, fresh takes with these zesty colors in tasteful new ways. The items in this Etsy Finds are so radioactive, they’re sure to jump-start...