Etsy Stalker
Curated by Beatrice and Violet
  • Give Gingham Another Look
    Back in 2000 when Poppy was a newborn, I envisioned a nursery in lilac gingham. Sweet and old-fashioned, I thought it would be perfect for a little girl. I scoured sample books at the local children’s decor shop to no avail. The woman there told me (and not so nicely, I might add), “We don’t [...]

  • Handmade Gifts: Teachers
    This year, my youngest finishes sixth grade and we’ll be saying goodbye to the elementary school that has been a huge part of my family’s life for the past ten years. While we can never repay our teachers for the way they’ve helped shape our children, we can certainly present them with a token of [...]

  • Solo Exhibit & Giveaway: khmetalwork!
    The minute you see this substantial ring, you start to understand Karen and her shop, khmetalwork. Eye-catching, organic, filled with unconventional materials (that blue comes from a recycled Sapphire Bombay Gin bottle!), and always with exacting attention to detail. Karen works using metal stock–and even tools–she makes herself, freeing her to follow her artistic vision. [...]

  • Weekly Wrap Up
    Announcement: Etsy Stalker is now on Pinterest and you’re all invited to join the Show Me Your Etsy board. This is a place where you can pin items from your shop or share an Etsy find. See you there! This week at Etsy Stalker: A new Color Story focused on Turquoise and Orange, we proffered [...]

  • Handmade Kitchen: Aprons
    There are so many great aprons on Etsy! The available styles and fabric choices make the possibilities nearly endless. You’re bound to find one that meets your needs while displaying your personal style. If I didn’t include your favorite apron shop below, be sure to leave me a link in the comments. Handmade Kitchen: Aprons [...]