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Opening the Barn Door

Photo by Linzee McCrayRich Tyler was looking for a place where his kids could enjoy the out-of-doors when he heard about a nine-acre farmstead near Downey, Iowa. The property included some rundown outbuildings and an empty farmhouse that showed signs o…

Short Stories: Baby Tooth Reliquary

Photo by ClaireKinderHere at Etsy, we believe that the story behind an object is often just as fascinating as the object itself. Short Stories is our series dedicated to telling the tales behind extraordinary pieces found or created by Etsy sellers. 

News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: 5/18/12

Photo by My Little Thrift StoreBecause procrastination is most heartily enjoyed with visuals.

Waldeinsamkeit (German): “The feeling of being alone in the woods.” This, and 24 other words that don’t exist in English. 
Plastic-eating…

Noted: Bringing Facebook to the Storefront

Photo by Michael on Flickr
In São Paulo, Brazil, a fashion retailer called C&A unveiled a new clothing display that has customers signing on to Facebook. Garments in the store are displayed on hangers with digital read-outs that show how many &#82…

The Pantry: Store-Bought vs. Homemade

Photo by StearnsPhotoOne of the secrets of delicious home-cooked meals is having a well-stocked pantry of spices, oils, vinegars and sauces. But before heading off to replenish that bottle of salad dressing, have you given thought to try making it from…

Short Stories: Carved Oak Tree Swing

Photo by DzierlengaFurnitureHere at Etsy, we believe that the story behind an object is often just as fascinating as the object itself. Short Stories is our series dedicated to telling the tales behind extraordinary pieces found or created by Etsy sell…

Short Stories: Carved Oak Tree Swing

Photo by DzierlengaFurnitureHere at Etsy, we believe that the story behind an object is often just as fascinating as the object itself. Short Stories is our series dedicated to telling the tales behind extraordinary pieces found or created by Etsy sell…

Making a House a Home

Photo by andreadespotAs I previously mentioned, 2012 is the year we make a new addition to our family. As if that weren’t enough transition, this year we’ve also decided to take the big leap to becoming homeowners. Doubling the amount of children i…

Finding Meaning in the Lost and Found

Photo by Eden Frangipane Photos
Many of us have lost an object that we value — a piece of jewelry, a childhood trinket or a favorite jacket. Against the odds, we hope that somehow our belongings will find their way back home. When Ikuo Yokoyama recei…

Push Button Art

Photo by CouveEach month our Twitter profile will be re-designed by an emerging artist, and the design will be made available as a free wallpaper download for your desktop or mobile device. This month’s design comes from Ariana Couvinha of Ets…

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