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Etsy Spotlight: 10 Bangin’ Bangle Sets

Most of us have a stack of cheap bangles from Forever 21 that were, like, 50 for $1, but sometimes it’s nice to invite some higher quality, more unique pieces to our arm parties. The solution? Etsy, of course! Whether your style is more hammered gold or rainbow hemp, click through to check out 10 vintage or handmade bangle sets from Etsy, at prices to fit every budget!

Etsy: Flower Necklaces
Pretty flower pieces to keep spring in bloom all year round. Read More »

Etsy Spotlight: 10 Fabulous Flower Necklaces

I saw a little cluster of purple tulips starting to grow next to the sidewalk the other day and I almost started crying. Spring is officially on the way!  Get a jump start on the season by adding a pretty floral necklace to your jewelry box. Whether you love roses, peonies, pansies, poppies, or lotuses, Etsy has the perfect piece of jewelry for you. Click through to check out 10 fabulous floral necklaces, starting at just eight bucks!

Etsy Spotlight: Irreverent Valentine’s Day Cards

Do you loathe all the sappy sweetness surrounding Valentine’s Day, but still want to show your honey some love? If raunchy, sarcastic, and random is more your style, Etsy has got you covered. Click through to check out 10 of our favorite irreverent Valentine’s Day cards (beware: heart-shaped dog poop and profanity ahead!)…

Etsy Spotlight: Stunning Space Jewelry

I recently bought myself a Rosette Nebula necklace from an Etsy artist, because my middle name is rose and I love space photography. It’s even more beautiful in person, and I’ve been getting so many compliments on it I thought, “Damn, everyone should have a cool piece of space jewelry!” Want to get in on the interstellar action? Click on the gallery for 10 gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings featuring stunning depictions of stars, planets, and nebulae…

Meteor Wine?!
Care for a cabernet infused with meteorite? Read More »

Etsy Spotlight: Country Home Style

Around this time every year I start wishing that my Portland apartment was a quaint, cozy cottage out in the middle of nowhere. My fantasy country home would have a big fireplace, a pie in the oven at all times, and all those charming little details that make country living feel special (Plaid blankets! Vintage kitchen tins! Mason jars everywhere!). Until I can make my country lifestyle a reality, I’m determined to bring some of that country charm into my urban living space, and Etsy is a great place to start. Click through to check out 10 pieces of home decor that will add some country vibes to whatever kind of home you have…

Fall Home Inspiration
Autumn-inspired pieces to spice up your place. Read More »

Etsy Spotlight: 11 Artsy Movie Posters

Once you move out of your college dorm room, it’s generally frowned upon to plaster your walls with crinkled “Animal House” posters. You can get around the stigma by putting your movie posters in ornate frames (which is what I did with my beloved “Spice World” poster) or you can show your love for your favorite films with artistic prints instead. I found 11 awesome movie posters designed by Etsy artists that will mix right in with all the other art on your walls. Click on the gallery to check ‘em out!

Etsy Spotlight: 10 Marvelous Mousepads To Decorate Your Desk

I had such a case of the Mondays this week and accidentally spilled coffee all over my mousepad. My search for a replacement brought me to Etsy, where I found tons of cute, unique options that would add a hearty dose of style and personality to any desk. Ready to give your mouse a smooth new spot to rest? Click through to check out 10 of my favorites, featuring sugar skulls, flowers, polka dots, mustaches, and more!

Spruce Up Your Workspace
6 cheap, easy ways to improve your office. Read More »

Etsy Spotlight: 10 Beautiful Bridal Hair Accessories For $50 Or Less

It’s that time of year again: wedding season. If you’re a bride looking for the perfect hair accessory to top off your look, you probably know how many options are out there, and how many stores seem to think that the using the word “bridal” in a product description allows them to charge $300 for a glorified bobby pin. But don’t worry–this is why Etsy exists. Click through to check out 10 gorgeous one-of-a-kind designs, all handmade by Etsy artisans, all for $50 or less!

Budget Wedding Tips
How to throw a cheap, beautiful wedding. Read More »
Wedding Survival Guide
It's wedding season! Here's how to get through it. Read More »

Etsy Spotlight: Irreverent Embroidery

The #1 most embroidered phrase in history is probably “Home Sweet Home,” closely followed by “Bless This House” and “Live, Laugh, Love.” Those saccharine sentiments are nice and all, but we prefer our embroidery to have a little bit more edge, which is where Etsy comes in. Click through to check out 8 examples of irreverent embroidery, featuring profanity, an STD, and some of our favorite lines from pop culture…

Etsy Spotlight: Geometric Jewelry

Geometry was my favorite math class in high school, and now it’s become one of my favorite jewelry trends. I love the clean lines and nerdy vibes. Click through to check out 10 beautiful bracelets, earrings, rings, and necklaces inspired by geometric shapes, all handmade by Etsy artisans…