Every day our community grows in unexpected and delightful ways. For our Fresh Shops series, we spotlight new and noteworthy sellers who have been on Etsy for a handful of months or are waiting for those first few sales.
What do you think of when you envision a cozy home?
Whether the phrase conjures a sunny window seat or a roaring fireplace, handmade quilts for wrapping around your shoulders or hand-thrown ceramic mugs to hold cup after cup of tea, one thing is certain: When fall hits and temperatures dip, there’s nothing more satisfying than surrounding yourself with comforting elements as you nestle in for the winter days ahead.
Today we’re gathering up a few shops to get you started on your search for a more soothing abode. Shop the goods and get a peek into the person making them below.
Vacilando Quilting
Some people play the license plate game to pass the time on an epic road trip; others content themselves with watching the endless scenery roll by. When Vacilando Quilting founder Laura Preston bid farewell to Brooklyn four years ago and set off to travel the country in a 34-foot Airstream with her now-fiancé—a crowd-sourced adventure they called The Democratic Travelers project—she taught herself to quilt.
It was no easy task in such small quarters. Space aside, there were other considerations, like limited storage and a work surface that doubled as a dining table, which meant that in-progress projects had to be cleaned up before dinner nightly. Still, for Laura, the extra effort was worth it. “I fell head over heels in love with quilting: the construction, the creativity, the history, and the sentiment,” she says. With a new collection of home goods launching on November 1 and a second Airstream (with more storage) currently undergoing prep work for 2018 travel, Laura’s got plenty to look forward to—both in business and on the road.
Corrin Ceramics
After picking up ceramics in high school, California-based clay maven Alexandra Corrin of Corrin Ceramics spent years working on production lines for other artists and teaching classes in the LA area before deciding the time was right to launch a brand of her own. “I always wanted to have my own handmade business, but I never felt like I had a product or production technique that I enjoyed doing enough, or that would communicate to a large enough audience,” she says.
Then one day while riding the city bus, something clicked. “I was looking at the handles on the seats when I finally thought of a mug design that would be unique yet familiar,” Alexandra explains. “Soon I was making prototypes, and now I’m working on my business full time for the first time ever!” With a secret glaze technique that she’s been perfecting for a while, Alexandra’s zeroed in on her own style, which is equal parts classic, colorful, and unexpected—and perfect for cozying up with all winter long.
Prints & Goods
Whether she’s spray painting on the balcony or rearranging all the furniture in her flat for impromptu photo shoots, Prints & Goods designer Faye Johnson gets more than a day’s work (or a night’s sleep) out of her Neukölln, Berlin home. The apartment—and the city surrounding it—also provided the impetus for Faye to launch her own line of abstract art prints and minimalist cork plant pots in the first place.
Originally from the south of England, Faye packed up and headed to the German capital and creative center sight-unseen nearly three years ago. “Moving to Berlin from the UK was the best thing I ever did,” Faye says. “With all the independent makers and design markets in the city, I was finally inspired to start making my own products. I create things I would like to have in my own home—simple designs that add a little personality to the room. If other people like them too, it’s a bonus!”
46 comments
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Great finds for fresh shops! I like VacilandoQuilting :)
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
Love these shops! Great choices!!!
DeUno from DeUno said 3 years ago
Beautiful designs! Great shops!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 3 years ago
Beautiful designs, all of them. I love the quilting story, nothing like a road trip for inspiration! Great feature!
Daiva from myfeltboots said 3 years ago
Cozy days, warm blankets, tasty coffee. Autumn is the season that can be beautiful in its own way. Thank you for very aesthetic findings.
Mary Robertson from MaggiesInn said 3 years ago
Beautiful choices for home decorating... I love quilts!
Japan Momiji designs from japanmomijidesigns said 3 years ago
Lovely ideas for my chistmas gifts
foofoogal54 from GracefulVtgClothing said 3 years ago
Interesting about the quilter. We are restoring a 1970s Airstream from bottom up. Decorating it in all Vintage. Kudos to the quilter.
Marina Palovaara from LaPetiteNina said 3 years ago
Gorgeous finds here on Etsy..
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 3 years ago
Great shops!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Great finds! Love the mug! Thank you for sharing!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 3 years ago
fresh indeed ~!~ great shops , lovely choices
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 3 years ago
Great shops! Many things for my cozy home)
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 3 years ago
Beautiful shops & love cozy home décor, especially one filled with handmade quilts! tfs :)
Hema Rao from BEADEDNECKLACESHOPPE said 3 years ago
Like the lamp
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 3 years ago
Very nice and creative!!!
WING SUM YIM from fabricAsians said 3 years ago
Great shops!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 3 years ago
I love some simple design quilting. Thanks for the ideas.
V S from ModernGift said 3 years ago
Beautiful designs! Great shops!
DominatoR from dominatordesign said 3 years ago
Beautiful choices for home decorating ! Great shops !
Elena from BetulaPainting said 3 years ago
Great shops! Thanks for sharing!
Pardar Chia from NaturaSilver said 3 years ago
Great findings. Especially drawn towards the beautiful ceramic pieces.
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
Charming list!! Love the economical factor of home decor here : ) TFS!!!
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 3 years ago
Lovely shops, great ideas for shopping!
Natali from reNataPhotos said 3 years ago
Beautiful designs! Thanks for sharing!
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 3 years ago
Wonderful and cozy!:)
Claire Showalter from sQuircle said 3 years ago
there are all so great! definitely looking at cozying up the apartment now that winter is setting in and I'll be inside all the time - I'm especially into the ceramics right now!!
Tenyo Marchev from ArtDesignWorks said 3 years ago
Really nice!
Emily Lim from shuqi said 3 years ago
Lovely item.
Jody and Karl from blackbirdsupply said 3 years ago
Seeing lots of gift ideas for fall!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 3 years ago
Great new finds! Congrats to those featured!
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 3 years ago
Thanks, Aleksa. Nice selection. Particularly like 'Prints and Goods'. Have a great day!
Ellie from EverbluePress said 3 years ago
those quilts- wow!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
So many beautiful items!!
Carrie Maye from CarrieMaye said 3 years ago
Beautiful! I love these super unique and colorful products. I'm eyeing that quilt for my house
PS1002 from HealthyHemisphere said 3 years ago
Amazing prints and colors. Very nice way to blend with decor.
Olga from ManybraceletsDesign said 3 years ago
Great shops!
Dorikri said 3 years ago
Quilts and ceramics... I love them!!!
Laura from PolarPenPal said 3 years ago
Love the prints!
Bobbie from AromaScentsLLC said 3 years ago
Great shops full of talent. Love them all.
Eleni from PlexisArt said 3 years ago
Love these shops!
Alexandra Corrin from CorrinCeramics said 3 years ago
Thanks for the feature Aleksa! It looks beautiful
Nadia B from BasicKnitwear said 3 years ago
Very cozy decor! Thanks!
Cgilly Goods from CgillyGoods said 193 days ago
Pattern Quilts!!!! Love them
Umesh Vigg from InspiringAbode said 113 days ago
Beautiful designs! Great shops!
Fields Of Vintage from FieldsOfVintage said 71 days ago
Love all the goodies on this article! The quilt and pottery is fantastic! Thank you for the inspiration.