Etsy Journal

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Shopping Guides | Weddings

Romantic Engagement Ring Trends for 2018

From iridescent opals to naturally faceted gemstones—and, yes, diamonds too—we’ve rounded up this season’s most swoon-worthy engagement ring bling.

Featured Shops | Style

Featured Shop: Aquarian Thoughts

New York jewelry maker Nadirah Bostick believes beautiful things shouldn’t be saved for special occasions—and her ultra-wearable designs are proof.

Home and Living | Inspiration

A Day in the Life of the Pretentious Beer Glass Company

Blowing glass and brewing beer with Knoxville-based glass artist, bar owner, and craft beer enthusiast Matthew Cummings.

Shopping Guides

Singles-Friendly Holiday Cards That Stand Out From the Pack

Festive holiday cards designed specifically with the unattached in mind.

Featured Shops | Occasions

Community Favorite Featured Shops

Rediscover the seller stories readers loved the most this season.

Shopping Guides | Style

Fresh Shops: Holiday Party Style

No matter the fête, these five fresh sellers will help you steal the show this holiday season with dazzling ensembles and bespoke accessories.

Featured Shops | Style

Featured Shop: Holtz Leather Co.

When the recession knocked them down, these high school sweethearts persevered to keep their family together—and a leather goods business was born.

Shopping Guides

40 Brand-New Etsy Shops to Shop Small® From This Holiday Season

Support a brand-new business—and fall in love with a slew of original designs—when you explore these 2017 arrivals.

Occasions | Shopping Guides

Perfect Presents for the 5 Hardest People on Your List

Foolproof holiday gifts for the trickiest folks on your list, from the die-hard vintage lover, to the totally pet obsessed (and everyone in between).

Creativity | Inspiration

How to Make Festive Pressed-Flower Coasters

Add a splash of color to your home (and protect against pesky spills and scratches) with these easy-to-make pressed-flower coasters.

Featured Shops | Occasions

Featured Shop: Mistr Sandman

This music director turned her lifelong hobby of felting wool into a kind-hearted business that speaks to the child in every adult.

Occasions | Shopping Guides

Fresh Holiday Trends for 2017

The eight hottest home decor and gifting trends to have on your radar this holiday season.

Inspiration | Style

A Day in the Life of Spirit Speak Tarot

Drawing, dog-walking, and divination—these are all part of an ordinary (ultra-inspiring) day for artist and Spirit Speak tarot card maker Mary Evans.

Featured Shops | Style

Featured Shop: LilyEmme Jewelry

This eco-friendly metalsmith combines a passion for wedding jewelry with a deep knowledge of sustainably-sourced gemstones.

Occasions | Shopping Guides

Holiday Decor That Keeps It Simple

Cultivate a greater sense of calm this holiday season with simple, streamlined—yet still 100% festive—decor.

Featured Shops | Home and Living

Featured Shop: Bespoke Binny

One shortcut to a brighter mood? A more colorful environment, says therapist and home goods designer Natalie Manima of Bespoke Binny.

Occasions | Shopping Guides

The Essential Guide to Host Gifts

Delightful gifts for the talented chefs, ambitious bakers, and expert drink mixers on your list.

Creativity | Inspiration

Make a Color-Blocked Pendant Lamp

Because who cares if it’s getting dark earlier when you have this adorable (and easy-to-make) pendant lamp around?

Featured Shops | Style

Featured Shop: DingoM

Two creative sisters with dreams of running their own businesses finally joined forces, bonded by love and a shared passion for leather goods.

Home and Living | Shopping Guides

Fresh Shops: Cozy Home Decor

Treat yourself to a seasonal home refresh with handmade goods from these new-to-Etsy sellers.

Featured Shops | Style

Featured Shop: Maejean Vintage

For sisters hailing from antiques-centric Lancaster, Pennsylvania, selling vintage jewelry together is as natural as finishing each other’s sentences.