I am a self-described online shopping addict, and Etsy is one of my favorite sites to browse. If you are not familiar with Etsy, it is a global marketplace where individual sellers vend handmade and vintage wares. One of the reasons I love Etsy is that by purchasing items on Etsy I am supporting an individual artisan. Here are seven of my favorite shops that I have received great products and service from:
1. Zenspire Designs
Zenspire Designs is a shop located in Pittsburgh. (Yay for supporting local artisans!) The shop offers a large variety of beautifully hand-designed stickers and other wares decorated with the owner’s artwork. I currently have a few Zenspire Designs stickers on my laptop, and I receive compliments on them often.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZenspireDesigns?ref=ss_profile
2. Botanical Threads
I have recently become obsessed with all things embroidery. I am fascinated by the intricate details artists can make with a needle and thread. Botanical Threads is no exception. I recently purchased a unique floral embroidery shirt and it is now my favorite piece of clothing. 10/10 would recommend.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/botanicalthreads
3. Small Tattoos
Etsy is full of amazing temporary tattoo vendors, but Small Tattoos stands out to me. The selection of temporary tats is small, but they are gorgeous, and are designed by an actual professional tattoo artist. The shop features dainty floral designs perfect for testing out placement for possible future tattoos and/or wearing as a fun accessory.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/smalltattoos?ref=l2-shopheader-name
4. Liesel Love
Liesel Love is a shop offering handmade, high quality jewelry. Rings are custom sized and reasonably priced. If you are looking to treat yourself on some gorgeous bling, I definitely recommend this shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LieselLove
5. Fabulously Feminist
Fabulously Feminist is an Etsy shop I hold near and dear to my heart. The wide variety of prints, stickers, mugs, and apparel for sale all center around feminist ideas and always get me feeling the girl power.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulouslyFeminist
6. MXL Outfitters
MXL Outfitters is a shop I love supporting because it is owned and run by a girl who started her business venture as a teenager attempting to save up for concert tickets. Her shop features fandom, pop culture, and trendy tees with an emphasis on K-Pop bands, as well as some rad feminist apparel.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MXLoutfitters?ref=l2-shopheader-name
7. Lennie Arifin
Lennie Arifin is an illustrator who makes adorable customized portraits. I ordered one for my boyfriend of him and I as an anniversary present. He absolutely adores it and everyone who has seen it is so impressed. Lennie’s work would make a great gift for anniversaries, Mothers’ Day, birthdays, etc.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LennieArifin
HCXO and Happy Shopping!!
Rachel