Oh Etsy, the world’s handmade marketplace, where one can find anything from geekery to vintage. If you’re looking for a new cute item to add to your stash, then you’ve come to the right place.
After last weekend, we will start off right with a little school spirit. Etsy supplies just about any item you can think of decked out in a Gator theme, but a couple of my favorites include this adorable take on the latest fad. Perfect for any dorm room!
Better yet, for those of us tired of wearing the same 20 blue and orange dresses that everybody else seems to have. Etsy offers hundreds of original clothing designs that can often be customized, so go all out with orange and blue! Try this top at the next game!
If you need to get your iPhone up to date with a new case, Etsy is most definitely the place to go! Any possible picture, design, or saying you can think of can be created, and if you can’t find it, customize one here.
Most cases can be customized with a monogram or the apple insignia, like this cute one here if you need some pink in your life, or try this sparkler if you really want to stand out. Another Etsy exclusive are the eco-friendly options, including this recycled chevron look.
Want to update all your technology? You can do that too – try carrying around your laptop in this case, or add even add a decal. This decal allows you to design the pattern yourself if you’re up for it, or you can try something classic.
Maybe you really just want to update your jewelry. Etsy has over three million jewelry items. Yes, you read that correctly – jewelry is available to fit every style from cute to vintage to, well, let’s say original.
Now, I’m a ring person, so you can look for me buying this go-to piece and this funny little ring.
Again, the great thing about Etsy is that each product is made personally, so you can specify any particular size, shape, etc. that you may need.
Etsy features many unique ways to shop. My favorite is the option to search local sellers. Type in Gainesville, Fla., and you get over 11,000 items that are made right in our area by local crafters.
Judy Fox, for example, sells unique silk scarves, and twinkbeauty sells organic mineral makeup.
Another option to take advantage of is the treasury – members can make lists of his or her favorite items, basically doing the hard work for the rest of us.
Finally, make sure you check out the “geekery” section for any nerdy guilty pleasure.
Don’t worry, they can be customized, too.
