Ah, it’s that time of the year again:oh xxxx, where did the year go??! It’s also the time of year that I start searching for beautifully designed calendars that offer an artistic landscape for the coming year. Calendars don’t need to be solely practical or mundane, listing a year of “to do’s” and “have-done’s”. Yes, they can be practical, but they can be quite magical and … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks, Vol. 3
Twenty-one Etsy designers. That's what we have going into Instagram Picks, Vol. 3. It goes to show that despite some flaws, Etsy continues to be a platform for some of the best, emerging independent artists and designers from around the world. We only feature the best designers on our Instagram feed, but this round-up is based on those designers and artists who have received … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks, Vol. 2
Congratulations to the following designers for being selected by our Instagram followers as their favorites for our Instagram Picks, Vol. 2. As always, this collection of modern, minimal art and design is inspiring and shows the incredibly high level of work being produced by independent designers. The majority of whom are Etsy designers. Haase Handcraft [visit store] Wood … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks
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Calendar*ific 2016
A few years ago, we did a round up of calendars from independent, modern designers in our calendar*ific post. Looking back on those designs, which still are beautifully modern, has inspired us to do a repeat round up for 2016. This year, independent artists and designers continue to produce calendars that, while practical, are almost like little works of art in their own … [Read more...]