Photo by Boutique de BandeauxAs February 14th inches closer on the calendar, the countdown to Cupid’s day starts feeling more and more like a pressure cooker for discerning gift-hunters. Sure, if you’re in a pinch, you could go the predictable chocolate-and-roses route—but why not kick the romance factor up a few notches with a handcrafted keepsake...

Photo by Tamera DardenIt was 2012, and Joshica Kiah was standing in her Los Angeles bathroom, beginning to re-straighten her freshly washed hair, when her husband walked into the room. “He saw me and was like, ‘Oh my gosh, your hair is so beautiful! Look at all those beautiful curls,’” recalls Joshica, an Air Force veteran who’d grown used to taming...

Photo by FramebridgeYou met on a sunstone mining expedition in Oregon. You threw your dogs an elaborate pet wedding, complete with gourmet “pupcakes.” You recite the same poem to each other every night before bed. Whether your Valentine is your oldest friend, your soul sister, or your life partner, there’s no story quite like the one you’ve written...

Photo by Falling Into PlaceWhen in doubt, look to the stars. In our Shop Your Sign series—debuting this month—we pair an original horoscope for the month’s rising sign, with related (and fated) Etsy finds. Admit it: You’ve used your horoscope to inform the making of life decisions big and small, from haircuts to breakups to starting (or dramatically...

Photo by Little AnanaThe vow to (finally) get organized is one that tops resolutions lists for many at this time of year—although each person’s approach is likely to vary. For some, it’s as simple as diving head-first into an overdue closet purge, while others enthusiastically embrace strict systems to meticulously declutter their entire homes. But...

Photo by Yann Bleney for Hanna Broer DesignSometimes you find your calling, and sometimes—as was the case with lingerie designer Hanna Broer—it finds you. The Montreal native was working as a seamstress in a city boutique when her irritation with a loose jeans waistband inspired her to create the high-waisted underwear design that would become her signature....