December 1, 2010

An Etsy kind of Christmas



I LOVE Etsy. The site continues to be an inspiration to wannabe creative me and provides access to beautiful, affordable, original art work -- like the calendar above from bee things. The quality blew my expectations away so much that I quickly ordered one for my BFF as a Hanukkah gift.

Another reason why I love Etsy so much is the personal contact with the sellers of these fine creations. They're such nice people and provide thoughtful customer service. I've only had one person who turned out to be a jerk in the two years I've been buying things from the site. Most everyone is quick to send you a response to a question, and almost all will include a personal note with your purchase.
One Etsy seller (Mia from Finland!) wrapped the item I ordered with such creativity and flair, I didn't need to do anything but hand it over to the birthday girl for whom I purchased it. She was equally as impressed.

I hope these folks continue to do what they do because I will return to their shops again and again. In the short term, I think it's going to be an Etsy kind of Christmas for my family and friends! (But, shhh -- don't tell!)


photo credit:
Bee Things

posted by Karen Raidel

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