As an organizer, I often advocate reducing the amount of “stuff” we own. As a former craftsperson, however, I know the creativity, fun, joy and beauty to be found in handmade objects crafted with love. Since most people don’t want to live like monks, if you value the handmade you might want to know about Etsy.
According to their website, “Etsy is the world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace. Etsy celebrates individual creativity in design and craftsmanship by connecting unique people, stories and items in a playful and meaningful way. Etsy provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies…Our mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers…Our vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice..The Etsy community spans the globe with buyers and sellers coming from more than 150 countries.”