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Inside Etsy’s Corporate Offices

July 22, 2010 By Liz - It's Great To Be Home 15 Comments

These days it’s hard to find someone that hasn’t bought something fabulous through Etsy. Their unique, handmade items from independent artisans make my heart go pitter pat. How about you?

Although I’m pretty sure you would have to tear me out of my home office kicking and screaming, I started thinking that going to work at Etsy every day might not be too shabby. Especially after I spied these inspiring images on Apartment Therapy of the Etsy corporate headquarters {designed by Hangar Design Group}.

{ Do you see the “Craft” area on the left? Shouldn’t every office have one?!? }

Think you could deal with rolling out of bed and spending the work day in these digs? Did Hangar Design Group capture the quirky, handmade qualities that you’ve come to expect from Etsy?

P.S. Turns out this is my 300th post – dang, time flies!! Thanks for hanging in there with me – you guys make this so much more fun than I could have imagined. :)

Images via Hangar Design Group, photographed by Ty Cole.

Fab Art On The Cheap

July 7, 2009 By Liz - It's Great To Be Home 6 Comments

There’s probably nothing more daunting than buying a piece of art. I mean, what if you don’t like it in a few years? What if you want to change your decor and all of a sudden that awesome piece of art clashes with everything? What if you don’t want to make a huge investment? What if you want a piece that’s original and totally unique, maybe even one-of-a-kind? That kind of swag is out of the budget.

Or is it?

Check out these gorgeous, unique pieces of art:

Are you swooning as much as I am? (I know, my love of everything bold, colorful and abstract runs deep). Well, hold on to your socks, ladies and gents, cause they’re about to be knocked off – most of this artwork is $20 or less. I know, I kinda think they’re lying, too.

ImageKind and 20 x 200 are sites which operate under many of the same principles as Etsy – namely, these sites allow artists to sell their art directly to you. This way, you get some pretty awesome art from up-and-coming artists for an absolute steal. Now you can switch up your artwork with the season or your mood, or take a risk on a piece of art that you wouldn’t normally buy, without worrying about breaking the bank!!

Know of any other great sites where you can find affordable artwork from new artists? Spill the beans!

Images courtesy of ImageKind and 20 x 200. These sites were originally found here.