by Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie When I moved to Nashville 8 years ago to attend Vanderbilt for college, I had no idea that world of arts I was entering. Living in the bubble of the college world for four years, I didn't realize all of the handmade goodness that Nashville had to offer until the last few years. I had no idea that I lived among such talented entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: Nashville, Tennesee
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Handmade Here: Columbus, Ohio & Etsy Team Love
by Grace Hester of Grace Hester Designs I remember starting out on Etsy in 2009 as a seller (shopper since 2008) and chancing upon the concept of Etsy Teams. The first team I joined was the Busy Moms of Etsy team and the friendships and contacts made have been such an integral part of my positive experience with selling on Etsy. When I wanted to add local shows and fairs to … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: Columbus, Ohio & Etsy Team Love
Handmade Here: Indiana
{image credit: above & below via flickr-jsrice00} by Michelle Vackar of Hi Mamma One of the great things about handmade in Indiana is the variety of artwork that is available. Handmade tastes can range from traditional to modern, pottery to lotion and clothing to glassware. It is the beauty of what makes handmade so unique and fun to enjoy. Many areas across the state of … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: Indiana
The Joy of Making: An Interview with Chara of Love, Me Boutique
by Jessika Hepburn, editor I am loving our Handmade Here theme and the opportunity to travel around the world with you seeing handmade culture thriving in so many different communities. It is a beautiful crafty world we are blessed to live in, filled with women & art that inspire us to be more creative and joyful. I am feeling very honoured to get the chance to introduce … [Read more...] about The Joy of Making: An Interview with Chara of Love, Me Boutique
Handmade Here: My Name is Panama
by Mayi Carles of Heartmade When Jessika first announced the theme for this month, Handmade Here, I panicked. What was I going to talk about? My first thought. Panama has a nearly non-existent handmade scene. My second thought. I turned to hubby for help with this one, as I was obviously feeling stuck. He quickly brought clarity to my crazy girl senses when he just said: … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: My Name is Panama
