I am in love with the idea of promoting small businesses and local vendors across the world. It’s so awesome to see big retailers take on the challenge of promoting a small business in a big way. Etsy is a global platform for designers to sell everything from handmade jewelry to vintage clothing and home furnishings, and teaming up with huge, well-known retailer, such as Nordstrom, is such a great opportunity not only for the designer, but for the local community as well.
Read the full story from the Etsy News blog below:










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