Casual Day Images: 30 Days of Thankfulness

Nov 17, 2015

30 Days of Thankfulness - Day 17: Store

According to Wikipedia, Etsy, Inc. is a peer-to-peer e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items and supplies, as well as unique factory-manufactured items.

That would be the technical definition. Now, picture yourself strolling through the largest craft fair imaginable...talented artists and craftspeople as far as the eye can see all with their one-of-a-kind works of heart on display for the masses to gaze upon. In the online world, it's called Etsy!

Walking through the tables and booths of a craft fair for me is like a kid browsing the aisles of a candy store. I am both inspired and in awe of the creativity overflowing from each artist's works.

I am so thankful for this "e-commerce" store. I don't have to battle other shoppers for that perfect gift, and I don't have to stand in long lines to check out. I am thankful that I have been able to give so many unique gifts to family and friends through this wonderful website.

Here are a few of my favorite shops...

Ross Coin Rings

DakotaMidnyght

zoeysattic

PurpleBerryInk

LouAnnsdesigns

My mobile app

2 comments:

UnknownNovember 18, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Wow Deb, thank you so much for sharing!!! Hugs!
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What's in a Name? Why Casual Day Images?

Once I made the decision to create a blog devoted to my love of photography, I needed a name.

After spending the better part of a morning trying to come up with a BlogSpot name that was not already taken, I gave up and went for a bike ride. Sometimes, getting up and walking (or riding) away from a problem can give the most clarity for discovering an answer.

About six years ago, I came up with an idea for creating one-of-a-kind jewelry designs using recycled denim jeans. The name I came up with for my line of jewelry was Casual Day Designs.

Upon returning from my bike ride, I typed casualdayimages.blogspot.com into the "Address" prompt of the "Create a new blog" window, and had a winner.

Through this blog, while I wouldn't mind sharing with the world (or anyone who stumbles on this page) my love of photography, I basically created the page for a personal recording of the passion I have for the craft.

I want to resurrect the images that have become buried in the archives of my pictures files as well as be accountable to myself through prompts and challenges to learn new techniques and keep taking Images every Day...nothing formal--just Casual.