Apr 4, 2011

Etsy Shops Make It Easy to Buy LocalBy Genevieve SuzukiEncinitas.Patch.com

A challenging economy may mean less consumer spending, but local Etsy shop owners are hoping it also translates into a golden opportunity to attract shoppers searching for quality over quantity, particularly when it comes to homemade treasures.

According to a recent CNBC article, Etsy sales topped $314 million last year. The site, which now has 8 million registered shoppers, has become the online go-to spot for all things handmade and personal.

Patch shopped around and found a handful of Encinitas-loving sites that reflect our town’s artistic beach culture. The following Etsy shops are either run by owners based in Encinitas or offer products infused with local flavor:

boosom: Boosom is owned by Kristi Faramarzi, a mother of two who enjoys surfing, soccer, beach days, traveling, spending time with her parents and yoga. She said she began making jewelry for her fellow mama friends before sharing the love with the Etsy community.

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