Espy on Etsy: Interview with Jessica Kertis Ulrich of Kertis

Jessica Kertis Ulrich is the founder and designer of Kertis. Launched in 2012 and based out of a studio in Ridgewood, Queens, the line features handmade goods, such as mixed-media jewelry, leather clutches and… Read on

Behind the Curtains of the Variety Show

Variety Show is the design studio of the Asays, a husband-and-wife cooperative of Mike (illustrator + letterer) and Amber (designer + creative director). The studio produces “inspiring work with purpose,” which… Read on

StyleLikeU’s ‘What’s Underneath’ Project Exposes Truth

Over the past couple of weeks, much of my YouTube time has been dedicated to watching StyleLikeU‘s “The What’s Underneath” videos. On a surface level, the series is about style. But as… Read on

Junghwa Owner Amy Stewart Creates ‘Simple Everyday Pretty’ Jewelry

“Simple everyday pretty” is the tagline for Amy Stewart‘s jewelry company, Junghwa. Established in 2010, Junghwa tells a dream-to-reality story of entrepreneurship. Stewart went to college in Oregon for sales and… Read on

Espy on Etsy: Interview with Kina Gorska of Kina Ceramic Design, Giveaway

Kina Ceramic Design is a Scotland-based company by Karolina Gorska, an artist who produces quirky porcelain pieces. Her online shop features handcrafted goods ranging from sugar bowls to wedding ring pillows. I was initially charmed by the company’s surreal… Read on

Blood & Bolts T-Shirt Giveaway, Interview with Ben Bloom

Blood and Bolts, an up-and-coming apparel line based out of San Francisco, is the collaborative effort of owners Ben Bloom and Geoff Mahley. The company creates products that are durable and adaptable but… Read on

CAMP Skincare Proposes ‘Wildly Beautiful Skin’

Skin is the largest organ of the human body, the best indicator of one’s health and perhaps the most vulnerable part of the physical self. Although time will eventually have… Read on