Etsy is an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. These items cover a wide range including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, edibles, bath & beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks and toys. Many individuals also sell craft supplies like beads, wire, jewelry-making tools and much more. The vintage items on the site have only one rule to follow: they must be 20 years or older. These items range from old boots and ice skates, to dresses, hats and scarves. The site follows in the tradition of open craft fairs, giving sellers personal storefronts where they list their goods for a fee of $0.20. It has been compared to a crafty cross between Amazon and eBay, and to your grandma's basement. - read more...

There is amazing stuff close by – local artisans and independently owned retailers, cool things to do and eat, and great charities to support. It's good for the economy, the environment and the soul.

We are starting our search in Toronto, the GTA and southern Ontario. We plan to cover the rest of the planet 100 miles at a time. We've spent ages looking for irresistibly beautiful and original items of fabulous quality made with infinite care and love by up-and-coming designers and craftspeople. We have handpicked independently owned retailers that support their neighbourhoods and the concept of buying local.

100 Mile Finds is a great place to search for unique gifts, original handmade items and specialty services right in your own backyard. - read more...

RareFunk offers a unique and amusing shopping experience for people looking for rare, funky finds. Our products include one-of-a-kind, hand crafted, quality clothing, jewellery, accessories and home decor, we sell brand new, re-invented and vintage merchandise, providing our customers with the ideal item for all ages, personalities and occasions. - read more...