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Get your peepers on these–modern, utilitarian, vintage, and experimental–places to sit your butt down.

Curated by Michael Croxton

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Michael Croxton

spiritfriends.co

Michael spends his days designing the Big Cartel iOS app at our HQ in SLC. He enjoys running, reading, painting, and hanging with his wife, Danielle, and baby, Kate. Michael also teaches branding in the Multi-Disciplinary Design program at the University of Utah.

Curated goods from the Big Cartel community

A rotating collection of products from our favorite Big Cartel shops, handpicked around different themes. Support unique, lovingly crafted goods from artists by doing your part to #shopindie.

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Big Cartel
bigcartel.com
The Big Cartel team found these sweetheart shops so you can express affection for your Valentine in whatever funny, sincere, quirky, or cynical way you like. Shop these independent stores to find a gift as unique as your love.

02/02/17

Hold Me

Show your love for independent shops.

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Big Cartel
bigcartel.com
The Big Cartel crew pulled together a selection of some of the best products we've seen this year. Of course it's impossible to include everything we love, but help us support a few of the incredible independent shops that call Big Cartel home.

12/15/16

Good Eggs

A few of our favorite shops from 2016.

Curated by Big Cartel
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Michael Croxton
spiritfriends.co
Michael spends his days designing the Big Cartel iOS app at our HQ in SLC. He enjoys running, reading, painting, and hanging with his wife, Danielle, and baby, Kate. Michael also teaches branding in the Multi-Disciplinary Design program at the University of Utah.

11/21/16

Take a Seat

Get your peepers on these–modern, utilitarian, vintage, and experimental–places to sit your butt down.

Curated by Michael Croxton
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Vanessa Wardy
bigcartel.com
Vanessa Wardy handles Big Cartel's social media accounts and loves keeping up on, and in touch with, our community of artists. She's a vintage clothing hoarder, dabbles in a variety of creative endeavors, and reads her horoscope every week without fail. Vanessa resides in SLC (for now) and spends a lot of time chilling with Miss Dot, her scruffy little pup.

10/18/16

Print's Not Dead

Whether hand stapled or professionally printed, these artistic zines and publications are a reader's dream.

Curated by Vanessa Wardy
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Sarah Anderson
http://www.cityofindustryshop.com
Sarah Anderson is part of Big Cartel's community team, working on blog posts, partnerships, and events. She doesn't expect everything in life to taste like pumpkin, but she wouldn't mind it. Sarah spends her spare time designing gifts and accessories for her own Big Cartel shop.

09/28/16

Autumn Air

Enjoy the changing seasons, get cozy, and stock up on school supplies, even if you've graduated.

Curated by Sarah Anderson
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Andy Newman
bigcartel.com
Andy Newman is part of Big Cartel's community team, where he's often writing for and editing the Big Cartel Blog. In his downtime, he makes short films, takes photos, and writes. When he has time to watch movies, Andy's three favorites are The Social Network, There Will Be Blood, and Rear Window. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, two sons, and two dogs.

08/31/16

Be Kind Rewind

Now film fans can take a break from the screen to hang prints and read reviews from their fellow movie buffs.

Curated by Andy Newman
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Steiner
steiner.bigcartel.com
Steiner began spray painting walls during middle school, but it wasn't until after traveling abroad and getting a formal art training that it became a serious pursuit. Now in Los Angeles, Steiner's a little like the Toxic Avenger: showing man's effect on nature with his signature brightly colored mutated beasts, surrounded by clouds of pollution.

07/14/16

Hot Stuff

Love street art, but wish you could take it with you? These picks have loads of style, in travel size.

Curated by Steiner
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Arminho
arminho.pt
Raquel and João are the Portuguese couple behind Arminho. Their work combines their passions as dedicated makers, urban farmers, knitters, potters, and nature lovers. Their studio is a place where everything happens - work is not only a project, it's a part of their lives and who they are.

04/14/16

Spring Time

The flowers are blooming, the sun is out, and it's the perfect time to bring a little nature into your home.

Curated by Arminho
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Katie Wilson
thegoodtwin.co
Katie Wilson lives in sunny Los Angeles, California, where she runs The Good Twin with the help of her two pugs, Peggy and Rose. She is a lifelong lover of stationery and paper goods, and appreciates nothing more than a hand written note.

02/29/16

Mail Call

Stationery and paper products for letter lovers.

Curated by Katie Wilson
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Joey Cruz
reckstarcomic.com
Joey Cruz is part of the Big Cartel support team, and in his free time, he and his collaborator, Michelle, create a webcomic called Reckstar. For this guide he found a collection of stores and products that are sure to inspire his fellow comic enthusiasts, and maybe even encourage them to start a story of their own.

01/25/16

Words & Pictures

Geek out with a collection of prints and publications by comic creators, and supplies for aspiring artists.

Curated by Joey Cruz
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Big Cartel
bigcartel.com
Just in time for the holidays, Big Cartel opened Small Box Shop, a pop-up shop in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City! This store houses a curated collection of unique items from over 35 different Big Cartel artists and makers. If you can’t make it in person, shop this guide for a sampling of the featured products.

12/16/15

Small Box Shop 3

You don't have to be at the Small Box Shop to find some favorites from Big Cartel's holiday pop-up shop.

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Big Cartel
bigcartel.com
Just in time for the holidays, Big Cartel opened Small Box Shop, a pop-up shop in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City! This store houses a curated collection of unique items from over 35 different Big Cartel artists and makers. If you can’t make it in person, shop this guide for a sampling of the featured products.

12/10/15

Small Box Shop 2

You don't have to be at the Small Box Shop to find some favorites from Big Cartel's holiday pop-up shop.

Curated by Big Cartel
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Big Cartel
bigcartel.com
Just in time for the holidays, Big Cartel opened Small Box Shop, a pop-up shop in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City! This store houses a curated collection of unique items from over 35 different Big Cartel artists and makers. If you can’t make it in person, shop this guide for a sampling of the featured products.

12/01/15

Small Box Shop 1

You don't have to be at the Small Box Shop to find some favorites from Big Cartel's holiday pop-up shop.

Curated by Big Cartel
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Nick Endle
instagram.com/nickendle
Part of Big Cartel's community team, Nick Endle works with the designers and developers who create new store themes and build integrations with other software or services. In his free time, Nick heads to the workshop, where he makes cutting boards, bottle openers, and other wood products that he sells in his very own shop.

11/24/15

Wood Works

Bring nature into your life with the warmth and beauty that only quality wood products can provide.

Curated by Nick Endle
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Meg Lewis
megforever.com
Meg Lewis an asthmatic designer working for happy companies. She specializes in creating emotional connections between businesses and their audience by adding personality to their brand. Meg is an aspiring magician, fun internet person and is always down to clown!

11/19/15

Yuletide & Chill

Gift ideas for the person in your life who has a sense of humor as strong as their sense of style.

Curated by Meg Lewis
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Sarah Anderson
cityofindustryshop.com
Sarah Anderson is part of Big Cartel's community team, working on blog posts, partnerships, and events. A fan of all things tiny and shiny, Sarah spends her spare time designing gifts and accessories for her own Big Cartel shop.

11/17/15

Tiny Tokens

Enough pocket-sized gifts to fill an entire stocking, or just say "I think you're super great," without breaking the bank.

Curated by Sarah Anderson
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Mollie Silva
instagram.com/mollieelle
Nothing makes Mollie Silva happier than seeing an artist open up shop or get their first order. Part of the killer Big Cartel support team, she's cheering on each maker (and doing a little redecorating) from her home in Tucson, AZ.

11/11/15

Home Sweet Home

For housewarming gifts, or just to make your own place a little more special, here are some hand-picked home goods.

Curated by Mollie Silva
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Akshay Anikhindi
anikhindi.net
Part of Big Cartel's indispensable customer support team, Akshay Anikhindi spends his days helping shop owners get their businesses up and running. Akshay is located in Richmond, VA, but his universe pretty much revolves around his corgi, Ender.

11/05/15

For the Dogs

All of our favorites for your four-legged friend, so you can rule that dog park in style.

Curated by Akshay Anikhindi
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Nishat Akhtar
nishatakhtar.com
Fast talker, forest walker, good at soccer—Nishat Akhtar is a Portland-based designer/illustrator who balances client work with teaching at university and showing her work with friends and fellow artists.

10/07/15

Mystery and Mayhem

Embrace the doom and gloom with this collection of goods from some of the spookiest shops we know.

Curated by Nishat Akhtar
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Vanessa Wardy
bigcartel.com
Vanessa Wardy is Big Cartel's content curator, which means she finds our favorite products and shops to feature on social media. She also collects vintage clothing and even sews a few pieces of her own. Originally from Kansas, Vanessa has been an integral part of Big Cartel for the past 2 years. She lives with a dog named Lucy.

09/02/15

Lady Luminaries

A collection of goods from women makers who inspire through their design, craft, and approach.

Curated by Vanessa Wardy
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Andy Newman
bigcartel.com
Andy Newman is a crucial part of Big Cartel's support team. When he's not helping shop owners get their businesses up and running, Andy loves making short films, taking photos, and writing. Originally from Ohio, Andy now resides in California with his wife Ali and son Jack. This little family has another baby on the way, so Andy's quickly becoming an expert on all of the best infant gear.

06/30/15

Land of Littles

Tikes and toddlers, look no further for everything comfy, cozy, and cuddly. Tell your tall ones to snag one of these items during nap time.

Curated by Andy Newman
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Nate Hanson
bigcartel.com
Nate Hanson is one of Big Cartel's talented designers, based in Boise, ID. He's the designer and illustrator behind many Big Cartel guides, blog posts, yearly recaps, and countless other projects. When he's not hard at work, Nate is playing in his band, writing some songs of his own, or hanging out with his wife and two kids.

05/13/15

Into the Wild

Adventure seekers and lovers of all things outdoors, take a break from smelling the flowers to grab some of this great gear.

Curated by Nate Hanson
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Erik Marinovich
erikmarinovich.com
Erik Marinovich is a San Francisco based lettering artist and designer, and is a co-founder of Friends of Type. Between client work, teaching, and side-projects, you'll find him on the road promoting Keep Fresh Stay Rad and Let's Go Letter Hunting, two new releases from Friends of Type published by Princeton Architectural Press.

04/16/15

Ring in Spring

Enjoy the warmer weather with designer Erik Marinovich, who curated a selection of items to put a little spring in your step.

Curated by Erik Marinovich

Curated by Michael Croxton

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Michael Croxton

Cobra Blue & Mint Green

Bertoia White on Black

Mendo Chair

Arnold Circus Stool Red

Slice Cafe Chair

Ceramiko Ceramic Chair

Torii Chair

NOEM Basic

The Lounge Chair

3/1 Chair

Danish Teak Desk Chair

Ejvind A. Johansson Stool

Curated goods from the Big Cartel community

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Big Cartel

02/02/17

Hold Me

Curated by Big Cartel

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Big Cartel

12/15/16

Good Eggs

Curated by Big Cartel

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Michael Croxton

11/21/16

Take a Seat

Curated by Michael Croxton

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Vanessa Wardy

10/18/16

Print's Not Dead

Curated by Vanessa Wardy

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Sarah Anderson

09/28/16

Autumn Air

Curated by Sarah Anderson

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Andy Newman

08/31/16

Be Kind Rewind

Curated by Andy Newman

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Steiner

07/14/16

Hot Stuff

Curated by Steiner

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Arminho

04/14/16

Spring Time

Curated by Arminho

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Katie Wilson

02/29/16

Mail Call

Curated by Katie Wilson

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Joey Cruz

01/25/16

Words & Pictures

Curated by Joey Cruz

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Big Cartel

12/16/15

Small Box Shop 3

Curated by Big Cartel

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Big Cartel

12/10/15

Small Box Shop 2

Curated by Big Cartel

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Big Cartel

12/01/15

Small Box Shop 1