Many of us can admit that we have fallen down the Etsy rabbit hole more than a time or two! With a mix of vintage, handmade, and completely random items, Etsy is a fun site to browse and as far and I knew everyone thought/thinks it was/is fantastic. This was true until I noticed a post on Facebook last night from a blogger about the upcoming IPO of the Brooklyn based company. As I read the thread of comments some good and some bad, as can be expected with anything online, I noticed a mention of a site called BRIKA. Upon further inspection, my conclusion is that BRIKA seems to be a slicker yet much (currently) smaller competitor to Etsy's handmade/vintage angle. BRIKA's tag line or mission is "featuring the work of authentic makers, artisans and designers, we've created an online shopping experience that celebrates modern craft, storytelling and the belief that our lives are as beautiful as we wish to make them".
Long story short - I don't have an opinion on it either way. I enjoy Etsy but I also love to find new sites to shop and source ideas and items. So, if you haven't seen Etsy you can check it out below and if you haven't heard of BRIKA you can do the same. Between the two we can probably find anything under the sun!
