Reflect on a whole year of wonderful discoveries, infinite creativity, thoughtful gifting, and beautiful connections!
This year has been quite the journey, full of highs and lows. But, through it all, our incredible community of over 6 million Etsy sellers never fails to deliver—from the perfect gifts that brought smiles to loved ones to the trends that dominated shopping carts. As we count down to the new year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the standout moments and favorite finds of 2024. So, let’s dive into everything that made this year unforgettable on Etsy!
Our favorite way of “favoriting”
SHOP: Glass mobile suncatcher from GetTheWave ($217), Custom home portrait plate from Blessing Ceramic ($96), Cherry charm keychain from Limetearte ($25), Rectangular planter from Succuc ($30), Gold plated earrings from KaleidoscopebyAmyLou ($29)
With Gift Lists, available on the Etsy app, this year has been a game changer for thoughtful gifts. With Gift Lists, you can favorite items that you think the recipient will appreciate, easily organize your ideas, and add in a timely reminder. Clearly Gift Lists are a fan favorite, since the Etsy community has created 1.4 million gift lists since May to help stay organized for life’s big moments!
Your favorite find of the year
SHOP: Floral and snake planter from serendipityofficial, $46
How do we choose one from the millions? Well, your votes made this floral-and-snake ceramic planter the People’s Pick Award winner for the 2024 Etsy Design Awards, so we’ll take that as a pretty clear sign. The plant lovers have spoken!
Everyone’s favorite trend
SHOP: Cherry tote bag from Limetearte ($23), Kitchen towel from koosidesign ($20), Fried egg spoon rest from havenceramicsAL ($20), Cheese board earrings from LazyPaintBrush ($11), Pasta party wall art from HoldThatPunch ($20)
With award-winning kitchen culture TV shows and the rise of the celebrity chef, the culinary world has become a dominant force in the cultural zeitgeist, and shoppers responded with a resounding “Yes, Chef!” as they embraced restaurant-inspired styles in both their homes and wardrobes. From foodie-inspired art that’s a feast for the eyes, to clothing and accessories that let you rep your favorite food or cocktail with pride, this new iteration of dopamine dressing and decor gave us all the joy in 2024.
Most popular persona
SHOP: Peridot necklace from Claudette Worters ($117), Custom new mom portrait from Linear Portrait ($4), Glasses chain from ShopACQ ($20), Glorious cat art print from Ashley Percival Prints ($39), Vintage ceramic fruit plate from BuzziGang ($316), Custom embroidered portrait from Oksana Balanovska ($35)
This year the Etsy community showed up (and how!) for moms around the world. From personalized treasures to handcrafted wonders, we saw moms get lots of love and thoughtful gifts.
Our favorite social controversy
SHOP: Cable cover from Yooniscozy, $15
In 2024, we realized there are two kinds of people: those who adore cord covers and those who… have some other strong feelings about them. One way or another, all that passion for this decor hack definitely made it the most controversial item on our socials.
Most popular type of registries
SHOP: Statement table lamps from Naaya Studio ($499), Ceramic dinnerware set from MrBowlCeramics ($42+), Patchwork quilt from ColourmeCosyDecor ($523), Linen duvet cover from ForestlandLinen ($201+), Cotton tablecloth from AnnetteetJeanne ($136+), Leather wine bottle cooler from BrickwallsBarricades ($152)
It excites us to no end when we get to be a part of your special moments, big and small. Registries have helped you curate so many such moments—but none more so than weddings. And it has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this wonderful new chapter of your life!
Most loved gift ideas
SHOP: Mineral watercolor set from Poems About You ($7+), Reusable sandwich wrap from EMENA Store ($20), Heirloom tomato beeswax candles from Artifaqt Design, ($24+), Ceramic coffee pour-over set from Zekine Ceramic ($66+)
No one is surprised by how popular these “I get you” gifts were among Etsy shoppers! From the enthusiastic response we saw to this blog article, we can see how much you care about the unique people in your life.
Fave vintage* of the year
SHOP: Vintage art glass chandelier from HouseOfVintFurniture, $1,959
A rising interest in gothic vintage hasn’t gone unnoticed. Dark, romantic pieces that blend eerie elegance with timeless charm—what’s not to love?
A seller we loved getting to know
SHOP: Geometric shapes stained glass sun catcher from Multiple Shapes ($230), Vertical stained glass suncatcher from Multiple Shapes ($155), Modern stained glass suncatcher ($256)
There were so many Etsy shops that we had the honor of featuring this year. But one was an especially big hit among Etsy Blog readers: Julieta Hartley, the talented stained-glass artist behind the UK-based store Multiple Shapes, gained many new fans this year with her story! If you haven’t yet explored her beautifully crafted pieces, begin with her abstract organic shape suncatchers and fused glass collection.
Fave collab of 2024
SHOP: Pink silk hair bow from Rosemarine textiles ($48), Kacey Musgraves cardinal charm from Emilia Ceramicas ($70), Speckled egg holder from Every Story Studio ($50), Block-printed linen napkins from Julie Peach ($30)
This year, Etsy teamed up with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves on a shoppable moodboard featuring curated Etsy items for her fans to connect with the artistic vision behind her album release, Deeper Well. This collab was definitely one of our favorite highlights of 2024. Kacey curated this moodboard and a limited-edition collection of exclusive, handcrafted charms with Etsy seller Emilia Ceramicas to bring her fans even closer to her rootsy era. It’s been the best gift for music lovers all around.
Our favorite “Keeping Commerce Human” moment
While we continue to connect buyers and sellers online across the world, we still cherish the opportunity to gather with our community IRL. The Etsy Holiday Pop-Up in New York City was an immersive holiday shopping experience that brought the magic of Etsy to life, with the latest holiday trends, interactive gifting installations with Etsy sellers, and more.
Fave new addition to gift card racks
This year, ahead of the holiday season, Etsy launched physical gift cards in retail locations across the US! Once you’ve grabbed one (or a few!), find ideas for creative ways to wrap a gift card.
*Etsy does not evaluate vintage items’ condition and authenticity. Descriptions of the environmental attributes of any items on Etsy are based solely on seller’s listing information.
