​On a hot summer night in New York City in 1969, the modern-day gay rights movement was born at a little neighborhood gay bar in Greenwich Village, called the Stonewall Inn. Back then, it was basically illegal to be gay - police would regularly raid gay bars, arrest the patrons, and post their pictures in local newspapers. This often resulted in being fired from their jobs, ostracized from their families, and further marginalized in society.

During a raid on the night of June 27th, 1969, the gay men, drag queens, transgender women, and lesbians at the Stonewall Inn decided enough is enough - they fought back against the police, and the ensuing rebellion lasted two days - and changed history. Exactly one year later, New York held the first official Gay Pride Week, with a march originating at the Stonewall. Now, all over the world, Gay Pride is celebrated in the month of June to honor the brave men and women who risked it all so we can love freely today.

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, and SF Etsy celebrates the fierce, funny, sweet, and queer in our community. Happy Pride, y'all!

Chelsea Hiatt Farley of Cuppa Fog is best known for her beautiful, ethereal photographs of the landmarks of Northern California - but she also does amazing landscape photography as well!

In addtion to these gorgeous succulent coasters, Chelsea creates a full line of wall art, Christmas ornaments, magnets, stickers and notecards, all featuring her original photography.

Illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo created the beautiful watercolor artwork for I Am Sausal Creek, a bilingual Spanish and English picture book written by Melissa Reyes about the environmental and cultural history of Oakland told through the voice of a local waterway. 

Robert will be reading from his children's books on Saturday, November 24th from 12:40 - 12:50pm at the SF Etsy Emporium - stop by and check him out

Bernal Burrow by Amy Perrier specializes in quirky wall art for your home - these cactus string art wall plaques make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the fine art of kistch.

Maria of Flower of Love creates 'plant kindness for your skin' - she takes a holistic, organic approach with her handmade skincare line, inspired by her mom who made traditional home remedies when she was growing up.

Maria carries on that tradition today, drying and grinding the herbs, ginger and citrus used in her soaps, lotions and bath fizzies. 

Plantillo pillows look so realistic, its hard to believe they are images printed on fabric, and not 3D! Designer Sabine Hermann discovers the "Season's beauties" with her camera on walks and bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area. All photos are custom printed on cotton canvas or a sturdy poly. The shape of the pillows is inspired by the actual plant transforming it into a "Plantillo" which doesn't need watering and you can even rest your head on! 

This is Ya has developed an architectural path with an interest in craft, construction and the process of making. Young America Creative is inspired by the collaborative efforts that make each project possible. And now, they are generously donating all proceeds from their fruit, veggie and wildflower wrapping paper to North Valley Community Foundation to assist with the Camp Fire relief. 

About the Author:
Adjowah Keilman is the owner of The Weekend Store and one of the newest members of the SF Etsy Leadership team. In addition to being crafty, Adjowah is a learner of Portuguese, a lover of Swedish Fish, and a mother to Buck, her beautiful pit bull. ​