As an independent artist, I've had the privilege of sharing and selling my work online since 2008. From that time to this, thanks in part to the Etsy marketplace and later my website, I've had the tools and the opportunities to ship my handmade goods worldwide. It's no secret, though, that moving things across borders has become, well, trickier. New conditions around import/export in the US, are changing the options I can offer as a small business. Because of the seller prote

If this is your first visit, welcome to this newly updated space. My name is Renée, and I'm the artist behind the work seen here. Many years ago, I got my start with e-commerce through a popular online marketplace initially targeted at artists. On that marketplace, I learned the ropes of building an online shopping experience that catered to customers who couldn't see or touch my offerings in person. If you haven't guessed, I'm talking about Etsy. Etsy gave me an opportunity

A warm welcome to the new created by Renée!