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About Caroline & Jose Vasquez

As one of only a handful of Certified Etsy Educators, Caroline Colom Vasquez, together with husband and business partner Jose Vasquez-Corbalan, is founder of the renowned handcraft brand Paloma's Nest. What started as a tiny venture at their kitchen table, Paloma's Nest has grown to be one of the top selling Etsy stores in the world, and a leader in the handmade movement.

The work of Paloma's Nest has been featured in numerous design and lifestyle publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings and Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.

InStyle Magazine named Paloma's Nest one of the "Best Online Shops on the Web" and Fast Company Magazine calls them "Etsy Moguls" in their 2010 article titled "Next Decade Dream Jobs."

As business owners the couple has been quoted inĀ  Inc. Magazine, The New York Times, and in business books The Solopreneur by Larry Kelto, 21st Century Careers by Scholastic, and Spark and Hustle by Tory Johnson.

With backgrounds and experience in product design, interior design, retail and studio management, Caroline and Jose are eager to teach you the beginning basics of selling online and through Etsy; the duo also offers advance workshops and shop critiques to existing Etsy sellers, and one-to-one mentoring for sellers looking to take their business to the next level through their company Handcrafted Consulting.

Come learn about the world of Etsy and running a handcraft business straight from the source...from a Certified Etsy Educator!