Image courtesy of the City of Maplewood
In a nod to its artisan business community, the City of Maplewood announced today that it's the first city to join Etsy... April Fools!
Although it's all a joke, we love how the city has embraced the handmade wares from its local shops, such as hand-crafted chocolates by Kakao Chocolate, fresh-baked pies by Pie Oh My!, organic home-baked treats by Foundation Grounds and handmade soaps, lotions, and candles at Maven.
However, if the city were to join Etsy, here's how community development director Rachelle L'Ecuyer explained it would operate:
"During off hours our public works crew and other staff will be assembling wares from recycled goods that include road construction debris and office documents. Already on back order are the cement cast Maple Leaves. The younger crowd will enjoy Maple Leaf jewelry made from recycled office paper and strung into bracelets on old rubber bands."
