Favorites Gift Ideas from Etsy

We’ve been busy getting ready for the holidays, trying to plan ahead with presents and decorations to limit the last minute scrambling that inevitably happens each December. This year instead of our typical Week of Design, we’re talking about holiday gifts, presenting items we love and recommend, as well as items from our wishlists for fun splurge items.

I’m a big fan of Etsy. I love that the money from sales go directly to the artists. I love the idea that art can be affordable. I love the idea of art being accessible. I love the diversity of artists selling their wares. I love browsing the site, adding new favorites, and day dreaming of things to buy. Here are some items that I think are splurge-worthy.

Artwork and Posters I Heart Lust After:

Choose Joy, Keep Calm and Conjure a Patronus Charm, and Kitchen Conversions

Lake Waters, Leap 33, and So Cozy

One of a Kind Hand Printed Tea Towels:

Block Printed Organic Cotton Mason Jar Towel and Set of 4 Seasons Tea Towels

Lovely Jewelery:

Blue Topaz Trio and Monet Gemstone Sterling Stacking Rings

Favorite Shops:

Janet Hill Studio


Shirt Sela


Jane Mount


Element Clay Studio


Elizabeth Scott Designs – Botanical Jewelry

David bought me the above necklace for my first Mother’s Day; love it!

Holiday Gift Ideas

It’s a good thing we’re not planning on spending any extra money this holiday season (hello, baby just around the corner!) or I would be all over these items. Instead perhaps you’ll enjoy them. I threw in a flew splurge items to shake things up too.


Organic Pussy Willow Wreath, VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer, Flor Modular Carpet Tiles


Ceramic Measuring Cups, Hand-Spun Lambswool Wrap, Mary Jane Crocs


Tree House Print, Heather Bailey’s Trash Ties, Ripple Ring


24-7 Reusable Bags, Rock Solid Tipi, LOMO blue supersampler camera


Le Creuset Caribbean Round Dutch Oven, Tiffany Signature Ring, Domino Magazine, Jagged Flower Silhouette Note Cards

We also have a ton of holiday gift ideas over at our Blog Tribute to Audrey Hepburn.

In a related shopping vein, does anyone have a comfy backpack to recommend? We’re planning on forgoing the typical diaper bag in lieu of a diaper backpack and would love some suggestions! (Ditto for a digital video camera! We’re saving up for one of these!)