It's the most wonderful time of the year! If you're like me, I love searching for unique gifts for family and friends. Tailoring it to their interests and watching them exclaim with delight when they open their gifts is the best. I love presents for me, but even more so for others. I've teamed up with Etsy.com to curate a gift guide for you this holiday season. Unique gift shopping where all of the items are hand-made by independent artists. All items can be found on Etsy.com.
*Prices are shown as of 12/07/20 and may vary if updated by individual artists’ shops so please check their listings.
What to get for the book-cocktail-sparkly-and little luxury lovers? We found awesome ideas with a nice variety.
BOOK LOVERS AND NERDS
Customized Wooden Bookend, Personalized Keepsake for Children, Baby Shower Book Theme, Reader Gift
You can personalize these bookends with initials, names, or a favorite literary quote. The name example is above. Check out another example of what you can do:
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King
$45.00+
Depending on selection
In a modern farmhouse style, these solid wooden bookends make a great keepsake gift, and nurture a life-long love of reading. Personalize the bookends with the name of your choice, and customize with your favorite quote on the side. The classic stains work for wedding showers, baby showers, adult bookshelves, offices, gifts for children, and nursery décor; fitting for adults, couples, or both boys and girls. With these bookends, your thoughtfulness will shine.
The personalized bookends can include a quote of your choice – choose from our list or message us with your own (character limitations may apply). Solid wood, hand-cut, sanded smooth, and stained before the lettering is professionally printed in white or black ink.
$38.40
These handmade, multi-functional bookends can be used to hold books together or to prop them up for presentation. Available in 4 colors, hand made in the USA. Great for other objects like records, comic books, and tablets.
$20.39
This book stand is the perfect accessory for any study or office desk, nightstand, or coffee table. It is handmade out of pine and finished with a deep, warm Jacobean stain. It measures 7” tall by 5.5” wide by 7” deep.
$28.00
Tired of losing where you are at in your book? Unimpressed with the paper bookmarks you get from the library? Time to upgrade to the beautiful handcrafted night stand book holder. When you are done reading, simply place the book on the stand, easily saving your place for when you return!
This night stand bookmark is made out of select pine wood and sanded by hand to ensure a beautiful finish.
Dimensions:
Length- 7”
Width- 5.5″
Height- 6”
$14.95+
Depending on selection
Great protection for your beloved books, tablets, or electronic devices. Foam padding for a uniform professional finish. Fully lined, no exposed side seams. Makes a wonderful, unique gift.
$10.50
Grab a book sleeve to protect pages. These are made with a foam stabilizer so they keep their shape and supply padding.
Small-fits kids chapter books as well as small paperback books
Medium-fits most paperbacks, middle grade hardbacks, and small hardbacks
Large-fits most adult hardback books
X-Large-custom sizing for those large hardbacks or multiple small books or notebooks
$15.00+
Depending on selection
Beautiful outside print, there is a neutral colored liner inside. Covers include an additional protective foam piece between those pieces of fabric. It leaves the cover feeling sturdier and protects your precious books and e-readers even more. Included is a button closure to the top so that your book or device stays snug!
SPARKLY AND SHINY
$52.00+
Depending on selection
Though she be but little she is fierce, William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream. I love this quote! This piece is a collaboration with Raw Art Letterpress. The pendant is made of .925 sterling silver, and measures approximately 1″ tall ( 25mm). It's imprinted with original artwork of this Shakespeare quote. The finish is matte and you have the choice of a 16″, 18″ or 20″ .925 sterling silver chain.
This comes in a recycled gift box tied with a raffia ribbon, ready for giving. Please note that each piece is made entirely by hand and may vary slightly from the photo.
$13.00
One handmade art pendant with a matching link chain. A glass dome is sealed over the artwork to protect and magnify the image, then set into bronze or silver plated bezel. Metal is lead and nickel free.
The pendant measures 1 inch (25mm) in diameter. Chain length is 24 inches long (61cm).
$150.00
Depending on selection
This beautiful, unique and collectible sterling silver bracelet circumnavigates your wrist with picturesque scenes conjuring up the treasured memories of many. A fine menagerie of vintage images and collages that have been revamped and encased for your study. A bat, black cat, Edgar A. Poe, Ouija Board, Memento Mori, The Raven and Le Stryge Gargoyle.
These bracelets have a lovely and delicate appearance and are very sturdy. Each link is hooked and then soldered to the next link to keep the bracelet permanently together. Packaged with care in a lovely gift box.
Bracelet is available in antiqued bronze as well, that bracelet is $110.00.
Tartx
We all have our favorite things. I am a big fan of Poe, Alice in Wonderland, Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson, Queen Elizabeth I, and history itself. I’m happy to say I’ve found an Etsy artist who satisfies all of these works of fiction and real characters. Tiffini Elektra X has a fabulous shop.
$46.00
Depending on selection
This beautiful, unique, and collectible pendant features a collage of a picture of Edgar Allan Poe with a raven, with words and engravings from the book circa 1875.
* Set in a lovely Sterling Silver pendant.
* Each pendant comes with a lovely 16″ Sterling Silver oval cable chain.
* Printed with archival inks and materials.
* Image is protected by a clear, waterproof, flawless, and archival resin.
* Packaged with care in a lovely gift box.
$39.00+
This beautiful, unique and collectible ring features an image from a collage of Alice in Wonderland holding The White Rabbit.
* Set in an oval shaped ring cast in .925 solid sterling silver or antiqued bronze. Printed with archival inks and materials. Reproduced from an original collage and printed with archival pigment inks and materials.
* Image is protected and encased in a clear, waterproof, flawless and archival resin..
* Packaged with care in a lovely velvety gift box.
She will create original designs as well. I have three rings designed by her: Edgar Allan Poe, Jane Austen, and one additional Alice in Wonderland design.
COCKTAIL HOUR
Personalized Stainless Steel Martini Shaker Double Jigger Strainer Set – Custom Engraved Professional Barware Mixing Set, Wedding Party Gifts
$39.95+
Depending on selection
This set is essential for making great drinks at the party. Mix your favorite Bloody Mary, Mojito, Margarita, and also your non-alcoholic drinks like Manhattan and Pina Colada. It is simple and easy to use for a beginner or an experienced bartender. Show your family and friends your bartender skills with this cocktail shaker set. This set includes the Stainless Steel Set Cocktail Shaker with Double Jigger and Cocktail Strainer.
3-Piece Stainless Steel Martini Cocktail Shaker Set
Stainless/Steel Bar Shaker
Cocktail Strainer
Double Jigger
Shaker Capacity Approximately: 18 oz
$36.00+
Depending on selection
There’s beauty in simplicity! And so it is with this gracefully pulled-stem martini glass. The beauty of this glass is that it will not detract from its colorful contents. It’s also well-balanced, feels good to hold, and has a large foot for stability. And that could be a big plus when you plan on having more than one or two.
$21.60+
Depending on selection
Dishwasher safe
$35.01
These mid-century coasters have a sustainably sourced eucalyptus board base and a full melamine surface with a cork backing. Sold as boxed sets of 4, they make a perfect gift and you can choose from 8 designs which all coordinate perfectly with my new range of interior fabrics and cushions.
Each set is packaged in a kraft card box and branded with my 20th Century Cloth logo.
$15.95+
Depending on selection
With these fun retro Christmas coasters, you are sure to have a swinging good time this holiday!
There’s sure to be a design or two that's perfect for your home. And they make absolutely great gifts – teachers, coworkers, friends, moms, dads, new neighbors, coaches….the list is endless!
Make it a set! Choose to add matching Magnets by selecting “Make It a Set.” Coasters can be personalized too.
LITTLE LUXURIES
$23.00
Top Notes: verbena, clover
Middle Notes: juniper berry, sage
Base Notes: vetiver, tobacco leaves
A journey to Middle Earth isn't complete without a stop in The Shire. Visit a cozy Hobbit home filled with the clean, fresh scents of grassy meadows and sunshine drenched fields of clover. A hint of sweet pipe tobacco lingers in the air. Once you finish second breakfast, you're ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Each candle is meticulously hand-poured in a classic, contemporary glass jar that looks elegant in any decor and is easily reused or recycled.
No phthalates. No added dyes or chemicals. Environmentally friendly, long-lasting, clean burn. Each candle uses a lead-free, 100% cotton wick. Certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free.
$16.99
This gift set includes one of our 4 ounce sorting candles when burned it will change the color to the house that you have been sorted into with the great scent of butter beer filling the room. Also includes one of our butter beer lip balm‘s that is sure to be a hit with a butterbeer flavor. This is a must-have for any harry potter lover!
$16.96
Please consider adopting a Barn Cat today!
This listing is for one cat.
This is so adorable! Tall Tan Barn cat with hand made homespun collar and large rusty jingle bell Attached with a large rusty pin and Merry Christmas tag. Measures 13” tall x 4” wide at the bottom. Weighted.
A great addition to your primitive décor!
$39.99+
Depending on selection
Design your own custom metal monogram door hanger. You choose the letter, size, color, and bow – perfect for housewarming gifts, baby showers, Christmas presents, and wedding presents.
Each letter has felt backing tabs to rest easily on your door. Thin profile will fit perfectly behind a storm door.
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• Small: 18″H × 9″W including ribbon (letter is 12″H)
• Large: 24″H × 14″W including ribbon (letter is 18″ H)
PETS AND PET LOVERS
Pets and pet lovers adore gifts too and sweet ideas are available in this Etsy curated guide!
We hope you find that special gift you're looking for in our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide. Happy holidays!
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