Tips for Finding the Perfect Holiday Gifts... on Etsy!

Every year I release a blog in which I make recommendations for holiday shopping.  This year is no exception, with the one difference that I have solicited suggestions from my clients in addition to my own.

I don’t know if this is a good or a bad thing, but face masks are a perfect stocking stuffer, and rather a new item for 2020.  My client C. has bought several of these from Think Pink Bows, the masks are very reasonable and wash well! 

I have bought masks also, some for my boyfriend who is in teaching, so they needed an opening to see the lips move.  I was most pleased with my all clear mask from SachikaBoutique.  It didn’t fog, or not much, and fit very well.

I have also bought some bandana masks, which you can get many places, they are very easy to pull up, and double as scarves during the colder season.  They also provide very full coverage.

Have you spent a lot of time in your garden this spring and summer, because you couldn’t go anywhere?  Consider buying some seeds for your relatives.  AshoGardens has a lot, shipped fast, and starter seeds are easy peasy.  It’s a great activity for early spring!  Get some starter pods and literally watch plants grow indoors – if you think about late March 2020, it was like that for a lot of us!

If you like hanging plants, PotahtoHome makes very reasonably priced macramé hangers for indoor and outdoor use!  They are very communicative and deliver fast.

For garden and pottery home décor, my aunt has recommended At Home In Taos.  They have interesting clay beads as well.

And Jackson Studios makes adorable sheeps’ wool items, including home décor, stockings for stuffing, felted bowls, muffs, and runners.

For a gift off the beaten path, check out these shoes from BangiShop! One of my clients bought a pair of their sandals on sale for under $100, handmade and very comfortable. I may just splurge on a pair of these for myself next summer!

Etsy is a fantastic place to find customizable and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, too!  Their search tool makes it easy to shop, and you can even filter your results by price or how quickly items ship.  Do you have pet lovers on your list?  Try typing “custom pet pillow” or “custom pet bowl” into their search bar.  And for some really one-of-a-kind gift ideas, Etsy is also a showcase for sellers of vintage, antique, and upcycled items.

I hope this helps you find something for those “hard to shop for” friends and relatives in your life 💕 

Enjoy and Happy Gifting!