Etsy and the Holidays

So while I'm not having a 100% handmade Christmas, I did indulge in some Etsy finds this holiday season.

First up, is something I've been meaning to share for a while. My first wedding anniversary was back in November, and the traditional gift is paper. My husband and I wanted to stick to the traditional gifts to make it an interesting challenge in finding gifts since neither one of us really needs anything. So for my cycling-fool of a husband I bought him this print by berkleyillustration:

Fortunately my husband doesn't encounter many sharks on his daily commute to work, although come this spring he'll have a new obstacle to look forward to... me!

Without intending to, I kept the cycling theme going for Christmas and got him a Christmas ornament. I'm usually the crazy one when it comes to buying ornaments (they're so tiny and cute!), that when I find one that's just right for my bebe, I just have to get it. This one, by ReCycled Concepts, is made from recycled bike chains. I knew I made the right choice when I got his "message from seller" in my confirmation email: You have given me the opportunity to save an item from a landfill and given me a reason to ride my bike today. I knew my bebe would appreciate that someone got to ride their bike for his gift!

And finally, my team at work does a Secret Santa gift exchange, and a little birdie (aka my husband) mentioned to my Secret Santa that I was a fan of Etsy, and what should I receive but a gorgeous clock face pendant from none other than JewelsOfLuxury, good friend, and fearless leader of Etsy Team Columbus! This was perfect since I have been coveting Michelle's jewelry since I met her, but she has so much great stuff I could never make up my mind about what I wanted! I'm going to rocking this necklace to all my holiday festivies that's for sure!

I'd like to thank everybody that supported handmade goods this holiday season, and hopefully they get bit by the craftin' bug and everyone ends up supoorting them next year!