More easy home décor gift ideas for the holidays. I've only made a small dent in my list, how about you? If you're still looking for home décor gift ideas, consider these one-of-a-kind kilim coaster sets. Created from handwoven rug remnants, the wool absorbs liquid while the leather backing protects furniture. This Scandinavian Folk Stripe tray is a kaleidoscope of color. … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas 2
Useful interior decorator gift ideas for the holidays. My quest to get a head start on holiday shopping began last week with my post on Sustainable Gift Ideas. Like many interior decorator gift ideas, I'm on the look out year round for items I think my family and friends will enjoy receiving. My youngest daughter recently purchased the larger two of these lined metal baskets … [Read more...]
Sustainable Gift Ideas
A collection of sustainable material gifts offer a quick start to the season of giving. One of my goals over the next few weeks is to inspire those who wait until the last minute (you know who you are!) to start shopping early this year. Why not be finished before Thanksgiving?! Okay, so maybe that's pushing it but at least make a dent in the list before the rush. And I'd … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Home Decor
Scandinavian home décor treasures sourced by designers When we were about to be married, Mr. Shops and I visited my parents who were living near the Pennsylvania Amish country. Never one to pass up a good shop-while-traveling opportunity, our purchases included hand sewn quilts, delicious hard pretzels and colorful rag rugs. Mother-daughter duo designer Susan Serra and Kelly … [Read more...]
Zulu Wire Art Decor
Handcrafted Zulu wire art accessories add color and tribal pattern to home décor. Colorful, plastic-coated copper telephone wire becomes Zulu wire art when hand-woven by South African Zulu artists into beautiful lamp shade finials and baskets. The typical intricate swirling patterns have been adapted from traditional tribal grass weaving techniques to create designs with bold … [Read more...]
Blown Glass Holders
Perfect for any holiday blown glass holders for candles are gifts that give back While our oldest daughter and I don't agree on many subjects, decorating has always been the exception. She sent me a text saying the stack of bowls in my last shopping post, Handcrafted Kitchen Necessities, reminded her of glassybaby and that I should look them up. She was right! Available in … [Read more...]
Hand-Printed Linens
Hand-printed linens provide artistic designs to change the look of a table, bedroom or bath. One way to add a bit of luxury to our homes is to buy something unique and handmade. Hand-printed linens fit that bill especially because we all get tired of using the same table linens day in and day out. When it comes time to add to my collection, I just may start with the elegant … [Read more...]
Handcrafted Pewter Kitchenware
Functional pewter kitchenware may be idea gifts at any time of the year If your significant other lacks ideas when it comes to gift giving, Atticmag is here to help with a subtle hint. Simply leave this pewter kitchenware post on your screen until he takes notice! Using traditional metalsmithing techniques and antique tools, Beehive Kitchenware's husband and wife team, Jim … [Read more...]
Handcrafted Holiday Gift Ideas
Last minute suggestions for holiday gift ideas, each crafted by talented artisans If you're still looking for holiday gift ideas for that someone special, here are several suggestions for handmade items they'll treasure. Craig and Kari Bodmer left their city life and careers to start a cottage business where they would have "the opportunity to do beautiful work every day." … [Read more...]
Handcrafted Home Accessory Love
From a midwest home accessory source come antique boxes, trays and handmade objects. I enjoy meeting friends in Chicago for a few days of shopping, catching up, good food and more shopping. Always on my "must see" list is a small store filled with tabletop, accessories and one-of-a-kind home decor from around the world named Material Possessions. These hand-crafted wedding … [Read more...]
