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Etsy love

Dec 9, 2007
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I tend to do a lot of my Christmas shopping online, because, hey, it's EASY, and I don't have to get herded like cattle with the rest of the crowds at the superstores (you know which ones I'm talking about) where the gifts are, at best, mind-numbingly predictable and unimaginative.

This year I discovered Etsy. And I can't say enough just how much l LOVE this website. I've been finding the most adorable handmade things...little treasures, really...and it makes me marvel at how creative people are, and made me realize that I don't have to buy another boring gift for anyone ever again! I bought some great Christmas presents (which I won't show here in order to protect Santa's top-secret gift list), but I also got some lovely things for myself as well (merry Christmas to me!):

little japanese lantern pendant

I adore lanterns, and fell in love with this the moment I saw it. The artist makes a variety of really beautiful pendants. Her Etsy store is here: www.AnnaLeahDesigns.etsy.com
She is an absolute dream to order from - she is so friendly and helpful, and she ships the items really quickly - I had a great experience shopping at her shop and will probably do so again frequently in the future.

silver tree pendant

I got this tree pendant here: www.imogen.etsy.com, which is a very striking piece - I get comments on it quite often when I wear it. I'm really happy with it.

The last thing I ordered for myself was this:

Underground pendant

This artist makes pendants out of photographs, and can do custom orders. Her shop is here: www.LePhotique.etsy.com.

Needless to say, I am absolutely smitten with Etsy. I'm sure lots of you already buy and sell there, but if you're not familiar with it, I encourage you to check it out! There are so many wonderful things to look at - art, clothing, jewelry, glass, scarves, soaps and lotions...anything handmade can be found here! I'm so happy to have found it.