Here’s the 1st in my series of Handmade Holidays Gift Guides brought to you by myself and well as some friends of Indie Fixx.
by guest contributor Diana Brennan
Your loved ones deserve some warmth and coziness this holiday season, don’t you think? These beautiful handmade items are sure to bring a little comfort and joy…
HOME (clockwise)
Vanilla Oolong Tea
Coffee Cup Cozy
Chunky Cable Knit Throw
Lace Damask Mug/Teacup
WOMEN (clockwise)
Aviator Cap
Button Up Arm Warmers
Reversible Mohair Tube Cowl
Gallo Nu Riding Jacket
MEN (clockwise)
Shadow Boxer Pullover Fleece
Bearded Stocking Hat
Felted Merino Wool Slippers
Felt and Leather Macbook Sleeve
KIDS (clockwise)
Yannick. A Prepared Polar Bear
Lambswool Recycled Sweater Slippers
Mouse Cashmere Hat
Cozy Bluebird Tunic Dress
About the contributor: Diana Brennan images are inspired by nature and her background in environmental science. She believes the essence of a scene is often captured best by photographing the details. Her work evokes her love of natural New England, her awareness of the environment and her passion to create.
I’m officially starting my 2011 calendar coverage today. I have calendars all over my house. I do seem to have trouble remembering the date and the day of the week, but more importantly, I like any excuse to have art on my walls that changes every month! What’s better than that? Maybe Trader Joe’s Cherry Chocolate Chip Soy Creamy frozen desert, but not much else I tell you. So leading up to the new year, I will sharing plenty of calendars with you because I know you share my love of knowing what day of the week it is along with my love of illustration and pretty things!
The first calendar I’m highlighting is really starting things off right, if I do say so myself, and it’s from artist Camilla Engman. Camilla is a Swedish illustrator and painter and in addition to creating her own work for sale, she is also available for commission (she has worked with The New York Times, Converse and Google among others). Like her other work, Camilla’s 2011 Calendar is hauntingly beautiful and is the kind of calendar that you frame the images from after the year is over! You can see more of it + buy it here. Plus, Camilla has very generously offered up 3 calendars for a giveaway for you Indie Fixx readers.
Win your own copy!
Visit Camilla’s website and leave a comment on this post with your favorite(s) work by Camilla to win one of her 2011 calendars. I will randomly pick three commenters who will each win a calendar. This giveaway will end Wednesday, November 24th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be notified via email, so make sure to check your inbox (as well as your spam folder) after November 24th.
Btw, I recently featured Camilla’s home for A Peek Inside: indie home tours.
Whether you are looking for yourself or looking for a congrats on your new home gift, here are some really awesome home goods from the Indie Fixx Green Galleria.
- Tote 2 Go
- Tasha Mckelvey
- BananaSaurus Rex
- Half Pint Salvage
- Depuis
- Stuck on Honey
- Kim’s Crafty Apple
- My House Party
- Blue Bicicletta Art
- Earth Cadets
The Indie Fixx Galleria is an online showcase of handmade, indie-made & vintage goods. Think of it as an ‘indie mall’ featuring a mix of designers & boutiques to provide a curated shopping experience. Participants do pay a fee to take part, but the Galleria is juried.
Now accepting applications for the Spring Galleria – April 30th to June 4th
All types of goods will be considered including handmade & vintage that fit with the spring theme as well as good gifts for Moms & Grads. All artists, designers, crafters and indie boutiques that create or carry handmade, vintage and/or indie made goods are welcome to apply. The cost is $20. The deadline to apply is: April 26th.
Send your url or 3 small images to apply.
I read about Black Dinah Chocolatiers in this month’s Martha Stewart Living mag (yes, I do read Martha). Run by the husband and wife team of Kate and Steve Shaffer, Black Dinah Chocolatiers is headquartered in a small fishing village in Isle Au Haut, Maine. Using the freshest ingredients Maine has to offer, the pair sell their sweets in their shop & cafe, at local farmers’ markets and online. I’m going to order a sampler and try them out as an early Valentine’s Day gift for myself. 
I made a lot of my gifts this year, including these little mason jars filled with all different types of teas.Simple, but I hope thoughtful for all our tea drinking giftees.
