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.
Joanna Dreifus from My Mom Shops shares some stuff for younger kids for today’s edition of the Back to School Guide 2010.
1. Insulated Lunch Bag/Sack Lunch / $23 / Farfallagialla
2. Brown Long Sleeve Rib Tee with Orange Plaid Necktie Applique / $19 / Super Sweet Creations
3. Kawaii Koi Set of 10 Washicoated Pencils / $9 / Maoiliosa
4. Pencil Case / $8 / Tangled Threads
5. Wooden Leaf Puzzle / $32 / Just Hatched
6. Global Child Number Wall Card / $22 / Children Inspire Design
7. Kindergarten Rocks Tee / $45 / Paper Lili
8. Dick and Jane pigtail set / $4 / My Little Red Wagon
9. Back to School Double Ruffle Twirl Skirt / $38 / Kid’s Fashions by Linda
More fun goodies from the Back to School Guide 2010. Today’s collection was created by Molly of Charlotte’s Fancy. Love what she came up with. I think I *need* that iPhone case…but for my Droid.
1. iPhone case in Graphite Wool Felt and Black Leather / $24 / Byrd & Belle
2. Chipmunk Holding an Acorn Black Canvas Belt / $16 / BubbleDog
3. Homework Pencil/Schedule Pocket / $28.50 / Present & Correct
4. Bright Booklet Set / $14, set of 4 / Orange Beautiful
5. Vintage Cotton Song Bird Hoodie in Charcoal / $64 / Anna Joyce
6. Monkey Snack Sacks / $15, set of 10 / Bee Things:
7. Girl Pocket Mirror / $6 / Blanca Gomez/cosas minimas:
8.Cafeteria Tray Print / $14 / Mrs. Loaf
9. Know It All No. 2 Pencil Set / $11 / Paper Pastries
10. 07:00AM Plastic Watch / $39 / May 28t
11. Organic Lunch Tote With Apple / $15.99 / BebelooshMini:
12. Spaceman Messenger Bag for Little Kids / $35 / Mee a Bee
Today’s Back to School Guide 2010 goodies were put together by Diane from Sweet Peazz. She chose items for the younger crowd. xoxo – Jen
- Buckle Hat / $35 / Two Seaside Babes
- Hoodie / $56 / joey and aleethea
- Messenger Tote / $34 / Avannabelle Baby
- Penguin Backpack / $52 / Boutique ID
- Bag Tags / 2 for $7.00 / Swankypress
- Personalized Towels / 2 for$34 / Thats Too Cute Boutique
Amy Anderson is a former Indie Fixx intern and she is back today with some of her Back to School pixx. I guess, even though she graduated last year, Amy can’t get enough of those back to school goodies either. Thanks for the post, Amy. I miss you! See more in the Back to School Guide 2010! xoxo- Jen
3. Linen bag of stuff, Palmer-Method style ($28) from
Jen Hewett
4.
Woodblock Print School Bus ($25) from
1 Canoe 25.
Sweet Book Plates – Digital Download 8 Different Designs ($5) from
Happy Doodle Land6.
Oh Snap, It’s Onomatopoeia Button ($1) from
Bean Forest
7.
Custom College Please Come Visit Me 6 Postcard Pack ($9.75) from
Cool Jane11.
Old School Microscope Science Geek T-Shirt ($18) from
Happy Family
I love the new collaborative project from Pistachio Press + How Now Design…woodland animals letterpress animal masks. Choose from a bunny, fox or pheasant—each kit include a mask, crayons and ribbon and is $20.
