Gifts for Others, and an Etsy Lovefest

We have to say, we’re not quite in the holiday spirit yet. It was almost 70 degrees a week and a half ago; our dog just got a laundry basket stuck on her collar and ran around the room to dislodge it (she’s fine and we’ve removed the basket from her area); and this year we are going sorely miss the holiday bonus we used to get at our old job. We can’t even find the light-up fake candles to put in our windows, and this led to actual tears being shed in Target. However, the holidays won’t stop approaching just because we want them to. Here are some of the gifts we’re giving:

Above, the Galileo Galilei ring seems to be the perfect gift for our older sister. We’re never quite sure what to get her, and when we were wee, we would harass her and force her to tell us the story of Orion (the myth/constellation). We distinctly remember throwing a fit because she wouldn’t tell us the story while standing knee-deep in the Atlantic. We love most things from Etsy, and this ring is no exception – plus, the seller who makes it will make it with any constellation you want (within reason, we imagine). And at $70, we won’t be TOO annoyed when our sister loses it, along with her jacket that was ours or something.

For our best girlfriend, our partner in crime, the only person we’ll let see us get super sweaty and disgusting and then go have pie with – this set  of 3 stackable rings from Delia Thompson. We’re big on words (not that that’s a surprise), and we love that we can pick the text that goes on them. We love supporting handmade, and we just also just think they’re beautiful.

S/3 Stackable Rings, $42

And finally, for our secret holiday gift exchange pal – we actually have one of these pouches from Bungle Bear, and we use it to hold coupons and spare change. For $7, how can you go wrong? Brown nesting dolls on a cream background! We love it!

Russian Dolls Pouch, $7

We know we love Etsy, but we’re surprised at just how much excellent stuff we’ve come up with.We strongly suggest that anyone looking for a unique, handmade, reasonably priced gift check them out. Just order early, and don’t hesitate – one of a kind stuff is usually just that, and doesn’t come back around.

-LB