I love it when I find something unexpected like these whimsical Talisman necklaces by the unique company, Redspottedpurple. The name "Talisman" means it will bring you good luck. You can collect tiny (lucky) treasures and button them up in the 100% alpaca wool pouches hand knitted by Turkish farmers (EKO certified).
Oobi is a four person operation out of Sydney, Australia...they've been making toys & textiles for 8 years and their hand-knit knee-high baby booties could possibly be my new favorite. Suede feet and wooden buttons down the back are the details that make these particularly irresistible.
I'm absolutely, positively in love with these crowns by Bay Area mom, Jess Nicole. I will now bid farewell to our cheap, plastic crowns and happily replace them with one of these gorgeously knit head pieces. You can clearly see the attention to detail in each one. She's also got an Etsy site and many of her sold pieces are to die for. Perhaps she would take special requests (if I begged).
How cute is the Oeuf Cover All Hat? It's the perfect solution to keep those mini-noggins warm in the chilly weather sweeping the nation.
If you're looking for unique, hand-made holiday gifts then I have no doubt you'll find that perfect something at Mahar Drygoods. They have pooled together some of the most talented artisans. I'm completely infatuated with the shadow puppets and Ms. Bean was instantly smitten with the bumble bee mittens.
Are you one of those knitting fanatics? I aspire to be one of those talented 'knitters' someday. My sister-in-law taught herself to knit in a month and now she's unstoppable -- churning out gorgeous sweaters, dresses and socks for my girls. Anyhow...the reason why I ask the question is because Seattle artisan, Jamie Irene, has created a line of nifty DIY knitting kits for adorable children's pillows and backpacks that would be fun to craft in time for the holidays. All necessary yarn, buttons, zipper, accessories, patterns, pillow inserts (if pillow kit), and assembly directions are included. Check out my previous post about Jamie's fabulous line of already assembled, felted wool pillows and backpacks.
I absolutely love love love this hand knit spirited jacket from Just Jussi that I found on Etsy. May I have one in my size, please? This charming little sweater is made of organically grown, machine washable merino wool.
