Handmade Gift Guide for Her

Mother, daughter, sister, friend, Aunt, Grandma... -- the lovely (and perhaps not-so-lovely but nonetheless loved) ladies on your holiday gift list. Give them something different this year by giving handmade. The artists and artisans of the NewNew offer a plethora of nifty goods that is sure to include something for everyone. Here are some suggestions from a few of the most popular categories of women's goods.

Jewelry

Rings and things for ears, fingers, toes, necks and whatever else a fabulous chick might like to adorn with spangly-bangly concoctions of precious metals, gemstones, vintage fabrics, paper, or what-have-you. Shop tiderdesign, Lingua Nigra, and McFlashpants for distinctive pieces that are sure to impress even the most difficult-to-impress on your gift list.

My Funny Serpentine, $325 from McFlashpants

Bath & Body

Ahhhhh... a warm bubble bath. Treat her to this and other such pleasures with relaxing and revitalizing personal care products by NordeaSoaperie, Metreopolis Soap Co., Ayelet, and PureSpa2.

Triple Bubbles - Shower Gel, Bubble Bath, and Shampoo, $10 from PureSpa2

Accessories

Hats, gloves, scarves, bags. Some of us just can't have too many. Thankfully, we have wonderful handmade sellers like ProjectsbyCarm, UndergroundCrafter, EllisDesigns, KnittingGuru, Rocks and Salt, bshorr, Artikalnyc, LolaFalkDesigns, Groundsel, Jack Blue Handbags, and SansMap, to name just a few, to feed our passion!

Chocolate Slouch Hat, $25 by Projectsbycarm

Plaid Wool Pleated Clutch, $58 from SansMap

Fused Plastic Purse, $25 by Groundsel

Pink Crocheted Fingerless Gloves, $15 by UndergroundCrafter

I could go on, so think of this as just a taste. Take what you like and dig a little deeper. There are untold treasures for you to discover!

Happy shopping!

Linda

Purtybird