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    Home » Cozy Living

    GHW Cozy Gift Guide

    November 2, 2022 • Updated: November 2, 2022 • by Renée B. • This post may contain affiliate links.

    Looking for a cozy, meaningful gift for someone special? Check our personal list of unique, affordable Etsy gift ideas - presents they will love and you'll feel good about giving.

    Giving a handmade gift is one way to make someone feel special, and let them know you have been thinking of them. But sometimes you lack the time, knowledge, or resources to make a handmade gift yourself. That's where Etsy comes in.

    Mr B and I both love shopping for gifts on Etsy. We find unique, affordable items with a cozy, personal feel; gifts we feel good about giving.

    Our picks on this list are all based on our personal purchases. A seller is listed only if (a) we have done business with them directly, (b) we loved our purchase, and (c) the entire process was a positive experience all around.

    We've purchased at least one item from every shop on this list, and while we can't promise your experience will be the same as ours, we can attest to the quality of the products and service that we received.

    Happy Gifting!

    2022 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

    For each Etsy shop listed, we've included what we purchased and for whom, and in most cases included a picture of our purchase as well.

    Every seller listed has many more beautiful items in their shop than the one we've shown, and we encourage you to click thru and shop around to see what they all have to offer!

    1

    Wood All Good

    Photo Credit: Wood All Good

    Wood All Good creates beautiful handmade wood and resin jewelry for special occasions.

    The shop features a wide array of stunning jewelry and functional home decor; including necklaces, rings, bracelets, magnetic knife holders, and trays.

    What we purchased: We bought an "Aurora Borealis" resin necklace as a Christmas gift for a dear one in 2021.

    The workmanship is flawless and the colors are vibrant. It was even more beautiful IRL than in the picture, and she absolutely loved it!

    2

    Ever Blooming Original

    Ever Blooming Original makes door wreaths and holiday decor.

    What we purchased: We bought a 17-inch (medium) fall-themed "Autumn Berry" grapevine wreath.

    I really can't say enough about the wreath we received. It looks and feels like a high-quality item: this is not a Joanne's bargain wreath by any stretch! It is well-made, and you can tell that the maker takes time to place each element. You can choose from three wreath sizes and dozens of bow color options, and the bow is on a convenient ribbon loop for easy hanging.

    What I really love though is that this wreath looks great even after spending two months outside last year, and sitting in the garage for another 10 months. It is back up on our door this year, looking as bright and shiny as ever.

    3

    One Wintry Night

    Photo Credit: One Wintry Night

    One Wintry Night makes handmade stoneware & terra cotta garden irrigation pots.

    What we purchased: We bought a set of beautiful pasta bowls from One Wintry Night last year as a gift for my nephew and his girlfriend, and it was seriously one of the most difficult gifts I've ever had to give away. I wanted to keep them! 

    The bowls were skillfully and carefully made. The grape leaf embossing was clear and sharp, and the glazes felt natural and organic to the piece. More than bowls, these were works of art.

    4

    Silver Wishes

    Photo Credit: Silver Wishes

    Silver Wishes designs and makes artisan fine silver jewelry with natural, botanical, and animal themes.

    What we purchased: Mr B bought me a beautiful "Listen to the Moon" bracelet, featuring a detailed original carving of a rabbit resting under a crescent moon. It's absolutely lovely.

    This is one shop I go back to again and again. (Shhh.... We may be purchasing a few more things from this shop for Christmas this year!) Kristan's work is magical; radiating warmth, strength, and wonder - heirlooms in the making. Giving a gift from her store sends a message to the receiver about how you see them and how much they mean to you.

    5

    RODY+RORY

    Photo Credit: Rody+Rory

    Rody+Rory makes cutting boards, flower presses, wooden toys, and personalized acrylic ornaments.

    What we purchased: We bought a hardwood botanical press with a fern laser-etched onto the front. I’ve always loved pressed flowers as a way to preserve a moment, and they make for challenging art studies, too.

    My little press is well-made, and designed for hiking, with a handy leather strap, brass buckle, and loops for a backpack or belt. I can think of a lot of happy campers in my life who would love a beautiful flower press like this.

    6

    Barefoot Store

    Photo Credit: Barefoot Store

    The Barefoot Store makes whimsical, functional bird houses, and bird and squirrel feeders; many in the form of porch swings and Adirondack chairs. The perfect gift for your porch-sitting friends!

    What we purchased: My BFF Cheryl and I used to spend hours talking on her front porch when our kids were young, so I recently bought her an adorable porch swing bird feeder as a birthday gift. Total hit!

    The bird feeder arrived quickly, and the craftsmanship was quite impressive, especially for a simple bird-feeder.

    7

    Originals By Eva

    Originals by Eva makes all kinds of plush, faux fur hats, and specializes in Santa Hats.

    What we purchased: We bought a luxurious red Santa hat, trimmed with black-tipped white faux fur for Mr B. Now he's working on the beard to go with it!

    His hat well-made, and comfortable to wear - and he looks great, too!

    8

    JoMo Sews

    JoMo Sews offers natural and recycled fabric baby, child, adult clothing; including capes, and seasonal hats.

    What we purchased: I got a Christmas Pixie Hat to go along with Mr B's Santa hat, and I love it! It makes me feel so festive! Speaking as a former seamstress, my hat is extremely well, carefully lined, and very comfortable to wear.

    9

    Wasabottle

    Wasabottle makes glassware, lamps, candles holders, and planters from repurposed bottles.

    What we purchased: We finally broke down and bought a set of eight 12-ounce glasses that all sorta match! They are made from aqua-tinted clear wine bottles, and we love them.

    We ordered glasses from Wasabottle twice, and both times, the glasses took quite some time to arrive; however, they were totally worth the wait! (The wait time is clearly indicated when you order, so it wasn't a surprise to us.)

    These wine-bottle glasses are studier than traditional drinking glasses, and have held up well to both dishwashing and the occasional topple onto our vinyl floors.

    Most importantly though, the rims are smooth and the glasses themselves are comfortable to hold and drink from. (I have small hands, and often find holding larger drinking glasses awkward.) The glasses are generally all the same color, but they do have slight variations, which makes them all the more charming in our book.

    10

    Saffron & Sage Designs

    Saffron & Sage Designs sells all kinds of funny, mildly provocative t-shirts, and also custom engraved wallets.

    What we purchased: We gave Emmy a sweet little minimalist wallet with a custom engraved message taken from a handwritten note. I was surprised and impressed with how this wallet turned out; every nuance of my handwriting showed through.

    11

    Made To Love VA

    Photo Credit: Made to Love VA

    Made To Love VA makes custom pressed flower jewelry, and also does bridal bouquet preservation.

    What we purchased: We bought our 20-something daughter a pair of amazing handmade hoop earrings with a thin resin layer of real pressed flowers. Not only were they beautiful, but the workmanship was precise and deft, with clear attention to form, color, and texture.

    More recently, Made to Love VA has gone in a slightly different direction, and now fulfills all orders as custom work. However, I didn't want to leave them out of our Etsy gift ideas. I simply appreciated their art too much to bypass. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, bridal gift, or floral memorial, take some time to check them out.

    12

    Nuovo Design

    Nuovo Design makes unique and tasteful designer ukulele and guitar straps.

    What we purchased: We bought a Woodland guitar strap (with vegan leather). It is well made and comfortable, and I love the whimsy of the foxes, squirrels, and deer in the forest scene. The strap came extremely well packaged, with a little matching bag that held a tie string and end pin.

    If there is a string player on your list, this is a great place to find a little something for them, with lots of styles and colors from which to choose.

    13

    Little e Pottery

    Photo Credit: Little e Pottery

    Little e Pottery makes handmade pottery and clay jewelry.

    What we purchased: We gave one of our daughters a beautiful earring bowl from Little e Pottery. It is a simple clay bowl with small holes pierced all the way around the rim, for hanging threader earrings and hoops. She was so pleased with it, and appreciates it as functional art as well: it has a job to do.

    All of the pottery in the Little e Pottery shop is made by hand; either on the wheel, or using hand building techniques such as slab building or extruding, or a combination. The glazes are eye-catching, and colors seem to lean toward organic shades; beiges, browns, blues, and greens. Every time I visit the shop, I find something new to love.

    Looking for something completely different? You can find more wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your list on Etsy's Gift Guide.

    8-panel collage of various gift suggestions from Etsy gift guide.

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. Please check out our disclosure policy for more details.

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    About Renée B.

    Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

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    1. Candace says

      December 06, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      I would love to get some jewelry.

      Reply
    2. Richard Hicks says

      December 06, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      I would get some things to décorate the house

      Reply
    3. Jessica Whitehouse says

      December 06, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      I'd buy my daughter some nerdy geek-merch, like a superhero coffee mug or a Dr. Who pillow.

      Reply
    4. Sand says

      December 05, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      I always love indie jewelry and artwork!

      Reply
    5. Kristen Garcia says

      December 05, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      I would buy my daughter Christmas gifts since I have not had a job in 2 months. I just started a new job today but will not get paid until after Christmas.

      Reply
    6. Kristen Garcia says

      December 05, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      You are amazing

      Reply
    7. aimee says

      December 05, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      I would get some decor for my house and some Christmas gifts

      Reply
    8. Michelle H. says

      December 05, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      I would probably get gemstone jewelry.

      Reply
    9. Janice Gabriel says

      December 05, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      I love all the Julia Paris jewelry - beautiful and unique. The guitar picks and case are also creative ideas for my music-playing family. This website has done a fabulous job of finding talented and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art. Kudos!

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        December 05, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Thank you for the kind words, Janice!

        Reply
    10. jules m. says

      December 05, 2016 at 8:55 am

      i've been eyeing some beautiful stacking rings on etsy for years now, I would finally buy them!

      Reply
    11. Laura B. says

      December 05, 2016 at 7:01 am

      I would like to get my niece a choker or boho bracelet from RazielaDesigns but it is tough to choose because all the shops are so great.

      Reply
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