I recently was asked to put together a gift guide for Curbly as part of their Design Blogger Wish List for the holidays and I wanted to pop in and share it with you too. Of course, since we just moved, all my picks are home related. Find out where you can pick up any of the things on my wish list right here on Curbly.

And I also put a gift guide together for Storenvy a while back that focuses on wearables (clothing and accessories). Above are three of my picks from that gift guide, but there’s plenty more to look at.

Hope you’ll check ‘em out and let me know what you love (or don’t love) from my selections.

And here are a few specific shops I recommend exploring…

(left to right. top.) Blackbird Letterpress ; D.I.M. by Mostly Clothes ; Michelemaule ; Man vs Ink (bottom) Too Cute Custom Crafts ; Ooh Pretty Shiny ; Urban Revisions ;  Osage Orange Studio

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What better way to cheer up your hard working, office dwelling friend than with some pretty do-dads for the work space? Essentially, this list is full of items I’d like to see in my own office, but since we’re in the season of giving, I thought I’d change the title from “wish list” to “gift list.”

1) Leather iPad case $148 via jj boyles
2) crane and giraffe prints $25 each by sharon montrose
3) wood whale $65 via the utility collective
4)  get it done notepad $8 via rifle paper co.
5) clock 8.25 now $50 via mb art studios
6)  set of 3 porcelain and leather hanging containers $120 via fashioned by
7) 2012 crested shield calendar $29.50 via the paper theives
8) from the desk of rubber stamps $12.50 via present & correct
9) paper pens $10 via letterbox co. 

Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or on D&OC.

I recently asked Barry Friedland of Thumbtack Press to put together a gift guide of his favorite papernstitch products.

He ended up creating this “lover of the unusual” gift guide and I think its perfect: colorful and fun. Definitely a mix of the unusual. If you’re a fan of the quirky and unique, you’ll enjoy this guide. I promise.

Read what Barry has to say about his selections and discover all 20 products from the gift guide here.

And after you’ve checked that out, be sure to stop by Thumbtack Press, a site dedicated to accessible artwork for all. Just recently, the entire site went through a massive overhaul: truly re-imagined from the ground up.

So definitely stop by the site and show some love to the wonderful artists whose works are for sale. Sabrina Tibourtine and Kate Pugsley are amongst my favs there if you are looking for suggestions.

I recently asked Grace Kang from the New York specialty boutique, Pink Olive, to curate a gift guide for papernstitch. The keen eye that Grace has for buying items for her brick and mortar store definitely carried over into her picks on papernstitch and I am thrilled to share what she selected. View the gift guide now…

Here’s what Grace had to say about her selections…

For the girl who has everything. We all have that friend or family member who is impossible to shop for because she literally has everything she could ever want. The best bet would be to get something truly unique and inspiring – one that would tickle her whimsy. Find objects that remind the recipient of great memories you share, a vintage globe for your traveling partner or fabric napkins after a memorable dinner party, are a great way to show an appreciation for your relationship. Everyone has his or her own unique style, and gifts that build upon that style while inspiring happiness are the perfect gift to give anyone. Still not sure what to give for the gal who has it all? We hope you will enjoy this great, one-of-a-kind gift guide that will inspire giving and beautiful living.

Visit Grace’s gift guide now to see all 20 products that were selected.

More about Grace Kang: She is the founder & chief buyer for Pink Olive in NYC. Pink Olive is a whimsical boutique filled with beautiful gifts that make you smile. We make gifting super fun, easy and attainable for little ones to loved ones.

Grace is also the brilliant brain behind retailrecipes.com, a site dedicated to making your products retail-ready. You may remember Grace from my interview and podcast with her in August, where we chatted about the ins and outs of getting your products in retail shops.

Finding the perfect vintage dress or handmade pair of earrings can really make a girls day. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and start digging for your new favorite fashion finds: handmade and vintage wearables that will stay in heavy rotation long after the season is over…

Visit the full fashion finds gift guide now to see all 35 suggested pieces.

Photographers and co-conspirators Ben and Troy wanted to create a site that would connect art lovers with artists. Their mission is to balance affordable and accessible art for everyone with supporting the people who create it. And they’ve been able to do just that by offering limited edition prints in multiple sizes (and price ranges) by some incredibly talented artists. Here are a few of the limited edition prints Ben and Troy carry in the shop…

photography by Wang Yuanling

artwork by Jason Fiske

photography by Kim Holtermand

Obviously, I am a big fan of what these two guys are doing and so I asked Troy to select a few of his favorites from Papernstitch for a gift guide. It’s always nice to get a different point of view on things and I really enjoyed what he put together. Here’s what Troy has to say about the 20 products he selected…

I wanted to offer you a glimpse into the world that is MAMMOTH through a curated selection of products from papernstich. The gift-guide you see here takes you into that world, past all the amazing art, over the mountaintop, through the studio, and into our lives.

Here are six of the 20 pieces Troy picked as a part of his papernstitch gift guide…

 To view all 20 products, visit the ultimate-mammoth-style-gift-guide now.

February will be here before you know it. Crazy, huh? So, get a head start on sharing the love this V-Day with handmade gifts from our pns exhibitors. *Now, I’ve only listed eight items here on the blog, and this is called the HUGE Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, so WTF Brittni?

Well, I have actually put together a total of 60 handmade Valentine’s Day items over on the papernstitch gift guide’s page. How’s that for HUGE? See the full list here. And here’s the top eight to get you started…

1. Pelican Clutch in Burgundy $28

2. Heart, set of 5 notecards $18

3. Verdigris Love Necklace $24

4. Red Leather Headband $82

5. Dreamy, sewn print $20

6. Brick Red Soft Acorn Scarf $75

7. Cream Embroidered Wall Art $38

8. Midnight Heart Necklace $20

Visit the HUGE Handmade Valentine’s Day Gift Guide with 60 handmade items now. And if you like this gift guide, please facebook it and retweet using the buttons below.

You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to find the perfect handmade (or vintage) gifts for the ladies in your life. Here are some ideas to get you started…

1. Crochet Fingerless Mini Mittens in Very Berry $10

2. Antique Silver Tiny Twig Hair Pins $20.50

3. Satellite Bracelet in Gold $16

4. Wristlet Branching Blooms $24

For more ideas (25 products in all) for women’s gifts $30 and under, visit our Gifts for Gals Guide on papernstitch.com.

Having trouble picking a cool gift for your man this year? Don’t worry. I just posted my picks for handmade (and eco-friendly) gifts for men on Organic Authority, the web’s leading resource for all things organic living. Check it out right here.

And for even more handmade gifts for men, visit this handmade gifts for men gift guide on papernstitch.com for 30 products he’s sure to love.