Last-minute buy! There are only four left of this banner, made from heavy-weight Christmas paper and bedazzled with gold and silver glitter (60 inches across, $35 by itsYourParty). Photo: itsYourParty, Etsy
It's like a super strenuous scavenger hunt -- one where you have to scour through thousands of questionable and quirky products to find a handful of beautifully crafted, stylish ones.
Etsy, the online community of hand-crafted items, is a great source to turn to for fabulous and affordable home decor. You just need a little patience.
There may be an
entire site dedicated to the (
eh-hem) "unique" finds on Etsy, but because we're such a jovial bunch, we'd like to do our part highlighting the best (non laughable) that Etsy has to offer. So in honor of the current Christmas holiday, I took on my own seasonal scavenger hunt and rounded up my favorite items. I've officially saved you 27 hours of search time (you're welcome). Merry Etsy Christmas!
Add a little homemade flair to your Christmas tree with an Etsy ornament.
Clockwise from top left: Dress your tree in miniature
red or
green stocking ornaments (set of five, $8, by anniewillows); Simple ornaments made from
vintage feed sacks? Yes, please (set of 5, $20, by theredstitch); These
felt acorn ornaments are made with felted wool glued to real acorn caps (set of 3, $6, by kbuchheit); Opt for mid-century style with the
Retro Jumbley Porcelain Ornament (4x3.5", $22, by dhergtdesign); Scandinavian heritage? These
Dala Horse Ornaments are just the ticket -- they're a symbol of pride in Sweden, and because they're made from eco-friendly felt, they're something you can be proud of (set of four, $12.50, by gnomeproject); These
vintage golden reindeer gift tags can double as pretty tree decoration ($4.25, by seasonaldelights).
Have a silent night -- or a nice power nap -- with a holiday pillow.
Clockwise from top left: Have you been
naughty or nice? ($52, by alexandraferguson); May
your holidays be
Merry and Bright ($38, by meringuedesigns); Cuddle up with
Jolly Old Saint Nick himself ($14.99, by PietteCrafts); Make a statement with this
Peace Pillow year round ($24, by NestaHome);
Pine Trees have feelings too ($28, by snowdrop); For dreams of
lollipops and dachshunds dancing in your head ($18, by persniketypelican)
Looking for a wreath that's anything but ordinary? Look no further than Etsy.
Clockwise from top left: New and vintage materials combine to make this
Yarn Tree Wreath ($40, by junktrunk); This
bauble-and-yarn assortment can also be customized with your preferred color combination ($64, by HollieKs); countless fabric scraps are recycled to make this
Holiday Vintage Christmas Fabric Rag Wreath ($38, by OchristmasTree); A
natural grapevine wreath is adorned with pretty fabric leaves for a unique touch ($17.50, by janejoss); This
Natural Linen Wreath with blue flowers would be right at home in a sweet country interior ($35, by roxycreations); Add some glamour with this
Glitzy Gold Ornament Wreath ($85, by shopgirl228).
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