i am not always one for gift guides. mostly, i just figure you know what your loved ones would like more than i ever could, but this year i had the thought that an artful gift guide might be nice to put together for you. personal, handmade and always unique are the kinds of gifts i love receiving and giving so these are a few thoughts i have on the subject of creative prezzies for those on our gift giving lists. art is always a favorite of mine, books, ceramics, textiles — even vintage or repurposed finds are lovely to receive. i think the idea is to think of your recipient and what they love best and aim for something creative and unexpected around that theme — and try not to stress and just have fun with the gift of giving! and should you need further gift ideas, you might like my — a curated collection of things i love and update frequently.
bay area artist is so prolific — at illustration, hand lettering and her ever-growing art practice. i’m a huge fan, and leigh is generously offering us a reader discount code SFGIRL50 — half off any purchase over $200 (excluding framing) through 12/31 including USPS shipping! i just love including her (above at very top, and just above).
perhaps you’d like to surprise a loved one with a trip? extravagant, yes — so if you’re not quite equipped for that kind of expenditure, how about some affordable travel guides so you can fantasize together on where to head next? are some of my favorites — always up to date with must-visit destinations — like , and . and they’re conveniently pocket-sized — unearthing the hippest nightlife, the buzziest hotels, the coolest retail & restaurants, the most influential art galleries & cultural spaces, the best in local design and contemporary architecture. bon voyage — at least in your brain!
how about a unique magazine subscription? there are so many beautiful independently published and collectible magazines out there these days, and has some of my very favorite photography. is a biannual, travel & style magazine that focuses on a select number of destinations alongside engaging interviews and stories on unique design, art and fashion. explores the subject of collecting — i’ll bet even just a single issue would be most appreciated. i also love , and .
i’m a fan of these pretty from modern archive. so, what about gifting some lovely tea from along with some handmade wheel-thrown in Berlin using local clays from the Laerz region? i like this idea and i’d be thrilled to receive something as thoughtful as this. just put the kettle on and this gift is ready to enjoy!
one of my long-time favorite artists is — i have several of her pieces around my home and the sweet thing is that she has that are affordable, and still so very sentimental — there’s even one entitled ! i also love , and . so sweet, right? perfect for those you feel especially close to.
i love everything does, and their latest print is pretty darn sweet. Winter sports, fresh air and speed — what more could a kid want? this original drawing with acrylic and crayon is by Elisabeth Dunker, founder and chief genius. i find it adorable. check out all her sublime .
quilts are works of art you just happen to lay down on or — throw on a bed. but i suppose they’re so beautiful you truly could consider hanging them on your walls. this particular one is called and i’m quite fond of the color palette. pick it up for someone you’d like to get cozy with, or who needs something to hang on their walls or warm their bed with.
would you like to give an artful gift that keeps on giving, at least all year long? how about a to your local museum, like ? it’s really such a great gift because people often don’t splurge on like this for themselves, but the cool thing is that when they go they can bring you, too because most memberships include two admission guest tickets every time you visit! win-win!
another gift that keeps on giving is — online classes taught by the true masters of their professions. instructors like teaching photography, teaching cooking from fresh ingredients, teaching comedy — the list goes on and on. anything from filmmaking by to cooking techniques from , to writing and acting, even teaching conservation. and is very affordable — an gives the recipient every single class for just $180/year. a truly unique gift that personally, i would love! was that a not so subtle hint?
is another sweet spot to hunt for unique, handmade or vintage . for instance, i just love this vintage Mid Century Modern from the shop. search to your heart’s desire on for anything you can think of — from , to and , to handmade — those of us seeking a unique shopping experience love .
and last but hardly least — the gift of a great book! i particularly love and they even have full collections dedicated to art — like , or for designers , and personally, i adore their gorgeous — is an all-time favorite. they’re so lovely you’ll want to leave them out on the kitchen counter. you just can’t go wrong with !
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