127: Friday Finds // Christmas 1 - Etsy

It's beginning to look a lot like that time of year when I start to panic and realise the bare minimum I have in organisational skills just isn't enough to actually help me prepare to be ready in time for the C-word! I'm always one for a good online search, however, and one of the places I seem to find myself navigating towards whenever any sort of special celebration is coming up is Etsy.

Etsy is one of those lose-yourself-for-a-few-hours-in sites; somewhere you can spend a huge great lumping amount of time scrolling through thanks to the overwhelming amount of shops and items they stock. Ok, I'll give it to you that some of it's items may be a little out there or unusual (a lot of that may or may not (no, just may) be animal related - designer dog bed anyone?) but it's well worth giving it a shot while we still have time to get those holiday orders in (TIP - don't forget to check dates for Christmas delivery!! A large majority of the shops I find bits and bobs in are situated in the States, so it's necessary to check and see their policies regarding ordering for Christmas; no one really wants to give their special someone an 'IOU'!).

Now, I do realise that for some wishlists and the like ring a little untrue where the spirit of Christmas is concerned - it being a giving holiday and all - but I can't tell you how much I struggle to find people gift's and, therefore, how much I welcome ideas and lists from them! Also, we don't all have the biggest of budgets so I do believe a nudge in the right direction benefits everyone.

Without further adieu, here's my first Friday Finds for the holiday season. Happy browsing! 

2 // Christmas Bauble

I remember seeing this pin on someone else's blog, or maybe a Twitter account (holla if it was you!), and thinking how true it's quote was; the avid 'The Time Traveller's Wife' fan in me wishes for you all to take note!

1 // Roses Mug
2 // Grr Argh Mug
3 // Always Cup
4 // Rooftops Mug

I guess you could say I'm on the lookout for some new mugs?! This ornate roses mug floored me with its handmade intricacy - how could anyone have such skill?! Ever the Buffy (and Joss) fan, I just had to include the 'Grr Argh' mug (and I know someone else who may just be a fan....sneaks to put on Christmas list). Speaking of being a fan, this Always mug pays homage to a certain favourite book character of mine - anyone know who? Lastly, I can't claim this Rooftops mug (excuse the oddly-bordered photo) 'find' as being my very own - it was one of Megan's picks on Etsy (be sure to follow her, she's quite the 'finder'!)!

1 // Grow Your Own Sunflower


4 // Collection of Notebooks

Ever since the boy told me stories about the sunflowers he remembers that were ever-present in his Grandfather's garden when he was young I've wanted us to grow our very own. Ok, so, a flat may not be the ideal place to keep them, but buying this box would be the very first step towards making that wish come true! I'm not one to have anything too kitschy about my person, but I do love this cute pocket mirror (and hey, maybe it'll make up for the fact that I STILL haven't tried this stuff!). This little sloth-fella reminded me of a certain favourite MC of mine, so I had to pop him on my list. The biggest draw where these notebooks were concerned was the name of the collection - Small Books For A Life Less Ordinary. Who wouldn't want that?!

t seems I may be a rather big fan of designs featuring the moon without realising?! I'm always looking to start a cushion collection and these two by Mama Bleu Designs would be a great start! This tea-towel's message rings true to me (because yes, there really always is) and this plate? I'm a big fan of 'Oh No Rachio!'s work (if you haven't visited her blog before you can do so by clicking here) and have loved this plate since I started following her and her work; a simple yet striking design and one I'd be happy to either eat from or display!

1 // Mittens 

1 // Red Boat Necklace

2 // Leather Hearts Necklace

3 // Heart Stud Earrings

4 // Citrine Necklace

One's finds wouldn't be complete without a little jewellery. This whimsically-wonderful little red boat number, albeit a little bright for my tastes, couldn't help but woo me with it's charms. The heart necklace, believe it or not, is made of leather (the hearts themselves, I mean, not the chain. At least, I'm guessing not!) adding a little quirk to it's sweet design. I'm always swayed by a pair of studs and gold hearts are a must-do. Lastly, this citrine necklace features my birthstone colour, topaz, and I adore the contrast between chunky stone (crystal?) and a delicate chain.