sorry, im stuck in moving hell and have to arrange cleaning and painting today for the big move tomorrow…will be back posting like a mad woman tomorrow. have a great day! (for great gift ideas, check out the new issue of real simple, they created a fantastic selection, along with information on shipping options available)

lovely, delicate gifts at viva terra: a recycled glass bedside carafe for $24, glass bird vases (2 for $39) and a decorative brass “love nest” for $39. enjoy!

have a goth-minded person on your holiday gift list? these skull towels are sure to please at only $15 a pop. available at pixelgirlshop.

lovely recycled newspaper vase at 3rliving for $40. for the eco-people on your list…

elsewares is a fantastic holiday resource if you’re looking to scoop up some affordable independent designer work…my favorites are the agate bowls and agate napkin rings from rablab and bogdanco’s star coasters. oh! and don’t miss inleaf’s beautiful geranium cocktail napkins, under $50, too!

lovely agate coasters for $49.95 at wishing fish.