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Etsy Finds: Makin' A List
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Published on November 23, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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The holidays come with an intimidatingly long list of people to shop for, and with only weeks remaining it's easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. No worries! Make it easy on yourself and let Etsy do the hard work for you. Shop our Gift Guides to get instant ideas for even the toughest person on your list. This Etsy Finds collection is inspired by all the people and personalities on your list.

 

The World Traveler

Vintage Travel Clock

From highstreetmarket, $28.

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Custom Designed Essentials Pouch

By PopulationOne, $19.

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Signposts of the Sea Tee

By Slowshirts, $32.

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Guardian Angel Lariat Necklace

By bellabijoujewellery, $68.

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Boss and Coworkers

Decorative Clipboard

By box64studios, $10.

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Zen Hammock For Gadgets

By lafemmemonkita, $18.

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2010 Desktop Calendar

By 3SistersLove, $20.

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Eco-Friendly Faux Leather Journal

By disconsolator, $25.

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Hostess Gifts

Green Jumbley Ornament

By dhergtdesign, $12.

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Pistachio Brandy Buttercreams

By RockyTopBakery, $22.

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Christmas Pine Cold Process Soap

By LippincottSoapCo, $5.

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Flower Topper Wine Stopper

By OliverRue, $28.

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The Outdoor Enthusiast

17.5 Ft. Cedar Canoe

By noeljewelry, $1200.

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Recycled Pear Walking Stick

By gotwood4you, $40.

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Felt Boots - Indoor/Outdoor

By EnchantedGypsy, $225.

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Buddy Winter Cycling Hat

By KoziePrery, $25.

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The Bibliophile

Brown Vintage Leather Journal

By TeoStudio, $40.

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Fabulous Antique Medical Book

From MyCupRunnethOver, $65.

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"I Heart the Arctic" Mini Art Book

By jackiepeppermint, $12.

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Typewriter Necklace

By CuteAbility, $28.

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The Entertainment Buff

80's TV Show Inspired Travel Bar

By FrostyDarling, $150.

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Custom Favorite Directors Coasters

By retrowhale, $48.

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PVC Pipes Audio Speakers

By ikymagoo, $250.

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80's Commemorative Dessert Plate

By ShafeiCeramics, $150.

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The Gardener

Rock Garden Pendant

By AdornJewelry, $38.

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Large Wooden Country Tote

By BTCDMD, $28.

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Vintage Silverware Garden Marker

By monkeysalwayslook, $22.

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Vintage Rustic Watering Can

By MactonRoad, $22.

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The Sports Fanatic

Personalized Ball Marker in Gift Tin

By ERiaDesigns, $9.95.

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Custom Sports Hanger

By TodoCecilia, $80.

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Personalized Sports Wall Decor

By cabinhollow, $35.

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Big Surf at Mavericks Photograph

By DenisBouchard, $28.

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The Home Chef

Bird Measuring Spoons

By beehivekitchenware, $92.

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Magnetic Knife Block

By feelfeltfound, $110.

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Prep or Salt and Pepper Bowls

By dgordon, $22.

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Oak Leaf Cutting Board

By prettydreamer, $24.

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Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. jewelrybyjackie

awesome ideas! I think I can find something for everyone on my list!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. yaelfran

adorable finds... specially CABIN AND CUB 2010 calendar

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. Ryanplz

so many awesome finds. i love the clip board!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. tannerglass

Great finds! I've been buying Beehive's items for years (we're off Etsy friends), and it's nice to see them here!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. babinka1981

Lovely picks ! I love!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. SewnNatural

Wow, that canoe is magnificent. so many fantastic finds here - thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. decoratethediva

Awesome list!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. swanmountainsoaps

Wow, awesome finds this week! WANT those buttercreams!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. MelroseFields

Great items!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. fallenpeach

wonderful selections!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. BululuStudio

OMG! These picks are brilliant. Love the all!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. elinart

Superb!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. beautifulbridget

Wow! Great finds!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. spacejam

wonderful choices!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. JemmDeeCreations

These are awesome finds! I want them all :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:38 p.m. jessiemccann

Great finds!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. SmallEarthVintage

So much shopping inspiration here!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:41 p.m. DalkullanJewelry

Wonderful picks! Those Pistachio Truffles look scrumptious!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. Radness

great picks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. MarKhed

awesome finds! I love the gift guides they DO make shopping easier!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. meltemsem

Lovely finds! Adorable, Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:48 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Great finds!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. mythunderstood

Cute stuff - best kind of holiday gifts!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. cozycottagecreations

!Love those Movie Director Coasters!! These finds definitely got me thinking!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. Ebruk

GreatPicks.Thanks .I have a lot of knitting and crochet items .n my shop for holidays gift.Please visit my shop www.ebruk.etsy.com

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. urbanknitfits

oooh love the yellow watering can! I hope my fam takes note of my favorites... maybe we could make a wish list feature for etsy!? (like you can for jcrew, etc...?)

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check out our gloves, perfect for traveling this week!

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Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. Colliebox

I need a Zen hammock. People size.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:52 p.m. masaoms

Nice ideas and stuff, I will add to my favs some of them! ;-)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:52 p.m. RomanceCatsAndWhimsy

Interesting picks -- lots of ideas and great finds. Thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. MaryFosterCreative

This is one of the best 'Finds' I've seen!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. reiter8

Great finds. My list just got longer.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. tashascreations

Cute things are listed, really good ideas for everyone.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. pamwares

great gifts ideas...
if you are looking for a gift for the COOK at heart - check out my aprons and the many fun aprons out in the world of etsy!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. NaturesCabinet

Wonderful picks, something for everyone. Thank you for including my shell flower candle holder

Nov. 23, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. vivikas

awesome finds, the cutting board and the knife block are my faves!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. BirdAndMoonStudio

These are just the best items. Tis the season!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. VixVintage

I love it, thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. clevergirl

Inspired spotlight! Great job Emily!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. MarcellasExcess

Loving the Director Coasters - too fun!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. JewelsofLuxury

Just bought some cookies from swedishwife! Thanks for the reference! YUM!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. PennyFabricArt

Wow I love the Green Jumbley Ornament!
Great choices guys.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. blueskyclouds

Oh, I just LOVE that knife holder......gorgeous! And that little typewriter...so cute!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. GreetingsthatGrow

That knife holder is so cool and I love the journal and christmas pine soap and typewriter necklace! Great picks. =)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. denizgunes

great!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

Absolutely wonderful picks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. EmmaGordonLondon

Lots of brilliant present ideas. I love the BIRD MEASURING SPOONS!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. froufroufrilly

So many amazingly creative people! I can do all my Christmas shopping on etsy.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Great picks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. bezhu

favorite director coasters are awesome, i wish there was a jean luc godard!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. sewlola

Thanks for giving these amazing ideas! :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. thebestvintage

Nice array of new ideas!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. JulieWebb

There really is no need to shop anywhere else! :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. warpedLaurie

wub the knife holder. totally fab. I can see it in my house.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. VintageHoneysuckle

Such a diverse selection of goodies!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. BlackStar

Love your picks Emily! Etsy rocks for gift giving and you can shop in your PJ's!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. ME2Designs

Wonderful gift suggestions! The gorgeous canoe is my favorite by far...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. ThePaperTray

Great finds!! Love this!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. balmenvy

Everything is really cool and I have posted a lot of these on my facebook page. The journal and the coasters are on my personal wish list!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. DKbyDesign

Thanks for the ideas! Big help!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. JourneyDesigns

Love the hostess gift ideas!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. missalaniejewelry

Great ideas! I love the wine bottle stoppers!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. rebeccasanchez

Wow!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I'm lovin' the handmade journals! So beautiful!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. lilbooandco

I LOVE that magnetic knife holder! Always great picks!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. sharonclancydesigns

Love these finds. My mother has that recipe box!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:48 p.m. cottonbirddesigns

Lovely finds!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:28 p.m. sweetgorgeousthings

sweet pieces

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. bytheway

Beautiful picks - love the journal!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. anniephoebe

I love the detailing of the Green Jumbley Ornament

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. LisaFerinDesigns

an embarrassment of riches, as usual!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. breadandroses

Simply beautiful! The cedar strip canoe is exceptional & a good walking stick indispensable for woodland hikes. Oh, that Zen gadget hammock! Too cute.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:33 p.m. BeadinBabe

Great finds, I love those spoons!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. steinschmuckdesign

Oh wonderful choices,
thanks so much!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. BabbidgePatch

great list and wonderful items!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. BlueTerracotta

Lots of choices here, I even got some ideas for the inlaws!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. cassidycay

Wonderful choices! I love the bibliophile goodies as well as the fun garden-spoon lables!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:13 p.m. byAgnes

Great items, I love the Bird Measuring Spoons!!!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. TheSeed

I'm starting to feel pretty festive!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. BetaBoutique

favorite directors coasters, omg, it is the most terrific thing i have seen!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:59 p.m. recycledwares

Such a mix of great gifts!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. UglyBaby

I'm totally adding the faux-leather journal to my list. ....sooooooooo...anyone here shopping for Uglybaby -- no need to look any further.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. vintagegirldezigns

As usual, great picks! I really like the green jumbley ornament:)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. AnthroPoMorphCo

one of each, please! :D
thank you so much for including the first snow owl... you made my day!
xoxo!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:29 p.m. MactonRoad

Oh Wow! I am so excited! Thank you for featuring my sweet watering can- I kinda love it, too! All of the items here are fantastic. I'm totally cway-zee for those Directors Coasters! Beautiful assortment.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:49 p.m. 3SistersLove

Beautiful items! Love the journals, chef's pensils, bird measuring spoons... can go on and on...

Emily, thank you so much for including our 2010 desktop calendar!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. HeartFeltFun

Wow, can't believe my son gotwood4you made it to the storque! Thanks for putting his walking stick in here...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. jenniferdennispotter

I adore those bird measuring spoons! The canoe is amazing!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:26 p.m. tomatored

fabulous gift ideas, thankyou

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:11 p.m. woodworkingbymike

Interesting list, I really like the pine soap idea :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. IceCreamCandy

cute picks:)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10 p.m. JL67

GREAT selections! :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:09 p.m. bhangtiez

oh what fun...it is to find....

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:45 p.m. 1022SeaShellAve

super finds :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 11:47 p.m. accentonvintage

Wonderful gift ideas! I need a midnight snack seeing those pistachio truffles and butter creams!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. Horticopia

Marvelous collection!!
Great picks

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1 a.m. ekohdesign

i'm so impressed with this collection. well done! there isn't one thing in here that i wouldn't love to have.... oh. i love stuff:)

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:38 a.m. earringsnation

Great holiday gift guide!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. doingitherself

The gadget zen hammock is hysterical. Somehow that cell phone looks really happy, is that weird?

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. Iammie

Nice picked. love them all.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. 1AEON

oh! if we'd make one-A list..

(one-a-eon)

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. MyMoms

Super duper cute choices!!!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 12:39 p.m. econica

I LOVE IT! Especially the brown leather journal...

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. whatzits

Santa's elves have nothing on these choices.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. CatherinetteRings

Awesome , very nice picks .

Nov. 24, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. Lily1010

All are such beautiful choices...I would love one of each!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. soule

cool stuff! Love that knife holder!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 5:37 p.m. PipocaHandmade

Great suggestions...very helpful!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. RedMarionette

Wonderful stuff! The herb markers are so clever! My Dad might need a set. Hmm... good thing he doesnt read threads on Etsy! :)

Nov. 25, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. MiasMunchies

Wonderful gift ideas!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. humblebea

Really great finds! (-:

Nov. 25, 2009 at 8:50 p.m. masondesigns

Lovely picks!

Nov. 26, 2009 at 6:44 p.m. andrew12

Hi im new to this website, please check out my store, its andrew12.etsy.com i make hand sculptured wire wrap jewelry. We are always putting new designs on the page, please watch for them.

Nov. 28, 2009 at 12:45 a.m. joanniel

Love that beautiful ornament. It just seems too delicate since I have a crazy toddler in the house. :)

Dec. 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. LaBerge

So much to see to help with shopping

Dec. 1, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. LaBerge

Great ideas ;o)

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