A different way to shop...

As the holiday shopping season begins in earnest and the chains and malls slash prices, don't forget about the small, artistic shops out there. Etsy is full of them and I've featured several here this year. You'll find vintage, stunning art, linens, jewelry and all sorts of other gorgeous creations in the shops below, all of which were featured in my Beauty on Etsy series. For more, you can find the Etsy-wide gift guide here. And Karyn at French Charming also has a gift giving guide featuring various shops.
No matter where you do your shopping, I hope you find items to delight everyone, without emptying your pocketbook.

Adeline's Attic Vintage

Chic and unique vintage clothing and accessories, primarily from the 1920s to 70s, with some Edwardian pieces coming into the mix now and then.
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Creative Carmelina

Handmade crochet tea cups, art reproduction cards embellished with crochet, doilies, cotton silk screened tote bags and paper creations such as digital art prints, journals and bookmarks.
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afiori
Fine art photography, collages and one-of-a-kind notebooks with mixed paper inside and afiori prints on the covers.
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Obee Designs
Fun, funky French items for you and your home.
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Le Boudoir Secret
One-of-a-kind jewelry that is hand created for the passionate soul.
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Cottage by The Pond
A mother-daughter team, offering hand-sewn pillows using vintage fabrics, wall hangings, artwork, fiber jewelry, sewing patterns, one-of-a-kind handbags, tote bags, wristlets, scarves, small contemporary art quilts and unique greeting cards.
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Shabby Cats and Roses
Handmade pillows, Christmas stockings and other creations, with a few reworked vintage finds. A true pink lover.
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Jezebel Charms
Original handmade jewelry with a literary twist and steampunk edge. Each piece is a work of art. Jane Austen lovers will be particularly in awe.
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Annies Attic, Crafting Vintage Style
One-of-a-kind, handmade, adorable aprons. The vintage fabrics are whimsical and fun, with something for every personality.
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Photo credit: Obee Designs