handmade + vintage gifts

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I am writing to you from my cozy living room, sitting in front of my Christmas tree listening to my (carefully curated) Christmas playlist(s):

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handmade / custom finds

This handmade ceramic travel mug ships from right here in Austin, TX and is sure to get plenty of oooh’s and ahhhh’s.

This personalized book stamp is the perfect gift for the dearest bibliophile in your life.

Speaking of, pair one of these beautifully understated, personalized magnetic bookmarks with a book you’d think they’d love.

Gifting custom matchbooks to a friend or family member who is a new homeowner or hostess extraordinaire makes for a chic and incredibly thoughtful gift.

I usually find gag gifts to be wasteful but these custom golf bobbleheads are sure to be a hit with your golf-loving dudes (or dudettes, I guess?).

This signet ring!!!! I’m tempted to add it to my own wishlist.

I’ve purchased from this seller before and was quite pleased with the result. Her custom embroidered linen napkins would make a great gift for a new homeowner or hostess extraordinaire. Include a cheeky inside joke or personality quirk (i.e. “Leave by 9.”).

vintage finds

Please someone snag these alabaster golf ball bookends. I’m begging you.

Speaking of golf, I’m strangely obsessed with this frog playing golf figurine.

Speaking of! Speaking of! This 70s brass golf ball ashtray is fun.

While we’re on ashtray’s, this equestrian brass ash tray is so cool. Did you know 2026 is the Year of the Horse?

I’ve had my eye on this vintage silver matchstick holder and striker for months. Pair it with my favorite candle.

This stunning silver plated candle snuffer would also be lovely paired with my favorite candle.

Throw a meaningful photo in this vintage beautiful footed brass frame and you’ve got yourself a super special gift.

For a little “me lore,” I am obsessed herons and with this set of two brass figurines (I actually own the one on the right!). They’d make an excellent mom or MIL gift.

While we’re talking figurines, this solid brass horse is beautiful and would be cool to gift as we enter into the Year of the Horse.

It only feels right to end with one more SUPER COOL ashtray. I give you this vintage solid brass whale astray.

Wow. Thank you for your patience. In case nothing caught your eye, find my full list of Etsy favorites here. Happy gifting!

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