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These are a few of my favorite things...

It's the last favorite things list of the year! Wheee! All these things are on my personal wishlist- I would love to have and hold and wear and stare at any of them, all day long. Sigh...

this super versatile circle scarf

pompoms and brass

this amazing belt that is taking every ounce of my self control not to buy right now

this pretty winterscape

this screen-printed poster of the sealife that resides on our PNW coast 

these handmade eco-friendly flats

more pompoms! big ones!

this feeder for all the little chickadees in my yard

something, anything, in this print

this fake diamond ring paired with this tiny black diamonds ring

yeah, we don't need to say anything more about that last one ;)

Sponsor Spotlight: Chantelle Nicole Designs

Chantelle Nicole creates charming jewelry, from pretty gemstone earrings to one-of-a-kind custom, hand-stamped necklaces. It's a great place to find a really unique gift for one you love, anytime of year! Thanks for supporting Modish, Chantelle! {SHOP}

Sponsor Spotlight: Mystic Pieces

Mystic Pieces is home to handmade "time traveling jewelry" that's inspired by steampunk, vintage, neo-Victorian and classic designs. See all styles of goodies in the shop and get 20% off your order if you mention "modish" in the notes at checkout! (discount will be refunded thru paypal) Thanks for supporting Modish, Shelly! {SHOP}

These are a few of my favorite things... (gift guide edition 2!)

for a hostess with the mostess, this lace doily serving platter :: $68

for your fashionista friend who already has everything, these knit stirrups :: $110

for someone who's got people to see & places to go, this attache case :: $60

for the stylish tree-trimmer, these glass bulb ornaments :: $10/each (via oh joy)

for your dear, perpetually late friend, this deer tabletop clock :: $68

for a lady who likes the classics, this wooden typewriter necklace :: $22

for a lucky little kiddo, these antique lithograph stacking blocks :: $38

for your can-be prickly other half, these pillow cases :: $24/each (via dailycandy)

for a not so fair-weather friend, these adorable rain boots :: $62

for someone you love, a little lavender sachet :: $15/set of 2

for someone you really really love, a solitaire emerald ring :: $300

for someone who could use a few wishes, these wishbones cards $20/set of 4

Sponsor Spotlight: Never Ender

Never Ender is a cute little shop carrying a wonderful array of handmade and indie goods, from jewelry and clothing to papergoods and housewares. It'd be a great place to find unique gifts! Thanks for supporting Modish, Melanie! {SHOP}

Moira K. Lime- Handmade Jewelry Giveaway #7!

It's our last giveaway of the season here on Modish. Boo! But I want to give a big thank you first to all the incredible jewelry designers who've participated over these 7 days. You are all so talented and generous, and I'm honored to have hosted you here!

Now who will be lucky winner #7? Today you have a chance to win this gorgeous sterling silver peony pendant necklace with a freshwater pearl, handmade by Moira K. Lime!

All of Moira's designs are feminine, floral and just beautiful. And while you're checking out her shop, keep in mind that she's offering 10% off everything thru Dec 21st, and a special free shipping offer on top of that on Dec 19th to celebrate her birthday!

TO WIN THIS NECKLACE: Since this necklace features a beautiful pearl, leave a comment on this post with a little "pearl of wisdom" on how you combat holiday stress, along with the pick of your favorite item from the Moira K. Lime shop. GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU!

That's it! A winner will be selected randomly from the comments tomorrow at 2pm (pst) and notified by email. Good luck!

Edited to add: Jeanette, you're lucky #55 and yooo-ou win!

Stone & Honey- Handmade Jewelry Giveaway #6!

We have two giveaways left in our 7 days series, and today's is from another fantastic Portland favorite- Stone & Honey! Teresa's stunning designs just blow me away. Oh the coveting is strong, my friends. But one of you lucky readers has a chance to covet no more, and actually own one of her lovely new designs- this polyhedron necklace in gold!

And since she's feeling the generous holiday spirit, Teresa would also like to offer a 15% discount to Modish readers on everything in the shop! Enter code "modish09" at checkout. That'll be good thru the end of December. Yay!

TO WIN THIS NECKLACE: Leave a comment on this post letting us know one of your favorite yummy seasonal treats that you look forward to the most this time of year (pumpkin pie? sugar cookies? warm cocoa?) along with the pick of your favorite item from the Stone & Honey shop. GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU!

That's it! A winner will be selected randomly from the comments tomorrow at 2pm (pst) and notified by email. Good luck!

Edited to add: #45, Qunicey, you're the winnah!

Good Gift Boutique: Nest

I thought this week I'd profile some great boutiques that carry handmade, unique and original things so you can find a gifts for almost everyone on your list, all in one spot.

I had to start with the amazing non-profit shop, Nest. Nest's mission is to provide women in developing nations with interest free micro-loans so that they can start their own art/craft based business and hopefully break the poverty cycle. The Nest boutique carries an array of beautiful goods handmade by these women.

They also carry a great selection of goods made by domestic artists and designers, who you may recognize, that agreed to donate a percentage of their profits back to Nest to help fund the loans.

It's artists helping artists. And you could help these artists too, as your purchase from the shop would go directly to help fund these women's dreams as they work to build sustainable businesses. It's a great place to find gifts for people that give back. You can find the story behind each artist and where they're from on each item listing in the shop- what a lovely note that'd be to include with a thoughtful gift.

White Owl- Handmade Jewelry Giveaway #5!

Oh, you guys are gonna like this one, I can tell! I'm pleased to announce today's wonderful giveaway from lacy genius, White Owl! You have a chance to win this beautiful duo of a grey garden lace necklace and viola lace earrings- so delicate and pretty!

 

And since it's Friday, I decided to extend this giveaway all the way thru the weekend, so you have until Monday afternoon to enter. Yay! 

TO WIN: Leave a comment on this post letting us know one of your favorite winter or holiday memories, along with your pick of your favorite item from the White Owl shop. GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU!

That's it! A winner will be selected randomly from the comments on Monday, Dec 7th at 2pm (pst) and notified by email. Good luck!

Edited to add: Commenter #68, Sarah, you've won!

Prismera Design- Handmade Jewelry Giveaway #4!

We have another favorite of mine for today's giveaway, the loveliest lovely Prismera Design! I used to sell Prismera goodies in my consignment shop, so I can attest not only to their beauty in person, but to their quality as well. And one of you lucky readers has a chance to win this stunning Cereus Line necklace today, made from eco-friendly stainless steel!

TO WIN: Leave a comment on this post saying which special person in your life you would give this necklace to as a gift and why AND let us know which additional piece from the Prismera Design shop you'd love to have for yourself. GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU!

That's it! A winner will be selected randomly from the comments tomorrow at 2pm (pst) and notified by email. Good luck!

Edited to add: Lucky commenter #13, Lora- you're the winner!