Miss Modish- Mojo Maker

Eco-Friendly Find: Happy Holidays

Well, all I can say is that I wish I had discovered ciociaela's shop a few weeks ago, in time to order a few of these lovelies for pre-Christmas delivery! Not only does she have a shop full of cute pouches for every need, but these ornaments—crafted from eco-felt and stuffed with eco-fill—make for a sweet, green Christmas. I don't know about you, but I'm making a note for next year's shopping!

Wishing you a lovely holiday, whatever you celebrate!

Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.

Miss Modish's Nifty Gifties: #7

These sachets in Cedar and and Doug Fir, that truly smell like their namesakes since they're made with actual cedar and fir, are so perfect to set the holiday mood. Perfect for anyone who likes thier scents to smell like the nature that lies outside their door, not like an overly strong chemical bomb. By Juniper Ridge, available from local shop, Canoe.

Miss Modish's Nifty Gifties: #6

Menswear, for your hair! These little bow hairclips in sweet flannel prints are adorbs for winter. And I've never said "adorbs" before. Ick. But that's how cute I think they are, especially at only $8 per pair. Over at Need Supply.

Miss Modish's Nifty Gifties: #5

These scarves made from gorgeous Pendleton wool fabric are not only warm, cuddly and super hip- they're a mere $20 each! Get one for you, one for your mister, one for your bff. Free shipping and returns, too! From NativeX.

Winter Greetings

These cards are not holiday specific, just festive wintery greetings that you can use in lots of fun ways, all season long!

1: pretty bows by Some Lovely Things

2: pinecone by Darling Press & Stationers

3: snowflake girl by Fugu Fugu Press

4: squirrel and acorns by Tokyo Pear Letterpress

5: peppermints by Pie Bird Press

6: triangle forest by Egg Press

Miss Modish's Nifty Gifties: #4

These paper puppets by Furze Chan are totally original, innovative and so so gorgeous. Stage a little play, or I'd love to just display them around the house as art objects. They're diy- put them together yourself. Only $8 to make someone's day!

bits and pieces....

...of the ornaments I'm working on today for the Freshly Blended swap. Can you tell what they'll become? Something cute hopefully! 

Miss Modish's Nifty Gifties: #3

The perfect little stacking ring, or just a minimal ring for everyday. So delicate and dainty with just a hint of edginess in that pretty pyramid on top. Only $28 and so sweet. By Mirta Jewelry.

Miss Modish's Nifty Gifties: #2

"Good Gifties" has quickly changed to "Nifty Gifties" because, hey- it rhymes. And it also makes me think of "thrifty". And that, I've decided, is what will be the common thread between all my gift-giving recommendations- they'll be priced real nice.

I saw this calendar via Design Crush and bought it just short of a quick minute. It's 8 dollars and it's gorgeous! Based on astrological signs, instead of months, it's black and white and starry and I just love it. Perfect for anyone who appreciates a good night sky.

Miss Modish's Good Gifties: #1

I'm not gonna do a traditional gift guide sorta thing this year. I'm just not good at planning and I'm trying to own that about myself- work with it, not against it! I will tho, be popping in ever-now-and-again from here til Christmastime with some singular good gifts for people who may or may not be on your list. Like these:

For the girl who carries an SX-70 with her wherever she goes, these polaroid necklaces- by a cool collaboration between ViviDot and Our City Lights. And at only $24 per pop, you can get one for yourself, too!