So, the holiday season is upon us. For me, this means celebrating- and buying presents for - Christmas, New Years and 3/5 of my immediate family's birthdays. It can be overwhelming at times.
See? Overwhelming. Poor Puck.
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This is probably why I have become so textbook anal-retentive about making, tracking and completing my Christmas/Birthday List. Seriously. It's in the form of a google doc. Every time I make a purchase on my list, I strikethrough and type down the cost. I also have a "Christmas Confirmations/Receipts" Label in my Gmail and...well, it's intense. And meticulous. I love it. It is my End of the Year Survival Guide, so I don't go crazy, and can actually enjoy shopping, and more importantly - savor the twinkly ambiance of the most wonderful time of the year except for my birthday.
This year, my gift list has included a lot of handmade or locally made gifts. I'm really excited about this for several reasons. First, they are unique which makes each gift extra-personal and special, and second, it feels really great to support local Pittsburgh artists. There are SO many local Pittsburgh artists on Etsy that you can peruse - and I use "Artist" loosely, as it covers anything from paintings to baby clothes to skincare products. And did I mention it's all right here in Pittsburgh?
If you're worried that it might be too late to make a purchase on Etsy for your gift to make it in time, There are "I Made it Markets" happening at different spots all over the city to help you out. This weekend, December 2nd & 3rd, there is a huge I Made It Market at the newly-renovated Bakery Square in East Liberty.
If you're worried that it might be too late to make a purchase on Etsy for your gift to make it in time, There are "I Made it Markets" happening at different spots all over the city to help you out. This weekend, December 2nd & 3rd, there is a huge I Made It Market at the newly-renovated Bakery Square in East Liberty.
From personal use and experience, I can happily recommend many of these artists to you:
Una Biologicals makes great organic skincare products.
Garbella makes the most adorable baby (and adult) clothes (P is for Pierogi, anyone?), and I've been coveting a "Greeting from Gotham City" shirt from the Cotton Factory. And I haven't even scratched the surface.
Do yourself a solid, and check it out this weekend - and if you see a certain redhead, wave hello!
Happy Holiday (local) Shopping!
4 comments:
I have been wanting to try and sell my art and some crafts at a craft show for years! I never know when any of them are going on. I think I will try to drag my husband with me tomorrow and check it out! Thank you!!
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I think two of my favorite locals Green Bubble Goddess and The Commonwealth Press will be there too! Saw them both at Handmade Arcade a few weeks ago!
Good ones, Meg - I haven't tried Green Bubble Goddess, yet, but love CW Press :)
Julie - have fun - it would be so cool if you could join the current artists at their next Market!
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