I strongly believe in supporting local business owners whenever possible. Corporations have taken over so many mom-and-pop establishments, which is sad. However, if you are looking for unique gifts, especially handcrafted ones, you will find amazing ones locally or on Etsy.
Gifts you buy online can sometimes be low quality especially if they come from countries with lax quality control. Shopping for gifts at malls that have been losing business due to online shopping are often understocked or items are run of the mill and generic. Enter Etsy, an online shopping site that offers handmade and vintage items, crafts, and artist-made products.
Etsy vendors are small business owners so when you shop with them, you are helping them build their businesses. They offer creative gifts ideal for individualists looking for styles and decor that reflect their personalities. The site is search-friendly and categorized making it easy for customers to find what they need.
Etsy allows its vendors to sell their wares without setting up booths at art or craft fairs and they don’t need to build expensive shopping websites to do it. This lowers their overhead so their small businesses will thrive and passes the savings to their customers.
When you shop on Etsy, you are helping these small businesses survive. But you will also find amazing items that you will love and cherish.
The items below are trending on Etsy.
I have also included my favorite Etsy items for women over 50. Buy them as gifts or for yourself.
Handmade-to-Fit Linen Dress
I was immediately attracted to this amazing linen dress by Simpson on Etsy because I love natural fabrics. It was sewn to my dimensions which aren’t exactly model-thin. My dress fits me perfectly and the detailed work is lovely. It comes in a variety of gorgeous colors.
Stay cool in this v-neck linen blouse
This breezy linen blouse is simple, chic, and handmade. It is a classic style that you can order in tan, sage, black, and white.
Turkish Bathrobe
This stunning Turkish bathrobe is made of 100 percent pure organic cotton and is light, comfortable, and lovely. It makes a wonderful beach cover-up, or to wear around the house.
View this Turkish cotton robe on Etsy here
Hemp Sun Hat
This multicolored sun hat is made of hemp from Nepal. It’s light, eco-friendly, and protects your face from the sun.
View this Hemp Sun Hat on Etsy here
Sacred jewelry for protection against stress
I adore natural gemstones and love this Purple – Blue – Sea Sediment Jasper bracelet. Jasper is said to give you stability and powerful protection against emotional stress. We all need that, right?
View this bracelet on Etsy here
Butterfly Wings Earrings
You will never find anything like these butterfly wings earrings at a regular store. They are truly unique and gorgeous.
View the earrings on Etsy here
Spa Gift Set
This Lavender Spa Gift Set is handcrafted with the highest quality natural ingredients and makes a fabulous gift for anyone who loves to indulge in luxury.
Find this spa set on Etsy here
Jewelry dishes
Personalized painted jewelry dishes on Etsy are lovely gifts for women to put pieces they wear every day.
Order jewelry dishes on Etsy here.
Feather Art
My sister Janet Leroy is an American Southwestern artist who paints on feathers. She is one of many artists who display their creations on Etsy. You can order note cards, spirit feathers, and other delicate feather art pieces. The photo below is one of her spirit feathers. She incorporates natural objects into her wildlife feather art designs. They have a spiritual quality and are a tribute to the natural and animal world.
Visit Janet’s Featherworks on Etsy here.
More about why you should shop on Etsy
As of 2023, Etsy had over nine million active small business sellers on its site so you can imagine there are many categories and options to choose from.
It is one of the first major online shopping sites that offsets 100% of any carbon emissions generated by shipping. Each time you receive a package from Etsy, they will balance out the carbon emissions by investing in emission reduction projects to keep the Earth cleaner and safer.
Read more about Etsy’s climate pledge here. It’s good to know this shopping portal helps small and creative business owners thrive, and contributes to making the Earth a more sustainable place to live.
What gift ideas do you like the best? Please leave a comment below.
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a girl could go broke here!
That’s very true but she would have fun doing it. LOL
Wow amazing mam , you have mention best and unique gifts here , which people mostly like
Thanks for sharing
I’m glad you liked what I picked out. Thanks, for stopping by.
I absolutely love this post and am drooling! Love Etsy..and am an Etsy seller, myself!
LOL I know. I have your candles on there. Maybe you missed them.