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Holiday Notes to Self and Others - This book of holiday postcards contains an assortment of wacky greetings based on vintage holiday cards. 2 of each design, 16 postcards in all. Postcards perforate out of a tape-bound book.

Visit www.rosebud-design.com for these and more!

Created by Diane Naegel in 2003, Lulette scarves and knits are individually knit, hand-finished, and shipped to you with love. The backside of all of their patterned pieces feature a birdseye pattern. My favorite is the i love winter scarf featured below.

This year, Lulette has even more fonts to choose from for your custom scarf designs, as well as two new scarf designs. The ‘go nuts’ happy acorn scarf and ‘notation’, musical notes on a staff!

For a gorgeous collection of handcrafted gemstone jewelry visit julie garland jewelry this holiday season. These colorful and contemporary designs mix clean lines with trendy elements and playful accents.

Featuring gold, sterling silver and vibrant, eye-catching gemstones, the chic and affordable collection boasts a classic simplicity that is sure to complement any style.

Visit www.juliegarland.com to view the entire collection, and for help with your shopping list please check out the gift guide!

Just in time for the holidays! A spiffy little set of Christmas gift tags from Sugarcube Design. Quite a steal too at just $3.25 for 8.

Also available from Sugarcube Design are these playful little tags that are great for making everything snazzier! Printed in bold green numbers zero through nine, they are just the ticket for adding that something special to any item.

For more from Sugarcube Designs visit SugarcubeDesign.etsy.com

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Charming Sam is a multi-faceted studio born out of the varied interests of designer and artist Amy Steinberg.  You can now buy her mixed media paintings, jewelry and a new line of artist papers, collage sheets, journal pages, vintage prints and ephemera all in one place.

Amy’s paintings are works based on voyages of the mind, travel both real and imagined to far away places. She begins her works by researching a region of interest, whether vast or specific, and delves into the area’s architecture, colors, smells, and atmosphere.

The Charming Sam jewelry is all hand crafted by Amy and closely mirrors the work she does in her paintings. Each piece is delicately assembled using combinations of gold fill, gemstones and beautiful tid-bits she acquires from around the world.

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rouge aromatics offers a delicious selection of aromatic skin care and wellness products created by a certified aromatherapist. These products work! Formulated with organic and natural ingredients using only natural preservatives. No synthetic fragrances, petroleum products, or parabens.

Handcrafted skincare balms are blended with herb infused oils and organic essential oils; each balm is formulated for a specific therapeutic purpose. Bestsellers “Calm Me” to soothe upset nerves and “Soothe Me” to calm upset skin have had remarkable results for clients! Facial care products include “Rose Me” a luxurious facial elixir with organic damask rose essential oil and “Cleanse Me” a soap less face cleanser made of ground herbs and spices.

Add aromatic bliss to your day with the “Inhale Me” series of smelling salts to calm you, wake you, or decongest you. Or enjoy one of the exotic natural floral perfumes “Love Me” or “Jasmine”!

Creator Kari Morford is a certified aromatherapist completing programs with the Institute of Dynamic Aromatherapy and the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Her continuing studies include botany, herbalism, natural perfumery, essential oil chemistry, French medical aromatherapy and sacred aromatics. Kari’s interest in aromatherapy grew from her years as a floral designer. Working with fragrant flowers and herbs blossomed into a strong appreciation for the power and allure of natural scents.
Site:  rouge.etsy.com