Are you having trouble thinking of special or unique gifts this holiday season? Try something different, something unique—something from a small business, made with more care than something from the store.
Here are the Christmas gift ideas that give us all the best feels, the warmest of holiday spirits and the coziest of cozies in our hearts.
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Personalized Wooden Ballerina Carousel
This personalized wooden musical carousel is the sweetest gift for any little girl—or the woman who is always a little ballerina at heart!
It is made of beechwood and offers the choice of horses or ballerinas, as well as name engraving. The carousel plays the tune of “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.”
Utterly adorable!
Personalized Cross Stitch Family Ornament
So artsy and festive! Have your family hand-stitched on a cute little ornament to keep forever. What a sweet gift this would make.
I don’t know what else to say other than, how in the world does she get so much detail into such a simple portrait, and with stitching no less??!! Amazing.
Handmade Matcha Set
Feast your eyes upon this beautiful ceramic ceremonial matcha set that comes with everything you need to make a cozy cup of matcha.
It’s made by hand in a tiny shop in Switzerland, which means that every item will be unique.
Personalized Brushed Brass Ornament
These ornaments are a sweet way to commemorate a special occasion, such as a first Christmas, a new marriage, or maybe the first Christmas in a new home.
They include personalization of up to four short lines of custom text and will arrive packaged in a gift box ready to be given to that special someone.
For more ornaments and similar holiday gifts check out The Holiday Hub, where you’ll find curated picks from trending Etsy artisans.
Leather Engraved Music Sheet
Now here is a truly unique Christmas gift idea. Do you (or your gift-recipient-to-be) have a beloved piece of music that is near and dear to your heart?
Get it engraved on leather and framed for you to love for years. The leather etches in a lovely brown tone and is framed in a dark wooden frame. It could be engraved with a hymn, a Christmas carol, the song you first danced to, or any other song that is filled with meaning and resonance.
What a beautiful gesture for someone you treasure.
Personalized Charcuterie Board
Want to go classy, yet rustic? This charcuterie board is just the ticket. And it’s personalized to boot!
Made of mango wood and marble, you also have the option of adding matching coasters or wine glasses. With over 1k+ five-star reviews (and counting!), you know your eyes aren’t deceiving you… this is simply a gorgeous board.
Awake Undereye Serum with Home Roasted Coffee
These little organic coffee undereye rollers would make great stocking stuffers.
Filled with a serum that includes sweet almond oil, Vitamin E, frankincense, home roasted coffee beans, and more, the coffee and oils decrease puffy under eyes while the fresh smell of coffee makes you feel more awake.
After all, who doesn’t need a little more coffee in their life?
Holiday Candle Sampler
Can’t decide on which candle to gift? How about four! This hand-poured holiday candle sampler pack is super cute and offers 4 yummy Christmas-scented soy candles that are eco friendly and non-toxic to boot.
With a zillion scents to choose from, you may end up needing to get a few sampler packs. They offer Apple Cider, Banana Bread, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Butterscotch Brûlée, Campfire, Candy Cane, Christmas Tree, Cozy Cabin…. and that’s just A, B, and C.
Custom Baby Sweater
Looking for a gift for a baby? Look no further. These teeny personalized sweaters are SO cute, hand embroidered with the baby’s name.
Baguette Candle
Did you ever see the show, “Is It Cake?” This candle reminds me of that. Festive, fun, quirky, and literally bread-scented, The Baguette Candle is a delightfully cozy Christmas gift idea for someone who is genuinely special. Like, special special.
Reindeer Hot Chocolate Bombs
These hot chocolate bombs look adorable, with glittery little noses even! Everything is 100% edible, and tasty, too. These would make sweet stocking stuffers.
I hope this list has inspired your cozy holiday gifting and cheered you into a truly festive spirit! For more inspiration this Christmas season, try flipping the switch on for Etsy’s “gift mode.” You never know what you might find!
