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2015 Gift Guide: Handmade

Handmade says you really put the time into selecting a gift for someone, because you chose something that was lovingly made by hand which you thought that person would enjoy. Since we don’t all have the DIY gene, here are a dozen handmade gifts that will show your love this holiday season.

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Concentric Soap Dish by Pigeon Toe Ceramics \\\ $36
Shallow, hand-thrown dish with a graphic, circular pattern to keep soap dry.

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Walnut Wood Valet Tray by Poritz & Studio \\\ $90
A practical tray to hold and organize your daily items.

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Concrete Drop Set of 2 Planters by Roughfusion \\\ $36
Minimalist planters in the shape of a drop that are perfect to hold succulents.

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DOMINO by Atelier-D \\\ $70 CAD
A new spin on the traditional domino game that uses the hexagon in place of dots.

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Jewelry Accessories Organizer by HitonariWorks \\\ $198
A tiered jewelry organizer made of oak and iron where the shelves spin around for easy accessibility.

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Stackable Candleholder by StudioOrijin \\\ $61.81
A modular candleholder that lets you build your own piece and change it up anytime you want.

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Pinch Dish by Corbé \\\ $12
A small catchall for all the little things you have laying around – rings, earrings, paper clips, or even spices.

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Quilted Pot Holders by TwiggyandOpal \\\ $29
One-of-a-kind pot holders that each feature an abstract, modern design.

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Regional Wood Coasters by Reed Wilson Design \\\ $32
Show some regional love with a set of Baltic Birch wood coastal coasters.

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Hanging Air Plant Pod by mudpuppy \\\ $8
A ceramic pod that lets you grow air plants upside down for a unique spin.

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Geometric Pillow by Mika Barr \\\ $65
A fun, geometric pillow inspired by origami design with a neon orange accent.

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Hills + Valleys Tea Towel by Cotton & Flax \\\ $24
A playful tea towel with a simple, graphic patten in black on natural linen.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.