I just took these pictures outside a few minutes ago. I’m amazed at how much they look like illustrations, rather than photos. Tonight was the Pecha Kucha at Martyrs, but alas, I could not make it. Why? Because, as Matt would put it, IT’S A WINTER WONDERLAND! Jenny assured me there will be another Pecha Kucha next month.
Anyway, with it being so seasonal, I thought I might talk about gifties.
If it is harder and harder to find that unique, must-have gift for the holidays, let me suggest shopping online for handmade items. There has been a movement sweeping my inter-blogosphere this holiday season. It’s the “Buy handmade for the Holidays” pledge and it occurred to me that many people who read this may have never shopped at places like Etsy before. Etsy is the place to buy all things handmade. Think Ebay for artist and crafters, but with only flat rates (no bidding). You can buy anything from original pieces of artwork, and all sorts of jewelry, to furniture and supplies to make your own handmade items. I have had great success buying the most wonderful items there. The only setback to buying on etsy is that you have to register there first. I think it puts people off who are new to online buying.
Like I said before, if you are having a hard time finding unique items, you may look no further than etsy. You will find items there that are not available in stores, and you need not worry that the person you are shopping for already has this item. Check it out, peruse, see what you see, something just might catch your fancy.
I actually would say, “It’s a winto wond-o-land!” Close enough though.
Another really cool picture. Did you take that with your own camera?
yep, with my new camera.