2011 Holiday Handmade Cavalcade Gift Guide for Him

Here it is, the second in our series of gift guides featuring the work of artisans participating in this year's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade (December 3 at Public Assembly in Williamsburg).

First things first:

Cerveza Con Lima Body Bar by NordeaSoaperie.

Next:

Sterling Molar Cufflinks by SaruStar.

And for outer-wear (although I suppose not necessarily exclusively):

Black Knit Cap for Men or Women by EllisDesign.

Accompanied by a few essential accouterments (one a bit saucy):

Set of Two Neon Green Hand Screened Handkerchiefs by ApertureAgog

Little Black Book, Mini, Hand Woven in Satin Ribbon by PriaVanda

Don't forget his abode! It may benefit from some styling too. A great manly choice for the wall: 

Rusty Hammer 8x10 print by AstrOdub

Come to the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade for more special gifts for the men on your list!

Until next time --

Linda

Purty Bird

A Handmade Holiday for Him ... Happy Shopping For You

Finding that "just right" gift for the hard to buy for man in your life has driven more than one of us to drown our despair in a Nathan's Famous, a Cinnabon and Auntie Annies in one sitting at the mall food court.  This year let The {NewNew} guide to shopping lead you (and your waistline) to a better way.  The Handmade and Happy way.  The designers of The {NewNew} have plenty of fabulous ideas for the men in your life:

• Is your guy one who dresses for success?  Why not get him a set of cuff links.  Choose from several styles offered by GlassHouseJewlery,  LuisFernando, SaruStar, Metalicious and WabisabiBrooklyn.  Is he a suit and tie kind of guy that does not like to get lost  in the crowd? Visit JesSwitaj for some breakthrough tie designs.
• Do you have to fight to get your fair share of the bathroom every morning?  Then I'm betting your man will appreciate on of the scrumptious bars of soap crafted by hand by NordeaSoaperie or Ayelet17.
• Does your Joe love his morning Joe?  Then LennyMud is the place for you, coffee mugs and travel mugs with a unique twist.  Is he goes in for something a little, well, eye opening let's say check out the fantastic flasks that Citybitz has to offer.  While you're there you'll want to take a look at their money clips and card cases too.
• If you are looking for a gift for that man who fancies himself the next Hemingway, you can find a nice selection of journals from PriaVanda, CardsInStitches, JournalisticTendency,and BlueStitchBooks. 
• T-Shirts are a guys best friend.  Seriously, can they every have enough? I think not!  Find some of the best designs from members of The {NewNew} -- KimmChi, JesSwitaj and MamaRobot.  And for that little man in your life check out the T's from PlaygroundRockstar.  
• Keep him warm this winter with a gift as hot as he is!  Hats from RocksAndSalt, BShorr, EllisDesign, and scarves from KnittingGuru, UndergroundCrafter and KimmChi will do the trick.
• Still not sure what to get him?  Ardent1 has a great selection of sterling silver rings and pendants. Metalicious and WishByFelicity have terrific jewelry for men as well.  DeborahJulian has New York Yankee and Mets holiday ornaments for that sports fan.  Find pillows that speak for themselves and are perfect for his man cave at AlexandraFerguson.

Visit the Etsy Treasury for details on each of these items

So even when it comes to shopping for those persnikity fellows - you can avoid the holiday crush of the mall and the shopping despair that drives you straight to the food court.
Have a Happy Handmade Holiday!