DDH Gift Holiday Gift Guide #2 - CJoyOriginals, WFBNH, and Eclectic Nesting

In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them  a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

CJoyOriginals

What is your favorite holiday food?

CHRISTMAS COOKIES! I particularly love Spritz cookies and cut-out sugar cookies!  I have wonderful memories of my mom making delicious Christmas cookies every year.  Now, I use many of her recipes and make them myself, and I love to give them away to others.  Spritz cookies take lots of time and energy to make, but they are the best!  It's all I can do to not eat all of them myself.  And there is a special sugar cookie recipe that I grew up with and they are fun to make and decorate......and then EAT!

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?

I love to find what someone's favorite thing is, or if they collect something in particular, and then have fun with that.  I have a sister who collects angels, another one who loves snowmen, and one who LOVES the Minnesota Vikings.  It's fun to find new and special things that they can add to their collections!

What is the current best seller in your shop?

My best sellers are my multi-chain necklaces and my charm necklaces, particularly the ones that I make with charms hanging from oversizedlobster clasps.

SHOP DISCOUNT:  DailyDose20 for 20% off

Wild Flowers Boutique NH

What is your favorite holiday food?
We make traditional Italian anise cookies for Christmas every year, and they are amazing with a hot cup of tea.

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
My favorite part of holiday gift giving doesn't have to do with a specific type of gift, per se. The best part of giving gifts, at the holidays or any day, is seeing how even the smallest gesture can bring joy to someone's life.




What is the current best seller in your shop?
Stretch headbands are definitely my most sold item.

SHOP DISCOUNT: HOLIDAY20 for 20% off

Eclectic Nesting

What is your favorite holiday food?

I love Chanukah's potato latkes...who doesn't love fried potatoes?

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?

I usually only give handmade, recycled, or vintage gifts--I like to give people things that are unique and they would never ordinarily buy for themselves.

What is the current best seller in your shop?

Vintage items are my current best shop sellers, as there are so many wonderful handmade jewelry makers to choose from on Etsy sometimes it takes a while for someone to find one of my pieces.

SHOP DISCOUNT: 30% discount, already marked down

...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:

Holiday Gift Guide #2 DISCOUNT CODES:

Esse Jewels - DailyHandmade20 for 20% off (Expires 12/24/2012)

Candie Ink - BIG35 for 35% off (Expires 12/5/2010)

Whimsy Frills - DailyDose for 20% off

Lu Designs Creations - BlackFriday2013 for free shipping (Expires 12/2/2012)

Sew Knot Expected - SKEDAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/8/2012)

Wake Up The Angel - 10LILACS for 10% off (Expires 12/15/2012)

Eclectic Nesting - 30% off, no coupon needed thru 12/15/2012

CJoyOriginals - DailyDose20 for 20% off (Expires 12/30/2012)

WFBNH - Holiday20 for 20% off (Expires 12/30/2012)

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #2 - Esse Jewels and Candie Ink

In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

Esse Jewels

What is your favorite holiday food?
All the was back to my childhood it's been marshmallow fudge. Cannot get enough of it! Thank goodness I can't make it! My cooking skills are at boiling an egg level.

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
Something I know a person really wants or loves, but would never buy for themselves.

SHOP DISCOUNT: DAILYHANDMADE20 for 20% off anything in Esse Jewels now through 12/24/2012

Candie Ink

What is your favorite holiday food?
I love to make gingerbread cookies using my grandmother's recipe and my mom's chocolate caramel if I can get ahold of the special ingredients :)

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
I love to give something that they didn't ask for but is thrilled to get just because it is perfect for them and what they need. I really like to give something that they can use and appreciate. Sometimes it is clothes and sometimes it is a decorative piece it all depends on where they are in their life. And as icing on the cake - if it is handmade it is beyond perfect.
What is the current best seller in your shop?
My currently most sold items are my Save the date cards. Something I never thought when I started. But that is why it is so great to be an artist and so connected with your customers.

SHOP DISCOUNT: BIG35 for 35% off (Expires 12/5/2010)

Remember, our shop features will continue all week...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:

Holiday Gift Guide #2 DISCOUNT CODES:

Esse Jewels - DailyHandmade20 for 20% off (Expires 12/24/2012)

Candie Ink - BIG35 for 35% off (Expires 12/5/2010)

Whimsy Frills - DailyDose for 20% off

Lu Designs Creations - BlackFriday2013 for free shipping (Expires 12/2/2012)

Sew Knot Expected - SKEDAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/8/2012)

Wake Up The Angel - 10LILACS for 10% off (Expires 12/15/2012)

Eclectic Nesting - 30% off, no coupon needed thru 12/15/2012

CJoyOriginals - DailyDose20 for 20% off (Expires 12/30/2012)

WFBNH - Holiday20 for 20% off (Expires 12/30/2012)

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1 - The Lovely Smith and Chocolate Dog Studio

In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

The Lovely Smith

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Our usual small family potluck gathering is my favorite tradition! and now that most of my sisters have kids, it's even more fun!

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
I love giving handmade jewelry for gifts. most of the time, the gifts i choose are one of a kind and just gorgeous - even my most fashion savvy sister is happy!

What is the current best selling item in your shop?
Right now, my open hoop earrings are the best sellers, with my stacking rings a close second. It thrills me to think that people consider giving my designs as gifts!

The Lovely Smith is offering 25% off with discount code DDholidays25

Chocolate Dog Studio

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
We try to always have cheese and crackers dinner with family on Christmas eve.

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
There are so many different personalities in our family that there isn't one favorite gift. I do prefer to give something handmade. Some handmade gifts that I have given in the past were jams and jellies, hand knit scarves, and handmade tote bags.

What is the current best selling item in your shop?
The current best seller in my shop would have to be the cup cozies. I have so many different styles and colors that there is something for everyone and the price makes it a great deal!

Chocolate Dog Studio is offering 20% off cup cozies with discount code Mug20

Remember, our shop features will continue all week...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:

Whimsy Bags * HOLIDAY25 for 25% off 

Grandma Said Sew *HOLIDAY for 15% off (Expires 1/30/13

Frozen Water Designs * allyourbase for 10% (no expiration)

Very Pretty Things * DAILYDOSE20 20% (Expires 11/25/2015)

Uniquely Mary L * Seahorse12 for 25% off (Expires 12/10/2012)

Schalrausch * DAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/31/2012)
Twiggy and Opal * DAILYDOSE10 for 10% off
BonitaBellita * Holiday2012 for 20% off

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1 - Twiggy and Opal, Bonita Bellita

In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

Twiggy and Opal

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
My favorite holiday tradition has always been wrapping presents! I love to find the perfect (to me) wrapping paper, ribbon, bows and tags every year. Plus, its exciting to wrap up special gift in a special way for loved ones!

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
One of my favorite gifts to give at the holidays is...socks! Seriously! Its always a mission of mine to find a funky but functional pair of socks for my family. I'm sure they are 'thrilled' that year after year they get to see what I came up with this time!



What is the current best selling item in your shop?  The current best seller in my shop is my baby blankets. I am so excited everytime I get an order for one, because I know that they are unique, will be wrapped around a beautiful new bundle of joy and will last for many, many years.

Twiggy and Opal is offering 10% off with discount code DAILYDOSE10

Bonita Bellita

What is your favorite holiday tradition?

My absolute favorite part of the holidays is my family, I come from a large one. At Thanksgiving I go to my uncle's house and we all sit down to dinner together. On Christmas eve we bring tamales and menudo. Both occasions bring so much laughter and love.

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?

My favorite gift to give is never a specific item, but the thought behind it. I love to think about who I'm giving it too, what they like and don't like, and how much the other person means to me.

What is the current best selling item in your shop?

The current bestsellers in my shop are the Peacock Hairclip and the lace jewelry holder.

Bonita Bellita is offering 20% off with discount code HOLIDAY2012

Remember, our shop features will continue all week...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:  

Whimsy Bags * HOLIDAY25 for 25% off 

Grandma Said Sew *HOLIDAY for 15% off (Expires 1/30/13

The Lovely Smith *DDholidays25 for 25% off (Expires 12/15/2012)

Frozen Water Designs * allyourbase for 10% (no expiration)

Very Pretty Things * DAILYDOSE20 20% (Expires 11/25/2015)

Chocolate Dog Studios * Mug20 for 20% off any cup cozy (Expires 11/17/2012)

Uniquely Mary L * Seahorse12 for 25% off (Expires 12/10/2012)

Schalrausch * DAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/31/2012)

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1

The holidays are fast approaching!!!  To help our devoted DDH readers get a head start on holiday shopping we will be bringing you Holiday Gift Guides featuring some of our favorite shops!!!  Get to know the lovely artisans better through daily interviews AND enjoy shop discounts!  Please read on!

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1

Twiggy and Opal

Grandma Said Sew

Bonita Bellita

The Lovely Smith

Frozen Water Designs

Very Pretty Things

Chocolate Dog Studios

Uniquely Mary L

Schalrausch

Whimsy Bags

Peppermint Twist Rosett... BonitaBellita $10.00	Black Friday Sale Blood... veryprettythin... $17.99	Wire Art Seahorse Sculp... UniquelyMaryL $30.00	Black and Red Linen Sca... Schalrausch $29.50
Simply Monolithic Squar... TheLovelySmith $40.00	Coffee Cup Sleeve, Coff... ChocolateDogSt... $8.00	Baby Blanket, Modern Ba... TwiggyandOpal $42.00	Batik Handmade Quilt GrandmaSaidSew $299.00
Carol Girl -- (ARTIST D... Whimsybags $14.00	of the essence - a cloc... frozenwaterdes... $25.00	Black Friday Sale On Sa... veryprettythin... $17.09	Red Hydrangea Flower ha... BonitaBellita $11.00
Upcycled Navy and Red ... GrandmaSaidSew $21.50	Fabric Flags, Fabric Ba... TwiggyandOpal $3.25	Christmas ornaments, fe... ChocolateDogSt... $5.50	Old World Vintage Santa... Whimsybags $12.00

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Now for the deals for DDH readers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Twiggy and Opal * dailydose10 for 10% off

Grandma Said Sew *HOLIDAY for 15% off (Expires 1/30/13

Bonita Bellita * HOLIDAY2012 for 20% off

The Lovely Smith *DDholidays25 for 25% off (Expires 12/15/2012)

Frozen Water Designs * allyourbase for 10% (no expiration)

Very Pretty Things * DAILYDOSE20 20% (Expires 11/25/2015)

Chocolate Dog Studios * Mug20 for 20% off any cup cozy (Expires 11/17/2012)

Uniquely Mary L * Seahorse12 for 25% off (Expires 12/10/2012)

Schalrausch * DAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/31/2012)

Whimsy Bags * HOLIDAY25 for 25% off