Saturday, December 4, 2010

Saturday Shopping- Guide to Gorgeous Gifting {Art}

Welcome to a little series I like to call 'Guide to Gorgeous Gifting'.
In it, I hope to feature some of my absolute favourite things to give for the holidays.
There will be 20 items on each guide...good number I thought.

Up first, artwork...no better gift in my humble opinion.
Here's a preview of some of my favourite Etsy artisans, along with an example of their work.


Grace's Parasol- Open Edition Print


Lagris
  

SEDIMENT SKY /// Mixed Media Original Artwork


PRINT/ Bon Voyage / 8x10

Pink Dress in Paris


Watercolor Fashion Illustration mini - Dance Series


 A Catch - print on matte paper size 28 cm x 21 cm (11 x 8.2)


Abstract Landscape 3 Fine Art Giclee PRINT 11x14

Fleur. Original 14 x 8.6'







Garden Planning - Head Vase Lady Art by Brent Rodgers


Rainbow Abstract Extra Large 48 x 48

UV- - - - - - - miXedMedia 28/100
16. Berkley Illustration

Buck print 8x10

17. Linda Monfort

Original Abstract Painting Impressionist Art Floral TRIP TO PARIS by Linda Monfort

18. taraville

CYBER MONDAY - Los Angeles Size - 16x16 Original Lomo Art Photograph

19. hhop

In the Night Parking Lot - fine art print (5 x 7)

20. flatfile

Call and Response Collaboration(6)--Original work on paper--Matted and ready to frame

Fabulous and such a wonderful gift to give and/or receive.
If you're nervous about picking out artwork for someone else, go the gift certificate route and let your special someone select their own piece.
All of the lovliness featured above is very affordable...the prints average about $30 and originals are around $400.

So go shop for art...you'll be very happy you did.
I'd be quite thrilled if I got nothing but one of these beauties.

And speaking of art, Janet Hill has just posted some new pieces on her site so even if you think you have already picked a favourite, you may want to have another look.
You have until this Wendesday at 6pm to enter.
{click here}

Happy shopping everyone!

xxx




16 comments:

  1. I love them all and #9 should be on it's way to my house. Thank you for the introduction to some new ones.

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  2. I'm looking forward to these guides - your taste is impeccable, Christine! Such fabulous choices. Can't wait to see what you have in store next.

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  3. Thanks for including me! What a gorgeous roundup!

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  4. Christine, to say I love these shopping posts would be a drastic understatement. And to say that I love your taste in art, but be an even bigger one. Love.

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  5. Such beautiful art and you have given me a fantastic gift idea for my sister in law!! She would love the picture with the horses on it -perfect.

    Have a wonderful weekend :-)

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  6. Such pretty picks, my dear!! I love Fifi Flowers! Her pieces are so fun and colorful! I'm going to browse some of these other shops, especially 'two little fruits'- I love that piece you posted of the ladies :)

    Happy weekend, darling! Xo

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  7. WOW. so many gorgeous works here - thank you for sharing them!

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  8. Thang for the great ideas!!! I really want to buy everyone Etsy gifts this year so this was perfect!

    Love your blog!!!

    Www.lovenbubbles.com

    <3 summer

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  9. Yummy, I love all of these pics! Love the horses, equestrian chic is all the rage!
    Nancy xo

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  10. Thanks so much for the delightful comment post on my blog. Funny that we both posted such similar topics today :o) Great minds, indeed. I'm so glad to have found you through Leigh (I'm hoping to have a piece of hers soon).
    I LOVE your blog and will be adding you to my favorites blogroll too.

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  11. Gorgeous gifts indeed! You always find the best pieces of art!

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  12. gorgeous! i dont have enough walls!!!

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  13. What a great idea for a series! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the piece by Siiso and am currently looking at their etsy site now. Thanks for the great resources Christine! xoxo Annie

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  14. Wonderful line up! Yes, yes, yes, buy art! :)

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