It’s that time of year when we make our lists and check them twice. Whether you’ve pledge to buy and give handmade this year or your pocket book has made you re-think some of the gadgets and fancy gear of years past, Another Girl at Play artists have created products that are perfect for gift giving to others (or yourself!).

From how to books to novels, jewellery to art, stationary to home ware, they’ve got you covered. And maybe you support local businesses (always fantastic) but maybe you support artists (even better). However you buy for the holidays, take the time to think about the gift – the recipient, the product, how it was made and what it can do.

And when you’ve wrapped the last gift and tied the last bow, think about you, your product, and what you can do. And then ring in the New Year and begin.

Happy Holidays!

P.S. We’ve got a new profile up – Tori Higa, artist. Her line of cards are extraordinary and are not only perfect gifts but are great note cards for yourself. And I love her bit of advice: I say that it’s great to have lots of ideas and daydreams, but if you really want to live your creative ideal you have to make time to do it and not just daydream about doing it. You literally have to Just Do It…and the rest will work itself out. It’s always about the doing, isn’t it?