It's no secret that this time of year has us all in a buying frenzy. I'm always trying to scale back and think of what I actually need. I tried to put together some things that I think are worth purchasing because they're built to last and/or out of ...
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For the Tree
Crafty Things
Around the House
For the Table
In the Kitchen
For the Tree
Get the charming vintage look for your tree but with energy efficient LED bulbs.
Holiday String Lights, 25 Count
Make your own air dry clay for this gorgeous handmade touch on your tree.
mini clay star garland ⭐
The tree topper is carved out of Linden wood by artisans in Germnany.
Star Tree Topper
I love the look of ribbon on trees. A great way to avoid waste is to buy vintage or thrifted ribbon. A lot of the time these will be better quality than whatever you can pick up at the big box craft stores today.
Vintage Grosgrain Ribbon, Rayon Cotton, Petersham Grosgrain, millinery, haberdashery, hat bands, dark brown, khaki green, golden brown, 1.5"
Tin ornaments handmade in a small Canadian tin shop. So precious!
Victorian Christmas Tree Ornaments - Lee Valley Tools
Obsessed with these, have had them on my tree for the past few years and they really give it a vintage feel.
Battery Operated LED Candle Clips, Set of 10
Crafty Things
No plastic glitter here!
Snow White Glass Glitter
So charming! Making things yourself is the best way to cut down on waste around the holidays.
I love Protea wreaths. If you have Protea around your neighborhood you can make one yourself.
Organic Queen Protea Wreath
For the Table
The iconic Spode Christmas tree design is something I feel will never go out of style. If you don't want to buy these new, try looking at thrift stores or on ebay.
Spode Christmas Tree Polka Dot Stackable Mugs, Set of 4
In the Kitchen
Perfect for heating up a single cup of hot cocoa or making a delicious syrup. These pans will last you a lifetime.
Købenstyle Butter Warmer
Give your home a wonderful aroma with something you can grab from outside.