Leah Clendenon

My husband and I collect handmade mid century pieces and gift them to each other every year. These are the ones that actually made us tear up a little.

I started collecting vintage lamps three years ago and now everyone asks me to pick one out for their home. These are the ones I've gifted or would absolutely gift again.

My coworker just announced she's expecting and I went down a rabbit hole finding the sweetest teacher-themed baby shower gifts on Etsy. These are the ones that actually made me smile.

I give journals as gifts every single year. People always say it's the most thoughtful thing they got. Here are the ones I keep going back to for birthdays, holidays, and stocking stuffers.

My girlfriend got into tarot last year and I went down a rabbit hole finding eco-friendly decks and accessories. Everything here is handmade or sustainably sourced and she's loved every single piece.

My partner and I started making wreath swaps a holiday tradition. We layer different pieces each season and honestly our front door has never looked better. Here are the ones we love.

My goddaughter's confirmation was coming up and I wanted to give her something meaningful she'd actually wear every day. I spent weeks browsing for the perfect ring and these are the ones that made me tear up a little.

My sister has been hinting at pearls for months now. I went down an Etsy rabbit hole and found so many beautiful pairs. These are the ones I bookmarked for her birthday.

My first Mother's Day hit different. I wanted to capture every feeling in writing, and these vow books and gifts helped me do exactly that. Sharing what worked for me!

I made resin coasters as party favors for my sister's baby shower and everyone went NUTS for them. Here are my favorite finds if you don't want to DIY.

My best friend just had a baby and I wanted to ask her to be my bridesmaid in the sweetest way. I spent weeks finding the perfect combo of pampering gifts and proposal goodies for a new mama.

I started collecting moonstone rings two years ago after buying one on a whim. Now I have a whole little collection and people always ask me where I got them. These are my absolute favorites.

My wife and I collect vintage lamps for every anniversary. It started as a joke gift year one and now our whole house glows with them. Here are my favorites from years of hunting.

I got tired of giving people candles and gift cards. These are the kinds of things people keep forever, and every single one has made someone cry (in a good way).

My daughter graduated last spring and I went down a rabbit hole finding the perfect portrait setup. We ended up with the most natural, beautiful photos. Here's everything I used!

My mom has like 14 mugs that say 'World's Best Mom' and she deserves better than that. I spent way too long on Etsy finding ones she'd actually want to use every morning.

I spent months hunting for dresses that weren't paper-thin and boring. If you want texture, volume, and something that actually feels special, these are my picks.

My best friend got engaged last year and I went down a rabbit hole finding eco-friendly, thoughtful gifts. Beeswax wraps became my go-to because they're pretty AND practical. Here's everything I found!

I started getting custom pet portraits on shirts after my dog passed and honestly it became a whole thing. Now I have like 9 of them. These are the shops and styles that actually look good.

I started crocheting my own travel pouches a few years ago but honestly some Etsy sellers do it way better than I ever could. These are the ones I've bought or bookmarked for my next trip.