Holiday Cheer Gift Guide

This year the Holidays will be a bit different. Still, I hope to preserve many of our traditions and enjoy spending time cooking, decorating, watching favorite Holiday movies, and probably enjoying a special Holiday cocktail too! I love giving gifts, especially this time of year. I want to spread Holiday Cheer, love, and kindness where ever I can.

If you’re like me, finding the perfect gift for those special people in your life can at times present a challenge. With this in mind, I have collected a few creative gift ideas to make your Holiday shopping feel a bit more inspired. Enjoy popping into the shops of a few of my friends and selecting a gift for you or someone on your list.

 
  1. Kristy Kensigner: Kristy’s art is a collection of her travels and experiences. She has a creative approach to bringing global style to the canvas and classroom. She offers beautiful fine art originals, fine art prints, and online classes.

  2. Mary Gregory: Inspired by fresh air and farm life, all of her pieces are printed and framed on her farm. Mary offers originals, prints, stationery, books, and beautifully inspired online classes.

  3. Marian Parsons | Miss Mustard Seed: Marian is a gifted Fine Artist who also provides encouragement and inspiration to women in decorating, running a business, and creative endeavors. Her beautiful oil paintings are the perfect gift for anyone on your list!

  4. Rebecca McFarland: Inspiring women to celebrate their perfectly imperfect selves, one painting at a time. Rebecca offers originals, Fine Art prints, and a beautiful online art journaling course.

  1. Jeanne Oliver: The Painted Art Journal is in my collection of art books and one of my favorites! Jeanne guides and encourages you to tell your story as only you can. Through a series of guided projects culminating in a beautiful, autobiographical art journal worthy of passing along to future generations. Along the way, you will hone your unique style of artful storytelling, filled with the images, colors, and symbols that resonate most powerfully with you.

  2. Leslie Rottner: Leslie is the creator of mixed media collage and natural art brushes using vintage, handmade, and natural materials. She offers original collage pieces, prints, and beautiful online art classes.

  3. Tiffany Goff-Smith - Southern Gals: Tiffany's approach to art is beautiful, intuitive, and messy art that anyone can do! She offers amazing online art journaling classes.

  1. Diane Neirynck: Creating unique, felted, and knitted bags. When you need something so special, Diane’s work will be a treasured piece for years to come.

  2. Kelly Geer | Blue Sky Creative: Many of Kelly's pieces are created using precious metals, natural stones, pottery, and leather. They would make a truly special gift to a special someone on your list.

  3. Marcia Myrick Siany: Inspired by vintage notions and memories of the past, Marcia brilliantly blends contemporary jewelry with a nostalgic feel to her designs. She incorporates various metals into one of a kind pieces.

  1. Andrea Garvey: Inspiration through Color & Joy. Andrea is offering original art, beautiful art prints, and online classes. I have a couple of Andrea’s tea towels and feel they bring a little splash of color to my kitchen.

  2. Thistle & Bess: A jewelry and lifestyle boutique in the Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor, MI. Specializing in fine jewelry and an eclectic mix of old and new. One of my favorite shops in town, the candle selection is outstanding, along with so many wonderful gift ideas, it will be hard to choose.

  3. Ivy Newport: The Colorflow Cards are the perfect stocking stuffer for the artist on your list. There are 42 beautiful cards in each set, paired with an inspiring color palette and matching imagery! All the palettes are inspired by the beauty of the four elements - fire, water, air, and earth

  4. Viviva Watercolors: This portable watercolor palette is brilliant and makes the perfect stocking stuffer. I love the reusable mixing palette and the vibrant pigments that allow me to mix colors that reflect my personal color palette. And, you can personalize the beautiful African Maple wooden case with the Name and a Personal Message. This is one of my favorite travel art supplies!

  1. Kara Bullock Online Courses:Classes to Inspire Your Artwork and Business! Offering beautiful online art classes, fine art, and gifts for artists. Gift someone on your list the gift of art.

  2. Heidi Hines: Mixed Media Abstract artist with work that is filled with color and texture.

  3. Renee Mueller Art: Discover your creative potential! Our creative gifts are sacred, and when we honor these gifts and fully embrace our creativity, we will live a more fulfilling life. Give yourself or someone on your list the gift of art. Online art classes, Original Fine Art, and Fine Art Prints available .

 

Next time on the blog, more Holiday Cheer!

xo, Renee