handmade holiday . . . gifts under $50

as promised, here are my picks for handmade gifts under $50.

clockwise from top left:

1.  this gorgeous resin-covered print by one of my favorite artists and bloggers would make the perfect gift for any art collector.  $45, from jess gonacha

2.  for the fashonista on your list, a sweet purple tank with two layers of vintage lace trim.  $39, from zorya

3.  i can't get enought of these darling 'purple rain' earrings... perfect for any nature lover... or prince fan!  $42, from celula

4.  for the host or hostess... a lovely set of two tapas platters with an embossed lace motif.  available in a wide variety of colors to suit every style.  $39, from atelier bb

5.  a unqiue and elegant necklace with glass beads and a single silk rose, perfect for a mom or sister.  $49, from liebling designs

1.  my fave... pick up one of these gorgeous surreal photographs from erin tyner's half awake series and have plenty of cash left in your budget to buy a frame!  $28, from erin tyner photography

2.  this pendant is simple but stunning, and the rich plum color is so hot right now.  $38, from verre encore

3.  i am obsessed with silhouettes, and this wall hanging is a fresh, whimsical take on a classic art form.  perfect for the vintage collector or girly girl.  $50, from untamed menagerie

4.  for the man in your life, a great basic t-shirt in organic cotton.  available in a variety of colors to suit any guy.  $36, from brookthere

5.  for that hard to buy for friend or relative... try one of these pretty silkscreened linen throw pillows.  $34, from maramiki

up next: you guessed it... great gifts for $75 and under!

xoxo,

lesley