Join us for The Confidence Gap: Turning Insight into Impact
Join us for The Confidence Gap: Turning Insight into Impact

Shayna Healy

Jess Murphy of KAI on the importance of pushing the next generation of Irish foodies forward
Jess Murphy of KAI on the importance of pushing the next generation of Irish foodies...

Sarah Gill

This Galway self-build is a combination of striking architecture and stylish touches
This Galway self-build is a combination of striking architecture and stylish touches

Nathalie Marquez Courtney

Alice Jary of Rúibín Galway on the importance of being committed to making change
Alice Jary of Rúibín Galway on the importance of being committed to making change

Sarah Gill

Where to eat, drink and shop in Galway, according to the locals
Where to eat, drink and shop in Galway, according to the locals

Holly O'Neill

48 Hours in Galway with Team IMAGE
48 Hours in Galway with Team IMAGE

Holly O'Neill

Where to stay for a Galway city mini break
Where to stay for a Galway city mini break

IMAGE

Real Weddings: Nicole and Dan’s elegant wedding day in Co Galway
Real Weddings: Nicole and Dan’s elegant wedding day in Co Galway

Shayna Healy

Business Club member competition: WIN a 3-month supply of SISTERLY supplements (and a water bottle!)
Business Club member competition: WIN a 3-month supply of SISTERLY supplements (and a water bottle!)

Sarah Gill

Everything the team packed for Galway
Everything the team packed for Galway

Holly O'Neill

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12 thoughtful Etsy gifts to buy right now


By Ellen Bird
04th Dec 2018
12 thoughtful Etsy gifts to buy right now

Christmas shopping can quickly become dizzying. You’re tackling chaotic crowds, scrummaging through endless shopping lists, and handing over well-earned cash for something rather ordinary. After searching through endless sites looking for personal gifts as Christmas Eve quickly approaches, I was becoming more frustrated than inspired. A recent ad on Facebook reminded me of Etsy; an online shopping spectacular that somewhat slipped my mind in recent years.

As a place where you can find creative personalised and handcrafted gifts, Etsy is where you’ll be saved from Christmas shopping exhaustion. Plus, you’ll be supporting small, independent makers from around the world. So whether you’re sourcing a gift for the writer in your family, the make-up guru, or a newborn baby, Etsy has to have it. Yes, you could easily spend all day scrolling through fancy wall hangings, oil diffusers and cat portraits on the site, but I’ve curated my favourite picks of the best Christmas gifts you can buy right now. Check out my edit below:

Harper’s Bazaar wall art, €5.34

Makeup storage crate, €26.81

Personalised newborn hat, €14.59

Sewing bag, €16.34

Father of the Bride cufflinks, €43.78

Bath caddy, €29.20Personalised toy box with cushion design, €157.69Floral monogram travel mug, €17.52

Dear Diary inspirational planner, €26.87

I Just Want Pizza beanie, €16.34

Personalised friends print, €19.27

Grandkid names pillow, €22.76