Gift Local: Philly for Design Lovers by Shannon

Meet Shannon of You Wanna Talk Jive. She’s incredibly talented, super awesome, and says some very flattering things about me in this guest post for which I love her. Oh! And she’s gonna introduce us to some very cute gifties…Thanks Shannon!

Thanks so much to the lovely Tabitha for asking me to write a guest post for her amazing blog! I am a huge fan of all things glittery and delicious, and she covers just about all of it. She always has me pining for things like orange hot chocolate and stinky cheese (although not together), and for that I heart her for life. I hope she’s having an amazing time in Hawaii and swimming with lots of turtles or whatever people do there (trying not to get chased by smoke monsters?). I obviously haven’t traveled much, but one thing I do know is where all the cute holiday gifts can be found in Philadelphia.

Anywho, Tabitha wanted me to spotlight some gift ideas for those of you who might be in or around the Philadelphia area. Luckily enough, I had the pleasure of going to the Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar this past weekend and it was ah-mazing. I realized I had to spotlight the sweet Northern Liberties gallery and boutique, Art Star. I’ve been going to Art Star for years and I can honestly say that they have some of the most unique, handmade gifts you could ever hope for. I’ve done a mini roundup of some of their wonderful offerings, but feel free to check out their shop, where you can place orders online if you’re not from the city o’ Brotherly love (and more importantly, cheesesteaks).

{1. Horrible Adorables “Flipper Eared Flim Flam,” $80 {2. Better Than Jam “Purple Tank Dress,” $80 {3. Fluffy Co. “Mini Wallets,” $20 {4. Oh My Cavalier! “Two Rabbits” Necklace, $35 {5. Spread The Love “Multi Balloon,” $27.

Thanks again to Tabitha for allowing me to ramble on her fantabulous blog. I am uber flattered and likely flailing in my neck of the woods. Happy holidays everyone, eat lots of mashed potatoes for me!