Do you like handmade items? If so, you’ll want to browse through all the fabulous pieces on ArtFire’s new Christmas in July page. Wondering why you’d want to go handmade for Christmas this year? Well, you’ll be giving a unique gift, you can choose to buy American, Canadian, etc. and you can look for artisans who make lead free, non-toxic items.
More of a DIYer? No problem. Head to Handmade News to find out how to make snow globes or check out the many handmade gift ideas that the many talented folks right here at Blisstree have posted, like Chloe’s embroidered …read more

I love stools. Maybe it is because I am not on the tall side, which means I am always a few inches too short to reach the cereal or the curtain rods. Stools let me get stuff done. Or maybe it is because they are so functional and attractive. Whatever the reason, I do know one thing for sure. The stools I’ve been seeing on some of the handmade sites, like Art Fire and Etsy? Droolworthy!
On Art Fire, I am a big fan of Still Novo Design. This artisan makes some of the most amazing recycled wood stools I have …read more