A Handmade Holiday at E. Drumm Designs

This year, giving thoughtful gifts to our loved ones feels especially pertinent. We're still recovering from the deluge of Black Friday marketing emails; that's why we're taking our time to find a few handmade treasures over lots of mass produced stuff. 

But we also understand that sourcing those somethings special isn't always easy. So, the team at E. Drumm Designs have put together a list of thoughtful gift ideas for every kind of special person (including the one that has everything and your impossible-to-buy-for dad). 

E. Drumm Designs has a beautiful selection of handmade and thoughtfully curated gifts both at our location in Acton, Massachusetts and online. 

For your loved one who loves to gather at their place, may we suggest a pair of Leandra Drumm wine glasses? Her glassware are sandblasted with her signature whimsical design and are sure to delight.

Also, these beautiful wood cutting boards feel extra special this time of year, and will last for decades to come. 

Pair with some artisan chocolate and cheese. 

Check out these Santa-approved goodies for placing under the tree and nestling in stockings. They're handmade by real elves (and not a bit of plastic in sight!).

This Mix and Match Animal Puzzle and Nesting Bird from Wee Gallery are beautifully designed and high-contrast, perfect for growing minds.

Rainbow Unicorn Rattle and a knit Moose toy for the little one that lights up your life. 

Felt flower hair accessories make the perfect stocking stuffer. Bundle with this one-of-a-kind E. Drumm Designs painting for your flower child's room. 

Source something small and special, ideal for shipping near and far (we'll even ship for you!).

These Mushroom Magnets are fun and flat, a perfect pick-me-up for the fun guy.

Send a leather tulip keychain with a bookmark to match.

Wee and whimsical ceramic dishes are made for trinkets!

Whether they're Team Coffee or Team Tea, give them the gift of warmth this winter with extra special vessels. 

We promise this mug from East Fork is the mug they'll reach for every day.

 

 

Ceramic mugs in winter hues by Bari Moss Ceramics:

Our current show features stunning tea pots and tea cups from local artist Alexandra Hogan Kosciak:

Pair with special teas from Tea with Tae.

It's happy colors abound at E. Drumm Designs Gallery. Bring them something cheerful to cherish, like this striking glassware in rainbow hues:

Or these colorful handblown glass ornaments:

Funky fish from E. Drumm Designs add color and whimsy to your walls (and remind us of warmer days ahead):

Gift the holiday host a Set of Four Pink and Orange Napkins.

Festive aluminum sculpture makes particularly special gifts for the art collector or th at one person who has everything. 

Artist Don Drumm has been designing for over 60 years, and we feel fortunate to sell his work here for you to give (or keep). 

Don Drumm aluminum reindeer illuminate an entryway. 

The Peace Angel by Don Drumm has been gifted to the Dalai Lama as a shared symbol of peace. Present peace this holiday season with this very special aluminum angel. 

 

Know someone who needs a little self-care? Put together a gift box of small-batch skincare and candles. 

Simply scrumptious-smelling candles in white ceramic. Pair a candle with luxurious hand lotion. 

This handmade Citrus Sugar Scrub is organic and carbon neutral. 

E. Drumm Designs loves to give equal parts practical and lovely. Think jewelry for every taste and warming knit accessories. 

Warm and wonderful wool mittens by Woolflower.

Stud and dangle earrings with watercolor glass detail. 

Make a statement with mechanical mixed metal necklace and earrings from Alchemy. 

We all have one in our lives--the person dedicated to their pets. Show them some love with animal-themed ceramics, cards, and stocking stuffers.

Paw Klee Cat Pin or this Keith Hairball Pin feature fancy felines.

 

Corgi sticky notes make cute stocking stuffers. 

If your dad (husband, brother) is like mine, he "doesn't need anything." But maybe he'd like a little something anyway, like this Shaving Kit by Two Tree Soaps:

Or give the gift of a whimsical beer vessel (and pair with pack of favorite craft beer) with these ever-popular beer glasses by Leandra Drumm.

These monochrome ceramics are anything but boring, making them the perfect gift for your fancy friend.

Our windows are festooned with black and white dishes and vessels: 

Leandra Drumm's plates feature her signature festive illustrations, making serving and dining fun:

 

A refreshing departure from mass produced Christmas decorations, deck your walls and trim your tree with unique, handmade holiday decorations.

Handmade bright paper reindeer garland and baubles from London-based design company East End Press. 

Trim your tree with whimsical pewter ornaments by Leandra Drumm. 

As with any gift, don't forget to include a handmade card. We have lots of holiday options at E. Drumm Designs. We particularly like this one:

 

We hope this round-up of curated, unique gift ideas will help you create an extra-special handmade holiday this year. 

Happy Holidays from all the elves at E. Drumm Designs!