Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: 7 Etsy Shops for Tiny Jewelry

Fawn and Rose

• Elephantine is one of my favorite jewelry stores.  The delicate, tiny-as-can-be style of everything from the charms to the details on a ring brings an ultra-feminine vibe to a modern look.

• Edor has a similar aesthetic but specializes in geometric designs.

• Jools sells jewelry with very unique and very quirky designs.  Here you can get everything from earrings shaped like PacMan to a gold Shetland sheepdog-shaped pendant.

• Contempo is a jewelry design company selling beautiful, colorful pieces predominantly featuring pyrite and freshwater pearls.

• Fawn and Rose is THE shop of choice for those seeking triangular necklaces and rings.

• Sevenstarz is a British company selling cute animal-shaped pendants in silver and gold.

• Matoto has absolutely adorable charms, from owls to giraffes to a tiny sterling silver paper airplane charm!

Edor

Matoto

how to eat Christmas: holiday oatmeal recipe

Step 1: Make oatmeal (I prefer mixing the oats with milk instead of water).  This is a life skill.  If you can make pasta you can make oatmeal.  Put oatmeal and water/milk in a pot (read the oatmeal package for correct ratio instructions).  Turn on the heat and be sure to stir occasionally until desired texture.  As you cook the oatmeal, spice it:

Add a dash of any/all of the following:

- cinnamon

- ginger

- cardamom

- cloves

- brown sugar

- vanilla extract (go easy on this one!)

Step 2: Once it's done, top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.  YUM!!

What we're listening to: Christmas music

'Tis the season!  We're officially into December, and personally I've started listening to a great deal of Christmas music.  I thought it'd be fun to put together a mix for you guys - a blend of classical, alternative, and pop tunes to get you in the holiday mood.