Have you ever wanted to buy something unique and special for your friend, girlfriend, mother and even boyfriend but was tired of the same staple items shown in DailyCandy, the Gap, etc.?

The answer to that question is Etsy. It's a site devoted to the buying and selling of unique hand-made, one-of-a-kind items such as jewelry, magnets, bags, paintings, etc. A friend of mine actually bought two incredibly cute-in-a-cool-way, figurines for her wedding cake. So understand, you really can buy most anything on this site.

Some of my favorites include cupcake magnets (absolutely useless, but totally cute), the mini turntables (which can be used as cupcake toppers), and the I write button. Ah such little joys.

The site features special sections like Showcase, featuring top selling items and also Under $15 items for everyday uses.

Another site that's a little similar and perhaps more unisexual is tanksandairpplanes but looks like they are still getting a little more organized. Keep this site on your radar, especially if you're looking for a new laptop case like me.

Happy shopping.

Labels: ArtsCrafts, ShoutsOfAdoration