it’s here. it’s really here.

The 2009 Holiday Season, folks. I’m a little torn because part of me says “ugh” and I will admit a little “bah humbug”, while the other part of me is happy. The scrooge part of me isn’t big on holidays where people feel like they are forced to celebrate and buy things for others {like on V-Day} and lose the spirit of the day. But, of course, I do love my friends and family and can never let go of that feeling of wanting to surprise them with a little something that I’ve wrapped up all nice for them. That’s the part of me that loves when the holidays roll around because that means wonderful artists and designers have created a bunch of new things. Enter Mixed Plate’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide!

Have you had a chance to check it out yet? It’s been up for a couple of weeks now. You must see all of the handmade goodness in this year’s guide. The participants have also generously offered exclusive discounts for Mixed Plate readers. So go on and take advantage of that, find your loved ones {or yourself} a little something and help support indie this {and every} holiday season.