handmade fair gift guide:

for mom:

ruby bloom neck-tile necklace, twirl notebook



baby carrier {for mom to be}, keenan headband



deluxe 2008 calendar, owl phone chum

All gifts pictured above are handmade and are sold by vendors at our handmade fair. Visit here for more handmade gift ideas for moms {as well as special discounts}. More gift guides to follow...

handmade fair gift guide:

stocking stuffers {for the family}:

patterned studio clips, mod flower burp



jester taia hair clip, christmas kisses gift tags



viking hat, madeline clip



modern flower bib, meow finger puppets

All gifts pictured above are handmade and are sold by vendors at our handmade fair. Visit here for more handmade stocking stuffers {as well as special discounts}.

handmade fair gift guide:

for the girl:

kitty bank, little visitor print

spiced plumb dress, taia plume hair clip

portia headband, asian style swing top

All gifts pictured above are handmade and are sold by vendors at our handmade fair. Visit here for more handmade gift ideas for girls {as well as special discounts}. More gift guides to follow...

handmade fair gift guide:

for the boy:

barnabe doll, mon petit lapin print in green



modern mobile {as room art}, sole stella luna scuffs



monster in the closet lock, astronaut tee

All gifts pictured above are handmade and are sold by vendors at our handmade fair. Visit here for more handmade gift ideas for boys {as well as special discounts}. More gift guides to follow...

Kaboost GIVEAWAY.

Happy December. There's no better way to bring in the holidays than with a Kaboost giveaway! And with two winners. I'm all about happy holidays and Kaboost is sure to deliver.




We've been hearing about this brilliant chair booster for a couple of months now, and although I've always been drawn to the artichoke green and the new and entirely clever idea, I was still left asking, "why Kaboost?" I'm now an enthusiastic Kaboost owner {I chose green} and am 100% sold. The more appropriate question is "why not Kaboost?"

Kaboost is safe: not only does it hold up to 300 lbs, it's engineered to improve chair stability. Rubber feet grip chair legs firmly into place and create a non-slip base.

Kaboost is easy: fits on almost all 4-legged chairs {round or square legs} in seconds and stays attached even when the boosted chair is being moved. It's easy to fold and lightweight for portability.

Kaboost looks good: it's available in three modern colors {green, chocolate and neutral} and won't taint the fantastic image of your kitchen or dining room.

Kaboost grows with your child: the design offers 2 height positions {4.5” and 3.75”}.


Almost daily Play Doh time with my son Cole is Kaboost time. He loves being in the big chair next to his mama in a mini apron with freedom to destruct the lump of orange {because he's not so artistic yet}. And although we haven't gotten to this stage yet, Kaboost would have come in handy over Thanksgiving when Cole's cousin {nearly 3} was determined that highchairs, boosters, bibs and sippy cups were all too baby. Because Kaboost is about letting your child sit like you.




So just in time for the large holiday crowd and plenty of little boys and girls that need a boost and/or want to feel bigger {have you thought through the crazy idea of hauling a chunky booster cross-country to visit grandma?}, two Kaboosts {$40 each} are up for giveaway {each winner may choose the color booster they would like: green, chocolate or natural} as well as 20% off all sales through to January 4th extended to any Tangled and True reader. Simply use code: kaboostday.

Hooray for Kaboost!


[t&t giveaway rules:]
*you must enter a comment on this post-with your name.
*please only enter once.
*entry will be open until midnight Mountain Time Thursday. {comments posted after this will not be considered.}
*winner will be announced on Tangled and True on Friday morning.

Good luck!

handmade fair gift guide:

Throughout the week, you'll find several gift guides highlighting products featured at the virtual booths over at the handmade fair. We hope that they give you a taste of all the goodness to be found.. and help you jump start your handmade holiday shopping if you haven't already. Bring a couple of friends. And happy browsing!


for Baby:

bambi taia hair clip, green polka dot bib

baby sling, onesie

crib pillow sham, Dear Little Angel Christmas Tie Neck Dress

crib set, baby booties + hat set

All gifts pictured above are handmade and are sold by vendors at our handmade fair. Visit here for more handmade gift ideas for baby {as well as special discounts}. More gift guides to follow...

presenting...

I was inspired by this handmade pledge for the upcoming holiday season. It's encouraging to see the buttons pasted throughout the blog-o-sphere, knowing that people really are trying to be good to people as well as the environment. In the words of the creators of buyhandmade{dot}org,

"The giver of handmade gifts has avoided the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. If the giver has purchased the gift, s/he feels the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing."

I like this idea. But in my own search for all things quality handmade {which I mark refreshing and positively lovely}, I have found myself a bit exhausted. From this came my idea to make doing good easy. I'm excited to launch Tangled and True's first handmade fair: the modern, simple, pretty and organic of handmade... all in one place. {Shopping for the best sans lines, strollers, or endless browsing. Tangled and True style.}

Be sure to have a look. Browse the virtual storefronts of the companies that only carry the best, many of which are offering holiday discounts to you, the lovely Tangled and True readers. Maybe you're in a hurry? or on a mission? To make it even easier, all companies are organized according to category in the sidebar. {Head straight to "bedding" and ta da- mission accomplished.}

We're starting small, but rest assured that each company holds to Tangled and True's style and standard {quality and cool}. And every company owner is someone I'm thrilled to support. Enjoy the fair. And cheers to the handmade holidays!

-kelli and lindsey (my lovely sister)