Luxurious Indulgences Gift Guide

This week we turn our attention to the high-end offerings from Fantasy Artists of Etsy. Visit the treasury Luxurious Indulgences from FAETeam to see our suggestions for gifts that will truly wow the receiver with your generosity and impeccable good taste. From custom faerie houses to original oil paintings to jewelry dripping with crystals, we have it all!

First, we have a Dramatic Beaded Leather Bird Mask in Burgundy, Bronze and Black by Beadmask. Perfect for masquerade balls, renaissance faires and faerie festivals!

The Woodland Fairy Silk Wrap Skirt (OOAK) by AncientGrove would also be appropriate for any of those events. The beaded details are especially beautiful -- make sure to check out the close-ups!

Any faerie would be pleased to receive Spinning Castle's amazing Harvest Moon Faerie Princess Antler Crown Headdress. Featuring crystals, leaves, and vintage antlers, it's the sort of unique treasure that costumers dream about building an outfit around.

For the art lover, earthfirestudios offers up The Reefbuilder Mermaid OOAK Original Oil Painting by Corina St Martin. This beautiful, framed painting pops with gorgeous tropical colors.

Gardeners delight in the work of PhenomeGNOME, whose Guardians of the 4 Winds Sculpture Concrete Pagan Statue shows that garden art can be just as beautiful and nearly as detailed as a fine painting.

MelissaChaple provides the most expensive and over-the-top gift in our guide -- The Cotswold Cottage Fairy Dolls House Custom Order for the Hopelessly Enchanted. This is the sort of once-in-a-lifetime gift that most faerie art collectors can only dream about.

Jewelry is a favorite luxurious gift, like this Daydreams silver and purple wire wrapped cuff bracelet from gypsymoonart, which is perfectly suited for romantic and elegant attire.

Witches love luxury, too, and the discerning spellcaster turns to mermaidencreations for head-turning chapeaus like this Witch in Wonderland Alice Hat.

Opals are one of the first stones that come to my mind when I think luxury, and MiddleEarths combines opal and lava to stunning effect in the Opal lava stone pendant 'SouthernStar.' Wow!

Birdhouses, on the other hand, are usually not a glamorous gift... But when you see the Pyrography Rocket Birdhouse by MotherSpoon you might change your mind. What a beautiful, artistic gift for the backyard birdwatcher!

If you have a loved one who is about to celebrate a wedding or the birth of a new child, I suggest the elegant gift of a Custom Wedding Scroll or Birth Announcement Illuminated Manuscript Document created by archeress.

Swarovski Crystals have a long association with luxury, and FaerieKat puts them to stunning use in her Full Moon Magic Crystal and Sterling Handmade Bracelet. This is the sort of versatile piece that goes with everything, making it a nearly-practical indulgence.

And now if I, ErtheFae, can toot my own horn, the combination of beadweaving, a vintage crystal, an art bead, and lots of lovely leaves makes Elvensoul my personal choice for beaded luxury.

Handmade dolls are a popular indulgence for collectors, and Tatiana Queen of the Faeries soft sculpture art doll by JordanRou is the sort of detailed, beautiful creation that makes a collector's heart sing.

The right gift can leave the recipient feeling like royalty, and Princess in Blue collar necklace by krummenacker is designed to do just that.

Finally, on a cold winter day, no gift feels more luxurious than a pair of handmade gloves. Merigreenleaf provides the perfect combination of warmth and art with her Phoenix and Fire Painted Fingerless Gloves.

Thank you for joining me on this tour of the indulgent side of FAETeam. Don't forget to browse our shops and check out our other gift guides for more great ideas!

Stardust Melody

The stars in the night sky are singing beautiful melodies for Helen of Krummenacker and she has graciously played out the rhapsody using FAETeam members in her latest treasury “Stardust Melody”:

Check out these night time dittilicious creations:

	From Sheila of Mother Spoon Studio:  “A Cheshire Cat (print)”
	From Susan of The Dancing Dragon:  “Blue Dragon”
	From Mary Anne of MiddleEarths Jewels:  “BluePlanet II necklace pendant”
	From Omar of Studio Rayyan:  “Bottom’s Dream (mini print)”
	From Helen of Krummenacker:  “Drops of Jupiter In Her Hair”
	From Susan of Spinning Castle:  “EGYPTIAN NIGHT- Lapis Gemstone and Buffalo Teeth Necklace by Spinning Castle”
	From Kat of Faerie Fabulous Finds:  “Enchanted Jewelry -- Cuff - NIGHT BLOOMING ROSES - Wire-Wrapped and Lampwork - Handmade on Etsy”
	From Kelly of She’s That Girl Soap Shop:  “Handmade Soap Musical Mermaid Ocean Water Type Fragrance”
	From Dawn Ray of Moon Glow Wishes:  “Miniature Fairy Princess Star Wand in blue”
	From Deanna of You’ve Got Maille:  “Nachtmusik - Neoprene Woven Maille with Acrylic Flowers”
	From Katie of Lennon Studio:  “Night Song Limited Edition Block Print”
	From Sarah of Toadstools ‘n Treestumps:  “ooak, cloth art doll, Hina'ea star clad fairy”
	From Tara of Tara Nova:  “Our Lady of Song Devotional Candle - Goddess Art”
	From Diana (aka Bunny) of Faerie Garden Fancies:  “Piping Pan Pin”
	From Ashley of Vireo Originals:  “Sleep Little Owl – PRINT”
	From AJ of Erthe Fae Designs:  “Unique Chandelier Earrings -- Brass Sun and Moon Design”

Brightest Blessings!

The season of darkness, when we most seek to engender peace and hope among humanity, is upon us, and FAETeam member Helen of Krummenacker bids to enjoy the season with her “Brightest Blessings” treasury:

May Helen’s blessing become manifest in these wonderful creations she has selected:

	From Julie of Mermaiden Creations:  “Cobalt Blue Moondrops Crescent Moon Star Earrings”
	From Heather of Moonlit Herbals:  “Custom Spell Bottle Amulet Pendant - Charged and blessed for whatever intent you need - Prosperity, Love, Protection, Healing, Intuition, etc.”
	From Jennifer of Faeryspell Creations:  “Fairy Tree Topper Faery--Ash--FaerySpell Creations”
	From Kat of Faerie Fabulous Finds:  “Enchanted Jewelry -- Necklace - FOREST FAERIE STAR - Filigree Copper Wire Wrapping - Handmade on Etsy”
	From Tara of Tara Nova:  “Goddess Art- Our Lady of Glaciers- Encaustic Painting OOAK Ready to Hang”
	From Susan of The Dancing Dragon:  “Irish Hex - 8 inch Available”
	From Kimberly of Night Lily Design:  “Lacy Yellow Fairy Wings”
	From Brandy of The Enchanted Garden:  “Moss Terrarium Fairy House Flower Garden Conservatory in a Glass and Metal Hanging Lantern with Bright Yellow Butterfly”
	From Frank and Becky of Legend of the Faie:  “Noelle the Christmas Fairy, 8 x 10 Fantasy Art Print”
	From Sarah of Toadstools ‘n Treestumps:  “seahorse, ooak cloth art doll Aydan”
	From Lisa of Lovinglee Crafted:  “Star Light Star Bright Fairy Magic Door... Elf, Faerie, Gnome, Hobbit, Wee Folk Magical Portal.. 6 1/2 inches”
	From Jessie of Faery Dust Art:  “9x12 Fantasy Art Original Watercolor Painting, The Dragon Tamer”
	From Janice of TangoCatGems:  “Tutorial Wire Wrapped Filigree Cross”
	From Monica of A-moni Creations:  “Vibrant Crimson - Celtic Silver Pewter Red Coral Earrings”
	From Margarete of Lady Mudwerkes:  “ON SALE Wall Hanging Blessing Tile”
	From Cat of Darkling Woods:  “Winter Queen-Print”

Decorate for the Holidays with FAETeam

I don't really decorate for the holidays, but putting together this gift guide is making me question my decision! FAETeam has so many beautiful holiday items, whether its Christmas ornaments, tree toppers, or art prints to adorn your walls. I even found some wassail soap to give your bathroom a festive touch!

Check out Decorate for the Holidays with FAETeam to see all of the gorgeous seasonal offerings in this week's gift guide!

And just for fun, let's get the comment section going! Tell me about your favorite decoration, or your favorite decorating story or memory. Let's talk ornaments, lights, and of course, how cats and dogs and little kids can cause so much trouble with a decorated tree :)

Weddings Are a Wonderland of Fantasy

Dreaming of the perfect wedding (which means an unlimited budget) is the very definition of fantasy, and who better to dream up a fantasy wedding than a real fantasy artist?

Julie of Mermaiden Creations, home to haute couture head gear for discerning witches, and whimsical art objects and jewelry inspired by nature and fantasy, has created a glorious Fantasy Wedding FAETeam Style treasury filled with enchantment and and inspiration:

Be sure to check out these featured FAETeam members by clicking on the button:

	From Kelly of Green Haven Soaps:  “Brighid Soap - Cedarwood, Lavender, and Clary Sage” Brighid is the Celtic Goddess of the hearth and fire; the purity of this soap is a perfect start for a new home and life together.
	From Amy of Radiance Art:  “Cinderella's Pumpkins hand painted champagne glasses” Toast your union in the name of one of the most beloved of fairytales.
	From Tressa of PuppyCatMeow!:  “Double Helix Renaissance Wig Braid custom to your hair color” Let your inner Rapunzel let her hair down!
	From Kimberly of Night Lily Design:  “Faerie Hair Flowers” Keep those Rapunzel locks from becoming unruly.
	From Julie of Mermaiden Creations:  “Fairy Dew Drops Earrings Pineapple Quartz Wire Wrapped Briolettes” Sparkling gems for the bride’s dainty ears.
	From Kristin of Faire Treasures:  “Ivory and Lilac Bridal Mini Cloak” For Renaissance and Victorian royal princesses.
	From Victoria of Venus in Chains:  “Japanese Chain Maille Eternity Ring in Iridescent White Swarovski Crystal” True love lasts forever and eternity.
	From Jennifer of FaerySpell Creations:  “Labyrinth Costume-Sarah's Vest And Shirt--Faeryspell Creations” Not every little girl dreams of a white wedding gown.
	From Doris of Dream Art:  “Little castle bridge of Germany” An enchanted wedding or honeymoon location.
	From Brandy of The Enchanted Garden:  “SALE Miniature Fantays Butterfly Garden Moss Terrarium in a Glass Jar” Lovely table centerpiece.
	From Sarah of Toadstools ‘n Treestumps:  “original calligraphy medieval illumination, painting Love is Patient” Perfect for hold the date cards, invitations, seating placards and more.
	From Ian and Karla of Thyme2Dream Weddings:  “Sapphire and Ice Elven Headdress Tiara Circlet Crown” For Renaissance and Victorian royal princesses.
	From AJ of Earth Fae Designs:   “Snowdrop -- OOAK woven necklace with crystals, vintage, and more.” Show off that gorgeous cleavage.
	From Mary of PhenomeGnome:  “Wedding Gnomes Cake Decorations - Anniversary Gnomes Cake Toppers” Cutting the cake is much more fun!
	From Nicole and Stacey of Shamble Ramble:  “FREE SHIPPING Snow White Beaded Bridal Renaissance Choker” Show off your elegant neck.
	From Sonya of Ancient Grove:  “Woodland Leaf Cuffs in Spring Green and Silver” Elven alternative to opera-length gloves.