Swallow bird necklace from Etsy

There's just something about handmade gifts, no matter how small or inexpensive, that seems to elicit a lot more excitement and satisfaction from both giver and receiver vs. something mass-produced.  One of the reasons why I love Etsy is that I can connect with a virtual global marketplace for such goods, and with so many vendors offering tons of items, I'm bound to find that one unique or perfect gift for someone.

(from AnnsCrafts)

(from mycellardoor)

Sort of late in the game, I stumbled across these really cute sparrow necklaces that I wanted to give as gifts to some of my family members.  With only a week left before Christmas, I wasn't sure if they'd arrive on time.  Fortunately, there were several Etsy vendors who sold these necklaces (I guess since the bird charm isn't handmade), so after doing some research, I was able to locate two sellers that had them in stock.  And lucky for me, they arrived by Christmas Eve!

You can find this necklace on several Etsy vendor sites, so shop around for the best price if you'd like.  I ordered one for myself and I gotta tell you, I receive many compliments everytime I wear it!