floral-purse.jpgThe gifting season is almost upon us, and for those who like to turn to mail order and online shopping for the more interesting, better-value pickings, that means doing the bulk of your shopping right now. Did you get that, or should I say it again? NOW!

Thankfully, companies like Bagatelles & Co exist, so it's quite possible to order fabulous quality hand-made items at very reasonable prices, and you'll soon find you're making friends and family members very happy. You'll have used your accessories know-how to pick up a truly unusual item whose source they will never guess, and who says you have to tell them?

£17.91 at Etsy