Fairies are a huge pop icon these days. Fairy paraphernalia can be found everywhere you turn. The fairies themselves range from cute baby-like fairies, to exotic, beautiful woman fairies. If you look hard enough, you can even find a male fairy or two.
No matter what the fairy preference, you are bound to have a fairy lover on holiday shopping list. Though the fairy items that exist are endless, here are my top ten picks for stylish, beautiful fairy inspired gifts for the fairy lover in your life.
Lady Cottington’s Pressed Fairy Collection
This book series is written by Terry Jones, and illustrated by Brian Fround, and is a must have for any fairy lover with a sense of humor. Following the adventures of Lady Cottington from childhood to adulthood, the story centers around the fairies Lady Cottington manages to squash within the pages of her journal. Now, Lady Cottington reassures the reader that the images are merely “psychic impression” and most of the fairies weren’t actually harmed.
While the story is cute, and engaging, it’s the artwork that is the prime focus of this book. Brian Fround’s beautifully rendered “squashed” images of fairies are ridiculous, somewhat obscene, but always exquisitely detailed and fun. The books are beautiful in their presentation as well and make a great collectors item.
Amy Brown Car Accessories
The artist Amy Brown has been a huge factor in the popularity of fairies today. Her fairy images can be found on anything, from jewelry to beach towels. However, the items that are most unique from her collection of work is the car accessory line.
Help the fairy lover on your list pimp their ride, with Amy Brown bucket seat covers, steering wheel covers, CD visor organizer, seatbelt cover and even car air fresheners. Any combination of these items will make a fun fairy car kit.
Stained Glass Night Lights
An elegant and very “grown-up” series of stained glass night lights from artist Patrizia are a great addition to any home. Each night light is 4 by 5.5 inches, is lead free, non toxic, and each is made by hand. At only $19 a piece with several designs and colors to choose from, this is a lovely and artistic gift that will live happily in the home of a fairy fan.
Fairy Pendants
There is a lot of fairy jewelry out the, but the handcrafted pendants from Shining Moon Creations are unique, beautifully detailed and really precious piece of jewelry. Ranging in price from $50 to over $100 these pendants are something to give to fairy lover that is really special to you.
Animated Fairy Watch
This watch from the Big Tic Collection from Fossil is both fun and attractive. The fairy image on the watch is animated, making the fairy’s green wings flutter in and out. A button on the watch also allows the wearer to freeze the image as desired. At $65 this watch is pricey, but well constructed. The watch comes in a collectable tin, is water resistant, and has an 11 warrantee, making the price well worth it.
Perfume Bottle
The fairy topped perfume bottle from Treasured Finds is a cobalt blue frosted glass, with pewter scrollwork. It measures 2 by 3.75 inches, and is empty and waiting to be filled with a favorite fragrance. This delicate little keepsake would look great on a nightstand or with bathroom toiletries. http://www.treasuredfinds.com/p.asp?p=2183&i;=81
Fairy Stationary
The website for Enchanted Designs features a great range of fairy stationary from all of today’s most popular fairy artists, including Amy Brown, Brian Froud, David Delamare and more. Each stationary set featured on this site is 15 pieces, with 10 sets of 8 by 11 fairy paper and 5 matching envelopes. The sets also come with a short biography of the artist, and come in a clear plastic sleeve. At only $9 per set, this is an attractive and inexpensive gift.
Fairy Charms
For the craft inclined fairy lover, a nice selection of fairy charms is a fun gift. These charms can be purchased in different designs and precious metals, so buy a good selection of charms, and perhaps a few jewelry findings and the crafty fairy lover can make the charms into their own line of jewelry. For the best selection check out the website for Fire Mountain Gems.
Art Nouveau Bowls and Trinket Dishes
A line of decorative housewares from Mandarava, these hand painted rein pieces are attractive and artistic enough to grace any home. Ranging from $25 to $58, there is sure to be a piece to suit any taste or price range.
Fairy Gift Bag
An adorable little hand embroidered fairy gift bag from Wax and Wane is a great little gift full of tiny fairy goodies, such as aromatherapy tealight candles. The fairy is even detachable from the bag, adding a really fun element to the design.
Reference:
- www.amazon.com www.theartofpatrizia.com ; www.shiningmoon.com/jewelry/fairypendants.html ; www.fossil.com/jump.jspitemType=PRODUCT&itemID=25268&iMainCat=1019&iSubCa; www.enchanted-designs.com/fairystationary.html ; www.firemountaingems.com ; mandarava.com/retail/art_nouveau_bowls.htm www.waxandwane.co.uk/FairyDesignGiftBagSingle.shtml
