UncommonGoods – handmade art, jewelry, and gifts

I know I’m in the flow of life when I notice great opportunities and events popping into my path.  I kid you not… I was browsing the Uncommon Goods website to find a birthday gift for a dear friend.  Not a day later, someone there contacted me through this blog, asking if I’d like to write a sponsored post about them.  Serendipitous!

For transparency’s sake, I should tell you that it does not affect me if (or if not) you decide to purchase anything using my links.  While they did contact me to ask for a blog post, all the opinions expressed here are my own and I would not have agreed if I didn’t already believe in their company and its products.

I’ve written about them before, about 5 years ago actually. (Is this blog really that old?) I really like their unique and handcrafted items and I have ordered some gifts and pieces for our home over the years.  They are continually striving to be more environmentally friendly and socially responsible.  Take a look at their mission statement and you’ll see what I like about them… they treat their employees right as far as health insurance, salary, and a joyful work environment, they respect our natural environment, and they give to the community (and encourage their customers to do so as well). I also like that they are a partner with Novica to empower artists and that they provide microcredit to artisans across the globe.  As long as you are buying a beautiful piece of art, why not help someone at the same time?

Let’s start with birthday gifts “for her,” which is why I started browsing there in the first place.  All 236 items in this collection are beautiful and I wish I could purchase them all, but I think this one is perfect for my friend.  She loves nature.  She wears rings and other jewelry.  I love her and her friendship.  Maybe I’ll even put something in the box first.

This is also part housewarming gift, so I want to give something special for that too.  I can’t decide between gorgeous handblown glass art, something useful but still brings the outdoors in, or these wine glasses that I’m sure her husband would love to test out.

Again, outside of my budget, but I wish I could get her this.

Father’s Day is coming up, so I am looking for something Mr. B would like.  They have 747 suggestions! Not all dads wear a tie to work, play a sport, or drink themselves silly, but they have something for everyone.

I know he would like this because we are redoing our backyard and will be getting a grill.  I also am thinking about this set.  Both of those are made in China though.  Maybe this since it combines grilling and his love of wine?

OK no, I’m definitely getting this we can play on our dining room table.  How fun! And I will get this so my daughter can make something fun for him too.  Honey, if you are reading this, look the other way.

Check out Uncommon Goods for games, housewares, kids’ toys, books, and clothes, personalized baby or wedding gifts, and unique jewelry and art from all over the world.  I didn’t even realize you could register there! Oh, and in case anyone wants to continue the serendipity, I’d love to have this.  Just kidding.  Sort of.