Bring Sentiment Back to Your Holiday Gift Giving with Handcrafted Goods from Independent Designers

For busy holiday shoppers, a trip to the local mall is often the only way they can find gifts for everyone on their list. However, for shoppers looking to add some extra razzle-dazzle to their holiday gift giving, the Indie Collective, an online shopping directory featuring independent designers, has launched a gift guide that is the style savvy shopper's answer to their holiday gift giving dilemmas.

(PRWEB) November 11, 2006 -- The Indie Collective's Holiday Gift Guide is the savvy shopper's ticket to putting that personal feeling back into their holiday gift giving. In a throwback to the good ol' days when the local mall wasn't even an inkling and families made gifts for one another, the Indie Collective showcases shops who have each made it their mission to bring a more personal touch back to the madness that has become the holiday shopping season.

The Indie Collective's 2006 Holiday Gift Guide features independent designers from all over the world whose handcrafted gifts are decidedly uncommon and sure to dazzle the entire family.

With artisans offering everything from home accents to handbags, and jewelry to books & magazines, shoppers using the Indie Collective's online Holiday Gift Guide can check everyone from their mate to their mother off their holiday gift list.

Not only does the Holiday Gift Guide save shoppers time by showcasing a wide range of goods from talented independent designers. The fact that every artisan listed in the guide handcrafts every item in their catalogs gives shoppers the peace of mind knowing that they are stuffing the stockings of their loved ones with goods that were bought and made with an extra helping of TLC.

By providing such a valuable resource to shoppers looking for something unique this holiday season, the Indie Collective continues to promote independent designers as a retail choice that rivals that offered by the country's current shopping conglomerates.

With creative gift selections and an exclusive holiday fashion bonus insert with outfits whose pieces are all made by independent designers, the Indie Collective's 2006 Holiday Gift Guide single-handedly brings a mixture of sentimentality & style to holiday gift giving.

Bargain hunters will also delight in the sales & discounts are of the Gift Guide, where a handy pocket guide can be downloaded and printed so shoppers spread a little holiday cheer and also sharing the guide with their friends.

For additional information on the Indie Collective, visit indiecollective.net

About the Indie Collective:

Emerging in 2004 as one of the original websites devoted to showcasing independently-owned and operated design businesses, the Indie Collective is a first-rate resource for shoppers looking to discover emerging and established designers who value the superiority of handcrafted goods over mass-produced merchandise.

From handbags to home accents, and jewelry to apparel, the Indie Collective receives new submissions daily, and adds approximately 30 new designers to their directory every week.

Contact:

Indie Collective
http://www.indiecollective.net

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