I LOVE channa masala. Well, I just flat-out love chickpeas. I never considered that they would be of any use outside of consumption, but these handmade seed, bean, and pea balls have proven me wrong. They’re so simple and unique, with varying knobby textures that just beg to be touched. I can’t wait to make a few of my own for my x-mas tree.

{images from makalewklan on Etsy}

The Painted White shop offers ‘one-of-a-kind artwork, paper goods, handmade home accents, vintage décor & finds, and handcrafted & embellished accessories’. Some items that stood out were these charming rag ball ornaments made from linen and burlap, and these petite egg nests made from thread spools.

You could also spread a little joy this season with this holiday banner made with vintage sheet music, ruffled ivory crepe rosettes, linen paper letters, and jute twine. The collection is both lovely and inspiring.

{photos from AlicesLookingGlass on Etsy}

Feathers, when fancy, can be a very delicate touch to a party. These orbs are intended for holiday decoration and ornaments for the tree, but there’s no reason why they can’t be featured in a different sort of festivity.

I can imagine an assortment of these looking very beautiful hanging in a candle-lit room. And the best thing about them is, it isn’t very difficult to replicate this look. Glass ornaments are sold everywhere around holiday season, so if you pick some of those up and also find some pretty feathers to place inside, then you can easily achieve a DIY feathered orb collection.

{photos from Anthropologie}