Gifts that give the most (and the artists behind them!)
Dec 08, 2023
‘Tis the season of GIVING... and an ideal time to invest in creators who breathe life into thoughtful gifts. Our 12 Days Giveaway has been featuring creative women and the unique work they do that inspires us! These women are masters of artwork, herbal elixirs, music, literature, dancing, graphic design, and ultimately harnessing their own unique passions to make the world a more vibrant place for all.
Be sure you’re following @VirtuosaSociety on Instagram to be eligible to win - and take a peek at our giveaway posts to enter!
Like, comment, and tag a friend on a giveaway post for up to three entries per post. Subscribe to our newsletter for three extra entries, and become a Virtuosa Society member for an extra ten entries. Katie will announce the winner LIVE on Instagram on 12/13, so there is still time to enter! You don’t want to miss this holiday haul.
Though these gifts are all unique, there is one underlying message throughout our giveaway and beyond: it is vital to support independent artists and the magic they bring to life. Gift shopping can be both a joy to the heart and a beast to the budget! Buying directly from creators fuels their business, community, cause, and drive to continue their creative work for the world to enjoy.
Whether you’re shopping for your beloved bookworm, favorite fashionista, office goddess, musical muse, art aficionado, or dancing queen, here are gift ideas straight from the artists themselves and the passion that drives them.
Not only are these gifts featured in our giveaway, they are available for purchase any time! Give the gift of unique and thoughtful creations by and for creative women just like you this holiday season.
Read on for more gift ideas that come straight from independent creators, and be sure to follow @Virtuosa Society on Instagram to see the rest of this holiday haul - you could be our lucky winner!
Happy Holidays, everyone!
At the heart of every female creative is courage, tenacity, intuition and innovation. Wear your identity as a "Virtuosa" proudly with this soft cotton-jersey t-shirt. Slimfit and long enough to hit at the hips. Designed exclusively for Virtuosa Society and printed on-demand in Montreal, Canada in a fair trade factory where workers earn a living wage.
Elevate your journaling, note-taking and sketching with this beautiful linen-covered journal. Customized for Virtuosa Society by female artisans at Studio Portmanteau in Grants Pass, Oregon. Adorned with gold foil pressed ELEVATE - our north star statement at Virtuosa Society - and a wax seal with our logo. Journal size is 5.5" x 8.3"; 80 blank pages / 160 sheets.
Virtuosa Society's circle logo represents the power of women gathering and collaborating. Embellished with our signature florals, this sturdy tote is well equipped for hauling any manner of mid-sized goods. Exterior is 100% polyester canvas. Interior is lined with navy 100% cotton sateen and includes inside pockets and a zippered welt pocket for smaller treasures. A brass magnetic closure keeps everything locked in and black vegan leather straps offer superior comfort and stability. Customized exclusively for Virtuosa Society and printed on-demand in Montreal, Canada in a fair trade factory where workers earn a living wage.
For all the things you have to say - and a cheeky way to say it, including “Son of a Biscuit,” “Dang it all to heck,” and “Kiss my grits!” This set of 6 No. 2 graphite wood pencils includes 4 hex and 2 carpenter with white erasers. Made in the USA, we love all of DesignWorks Ink’s chic line of desk and stationery essentials, as well as their commitment to support local artisans and makers in their hometown of Nashville, TN.
We absolutely love the beautiful “Gather” design created for Pendleton by artist Emma Robbins. Emma is a Diné artist, activist, and community organizer with a passion for empowering Indigenous women. Through her artwork, she strives to raise awareness about the lack of clean water on Native Nations and educate viewers about issues such as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, representations and misrepresentations of Native Peoples, and broken treaties. She explores these themes through photography, installation and through the use of materials foraged from the Navajo Nation and other trips across the U.S. and abroad.
Emma’s “Gather” design is featured in a gorgeous Pendleton blanket as well as this generously sized (18 oz) ceramic mug perfect for everything from coffee and cocoa to soup and cereal. Most importantly, a portion of sales of “Gather” products will support DigDeep's Navajo Water Project.
As Director of the Navajo Water Project, part of the human rights organization DigDeep Water, Emma is working to create infrastructure that brings clean running water to the one in three Navajo families without it. In addition to her water work, she is also the founder of The Chapter House, a new Indigenous arts space, currently all digital, but eventually will be a brick and mortar space on Tongvaland and on the Navajo Nation.
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We are super-fans of CocoGlow/s herbal blends that help with hormone balance, immunity, complexion, and sleep - key ingredients for every female creative to thrive. The dynamic founders, Emily and Nicole, are absolutely inspiring, and Virtuosa Society is delighted to be an affiliate partner of CocoGlow!
The Self-Care Elixir Set is a perfect way to start adding adaptogens and powerful Chinese herbs into your daily wellness routine. The set includes 4oz jars of CLASSIC, BEAUTY BLEND, DAILY BROTH & REST, and gives you a variety of ways to add herbs into your day:
- Add CLASSIC to coffee with oat milk for a delicious cacao-flavored herbal latte.
- Add BEAUTY BLEND to hot water or tea for beautiful floral / berry flavored herbal tea.
- Add DAILY BROTH to hot water for a savory plant-based broth or use as a soup base.
- Add REST to hot tea with a splash of oat milk and honey for a soothing nightcap.
CLASSIC's blend of antioxidant-rich raw cacao, hormone balancing maca & lucuma, nutrient-dense adaptogens and tonifying Chinese herbs promotes hormonal balance hormones and increased energy levels.
BEAUTY BLEND's combination of antioxidant-rich botanicals, adaptogens and collagen-boosting Chinese herbs that promote hydration, balanced skin and a radiant glowing complexion.
DAILY BROTH contains a blend of adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms and nourishing Chinese herbs that boost immunity, increase stamina and help the body combat stress.
REST is a calming blend of herbs from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine that promotes deep relaxation and restful sleep. Our formula works naturally and won't leave you feeling groggy the next day.
Vegan / Gluten Free / Made with Organic Ingredients / No Refined Sugars
Just for Virtuosa Society followers! Use the code VIRTUOSA20 to save 20% off all CocoGlow products.
This one was made by our very own Graphic Design Maven, Kelly Armijo! These handmade notecards invite a touch of whimsy, with the butterfly designs serving as a reminder that you have great and wonderful things to offer the world every day.
As a graphic designer and photographer, Kelly believes that art and creative expression are the links back to our passion and inner truth. Art opens our hearts and minds to new ways of thinking and being, and Kelly is passionate about seeing things in new ways. Kelly's affinity for invigorating colors and inspiring design shines through this beautiful card set. Each card is blank on the inside - just perfect for sending a lovely handwritten note this holiday season.
These card sets are available exclusively at Poppy in downtown Klamath Falls and feature 10 cards and 10 envelopes.
“Gratitude Hearts” by Devi Seetal is a one-of-a-kind mixed media collage on wood panel, embellished with gold leaf and glitter. 6” x 6” in size and equally ideal for display on a wall or shelf. This special piece is infused with mantra and positive intentions, with sanded edges and sealed for longevity.
Lisa Chancellor is the artist behind Devi Seetal, and her work ranges from large abstract paintings to collaged portraiture, to heart collages made with various papers, all embellished with fabrics, ribbon, and gold leaf. She draws inspiration from art nouveau, tarot and metaphysics. Each work is a representation of the energetic workings behind physical manifestation. Lisa's other passions include kundalini yoga, which she recently began teaching, and teaching kids and adults alike to create art by tapping into their own unique creative voices.
Devi Seetal’s current collection is for sale exclusively at Poppy on Main in Klamath Falls. For commissions, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected]
Rest assured that there will be more gift announcements to come for the giveaway - only four more days left! Though if you simply can't wait, all of these gifts are available to purchase right now, straight from the artists themselves. Follow us on Instagram for your chance to win!
Katie will announce our winner LIVE on December 13th.
