Holiday high season is just around the bend, and more likely than not there are still quite a few unchecked boxes on your gift-giving list. With the economy in its current, especially sad state, justifying buying just any old thing won’t do. So, why not focus your efforts on independent designers? Thanks to the ever-evolving landscape of online retail, there are countless places to buy fantastic goods—from fashionable accessories and furniture, to artwork—at a fraction of the price you’d pay at a non-virtual boutique. And, one prime place to do so is Etsy, a site ideal in the sense that it puts the buyer directly in contact with numerous fledgling designers selling well-crafted, reasonably priced items. Here, we focus on five prospective giftees and offer a few possible present options for each. Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Don’t worry. There’s plenty more where these came from.

Fashionista
Whether it’s your best friend, who is well versed in all of the latest designers and trends hitting the streets, or your sis, currently enrolled at one of the top fashion institutes, Etsy stocks plenty of especially stylish gifts, which would make any avid fashionista salivate. First off is Yokoo—the eye-catching knitwear line that’s already warranted heavy fashion blog attention. From over-sized, tightly knit mufflers, to loose-fitting neck warmers that double as hoods, the line is chock-full of covetable pieces. In addition to highly functional knits there are also chain necklaces, which look like the love child of Flavor Flav and a needle-wielding octogenarian. And the best part: most of the pieces are priced well under $100. Also winning high marks in the Etsy accessory department is a vintage-inspired jewelry line from Ingrid Dijkers. Her collection consists of subtly intricate eggshell-esque pendants that call to mind a Joseph Cornell shadow box. While the outside looks simply like a clay pendant, when flipped, the charm reveals an entire miniature world complete with a short poem and sculpture. Wearable art has never looked so fine.

Banker
Just because you’re in need of a gift for a finance guy doesn’t mean craftastic Etsy doesn’t have something in store for them as well. Take this fashion-forward Multi-use Laptop Case for instance. Far from ostentatious, the accessory suggests a strong air of sartorial savvy. And, while the price isn’t exactly easy on the wallet, the fact that the case is handcrafted in Italy and boasts a waterproof lining and shock absorbent inner layer should put your frugal self at ease. Don’t want to spend an arm and a leg? Check out this handsome Handcrafted Wood Clock. It’s totally unique and would seamlessly spice up an otherwise drab office desk.

Domestic
Be it your significant others’ mother, your favorite aunt, or just a friend who enjoys playing the role of homemaker, there are plenty of eye-catching home goods perfect for someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen. From Handprinted Cards, perfect for a thoughtful note (and especially refreshing in the digital age), to Vintage Recipe Cards that make jotting down ingredients that much more pleasurable, Etsy has a wide range of cheap, domestic-friendly gifts available. But, if you’re looking to cough up a little more dough for something truly special, check out Antonisse Ceramics. The latter, a line of beautifully handpainted dishware, includes everything from planters and mugs, to miniature bowls from which to procure the perfect salt pinch.

Art Lover
Buying art from an online retailer like Etsy may ignite fear in the hearts of seasoned art lovers. But that’s just their inner-snob talking. Etsy features a wide array of photographs and paintings well worth hanging on your wall. The key is to keep an open-mind. Take Lanae Photography’s simple landscapes, for instance. Small in size and potentially appealing to a wide range of art lovers, these black and white landscapes make for an ideal gift for someone of any age or background. Likewise a safe (and extremely nominally priced) bet for anyone from a Kindergarten art teacher, to a top MOMA curator, is this Light Switch featuring Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. An art seller with slightly more niche appeal is Berkley Illustration, which is responsible for a series of suited animal portraits that are truly irresistible. Our favorite: the sloth in a pinstripe suit.

Pet Lover
For certain people on your holiday shopping list, you know nothing comes between them and their cat or canine. And, for those individuals for whom the sun rises and sets with their pet, Etsy has plenty of animal-friendly gifts. First off, there’s the Custom Wood-Burned Pet Portrait, which may seem a bit bizarre at first. But, trust us, anyone with a serious pet-obsession would go gaga over this gesture. Also worth a gander: this tiny Recycled herringbone collar, which is perfect for small dogs and cats with eco-friendly owners. And then there’s this Customizable Leather Collar for larger dogs that’s significantly more stylish than anything you’ll find at Petco. Last, but not least, is this Skull and Crossbones Scarf, which doubles as a hat for small dogs. If this doesn’t put you in the holiday spirit, we don’t know what will.

~Alisa Gould-Simon

**Note: To make last minute shopping even easier for you, Etsy has put together a guide to all of its retailers willing to expedite your gifts here.