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27 Gifts From Etsy To Buy Yourself Because Work Was Hard This Week And You Deserve A Treat

And sometimes, the only thing that’ll make the week better is the promise of a package in the mail.

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by Chelsea Stuart BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff

I'm a seasoned Shopping Editor with more than 10 years of experience covering travel (my favorite), home decor, fashion, and pet products.

You showed up, answered the emails, sat through the meetings, and made it to the end of the week, which, to me, sounds like a pretty good reason to treat yourself. Whether you're eyeing a charming toast-shaped candle holder, an animal cracker pillow, or an unnecessary-but-irresistible thong bookmark, these picks are here to bring a little extra joy to your day. 

1. A miniature zen garden — in the form of a turtle sandbox every millennial will surely recognize — if you're looking to practice mindfulness but in a non-traditional way. 

Otter Finds / Etsy

Otter Findsis a Florida–based small biz with all sorts of quirky home decor and desk toys. 

Promising review: "I had a sandbox just like this as a kid. Now I have one just like it for my desk. Nostalgic, satisfying, fun. Thank you!" —Brooke 

Get it from Otter Findsfor $19.99+ (available in three sizes).

2. Aknotted rope wristlet that will have you understanding why your mom had you in a kid harness/leash. Look, she had trouble keeping you in eyesight as a toddler, and you have trouble not misplacing your AirPods. One has legs, and one doesn't, but you still can't manage it. So can you blame her?

Unknot Shop / Etsy

Unknot Shop is a Black woman–owned small business from mechanical engineer/macrame maker Sitoë. 

Promising review: "The color is vibrant and the quality is great! I’m so excited to use this for my keys. I also appreciated the little note left by the seller. Made me smile :)" —Rylee

Get it fromUnknot Shop for $21.50 (currently available in 14 colors).

3. A cement planter with a miniature figure graffitiing the side. Whether you live in a big city where street art is part of the landscape, or you *wish* you lived in a city where street art was part of the landscape... this will add a dose of urban-inspired art to your space. 

Mossystoneshop2 / Etsy

Mossystoneshop2 is a Latina woman–owned small business that "blends elements of architecture, fashion, culture, and art."

Promising review: "I absolutely love this planter. Such a creative and unique idea, I can't wait to find the perfect plant to pair with it!" —Casey

Get it from Mossystoneshop2 for $35.25+ (originally $47+; available in two styles).

4. A ruffled monogram pillow so you can mark your spot on the couch. No more fighting for the comfy crater *your* butt has molded over the years! 

DijiParadise / Etsy

DijiParadise is a small studio creating personalized gifts, custom curtains, and nursery decor.

Promising review: "These pillows are exactly as described. Very cute and great quality. They send a proof for your approval prior to production, which gives you peace of mind. The pillows arrived quickly, and I also appreciated the updates from the seller." —Lacey

Get it from DijiParadise for $17.54+ (available in eight sizes, eight colors, and with or without the pillow insert).  

5. A miniSurvivorflame puzzle if you're practicing for the day Jeff Probst and the producers FINALLY call you up for an interview. Look, season 50 winner Aubry Bracco bought a bootleg Simmotion off of Etsy and look how well that panned out for her!!!

Sands Game Co / Etsy

Sands Game Co is a small business that sells a handful of Survivor-inspired puzzles. 

Promising review: "We purchased this as a game to play at an upcoming family reunion. I am the designated tester, and I had fun putting the puzzle together. Looking forward to sharing it at the reunion this summer!" —Julia

Get it from Sands Game Co for $24.99.

6. A delicate sterling silver ring with two little bun buns booping each other on the nose. Like, come on, how sweet!

Pamela FineJewelry / Etsy

Pamela FineJewelry is a small business that sells silver accessories. If you'd like the ring in a different material like 14-karat or 18-karat gold, message the seller to customize your piece! 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this ring. Unique item because you rarely find mini lop jewelry that is actually cute. The sheath of the ring is thicker than I expected it to be, so I'm pleasantly surprised. Very pleased; I will be wearing it in memory of my Bertie Bunny!" —Megan

Get it from Pamela FineJewelry for $43.36. 

7. Aceramic toast candle holder that honors your love for carbs and ambient lighting. 

Shop Collin Garrity / Etsy

Collin Garrity is a St. Louis-based woodworker and ceramicist. 

Promising review: "Obsessed with this piece! Looks so fantastic, great decor!" —Morgan

Get it from Collin Garrity for $40.

8. A crocheted thong bookmark if you're finally ready to replace the faded Target receipt you've been using to mark your page. Why a thong? I mean, why not. 

Trang Socks / Etsy

Trang Socks is a small business that also sells other book accessories like book trackers and page holders. 

Get it from Trang Socks for $10.98+ (originally $19.97+; available in nine colors and with or without a charm).

9. A custom reusable bowl cover so you don't have to go through 27 Tupperware lids next time you're being responsible and trying to put away leftovers.

Stacy Kitchen Decor / Etsy

Stacy Kitchen Decor is a San Francisco–based small biz that makes reusable kitchen towels, aprons, and bags. 

Promising review: "Already using these sweet covers. They make me so happy and they work perfectly!" —cathleen bergey

Get it from Stacy Kitchen Decor for $9.89+ (originally $17.12+; available in six sizes, individually or as a set of three, and in three designs).

10. A pack ofmedieval cat stickers that'll straight up make you LOL when you shuffle through them to see what 15th-century painters thought a cat looked like???

White Bee Gifts / Etsy

White Bee Gifts is a small business based in the UK that sells stickers and other stationery. 

Promising review: "These cats brighten my life significantly. 10/10, all 5 stars, 100% recommend." —megandiamond91

Get a pack of 12 from White Bee Gifts for $6.93.

11. A strawberry-shaped stress relief toy you can squeeze, squish, pinch, pull — you name it — on the days when you're THIS close to having a menty b because your Dunkin' order doesn't taste like heaven... but like creek water. And $5 creek water, at that!

Moontale Store / Etsy

Moontale Store is a small business that sells taba squishy toys (ones that are made of sticky silicone, ultra-soft, and slow-rising).

Promising review: "This seller has brilliant customer service, and their taba squishies are well done. I will definitely be coming back here the next time I want to buy a squishy." —Claire

Get it from Moontale Storefor $18.53+(available in two colors or a pack of two).

12. A hand-pinched matcha bowl that'll have you even more excited for mornings when you wake up, stretch, yawn, and whip up your favorite Shrek-colored drink. 

Made By C Design / Etsy

Made By C Design is a Sydney, Australia–based small biz. 

Promising review: "This is a beautiful matcha bowl. Unique and handmade. Arrived quickly to NYC from Australia. My daughter loves it, and I would buy it as a gift for any matcha drinkers! We also use it to pour espresso over our affogato!" —Vanessa Santaga

Get it from Made By C Design for $47.57+ (available in two designs).

13. A set of Goldfish fridge magnets, because food-shaped inanimate objects are 🎶 SIMPLY THE BEST 🎶 (plz imagine David serenading Patrick in Schitt's Creek). 

Handy Cute Art/Etsy

Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products. 

Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" —Teresa A Houtz

Get a set of six from Handy Cute Artfor $10.50 (originally $14). 

14. A Summer House–inspired candle if — post-reunion (and bonus episode!) — you're rewatching the entire series. As far as memorable quotes go, Paige DeSorbo is the gift that keeps on giving, and "she wore shoulder pads to the beach" was just 🤌🤌🤌. 

Pop Wick Co. / Etsy

Pop Wick Co. is a Detroit–based business that sells pop culture-inspired candles. 

Promising review: "The perfect gift for my Bravo- and Paige-loving best friend! Great quality and great scent!" —Katherine

Get it from Pop Wick Co. for $18.52+ (originally $21.79; available in two sizes and various scent/jar color combinations).

15. A trio of still-life prints that'll make you feel like you're dining seaside in Positano rather than reheating leftovers from last night's one-pot pasta dinner. 

Krista Kim Studio / Etsy

Krista Kim Studio is an Idaho-based small biz that specializes in original oil paintings and giclee art prints. This set doesn't come framed, but if you want a similar look, you can pick up some 5x7 or 8x10 frames. 

Promising review: "These are so stunning and even better in person than I imagined! I can’t wait to get them up on the wall. Seller was also excellent in responding to any questions I had." —dbarbe

Get them from Krista Kim Studio for$95+ (available in two sizes).

16. Or a martini and Cheez-It print sure to have some of you screaming, "That's my brand!" 

Tiger Art Studios / Etsy

Tiger Art Studios is an Austin, Texas–based small biz. 

Promising review: "This looks SOOOOO cute in my kitchen, I’m obsessed." —Samantha Majewski

Get it from Tiger Art Studios for $20.40+ (originally $34+; available in eight sizes).

17. A set of colorful press-on nails if you love the look of Gel-X and acrylic sets, but you can't quite swallow the $150+ price tag and three hours of sitting in a salon chair. These babies are just as durable and give you 3–4 weeks of wear for less than $25. 

Press by Jessie

Press by Jessie is a small business that drops new press-on designs weekly. 

Promising review: "These nails looked perfect as in the pictures and were suuuper durable and lasted my entire week of beach vacation (lots of time in the water!). Will definitely be buying from this seller again." —Hannah

Get them from Press by Jessie for $24.30 (originally $53.99; available in three shapes and lengths and five sizes).

18. A kitschy chip and dip bowl, because if anything deserves to be romanticized, it's your daily dose of [insert go-to snack here]. For me, that means my Trader Joe's pita chips and Everything But The Bagel dip. 🧑‍🍳 

Lydia Ceramic / Etsy

Lydia Ceramic is a mother-daughter small biz based in Turkey.

Promising review: "I love this chip and dip bowl so much! Totally adorable! Love it, love it, love it! Thank you!" —Jenn Reay

Get it from Lydia Ceramic for $34.80 (originally $43.50; available in three designs).

19. A reality TV sticker, because 'tis the season to spend six nights a week — yes, six 🫶 — watching Love Island and then using the seventh night of the week to dissect everything that went down.

Ether + Opal / Etsy

Ether + Opal is a small biz that sells all sorts of pop culture-inspired goodies (think shirts, candles, keychains, etc.). If you're a fan of The Real Housewives franchise, you'll definitely find something you love!!

Promising review: "Lol, love the design and sticker, thank you!!!" —Lauren

Get it from Ether + Opalfor $4+(available in five sizes). 

20. A hand-thrown whisker keepsake vase if you — like me — don't have human children, so there are no baby teeth to hold on to, but you do have a cat who occasionally loses a whisker, and that's just as sweet. 

Painted Bayou LA / Etsy

Painted Bayou LAis a Louisiana–based small business. 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this little vessel. It has already accumulated a few whiskers." —Heather

Get it from Painted Bayou LAfor $14+ (available in six colors).

21. A cutesy "books read this year" tracker you can plop on your bookshelf and update every time you finish another title. It's like a reward! 

Hobo Printing / Etsy

Hobo Printing is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin–based small business.

Promising review: "I am slowly creating my bookshelf — SO CUTE!! The little figure up top is magnetic, too — AMAZING. Super lightweight and good quality! Also shipped EXTREMELY FAST — I TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!" —isabella joanis

Get it fromHobo Printing for $18 (available in four colors and your choice of four charms).

22. A custom food brand if you want to cement your BBQs as the most wow-worthy in your friend group. 

Tao Yu Greenery / Etsy

Tao Yu Greenery is a Pennsylvania–based small business specializing in custom branding irons.

Promising review: "I love this branding iron and can't wait to give it to my son-in-law for his first Father's Day. He loves to grill, and I know he will love it. It is great quality and just as shown." —Nancy

Get it from Tao Yu Greeneryfor $19.82+ (available in 14 sizes and various handle/box styles).

23. A bestsellingsucculent suncatcher sure to add a dose of whimsy to whatever room you place it in. I fear that if I got one of these, my cats would be scaling the walls, trying to "catch" the sparkles. 

The Boho Beach Bum / Etsy

This small biz is located in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Melissa is an Etsy star-seller who creates gemstone jewelry, glass-bead suncatchers, and wind chimes.

Promising review: "It is absolutely gorgeous, and the seller is friendly and helpful. 5 stars." —Sky

Get it from The Boho Beach Bum for $89.98 (available in three colors).

24. A fake cake tissue-box holder, because it's allergy season and your Kleenex box is about to see a whooole lot of action. 

Cake Shake Co. / Etsy

Cake Shake Co.is a woman-owned small business based in Austin, Texas, that makes functional products that look like vintage cakes.

Promising review: "HOW IS IT EVEN CUTER IN PERSON!?!??! This is seriously so well-made and ADORABLE, I'm obsessed. If you're on the fence, buy it!!!!" —Jenna

"It’s so pretty!!! Absolutely love it, no regrets. Tested it on a Puffs tissue box and a generic brand. Fit both. Thank you!" —Autumn

Get it from Cake Shake Co. for $65+ (available in square or rectangle). 

25. An animal cracker pillow if your home is one elephant (or camel, or rhino...) short of a circus, and you know what? You're leaning into it at this point. 

MiaBOWstyle / Etsy

MiaBOWstyle is a small business that makes the cutest homemade plushies. 

Promising review: "These animal cracker pillows are everything! So adorable, always makes me smile." —Lauren 

Get it from MiaBOWstyle for $30.32+ (originally $39.90+; available in three animals and two colors). 

26. A set of 12 jumbo "paper clip" shower curtain rings should regular shmegular metal options be too boring for you. These will instantly jazz up your washroom and reviewers agree they're sturdy!

Knot Maille / Etsy

Knot Maille is a small business specializing in 3D-printed and chainmail creations.

Promising review: "Love these shower curtain clips. They’re so cute and add a wonderful pop of color." —Kaylin Martin

Get it from Knot Maille for $14.99+ (available in several color packs).

27. A monochromatic photo frame if you're looking for an interesting way to spice up your gallery wall and show off that Polaroid you've had stuck to your fridge with a magnet... just waiting for its moment. 

Frame Mavens / Etsy

Frame Mavens is a woman-owned small business based in Springfield, Ohio that makes photo frames.

Here's what BuzzFeed Home and Garden Editor Sally Elshorafa has to say about these: "I fell in love with these frames the very first time I saw them on Etsy, so I was really excited when I finally got the opportunity to order one. My toddler son's passport photo is extremely cute, so much so that I saved the extra print and decided to get a custom cut from Frame Mavens in the cornflower blue color. They were quick to respond to the custom cut request, and my order was made and shipped quickly. I added it to a gallery wall that's a little too full of gaudy (in a good way) gilded frames and minimalist black frames, and it really helped break it up and add some color."

Promising review: "Beautiful monochromatic frame! Perfect for a framed 4x6 postcard, which the owners graciously did a custom cut for." —Violet

Get it from Frame Mavens for $70 (available in nine colors).

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