Indiana Gift Guide: FTW (For The Women)

The holidays are coming up: check out the greatest Indiana-made gifts Hoosiers could ask for!

Studio AMF

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Allison Ford (Studio AMF) brings the chic to biochic and provides a wholesome new look to jewelry. Handcrafted from wood and metal, these pieces are more than just something to wear: there's an inherent special quality in each one. Follow Allison as she tries out new designs on her Facebook and check out her Etsy here if you'd like to see all of her products.

The Onyx Exchange

From candles and wax melts to bar soaps and lotion, The Onyx Exchange brings a hand crafted element to scents. The ultimate in good smells, the coolest part about their candles is their wooden wicks and the assortment of fragrances that they offer. Now with holiday scents ready to ship, the perfect time to get your loved one something from The Onyx Exchange is right now: check out their Facebook for updates and their online shop here!

The Best Chocolate In Town

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Candy. There has to be candy in this article. Chocolate from The Best Chocolate In Town is the best if your sweetie has a sweet tooth. Take her on down to Mass Ave and pick from the veritable assortment of delicious treats. From mocha truffles, popcorn and peanut butter treats, vegan chocolates, and the famous Gelato Da Vinci, you'll satisfy any appetite (including yours). Check out more on their website.

Moira K Lime

Looking for beautiful sterling silver and gold handcrafted jewelry? Hey, even if you aren't, you have to check out the phenomenal designs in Katie Lime's online shop. The featured rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are, to quote Katie, "delicate, feminine, fresh and refined jewelry that compliments your natural beauty." Can't go wrong with that! Let's also take a moment to enjoy the great product photography on her online shop as well, why don't we?

Salame Jewelry Designs

Talking about beautiful jewelry and amazing product photography, Salame Jewelry Designs features more colorful precious jewels and takes them to the extreme. Based in Anderson, Indiana, Rana Salame brings together a beautiful bouquet of handcrafted gemstone accessories. These are so cool: from raw quartz necklaces to black jade earrings, the variety is astounding. See more on her website here.

BearWare Collective

Liz Olson of BearWare Collective has done it -- what started out as a creative project to help teens has become an internationally sold product. This Indianapolis company focuses on beautiful and artful headbands that do it right: they look great and everyone wants one. The variety of headbands is great and is sure to make someone happy after gifting it! There is one thing I will ask you to do: like them on Facebook (they have less than 50 right now) and spread the word after checking out their online shop!

Hubbard & Cravens Coffee and Tea

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When talking to a friend about this list, she was appalled that I had forgotten to add Hubbard & Cravens. "Henry, there's no better gift than soothing green tea...and everyone loves coffee!" Well, here you go Abby: from their sustainable coffees to their amazing teas, everything is roasted in Indianapolis and ready to be shipped to your door.

Sloane Jewelry Design

If there's one thing I learned from putting together this gift guide, it's that there are so many talented jewelry crafters in Indiana. Sloane Jewelry Design was created by artist and designer Sloane Swayze in Fall 2013 after she graduated from Ball State where she majored in Fine Art with a specialization in metalsmithing and jewelry design. Pretty neat, huh? If you'd like to support her (and check out all of the beautiful pieces), you can check out her online store and like her on Facebook!

Indy Reads

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If you happen to be in Indianapolis, take the loved woman in your life to Indy Reads: not only were they featured one of my past Buzzfeed articles, but each purchase helps out their phenomenal cause. The Pay What You Can shelf is perfect for those on a budget, and the amazing events they host each week are perfect for taking along a loved one. Find out more on their website here!

Newfangled Confections

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More candy? More candy. Newfangled Confections' sweet & spicy pecans, buttered pecan pralines, and their trademark peanut butter Frittles can all be eaten out of the bag or chopped or crumbled for an ice cream topping like no other. The best part? Four words: vegan and gluten-free. Check out more information on their website here.