Cheap Thrills

On my daily commute to the office, I enjoy looking out my car window at the falling leaves in autumnal shades. In colder months, I often visit the beach just to smell the salt air and feel the cold, grainy sand in my hands. I guess you could say I'm a 'nature lover.' Here are a few handcrafted creations inspired by nature that would make wonderful gifts.

Roses always remind me of love and this Carnelian Rose necklace-earring set by Nature Manipulated would be the perfect gift to say "I love you." Cost: $75. Don't miss Nature Manipulated's beautiful photography, too. To buy: naturemanipulated.etsy.com

This greeting card by WildWheat evokes those fond childhood memories of jumping into a pile of leaves. Cost: $6.50. To buy: WildWheat.etsy.com

Give your dry winter skin a treat with a moisturizing bar of vegan soap by Dirty Bird Soaps. This is a gift that gives back as 10 percent of every sale goes to the Humane Society, according to their Web site. Cost: $4.50. To buy: dirtybirdsoaps.etsy.com