We like unusual sensibilities, the bucking of trends and endeavors that support the little guy, so we're excited about Poppytalk Handmade.

It's a "virtual street market" that launched in early October (growing from its first incarnation as a design and D.I.Y. blog) enabling emerging artists and designers -- working in everything from gold to ceramics to letterpress -- to rent a table at the online street fair and bring their handmade wares to the crafty-loving masses.

Seventy-five indie makers have signed up so far. Don't you have some early holiday shopping to do?