The last of our lovely artists to share their Christmas wishes is Daniel Frost, founder of the wonderful world of Frostville. His wish list features some jazzy long johns, a clever bookshelf design by Amy Hunting and, perhaps the most festive item of our whole wish list blog series, a Christmas tree decoration with a difference…

The John Classic by Norse Projects

Long johns are ace and a must at this time of the year if you work in a freezing cold office, studio or flat. There’s nothing better than a pair of cosy johns, but to own a pair as jazzy as this would be a real treat. They are made by that amazing brand Norse projects, who if you don’t know by now, have a peek (you’ll like it!!). 

Blockshelf by Amy Hunting

Amy is a good friend of mine and a very talented designer. Her work is so beautiful, simple and fun. I wish I could have my whole flat decked out in her furniture. But for the purpose of this list I think I will go with the Blockshelf, not only because I need one for my ever growing collection of books and other objects, but I love the simplicity, playfulness and resourcefulness of this piece. 

Green Centipede by Christel Dauwe

On a visit to Antwerp recently I came across this amazing shop called Christel Dauwe that only sold glass blown ornaments. The shop was amazing and felt so magical, it’s really worth a visit if you’re there. I just wanted to buy everything in it. The thing I really love the most is the craftsmanship that has gone into each design (which is something that is rare these days) and I also love how mad some of the characters look. It was hard to pick one design out of them all but I think I would go for this cute and mad little Green Centipede. 

And that brings to a close our Christmas wish list blog series! We hope you enjoyed it and found lots of ideas for your own present purchases. Have a Merry Christmas and tip top New Year! See you in 2013.

Creator of imaginary pygmy cultivar super-race the Sumo Babies, Sister Arrow,  has a Christmas list that says a lot about her love of colour, character and wildlife, with a poster from Young Colussus, quirky ceramic people and a mushroom brush from Labour & Wait…

Young Colossus poster by R F Hunter

I admire the bold size and colourful, emotive beauty of this poster; it’s deserving of being on a wishlist I think. Rob Hunter has done an exceptional job of visualising the stories and sounds created by Young Colossus, which I already own and delight in daily.

Mushroom brush by Labour & Wait

Mushrooms require special care when you harvest them, whether from the wilderness or your local shop. It’s a certain kind of delicate approach one needs, to feel the spiritual essence of a particular fungi, perceive its mystical aura, and gently dust debris from its physical surface. This brush is a lovely design, and authentically made, as is everything from Labour & Wait.

This guy (at Moo Moo Woof Woof)

Chie and Laura make these great ceramic personalities, that I want to own, love and converse with.

Last but by no means least is Daniel Frost, who will tell us a few things from his Christmas list (hint: it involves long johns, a super cool shelf and a crazy insect Christmas decoration…)

Fans of Lizzy Stewart’s enchanting blog will already have an insight into her view of the world, but we all know a girl’s Christmas list is just as self-reflective. This year, Lizzy is wishing for a print from Cornelia O’Donovan, a plant pot with personality and a slightly eerie hand necklace…

Screenprint by Cornelia O’Donovan

I’ve loved Cornelia’s work for years, she’s one of my favourites. This print reminds me of medieval book illustrations.

Succulent pot by Atelier Stella

Atelier Stella make great ceramics with tonnes of character. The wee face on this pot is super sweet and I’m always in need of new homes for my plants!

Necklace by Kaye Blegvad

Kaye is an amazing illustrator but also, sickeningly, makes great jewellery. I like the simplicity of this necklace but also the fact that it’s ever so slightly creepy. 

Next up in our tour of Christmas wishes is Sister Arrow.

Now a peek into the thoughts and inspirations of our very own Ciara Phelan with her list of Christmas wishes, which features cute wooden birds, beauteous notebooks from Esme Winter and some uber-chic vases - what a lovely bunch!

Re-Turned Birds 

‘Re-turned’ birds are the work of Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland, who recycles bits of wood into these beautiful figurines. I love them because each one seems to have a personality of its own and is completely unique due to the nature of wood.

Notebooks by Esme Winter

I love these beautiful little notebooks for their combination of simple colour and complex pattern. Esme Winter is a surface pattern designer based in london, all her products are manufactured in the UK.

Vases from Ferm Living 

These ceramic vases have a lovely organic feel to them, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes so you can swap them up and style them depending on your mood.

Next Up Lizzy Stewart and her exciting Xmas wish list. 

Owen Gildersleeve is a hard person to buy for going by his Christmas list! He’s asking Santa for a hand-operated gramophone, a collection of test records from Hydra Head and the catalogue from one of his favourite exhibitions…

Selbstgebauters Gramophone by Livia Ritthaler

Maybe not an item which is purchasable, but I really would love one! A very clever and unique design idea by London / Berlin based artist and designer Livia Ritthaler. She has designed a minimalist gramophone which is made out of just three materials: paper, wood and metal. The device is then operated by hand as you can see in this video

Entire Hydra Head Records TEST PRESS collection

One of my favourite record labels Hydra Head Records sadly recently closed its doors. But as a final attempt to raise funds to keep re-issuing their past releases they have taken a DIY Kickstarter approach. The label have put up for sale a crazy array of merchandise including instruments from the bands, original artwork and rare releases. This collection of test records in particular caught my eye, but at $3,333.00 it might be pushing it as Christmas presents go…

Cy Twombly: Cycles and Seasons

The exhibition catalogue that accompanied Cy Twombly’s 2008 Tate Modern show. This was an amazing exhibition which has really stuck with me, but unfortunately at the time I could only afford a poster. Now they seem to have sold out everywhere. If anyone comes across a copy please let me know : )

Next up Christmas inspiration from MH artist and co-founder Ciara Phelan

Next in our series of posts featuring the innermost Christmas desires of our lovely Many Hands artists, here is Adam Ellison’s list - featuring a smokin’ watch from Uniform Wares, a work of genius by Chris Ware and an out of this world illustrated book from Nobrow…

Uniform Wares Watch - 203 Series

I don’t normally wear watches, but I would break the rule for one of these beautiful time pieces from Uniform Wares. The 204 Series is super minimal and reminds me of a watch pictogram.

Building Stories by Chris Ware

I was once bought Acme Novelty Library: No. 18 by Chris Ware as a birthday present. Reading it, I was amazed by his unique narrative style and ability to tell such a emotional and multiple layered story. With Building Stories, Ware’s latest ambitious project, I am hoping for more of the same.

Space Race by Tom Cole

Tom is a good friend of mine so I was super excited to hear that he’d produced a book for Nobrow - and what a beauty it is! Combine that with my love of all things space and you’re on to a Christmas time winner.

Next in line the Christmas wishes of Mr Owen Gildersleeve 

The second artist to share his Christmas most wanted is Ryan Todd. His list of festive desires includes vintage ceramics, a lovely little sharpener and some science geek chic…

John Clappison mugs from Hornsea

My girlfriend and I collect bits of crockery and John Clappison is among our favourite designers. We’ve started collecting his mugs, which were manufactured by Hornsea. They are only available on Ebay, in antique shops or if you’re very lucky, your local charity shop.

Rounded Double Sharpener

Most of the objects for sale in this shop are beautiful. A collection of understated Objects of Use. If I get one of these little gems in the Christmas stocking I’ll be very happy.

Molecule Building Set

This molecule building set is identical to one I had at school as a kid. It’s really hard to find them in wood these days so after coming across this baby online, it was an instant addition to my Christmas list. It would sit on top of my bookcase charmingly.

Next up, Christmas desires from Illustrator and MH Co-founder Adam Ellison’s wish list

In the run up to Christmas you’ll be finding out what’s on our artists’ wish lists, but we would also like to know what’s on your Many Hands wish list. Let us know your top three favourite Many Hands products by Twitter, Facebook or email to be in with a chance of winning a stocking full of goodies! You never know, Santa might just bring you what you wish for…