Yes, the holidays are commercial. No, despite what you might hear I do believe in private property (unlike some of my pinko friends). The holidays are a great time for crafting, and provide a wonderful opportunity to buy gifts from handcrafters and other small businesses. Unfortunately, I don't have time to be very comprehensive, but here are a few ideas and resources for that special William-Morris-Influenced Someone:
Cut x Paste's Handcrafted Holiday Guide
A wonderful place to begin... and don't forget to check out the consignments on the main site.
I Buy D.I.Y.
A sprawling directory of D.I.Y. sites. Takes a little time to go through, but the people here are hard core craftspeople.
TrampLamps
Don't get too excited, boys. This light-up lingerie is for illumination, not wear. But it is lovely nonetheless.
Frecklewonder
Lovely handmade jewelry, handbags, accessories, and vintage goods.
Carol's Daughter
A Brooklyn natural cosmetics shop w/ the goods for every skin type.