lace wrapping paper

my christmas mission of handmade gift giving has turned out great so far, but i've been stumped when it comes to wrapping options. the boy had an excellent idea to use pretty fabric which i am totally into (and god knows i have millions of lovely fabric samples thanks to design school), but then i came across this incredible idea taking it one step further...spray painting kraft paper with a lace overlay!! thank you eddie ross for your brilliance!!! this is my next project...

via eddie ross

happy friday

i've been slacking on the posts lately, but after getting over a cold & working like an elf to craft my homemade christmas gifts...i'm back. i can't believe christmas is already a week away - it feels like december just started and now we're fast approaching the new year! this weekend i plan to tackle the rest of my holiday gift making, spend time with friends who have come home, celebrate the boy's 24th birthday on sunday and hopefully have some time to make a trip around town to see some sparkly christmas lights! i hope everyone has a fun, festive & hopefully relaxing weekend.

via raggedyanne6982 on flickr

gift guide: i love goooold

i've been looking for a simple, delicate chain necklace for everyday wear and i've finally found it! any of these charming necklaces from elephantine would make a fabulous gift this holiday season. each piece is handmade and the prices are so perfect you can buy one for all the lovely ladies in your life! feast your eyes on these beauties...

p.s. how cute is the little gift box your jewelry comes packaged in???

via elephantine on etsy

gift guide: the busy bee

i'm a list kind of girl and i find it very helpful to carry a planner. here is an adorable daily agenda (so much more space to write!!) for the friend who likes to have a little organization in their life. this beauty has endless design possibilities from faux leather to fun fabrics and papers so you can completely customize it for that special person - it even has a pretty ribbon attached to mark your place! i especially love this woodgrain print with the bright red binding...

via srobison on etsy

let it snow

wishing for snow in napa...

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gift guide: the iphone fanatic

during an etsy browsing session i came across this amazing handmade iphone/ipod charging station made from a cedar log. this is an incredibly stylish holiday gift for the iphone user in your life...and if you're not cool enough to have an iphone yet (like myself) it works with all ipods too!

via woodtec on etsy

holiday round up: felt

this year i'm loving whimsical holiday decorations in natural colors and materials. here are some fabulous finds all made of felt.

1.) adorable felt wreath
via hersheyismybaby on etsy



2.) polka dot garland stands
via paisleymagic on etsy

3.) doctor seuss-esque mini trees
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4.) extra sweet embellished stockings
via rikrak on etsy

5.) eco-friendly recycled bird ornaments
via recycledparts on etsy

holiday gift guide 2009

for the first time ever i'm announcing the start of my very own little holiday gift guide! for the next two weeks i will be presenting lots of fun items for everyone special on your gift giving list including your dog. stay tuned for exciting and unique ideas...

xoxo

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wish list

dear santa,
this year for my 23rd birthday/christmas i'd like:

1. a pair of fun colored tights
2. this book
3. a french press for morning coffee
4. an eco-friendly leather collar for nelli
5. this adorable knot ring in silver
6. a hand knit tube scarf
7. this comfy flannel nightie i'd rock as a tunic
8. this lovely rosette headband
9. these jazzy studded flats
10. this comfy looking tee by lauren conrad

via besimo on flickr

time to get my craft on

since thanksgiving has now come & gone...its time for me to pull out the craft box & sewing machine and take on that goal i set for myself this year of giving handmade christmas gifts. i've got some fabulous ideas, but unfortunately i can't share them just yet as the fam and friends read this very blog. i'll leave you with some craft ingredients to ponder...cork, felt, buttons, wool sweater. what do you think about that???

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