i've always been a fan/supporter of lauren conrad (team lauren...if you will) and i was thrilled to find out about her latest venture the little market. the company mission is wonderful the products are TO DIE. felt pom garlands? SO MUCH YES. the holidays are literally right around the corner and i'm so happy to have found a new source for gift giving (and wish listing!).

dress up your orchid

have you ever purchased a beautiful orchid to give as a gift (or to keep and admire yourself)? you know those ugly little hair clips or green twist ties that come attached to that fabulous orchid? yeah...change those out. just use a piece of raffia, twine or string (i like to use bakers twine) and tie a nice tight bow holding the orchid to the stake in place of the clips/ties. you can even use a little moss to bump up the chic factor by tucking a bit under your bow before you pull it taut - bingo - a well dressed orchid.

2010 gift guide: williams sonoma

1. le creuset stoneware butter crock (i highly recommend!!!!)
2. fortnum & mason classic teas
3. the great cupcake cake pan
4. monogrammed footed candy dish
5. beeswax candles
6. riedel vinum 7-piece gift set

2010 gift guide: z gallerie

1. everglade tape measure
2. keep calm and carry on pencil set
3. gloveables
4. yorick votives
5. deer head
6. pug bookends

2010 gift guide: west elm

1. owl sugar shaker
2. recycled spanish glass votive holders
3. ceramic white alarm clocks
4. metallic leaf dessert plates
5. footed murcury hurricanes
6. nyc stamp set

2010 holiday gift guide

holiday gift guides are here! this year i've categorized by shop and i'd definitely be happy to receive everything on each list! keep your eye out all week for gift giving inspiration...happy shopping! xo

on etsy | girls can tell

this little shop has got you covered with adorable tea towels embellished with a variety of hand sketched screen print designs...perfect for just about anyone on your gift giving list.

 

olive & cocoa

autumn/early holiday gift giving is made effortless through this gorgeous company. even the catalog styling and packaging are inspiring...

 

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gift guide: v-day for him

this valentine's day give him something to enhance his experience with the things he loves. here are a few ideas for those of you who are stumped...
 

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some of the best gifts are things you can't necessarily buy from a store, but they definitely provide fun + memories:

1. lessons - musical, art, sports, cooking, you name it (find an instructor on craigslist)

2. tickets - concerts, comedy shows, sports, poker tournaments, etc.

3. time - if he doesn't have much free time for the things he likes tell him you’ll regularly make some special time for him to do that thing (i.e. game night with the guys + offer to cook and set up). it’s low budget and it will give him something to really look forward to.

gift guide: v-day

i've recently had a few requests for valentine's day gift ideas and stumbling across this ring via a cup of jo inspired me to start searching/posting. how adorable right?

via catbird

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

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 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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