December 14, 2009
14 Days of Gifts Guide: Day 10.
1. For the rider in your life, a set of bike wheel coasters
2. For the Northerner, a Colossal Cables Throw
3. For the plan-aheader, One Day at Time notepads
4. For the letter-writer, a pretty Preening Pen
5. For the accessorizer, a colorful set of resin bangles
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December 14, 2009
Win It: Xenotees.
I have a soft spot for screen printing. There’s just something so deeply satisfying about slaving over your design and then dragging the ink across the screen and seeing it take shape.
This week’s giveaway is from Xenotees, where every single piece is screen printed by hand on a manual 6 color/6 station press. And one of your luckies is going to be the recipient of this adorable French Pet Lobster scarf! It’s a sheer jersey scarf from American Apparel screen printed in red with “I have a liking for lobsters. They are peaceful, serious creatures. They know the secrets of the sea, they don’t bark…” in French. So sweet and charming. And perfect for all of winter’s chilliest days.
To Enter, Tell Me:
1. Your favorite animal!
2. Your email address, in case you’re the lucky winner (those who do not will sadly be disqualified)
3. And do it all before Friday, December 18th at 12pm CST
A winner will be chosen randomly and announced shortly after. Best of luck!
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December 14, 2009
Win It: IVEE Winner.
Congratulations Claire!
All of your answers were incredibly inspiring. And with this super stylish workout wardrobe from IVEE, even I am a bit more motivated to kick it up a notch in 2010. A big thank you to everyone for entering and to IVEE for creating workout wear we wouldn’t be ashamed to be seen out in public in!
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December 11, 2009
Happy Weekend.
Great things from the week past…
Super pretty I-can’t-believe-they’re-a-free-download holiday gift tags :: Two Brunettes
Are you using TeuxDeux, the super simple, designy, free to-do app yet? :: swissmiss
Relive your childhood mall Santa terrors with Sketchy Santas
Tear off wallpaper for that customized look :: Design-Milk
Pantone unveils Turquoise 15-5519 as color of the year for 2010!
Living In: Romeo & Juliet :: Design*Sponge
More incredible free printable wintry holiday tags for your collection :: Domestifluff
This December desktop calendar is rockin’ my screen right now :: simple blueprint
Loving the details in this chic Chicago wedding :: Style Me Pretty
Download these envelope + package wraps for your holiday mailings :: Creature Comforts
A great selection of warm + cozy throws for under $100 :: Shelterpop
Check out my personal wish list for the year! :: Shiny Squirrel
Giveaway Reminder: You have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the ivee giveaway!
Happy Weekend!
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December 11, 2009
Holiday Make It #11: Flavored Sugars.
Not this year, but hopefully next, I plan on going 100% handmade with all of my presents. As in, handmade by me. It’s a big undertaking, but I’ve been gathering ideas for a few months and know it’s totally do-able. My latest find: DIY flavored sugars. (PS: Don’t you just love how she wrapped them?!}
December 11, 2009
14 Days of Gifts Guide: Day 9.
1. For the classic book-lover, a set of Clothbound Penguin Classics
2. For the cutting-edge cook, this measuring jar
3. For the baby-on-the-go, a padded play blanket {via Black*Eiffel}
4. For the hypochondriac in your life, a Swine Flu Hanky {via swissmiss}
5. For the winos, a clever two bottle bag
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December 11, 2009
The Daily Eat: Holiday Cookies, Day 5.
Gingersnap-Raspberry Sandwiches{recipe and photo Every Last Cookie}
I hope you enjoyed all of the cookies recipes this week! This weekend I’ll be making 14 dozen Orange Spice Wafers (similar to these) for a cookie swap that’s happening Monday. Wish me luck! What’s your go-to holiday cookie recipe?