December 2, 2009
14 Days of Gifts Guide: Day 2.
1. For the stylish pooch or devoted animal lover, a harness, collar or rope leash from Found My Animal (25% of all profits go directly to the Louis Animal Foundation)
2. For the style-conscious gent in your life, a iPhone case from the Griffin + Chilewich collection
3. For the typophile, a Helvetica Bold 108pt bag
4. For the modernist workaholic, the Infiniti Letter Opener by Frank Nichols
5. For the kid who can’t wait to grow up, a MeasureMe Stick
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December 2, 2009
Wish Gift List: mackin ink.
i always sort of tilt my head to one side and scrunch up my nose when i hear the saying actions speak louder than words. do they really? because, for me at least, words absolutely scream. which is why i like to give and get words as gifts. not because i like to yell. but because words stick to my heart way more than a grand gesture.
let’s start with a kiss for my love. because it always begins with a kiss, yes?
and once it begins, it would be lovely to keep it going. this’d be a pretty genius reminder for those who always seem to land on the naughty list…
speaking of naughty, this is perfect for my friend whose pub behavior leaves me covering my pink cheeks and whispering ohmygod. no she isn’t. the splits? really? ohmygod.
this is for my friend in jordan who dreams of peace, in both great and small measure…
and this is for my friend headed to mali in a few months, whose dreams for the world are a bit more small, but no less great…
this to remind my girlies three of who they are…
and this because it’s exactly how i wish they sail through life. plus i hope they reference obscure words in ordinary conversations. pronounced correctly. i will wear it until their hands grow. i am selfless like that.
this is for my girl whose everyday love is more perfect than any dream she could ever dream. plus it’s ruffly. and everyone loves a good ruffle.
plus this print to remind her that nothing’s perfect all of the time. plus it’s from t.ruffles. and i’m hoping that everyone loves a good t.ruffle.
this for my friend who needs to be reassured that she’s my favorite. even beyond turquoise or sour patch kids…
and this to remind us all that our most favorite thing of all is love. the easiest and most difficult gift to give, yes?
kelly? you know how i feel about you, so i won’t even tell you in front of all of your other lovelies. but i will send you two of my most favorite words for always always giving us your best: thank and you. by the way? my other two most favorite words together? kiss and me. good thing you’re in oklahoma.
one more thing. i’m karey m. and i spill words at mackin ink. i am also a t.ruffle girl. please visit when you have a moment.
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December 1, 2009
14 Days of Gifts Guide: Day 1.
Beginning today and ending December 18th (my last day blogging before I take a little holiday break!), I’ll be bringing you five gift ideas a day in the 14 Days of Gifts Guide. I hope you enjoy them and maybe see a thing or two for people on your own gift list!
1. For the overworked momma who just needs a little break, the Breakfast in Bed print
2. For the kid who loves nap time, a bright and playful cushion from Bobo Choses
3. For the aspiring cook, a set of chef pencils complete with culinary definitions for reference
4. For the experimental mixologist, the Chemistry Cocktail Set
5. For the stylish yet chilly girl, a chunky cable knit scarf
December 1, 2009
Wish Gift List: Design for Mankind.
Today’s Wish Gift List is that of the ever lovely Erin of Design for Mankind…
This year, my husband and I have our eyes on a cute little fixer-upper, so we’re keeping the holidays as inexpensive as possible. We’ve made a deal with our families that instead of exchanging gifts this year, we’d like to pay it forward to five of our favorite “unsung heroes.”
Here are a few affordable goodies we plan to gift the people that make our lives so much easier!:
1. I didn’t know there could exist a gal that loves coffee as much as I do, but my barista does. I plan to gift her this tea scoop’n’clip for her morning fix!
2. I’d love to gift my tech-savvy programmer the Notepod. He’s the smartest man I’ve ever met, and loves to create new Apps in his spare time. The perfect pad for the perfect pal!
3. My hairdresser is going back to school in the spring to pursue a career in graphic design. This comb USB drive is perfect!
4. Have you ever looked at the fingers of a UPS gal? Our poor delivery worker, Sharon, has the most paper cuts of anyone I’ve ever seen. So bad, in fact, that earlier this summer, she came in and asked if we had a Band-Aid she could have. I gave her a few, along with some cupcakes we had on hand, and we were fast friends. A few weeks ago, I spotted these cuties and can’t wait until Christmas to gift them to her!
5. My favorite librarian once told me that she loved her job because of how the new shipments of books smelled (I couldn’t agree more, and my Amazon bill is proof!). I plan to gift her a can of this New Book Smell Air Freshener. She’ll be thrilled!
You can find Erin typing away at Design for Mankind as well as shelterpop, diy life and design milk (I don’t think she ever sleeps!) She has some great themed gift guides going on right now on DFM, so fly over and have a look-see!
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December 1, 2009
Word: Wide Open Spaces.
Felix and Marta ring to say that they’ll be staying back as baby Eloise is teething. Her fever seems to be rising as does the decibel of those siren toned yelps in the background.
It is only then that I realize I am famished, haven’t eaten a thing all day.
Hair set, face on, I go the kitchen to chill the champagne.
Sweet Celeste calls bubbly and bright. She got the gig and will be opening tonight downtown at the Cigar Bar. I tell her to break a leg and she laughs like a bell choir.
I set the music low and lights lower.
Leroy phones. He’s working late and I really, probably shouldn’t expect him at all. Knowing Leroy, I don’t.
All is grand, as these types of things really are better suited for fewer folks anyway. Still, should any one else care to cancel …and que sera sera….I only fear that my skirt won’t fasten.
:: Many thanks to the author, Emily of Wide Open Spaces!
November 30, 2009
Win It: Mary Kate McDevitt.
Mary Kate McDevitt’s Mini Goals Chalkboards were first introduced to me a few months ago and I fell in love. Not only is the idea of accomplishing a few things a day easier to digest than a lengthy list, but it’s also much more palatable when written down on something as lovely as one of her chalkboards. Do you see that beauty of a chalkboard sitting above? Mary Kate made it just for us and it could be all yours.
To Enter, Tell Me:
1. What are two things that you need to cross off your To Do list today?
2. Your email address, to be notified should you win (those who do not will be disqualified)
3. Do it all before Monday, December 7th at 9am CST
Check out the full range of Mary Kate’s Mini Goals Chalkboards on her flickr site, right here!
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