The holidays are no time to forget our furry family members! Piper has just about everything a pup could need (or want), but I’m planning on baking up some of these Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits for her to munch on. {photo and link via Twig & Thistle}
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!
Posted In gift lists, gifts, guest postThis Chocolate Cranberry Tart has a little bit of everything for everyone: sweet, tart, crunchy, smooth. you name it. Now if only I had a bit of it in my tummy…
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This modern nativity set by artist Oliver Fabel was the very first thing I bookmarked for the holidays this year. Each piece is handcrafted and available in German as well as English. Perfect for the household that wants to celebrate the meaning of Christmas in a modern way.
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!
The end result of this Pipe Cleaner Garland project is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I wonder if I have to patience and hand-eye coordination to pull through til the end? {via Design*Sponge}
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!
Posted In win itLet the holidays officially begin! Starting today it’s my pleasure to play hostess to some of my favorite bloggers and their dream Wish Gift Lists. These are the gifts that they’d love to buy for some of the people on their own shopping lists. Pay attention because there are tons of amazing finds that I’d never have come across on my own!
First up, Dallas Shaw from Dilly Dallas…
1. Good Clean Dog by Seattle based body-care company, Sweet Petula. This natural line of canine skin care gives the most sensitive (and stinky!) pooches a chance to smell sweet.
Gentle yet effective, all of our products are made with vegetable oils, herbal infusions and pure aromatherapy grade essential oils. Perfect for pampering your four legged friends.
2. Bonpoint. The French children’s couture house and online fashion boutique.
4. Lambretta.
5. larimaloom. Handmade clothes for women.
PS: Dallas will be posting her favorite holiday picks through December and also running a month-long giveaway, so hop on over to get the details!
Posted In gift lists, guest postCranberries are the quintessential holiday fruit and one of my favorites, no matter the time of year. These Cranberry Gingerbread Scones have the best holiday flavors in them, I may need to make a batch next weekend for the follow week’s breakfasts! Yum.
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