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
Holiday Make It #8: Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits.
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}
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!
Posted In gift lists, gifts, guest post
December 1, 2009
The Daily Eat: Chocolate Cranberry Tart.
This 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…
Posted In recipes
December 1, 2009
Modern Nativity.
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.
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!