21 December 2009

GIFT IDEA {No.17}

Sorry, friends, I had some fun posts planned but this week is going to be crazy finishing up projects and packing for our trip to the Northwest. I am so excited to spend time with family and friends and will return to Newport January 4th. Nice long vacation... so excited!

I thought I'd share one of my favorite gift guides: Creature Comforts Holiday Showcase and Ez's 18 Days of Festive Freebies.

Merry Christmas! See you in 2010!Creature Comforts Holiday Gift Guide Festive Freebies

17 December 2009

GIFT IDEA {No.16}

Give ambiance. Today's gift-giving idea was one I actually received and can't get enough of: DayNa Decker Chandel. The candle smells amazing and utilizes an eco-wood wick for a longer, cleaner burn. View the online store here. Also available at Nieman Marcus and Fred Segal.

DayNa Decker Chandel candle eco-wood wick

GIFT IDEA {wrap inspiration}

Give inspired gifts. Let me start by saying that I am constantly amazed by my friends; their talents amaze me. When I first met Summer, she was finishing her Masters in English Literature; we shared a small office and she worked on an impromptu card table until the office remodel was complete. Summer is now the impeccable trend czar of Grey Likes Weddings and you can imagine that said card table would become some fabulous DIY project if she could get her hands on it!

I almost died when I saw her most recent DIY project: Grey Likes Wedding DIY Gift Wrap. You can view the full feature and DIY instructions on Style Me Pretty here, here, and here.

Can you imagine if all the gifts under your tree looked like this?!

16 December 2009

GIFT IDEA {holiday wallpapers}

Give to the festive techie. Send your friends a link to NienStudios' series of downloadable holiday desktop wallpapers. I currently have "pa rum pum pum pum" on my computer; couldn't get the song out of my head all day!


Sorry, I've missed a few days; had our company holiday soirée and danced the night away...

14 December 2009

GIFT IDEA {No.15}

Give full bellies and grateful hearts. I love the gift idea of a recipe box filled with personalized recipe cards, completed with beautiful ribbon and matching gift tag. Download these custom recipe cards and gift tags. Enjoy!

MSteston Gift Ideas : downloadable recipe cards and gift tags*for non-commercial use only

12 December 2009

GIFT IDEA {No.14}

Give to your favorite foodie. How fun would that Sushi and Hand Roll Workshop be?!

MStetson Holiday Gift Idea Foodie Kitchen Accessories01 The Chef Set Page Flags | 02 Six Months Artisanal Cheese | 03 Stockholm Floral Apron | 04 Sushi and Hand Roll Workshop | 05 Flex-it Silicone Bowl Set | 06 I Know How to Cook | 07 Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife Set | 08 Foodie Fight: A Trivia Game for Serious Food Lovers

11 December 2009

GIFT IDEA {No.13}

Give deliciousness. During a recent game night with friends, I was asked if I had $50 and had to spend it immediately, what would I spend it on. My answer? Food.

The next few gift ideas will follow that theme. Mmmmm.

MStetson Gift Guide : cupcake goodies01 Sprinkles Cupcake Mix | 02 Bake It Pretty Liners | 03 Babycakes Cookbook | 04 Jumbo Sprinkles | 05 Chicago Metallic Nonstick Popover Pan | 06 Glass Mixing Bowls | 07 Le Crueset Silicone Spatulas