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Gifts For Her | 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

November 19, 2018

Hello friends. It’s Thanksgiving week so the official start of the Christmas season is just a few days away. Since many of you will get started gift shopping this weekend, I’m dedicating several of my blog posts this week to gifting! I’ll be sharing holiday gift guides (some traditional and some unexpected), along with fun gift giving & gift wrap ideas.

I’m kicking things off today with my first gift guide, Gift For Her. This is one of my favorite gift guides to pull together because everything I’m sharing is something I already own or would love to. If you’ve made your list and checked it twice, I hope this gift guide helps you find the perfect holiday gift. Happy shopping!

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GIFTS FOR HER

No. 1: Tropical Travel Bag Set ($63.00)–When I was a clothing buyer, I traveled a lot and had plastic pouches to keep my luggage organized. Back then, function was more important than looks. Today, I want my travel pieces to function and look pretty so I was thrilled when came across these travel bags. The bold colors and whimsical prints have me thinking about a tropical getaway.

No. 2: UGG Cozy Knit Slippers ($120.00)–It took me a long time to jump on the UGG bandwagon but once I did, I was hooked. Just like UGG boots, these fleece lined slippers will keep feet warm and cozy during the winter months.

No. 3: McKenna Leather Travel Jewelry Box ($24.00 + free monogram)–I’ve owned several travel jewelry cases over the years but have yet to find the perfect one. This leather box just might be it. The compact size makes it great to slip into a carry-on and the interior will keep things neat and tidy. The hardest part of buying this as a gift will be deciding which color to get.

No.4: Painted Blooms Post Earrings ($38.00–available in 5 colors)–Statement earrings that would look just as great with jeans and a sweater as well as a little black dress.

No. 5: Colorblock Cuff (Sale $39.99)–These chic cuff bracelets from have made my holiday gift list a few years running. I love all the preppy color combo but the black and tortoise is my favorite. If you have a fashionista on your gift list, you’ll want to grab one of these bracelets while they’re on sale.

No. 6: Double Sided Wool Scarf ($69.99–available in 3 color combos)– I have a thing for pink and red and even decorated using these colors last Christmas. What a fun pop of color to add to any outfit.

No.7: The Southern Living Party Cookbook ($22.48–release date Nov. 20th)–A pretty cover + fun recipes + party inspiration make this a great book for anyone who loves to entertain.

No. 8: Monogram Herringbone Initial Throw ($50.00)–This classic grey and white herringbone throw is the perfect way to cozy up during the winter. A great gift for a girlfriend or as a family gift.

No. 9: Cheetah Hair On Hide Card Case ($30.00)–A fun little accessory for anyone that loves animal prints. There’s also this clutch and these cute animal print earrings.

No. 10: Calpak Kaya Backpack ($89.00)–A great backpack for the woman on the go. Black is a classic color but I love the natural and cadet blue colorways in as well.

No. 11: Kate Spade Tortoise Clipboard ($36.00)–I own a lot of tortoise decor so this pretty clipboard just speaks to me. What a chic office accessory!

No. 12: Great Quotes for Great Women ($15.95)–I love this collection of inspirational quotes from inspiring women. This would make a great read to kick off the new year.

No. 13: Buffalo Check Monogram Notepad ($25.00)–Every woman should have their own pretty stationery. This pretty check design is just one of the many designs you can choose from.

2016 Holiday Gift Guide | Girlfriends

November 23, 2016

Finding that perfect holiday gift for the special women in your life is both fun and challenging. To make it easier, I’ve rounded up a great selection of items for my 2016 Girlfriends Gift Guide. All of these items have attributes I think all women possess…style, sass and beauty!

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♦ 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Your Girlfriends ♦

Domino–Your Guide To A Stylish Home–The new Domino Home Decor book is packed with stylish inspiration, design tips and beautiful images.

You Are A Badass–I received this book from one of my favorite design clients and after just a few pages I’m hooked. This is a must-read for any woman who wants to take life by the horns and soar to new levels.

Fluoro Crispin Drop Earrings–I can’t express enough love for these hot pink drop earrings. They are adorable and a fun way to add a pop of style and color to an outfit.

Leather Monogram Pouch–The hunt for the perfect coin or lipstick case may be over now that I’ve found this chic monogram pouch with mini tassel.

Leather Mini City Bag–The color of this handbag stopped me in my tracks. And I love the classic 50’s retro style too!

Paradise 2017 Calendar–Help you girlfriends usher in the new year with this beautiful Rifle Paper Co. calendar.

Fur Pom Pom Keychain–Fur + Pom Pom…two of my favorite things. This key chain is stylish and functional and is also a fun bag charm.

Dalmatian Tray–A great tray for a cocktail bar or to sit on a vanity to hold perfume and jewelry.

Hello Beautiful Mug—Every girl needs a pretty mug that says Hello Beautiful to sip coffee or tea from in the morning.

Happy shopping!

Gift Guide: Four Books to Inspire Your Girlfriends

December 21, 2015

When it comes to Christmas gifts for girlfriends, I think books are one of the best gift items you can give. With a new year approaching, I thought I’d share 4 inspiring books you just might want to get for the special women in your life. Oh, and you might want to pick up a copy for yourself too!

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Motivation Manifesto—A great book about stepping into your personal strength and claiming your personal power. If you need some motivation as you enter the new year, this book is a must read!

7 Rules of Achievement–This book will help you create the vision to achieve whatever you want in your life and give you tools to turn that vision into reality.

Year of Yes! Rhonda Rhimes (the women behind Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal & How To Get Away With Murder) one of Hollywood’s most powerful women shares her life story and saying YES changed her life. A great read.

The Woman I Wanted To Be–I admire Diane von Furstenberg and the success she has created in her life. In this book, she opens up about her family and career, overcoming cancer, building a global brand, and devoting herself to empowering other women.

Girlfriend Gifts

August 28, 2015

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had already begun doing some Christmas shopping. I hate to wait until the last minute when the items have been picked over and store shelves are bare. One category of gifts that I tend to buy early is girlfriend gifts.

Finding that special gift for a girlfriend can sometimes be challenging so my method for selecting the perfect gift is to tap into that persons style. Think about the colors the person wears, the items they decorate their home with and their passions in life. When you look for gifts that connect to a person’s lifestyle and soul, you’ll always find the perfect piece.

Here’s a round-up of gifts that I love and that I think my girlfriends would love too.

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These Jardin Des Vases are ideal for that friend that has a crush on blue and white and loves to decorate.

I have a long list of friends that would love this Brass Pineapple Dish so I’m planning to add a few to my gift closet.

If you have friends who run their own businesses , the Morocco Madness Stationery will make them feel special and is a perfect way for them to personalize correspondence to their customers.

A cute little Trinket Dish like this one is great for all the stylish friends on your list.

These chic Stone Stud Earrings are for the fashionistas in your life.

My go-to gift for girlfriends or anyone for that matter is Candles and I just love this little collection from Voluspa.

Do you have a friend that needs to take a little more time for themselves? Gift them this adorable Bird Teapot and encourage them to take a few minutes each day to do just that.

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Now that you have some great gifts to consider, you’ll need a fun way to wrap them. On Monday I’ll be sharing a chic and simple gift wrap idea with you so until then, enjoy your weekend and happy shopping.

DIY Valentines Cards (that are actually gifts)

February 10, 2015

I don’t send out Valentines cards every year, but this year I decided to get crafty and make a card that’s actually a usable gift.

Because I’m sending these gifts to a few of my special girlfriends, I wanted it to be something that was personal and could be used in different ways. After coming across a piece of leather I had stashed away I decide to make a keepsake heart charm.

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Essentials for a Well Stocked Gift Closet

April 22, 2014

Outside the holiday season, the spring and early summer months are prime gift giving times with graduations, weddings, mother’s day, father’s day and many of my friends and family’s birthdays taking place during these months. Shopping at the last-minute for gifts is not something I like to do so I tend to keep a stash of essential gifts on hand in my gift closet. These are items that have universal appeal and items that can easily be paired with another piece if the occasion calls for a little something more. Here’s a look at the items I like to gift most and always keep in my gift closet.

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I Wish I Could, But I Can’t

September 13, 2013

Happy Friday!

Today I had planned to show you my home office space but I cant! It is no shape to make a debut on the blog.

The current state of my desk looks like this…

and I’ve got fabric samples, my fall coffee table décor, centerpieces for an event and my treasures from Scott Antique Market all over the floor!

I promise I’ll share the space with you next week after I get it cleaned up and organize, but in the meantime I hope you enjoy this quick and easy DIY project I recently created for my desk.

After painting my desk and adding a glass top, I realized that my computer mouse was not functioning well on the glass surface. I knew I needed a mouse pad but didn’t want to buy one of those generic looking ones, so DIY to the rescue.

Supplies:

Cork trivets from Ikea ($2.99 for 3) and Decorative Scrapbook Paper

Mod Podge, Scissors and a paint brush

Decorative Washi Tape and/or acrylic paint

How to:

Trace the outline of your trivet on to the scrapbook paper and cut it out.

Using a paint brush, coat one side of the trivet and the back side of your paper circle with Mod Podge. Place the paper on to the wet trivet surface and smooth out.

Once the Mod Podge is dry, you can paint the edge of your trivet with acrylic paint or cover it with decorative washi tape. And if you want, you can coat the top and sides with a final layer of Mod Podge to create a smooth, protected surface.

Let everything dry and you’ll have a fancy mouse pad for your desk, for less than $3.00!

I loved how easy and inexpensive this project was so I created three mouse pads that I can switch out when the mood strikes me. I used decorative tape on the edge of two pads and painted the edge of the third.