These past few years I've enjoyed putting together the gift guides for you. Although they're a lot of work (and sometimes take days to upload because your computer isn't working) I love finding new gifts and seeing what everyone's favorites are every year. I actually found so many good things for her that I had to make up multiple. It's not hard for me to find things I'd like to buy for myself. So today I'm sharing gift ideas for her as well as gifts to pamper her or yourself since Christmas shopping can be so exhausting.
DIE CUT ART PRINT: Whether it's fur kids or regular kids, these make a great gift!
DOUBLE EARRING SET: 2 pairs of earrings that she'll wear through the holidays
DIAMOND RING: This may be one of my favorite things I found. I LOVE this ring!
COVET BAG: I promise you she will love this buttery soft leather bag that can be used a crossbody or a shoulder bag. This bag recently sold out so I linked my other favorite bag.
POM BEANIE: I have a slight pom pom beanie obsession and this one is under $20!
ENGRAVED BRACELET: I wear mine daily and it's one of my favorite gifts to give. It's adjustable too!
LAPTOP CASE: I'll be needing one of these and preferably a waterproof one but in all seriousness these are some of my favorite personalized bags and accessories
CASHMERE NECK SCARF: The perfect accessory for those that are cold but don't like bulky scarves. I'd wear this everyday!
AWAY SUITCASE: This has been a big hit from the Men's Gift Guide so I thought I'd add it to the womens too. Add her initials for a special touch.
THE 52 LISTS PROJECTS: create 52 lists that will help you discover the beauty, joy and creativity you already have
BRACELET/CHARGER: I had this on the gift guide last year but since my phone is always running on 15% I thought I'd add it again this year
RACHEL ZOE BOX OF STYLE: Rachel Zoe taps her exclusive network to select fashion and beauty items you have to have.
FAUX FUR COLLAR: Obsessed with this color WHITE LE CREUSET: These are a pricier kitchen item but once you own one you wonder how you lived without it IPHONE CASE: If she recently got a new iphone well then she needs a cute case for it
CANADA GOOSE DOWN: This is a big splurge gift for sure but something she'll stay nice and toasty in for years!
I have to admit, this is sort of my favorite gift guide to create, Maybe it's because I don't have girls so I'm not tired of shopping for girl stuff or maybe it's that I remember being so excited to make my own christmas list as a little girl. Whatever it is, I sure had fun with this one! I've included some more gift ideas below.
MERMAID BEDDING: Mermaids need their beauty sleep LOL Dolls: I have no idea what these are but I hear they're a hot toy! DESSERT PLAY SET: A pretend set that looks so good you want to eat it UNICORN SNOT: This one just makes me laugh, of course Unicorn snot has glitter in it HP Portable Photo Printer: She can print her iphone photos right from her phone. The modern day polaroid MICRO SCOOTER: Ok I may have picked this one because of it's colors because it's the number one color requested from all my little girl clients NORTH FACE SCARF: I mean just look at the lining of this! Can I have one too? POP SOCKET: Attach to the back of an iphone so you can rest it upright or it makes taking selfies easier SCENTED PENS: It's a girl thing INSTAX CAMERA: These are so fun and with so many extra accessories to go with this you'll have ideas to give the family when they ask what to get the kids JOJO SIWA KARAOKE: For all the JOJO Siwa fans out there AMERICAN GIRL DOLL: I may have picked her because of her outfit CUTE SNEAKERS: These Unicorn vans are the cutest! I also saw a similar pair at Target too DIGILOOM: Electronic bracelet loom. I'm sure there will be an app to control it next year too EMOJI GLITTER PURSE: For the little glamsters
The ultimate gift guide for the boys! As a boy mom a lot of these items have been requested by my 11 and 8 year old boys and some well love and tested in our household.
SCRATCH OFF MAP: Such a cool idea for those little travelers ICE MAGNATILES: My kids whoa re 8 and 11 still play with these. They also come in a new glow in the dark version too. GRONK FOOTBALL: This has a built in speaker so they can listen to tunes while playing catch with their friends JETSON SCOOTER: This electric scooter has a little LCD screen that shows your speed and battery life and an LED laser beam light GARMIN VIVOFIT JR: kids will have a blast taking on challenges and adventures, and parents will appreciate the convenience of assigning chores and rewards APP CONTROLLED FIDGET SPINNER: Meet the high tech fidget spinner. Play games, challenges and more in the app BALLOON DOG NIGHT LIGHTS: A nightime guard dog...in balloon form STAR WARS LEGOS: With the release of the new Star Wars movie mid December these legos are sure to be hit. This one has a rotating head and an opening hatch which makes it even cooler but beware Dads....it's 1106 pieces! RIVAL NERF GUN: What parent doesn't love picking up nerf darts all day? The boys love playing nerf gun wars in the neighborhood and add the matching protective goggles and mask. VINEYARD VINES FLEECE: They'll be most excited about this gift for sure, ha! Although they'll thank you when they're nice and warm. BIKE: Fat tire bike to ride through town and the woods MAGNETIC TABLET: Fun little gift to travel with and it's also relaxing to play with these KLASK BOARD GAME: I saw a friends video on insta with her sons playing this game and it looked like so much fun. NINTENDO SWITCH: A video game console that turns into a handheld device too with games like Zelda and Mario Kart. This was basically sold out since last Christmas and I've seen a lot of places stocked but they're selling out quickly so you may want to grab this soon if you've had your eyes on it. YOGIBO BEAN BAG: My kids lounged on these in the store last year and after not wanting to spend the money I got a cheaper version which came apart in a couple months. Lesson learned. I polled friends on facebook about this one and majority said their kids and husbands loved these! LASER TAG GAME: This is a HOT toy! If you belong to Costco we found the double one for $38 The neighborhood kids are all getting these too!
Ah, the men in our life. The hardest ones to shop for. I usually struggle with this one but this year I found a bunch of great gifts for the techie to the outdoorsmen. Some of these are husband tested and approved too!
WHERE TO EAT PIZZA: I spotted this while browsing the cookbooks in Eataly which by the way is a fabulous place to eat pizza!
NORTH FACE VEST: An extra layer to keep warm this winter season
TOMMY JOHN BOXER BRIEFS: Risk free boxer briefs. If he doesn't love them he can exchange for a different style or a refund.
FUNNY SOCKS: I got my husband a pair of these last year. They're hilarious! Great gag gift too.
YETI COOLER BAG: A mens version of a Louis Vuitton bag, well not really but my husband acts like it is. Who doesn't love a cold frosty and a leak proof cooler bag that keeps your drinks cold for 24 hours and it actually does!
AWAY SUITCASE: If you have a husband who travels a lot and is in need of a new suitcase, you may want to check this one out. My husband LOVES his! It has a usb charger on it and comes in multiple color options and is sleek looking. (Shop this link to get $20 off)
LANDS END SLIPPERS: We all got these as a gift last year from my mom with our initials on them. They are some of our favorite slippers!
3 IN 1 CHARGER: No more annoying cords to charge his devices. This holds 3 cords with one plug in charger. It also comes in cool finishes too.
SIRACHA: Spice up his stocking with some weak knees siracha sauce.
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It’s that time of year again...Gift Guides Time! I’m kicking off my gift Guides week with Hostess gift ideas. From cute cheese boards to yummy scented candles, these gifts will be sure to surprise your hostess and guarantee a repeat invite.
Hearth & Hand by Joanna Gaines launched at Target yesterday and I was so excited to check it out. Their price points are amazing, way to go Chip & Joanna! The quality is really nice, the candles smell great (all of them) and they have the greatest accessories to nail your Thanksgiving table this year. So today I'm sharing my favorite's from the collection I used to create a Thanksgiving tablescape and my thoughts on the rest of the collection. They really have everything you need for your upcoming holidays.
I love these black rectangular flower froggers that also come in a galvenized metal too. They have a frogger inside which helps keep the flowers in place and are lined with a water pan inside. I paired them with this plaid cream & black runner and simple flowers to create a more casual feel.
Another favorite was the place card options that were available. As soon as I saw these antique brass mini frames I knew I had to have them. You can print a name on the little card that comes with them and show it on one side or use chalk for the other side.
These x pattern salad/dessert plates are so cute! I paired them with the striped napkins which I love because they're striped and you can use them year round. I thought all their stone wear was really nice. The only problem I see with these black plates is chipping. They seem delicate so if you're hard on plates maybe the white would be a better option.
Ok, lets talk about the candles. They nailed these scents!! I normally have a couple candles scents that I'm not a huge fan of, including more Christmas-y scents. I wasn't expecting to like this Balsam & Spice but it's so pretty and not over powering at all. My favorite scent was the teakwood currant. The galvanized containers that they come in make them a really cute gift idea especially since they're only $19.99 and they're BIG! Or use a couple of them with your table display for the holidays.
Brass detail on the sides of the rectangular planters.
The pillows are typical Target pillows so I wasn't crazy about those. I thought they look cute as an accent on a chair but I need to be able to fluff my pillows and these you can't. If you don't care about fluffing then they do look cute paired with this faux fur throw which is on sale and I was having a hard time finding in a local Target near me but they have it online!
I haven't decided if I want to pair black or gold silverware with everything. Thoughts?
Once the rest of my deliveries come I'll be sharing what I really liked from the rest of the collection. Gift wrap, greens, lanterns for outdoor decor and a more decorative Christmas table set up! Stay tuned!
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