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Valentine Gifts for the family

For Doug- A personalized wood tree slice/candle holder.

Bragging Bags

For Olive- A fuzzy felted love bowl for little earrings and things.

The Fuzzy Monkey

For Bijou- Five-years-old is the perfect age to master the yo-yo.

Something's Hiding In Here

For Wilder- What 5-month-old doesn't need a mustache on a stick?

Something's Hiding In Here

For Eero- A collection of stamps.  Now I realize he won't be able to use them for probably another year and a half but I figured it's never to early to start the art supply collection.

Happy Doodle Land

Perfect Beach Tote

Are you in search of the perfect beach tote for the summer?  I LOVE these colorful bags from Utility Canvas.

Classic Field Bag, $78

Note to Mom:  I'd love the teal one for my upcoming birthday!  love you.   This is also a test to see if you read my blog even when you are on vacation in Hawaii.  just kidding.

Gift Guide- Men's Edition

My man is so hard to shop for.  He doesn't golf, drink or wear cologne so that eliminates most holiday men's gift guides.  He's extremely impatient so any time he wants something, he usually goes online and buys it the same day.  So I really had my work cut out for me when I put this list together for you, a list of items I'd buy for my unconventional man.

 

Toy Breaker's Typewriter Tie, $30 

 

Disconsolator Cooking Utensils Journal, $20 

 

Nina Gibson Design's Herb Garden Plant Markers, $28 

 

Blue Bottle coffee and dripper, $34 

 

Manhood for Amateurs:  The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son, $14

Four Eyes Pillowcase Set by Urban Outfitters, $28 

 Tortoise Loves Donkey Concrete Planter, $19.50

 

Madshome Danish Modern Lounge Chair, $399
 

 

If I won the lottery or robbed a bank or something, he'd probably like one of these.

 

Gift Guide- Women's Edition

I see a little bit of a brown theme with my women's gift selections this year, but I'm stickin' with it.

Decoylab's modern animal clock, $68

 

Amy Ruppel's vacation home giclee print, $45 

 

Paradise Hill Design's barn wood keepsake box, $32

 

Go Play's vintage key ornament, $6 

 

 

Inklore's Shirley flour sack kitchen towel, $12 

 

Designs Maya Made W.I.P. bucket, $38

Mummysam Milk Trip, $85 

 

 

Gift Guide- Kids Edition

Almost as much as I enjoy making, I enjoying buying.  Here are some unique holiday gift ideas for your little ones this holiday season, that won't break the bank...

 

My bio little Market by Carton Chic

L'archi-maison by Carton Chic 

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown 

Coloring book by Madame Mo 

Yoko Sweet Mint doll by Madame Mo 

Wooden sail boat by Tweet 

Sandpaper letters by Polliwog Learning Products 

Bunting by Wunderlust 

KoolKid rattle by Mimishop 

City in a bag by Muji 

Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty 

 

Show Her You Love Her

Many of us may feel like Valentine's Day is a cheesy holiday.  A day where the single folk really don't appreciate their freedom.  Who knows the real story of Saint Valentine anyway?  In 2009, for most of us the day just means a day where we plan to get a little nookie.  Of course, only if we've been romanced with chocolate, flowers and a fancy dinner first.  So listen up boys, if you want to guarantee some action in the sack tonight, treat your sweetie to something unique this year, and maybe she'll do the same ;o)

Paloma's Nest Building Block Little Thoughts

Figs & Ginger Lovebird Necklace $40

Lolley Land Pair of Vine Owl Pillows

Off the beaten track

This past weekend, I finished up my holiday shopping, or rather, my January birthday present shopping at Feria Urbana.  Oh, how I do love to shop off the beaten track.  No Union Square for me during the holidays, unless of course, my husband wants to book our anniversary dinner at Michael Mina (hint, hint).  

The designers, as usual, didn't disappoint.

Note:  If you happen to be a personal friend of mine, who has a birthday in January, and like surprises, you may want to look away.

Good On Paper note cards, books, invitations and sticky notes.

j.mendicino snail vase $35

Allymoon magnets, mirrors, coasters and clips.

Yokomono Studiomokomoko tote $65

Isla Corbett cases and sachets.

Holiday Shopping Guide '08- women's edition

Don't worry ladies, I wasn't going to forget about you.  I just wanted to save the best for last.  Happy shopping!  You only have 1 week before Hanukkah, 10 days before Christmas and 11 days before Kwanzaa.

Blissful Images  Bursts 8 x 10 signed photograph $21

Dozi House Pocket Jotter $12

Mikodesign Babushka Tote Bag $20

Mogwaii Cluck and Pecker Pillow $63

Papaver Vert Dot Vase $138

Rachel T. Robertson Summer Collage $100

Terry Graziano Sweetheart hat $95

Holiday Shopping Guide '08- men's edition

Did I get your attention?  I never anticipated posting a photo of a man in his undies on Picnic, but when I was browsing Etsy yesterday, looking for treasures for the men's holiday shopping guide, I came across these and thought they were too cute!  Plus, isn't it tradition to fill the stocking with a few staples for the new year?

Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snoty undies $15

These bowls will have your wife's approval.  They are the perfect spot for your keeping your keys, watch, ring, money clip, etc.  

Pica Pica Design map bowls $18

I know the beer-for-a-year club might be a little dated, but if you roll up the certificate and stick it into a custom laser etched beer holder it puts a new twist on a tried-and-true gift.

Roberto Sand custom beer tote $30 

 

My husband is always complimented around the office when he wear his 

Toy Breaker hive tie $30

If your man likes his coffee like his lady, "hot," then hook him up with one of these.

Mogwaii coffee cozy $26

Ooh la la.  Something unique for a special person.

Brenda Rose matador $225