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GIFT GUIDE: Stocking Stuffers

whimsical little treasures

Filling stockings at Christmastime is one of my favorite parts of holiday gift-giving; after all, good things come in small packages. I love searching for little treasures that are whimsical and unique that will bring joy to my family (or maybe a chuckle or two). While I consistently score big in the aisles of Target, I also like to… Read More

December Decorating

how we deck the halls

It is time! The holiday decorating has begun at my house, and not a moment too soon. While the live tree is yet to be purchased and trimmed, the rest of our house will scream Christmas in a few short days. This weekend marks the occasion for me– time to deck the halls. This task involves heavy lifting, creative… Read More

Whimsical Wrappings: Paper, Bows & Tags

stock up before the holidays

When it comes to gift-giving, I like everything that goes into the process: choosing the perfect item, hunting it down, and finally wrapping it up. So, getting ready for the holidays begins with a restock order from Etsy and Amazon. Whimsical wrapping paper, luxe velvet ribbons, personalized gift tags, and of course, some leopard touches too. With so many small… Read More

GIFT GUIDE: Little Kids

toys for the little ones

Our kids are no longer small, but my sister has two littles that I love to shop for during the holidays. You may have seen these two nieces of mine on Instagram now and then (because I adore them endlessly)! The girls are close in age but very different when it comes to gift preferences, so I have a… Read More

GIFT GUIDE: Teens & College Kids

get them off the screens

Teens and young adults are impossible to shop for– I try to avoid gift cards and anything that promotes more screen time, so what is left? Do you have a sporty kid, a creative mind, or a techie? Maybe you want to jazz up the dorm room, upgrade sports equipment, or improve their beauty routines? I managed to pull… Read More

GIFT GUIDE: Besties

for the women on your list

I get together with some of my closest friends each December for an annual holiday luncheon. We enjoy good food and a little prosecco and participate in a themed gift exchange. Last year’s “shop local” theme was a winner, but this time, we are going with “fun in the sun” (and I can’t wait to see what we all… Read More

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