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December 8, 2024

Gift Guide: Gifts I’ve Given

Useful, meaningful and special gifts for others is always my goal. I’ve learned my lesson during the last minute holiday shopping frenzy, and now have a go-to list of my favorite things, so I feel way more prepared. I find that mapping out what works best for my budget and truly considering the likes and needs of others, helps when selecting gifts.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides, Gift Guides Tagged: amazon, away luggage, chanel, christmas presents, Cuyana, framebridge, gift guide, gifts, hoka, holiday shopping, lake pajamas, llbean, our place, owala, petite plume, white elephant

May 3, 2024

Mother’s Day Gifts

Show Mom some love with these thoughtful and useful Mother’s Day gifts. From home, to the outdoors, to little luxuries and vacation essentials.

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February 7, 2024

Valentine’s Gift Ideas You’ll Love

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, so better late than never for picking up last minute gifts. It is a perfect excuse to pick up trinkets and treats for the kids, someone special, the gals or yourself. Sharing Valentine’s gift ideas you’ll love for everyone on your list.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides, Living Tagged: anthropologie, bucket bag, credo, Cuyana, dear annabelle, french press, gift guide, gifts, kule, la ligne, maisonette, mansur gavriel, olli ella, ooly, owalla, pajamas, ruby bond, valentine, valentines day, William sonoma

December 19, 2022

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas … For Everyone On Your List

Time is ticking and if you are in need of some last minute ideas, sharing a gift guide with items that will work for everyone on your list. From non-toxic kiddo nail polish to a sling shot, to a cool dad belt bag or recycled cashmere blend socks … this list has you covered.

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Filed Under: Gift Guides Tagged: amazon, christmas list, gift guide, gifts, holiday shopping, maisonette, net-a-porter, pottery barn, target

April 28, 2021

The Mother’s Day Shop: All About Mom

Mother’s, Moms-to-be and those special Mother figures in your life deserve to be celebrated (all year long). What I find most special is a hand written note, photos (that seem to only live on our phones) printed and framed, or a sentimental item for the home that can be passed down. Either way, making Mother’s Day all about Mom is what’s most important!

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Filed Under: Style Tagged: augustinus bader, beauty, bows and blue, Cuyana, fewer better things, gift guide, gifts, hart jewelry, jo malone, juliska, luv aj, mark and graham, Merit beauty, mom, mother, mothers day, necessaire, personalized, Sarah chloe, wellness

December 2, 2017

‘Tis the Season: Gifts for the Little Ones


One fuzz bunny | Two ride on car | Three book | Four wooden block | Five wooden rings | Six knit hat | Seven toile blanket | Eight tote bag

The holiday frenzy is upon us, and Christmas shopping is in full swing. Is it just me, or as we get older does this time of year just fly by? It is as if I never get to fully enjoy the holiday season. Maybe it’s because I do not get a three week Christmas break anymore? Either way, I am looking forward to some down time with family and taking in this holiday season with so much to be thankful for.

For Arthur’s first Christmas, we will be in the Midwest, visiting my husband’s family. We are really looking forward to this and cannot wait for Arthur to meet more of his Midwest family (and to see snow!).Continue Reading…

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Filed Under: Baby, Living Tagged: baby, books, christmas, de buci, gift guide, gifts, holiday, jellycat, little one, monogram, stuffed animals, the tot

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