Gift it to Me

I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day! I know I ate way too much good food. I think of it as a test run for Christmas gorging! So today, in honor of Black Friday I thought I would share some gift ideas that don't require hours of standing in line or me putting on "real" clothes. These are some cool things I would love to give or receive.

I know some guys that might have a little too much fun with this on their desk!

I love this plate. I think it would look so beautiful in the summer on my table!

I think this is a cool stocking stuffer! You wrap your headphones around it and then suction the back to your phone! Hello, no tangled or lost cords sounds pretty nice!

This is a beautiful accent pillow from Anthropologie. It is colorful but not over powering.

This is a great gift idea for your co-workers or anyone in a tight office setting! I love this product!

This is a gorgeous Rachel Zoe Collection tassel necklace that I am dying for. Its pretty bananas!

I love this gift for all my new mommy friends! This appliance functions as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for all the babies I love!

This is a great gift for your girlfriends. Especially if you have a budget you are "trying" to stick too, like me. Tassel bracelets (tassel anything) is very IN right now! I would love to give or receive this as a gift.

I think this would be a good gift for my favorite seniors. You wouldn't think you would use a cookbook but they come in handy! Especially one like this that tells you what to get at Trader Joe's. One stop shop!

I love this glass milk carton for creamer or milk. Just so cute!

I know you laughed when you saw this.. Its pretty funny. This is for my best friends! They get my sense of humor. lol

For the chef in your life! This measuring cup also weighs its contents. Nifty right?

My little pup would love this chew toy. It is made with recycled materials! Win win.

Do you think I have a tassel obsession? This bracelet is beautiful. I love the colors.

I think this is a cute hostess gift. Just a little something to say thank you. How cute is the hedgehog?

I love this. No further comment needed. Its gorge!

So those are a few gift ideas I think would be fun to give and get! What is on your shopping list? Leave me a comment! I love hearing from all of you. Now time to nap! Let the holiday season begin!

Hey, Where's the Bar?

I have been wanting a bar cart for quite a while now. I love the look of the one's I am seeing! Very retro/50's. The plus about a bar cart as opposed to a full bar set-up is space. A bar cart does not take up much space in your living area and it can be easily moved. A full bar can be very big and bulky and to me they tend to look a little masculine. Another reason I would prefer a cart is because, as I mentioned, it can be moved to wherever the party is!

These are a few bar cart set ups that I really like:

Great for an apartment or small space!

If you want a pop of color, this is the way to go.

Swoon.

This cart doesn't roll but would be great for a patio.

Again, great for a small space.

I love the detail on this.

One key to a great look is all the pretty things you put on your bar cart. There are no rules. Add anything you like and that adds detail and flair to the overall look you want to achieve. I found some great things that I think would look great on my bar cart. 

I really want a gold cart. To give you some other options, I included this tainted silver one. You're welcome.

This may be a bit too shopping cart looking for me. Very pretty though.

This is very feminine and pretty. This could be the one!

I love the different look of this. Very modern and cool. 

This is a great set. Sets are good because they can be cheaper than buying each piece individually. Personally I like to mix and match to give it more of a vintage feel.

Love these geometric glasses.

I love love love this tray and decanter.

This is all great. I especially love the glasses with the pop of red!

This is a great example of everything you need to stock the bar cart!

This ice bucket is fabulous. I love the design.

These coasters are very rustic with a little sparkle.

I love this vintage seltzer bottle. How pretty would this be with the gold cart!

These are minimalist modern and I love that the tops aren't perfect.

This gold leaf tumbler is very cute.

You have to have napkins. These are almost too fabulous to wipe your mouth with. Luckily they wash and you can use them again!

This shaker set is pretty and vintage looking.

These glasses and carrier are beyond words. I love the aqua color!

A vintage mix of glasses or bottles gives a nice effect of not everything being too matchy matchy. I like when things aren't too perfect.

These trays are very pretty for serving your guests.

I love the simplicity of the gold rim. The shape of the glass is quite lovely as well.

This is my favorite shaker. 

Whew after all of that I need a drink! haha What do you think? Do you like the bar cart idea? Let me know. I would love to hear from you. Links to all things in the pictures can be found on my Pinterest page here. Check back for new posts! xo

Tis the Season

Fa la la la la  la la la  la! You may have guessed I am one of "those" people who gets into decorating and Christmas music a little before it is probably "time." None the less, I really don't care when it is. I would leave my tree up all year if I could! I love lights and the ambiance they create. 

So.. to get into the spirit I have been stalking, yes stalking, Pinterest and blogs for some new takes on my old favorites! Here is what I found:

I like this white tree with the red and green theme.

I really enjoy the rustic elements of this mantle garland.

Very elegant.

I love all things with antlers. Therefore, I had to add this as a fave!

Love how fresh and green this is! Not a fan of writing on the door.

I thought this peppermint wreath was very youthful and fun!

This picture was actually the inspiration for my tree! I love all the colors and big flowers!

Gorge place setting, no? Would love to be invited to a dinner party and sit down to this beauty!

This looks fairly simple and I really delight in the rustic element the pinecones bring to this arrangement.

I die.

Dixie (my pup) would not fully appreciate the work I would have to go to for this to happen at my house. I still think it is precious and someone is very creative to come up with this.

Fairly simple name card idea! Again, do you see a theme with my like for rustic/outdoorsy elements?

These would be so cute on the mantle or entry way table!

My biffle Kellam got this colorful manger scene as a wedding gift. I am now obsessed. Who says there wasn't an elephant and big bird at the birth of Jesus?

So cute for the kitchen window!

Oh antlers... how I love you

These dried boxwood wreaths are so bright and fresh! I just adore them.

Pretty accent to add to your Christmas table setting.

Now this is just beyond. Nothing says hello, please come in quite like this statement!

How pretty are these vintage ornaments?

Great color scheme.

If I was on the committee, or whatever its called, that decorates the town for Christmas this would be so pretty and romantic!

This reminds me of the movie The Holiday.. Not sure why. 

Really like the idea of the big Santa hat as the tree topper.

This is quite possibly my favorite porch decor I have found.

When I grow up this shall be my living room.

Or maybe this...

What a tree! Love the classic colors.

Every year at Thanksgiving my Aunt Paige gets all the grandchildren together (all twelve of us) and we decorate a gingerbread house. Some of us eat a little more of the decorations than we use. Isn't that the rule though? 

I just think this seaside tree is fabulous!

How cute is this chalkboard tree?

What are some of your favorite elements of Christmas decor? Please leave me a comment and let me know. I love hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions. This is a NO judgement zone. Feel free to share!

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