Pretty gift tags

I really love this idea. Endless possibilities

Also from Living Etc

Pretty lights

I am loving this tree. I want to try and recreate it in my garden. Simple and pretty.

Image from Living Etc.

Stocking Stuffers

I love Restoration Hardware for cool little gifts and stocking stuffers. I can recommend the smittens as I still have my set from 2 years ago. This year I am thinking tattoos, old school Hypotrochoids, Superhero in a box and a Tonette!!

All items from Restoration Hardware

Wish List #5

Little white cupcake stands




I love these things and think they need to come live with me.
I am having a really hard time coming up with things to even wish for. Boy, I am either a really lucky girl or sadly lacking in imagination!!

Available here

Wish List # 4

Writing Set with four Inks.



Just a beautiful writing set that makes me want to pen beautiful letters to friends and family alike.
Available at Bell'occhio

For the record, there is not much in this store that I would not wish for!!

Side by Side

It is no secret that I love the Camilla Chandelier from Pottery Barn. I want it bad. But I saw another recently that is also a contender.

Top Image from here

Bottom Image from here

Decisions, decisions

Wish List #3

The Architect's Brother





Just a stunning book that I saw at the library and had a really hard time giving back. Would earn permanent spot on my coffee table (if I ever get a new one).

Available here

Wish List #2

Letterpress Kit




I know this is not something any real letterpress aficionado would endorse but the idea of making letterpress at home appeals to me. I will never be able to have areal press and I can never see myself anywhere near a place where lessons are offered but i love letterpress! This seems like an affordable option for me.
Information here

Wish List #1

These are in no particular order!

Pottery Barn wall cubby. I just love this. It looks like an old printers tray but without the stink! I love how it is used as an advent calendar here but I would use it year round to show off my treasures!
Available here

Mrs Meyers Iowa Pine

I am a devotee of Mrs Meyers Geranium scent and I use it all the time in my house. However, I was at Target today and they had the Holiday collection from Mrs Meyer - Iowa Pine! I decided to give it a try and it is awesome. Not year round but for right now, it is awesome! My house smells like Christmas trees!

Christmas Gifts

I was talking with someone today who has canceled Christmas for the adults in her family. This saddens me a lot because from a purely selfish point of view, she gives the greatest and most thoughtful gifts. I completely understand her reasons for not shopping for the adults and I hope she can stand by her guns. When I mentioned to her that I was mad that I wouldn't be getting gifts from her this year, she told me that she would not have a clue what to get me anyway. I thought that odd but then realized that I mainly talk about clothing for children other stuff aimed at children. Hmmmm. Maybe in my mind, I have canceled Christmas too. NAH.

I decided to make myself a ridiculous challenge and find 25 things that I would love to open one day. They can be indulgent, practical, cheap or extravagant fantasy gifts but they must be aimed at me. Not my children and not my husband but ME. Okay then , here we go....

Cool Clock

I like this clock for the kids playroom. It is happy and bright and cool. I wonder if I could make it myself but I am pretty sure it would be easier to just buy it and know the job is done right!

Available from Pottery Barn Kids and on sale right now.

Donna Hay Seasons

I want this book so badly. I want it so badly! However, it is only available in Australia right now and the cost of shipping is prohibitive to me. I cannot justify spending more on shipping than the actual cost of the book. So I will wait patiently and hope that it comes to these shores soon. This book shall be mine, oh yes, it will be mine!

Cute Advent buckets!

I really love these buckets from Garnet Hill. They are so cute and a different spin on the whole 24 days of Advent thing. I grew up always having advent calendars and I really want to keep up the tradition with my children. Anticipation building is a good thing! I know this could be done very easily myself but I am not sure I would make the time for it! Maybe I could put it on next years to do list.

Available at Garnet Hill

Snowy Village Cake Pan

I think I need this! I can see it being a part of Christmas and I know my son would love it. Available at Williams Sonoma