Day 7 : Perfect for Giving

OK, so did you notice that I changed this from "25 Days of Christmas" to just 12? What was I thinking? I was going crazy trying to think of something new for everyday and realizing that 25 is huge. So I gave myself a little talking to and said...self, stop making more work and adding unrealistic goals. Twelve days is plenty! So, there you have it. 25 is now 12 and I can breath again.

Today is about fun little finds you might not readily think of for gift giving, but I think would be lots of fun. Maybe someone on your list would enjoy...

A string Keeper Can from The Small Object, $16
You could store anything in these, it doesn't have to be string you know.



Basil dish soap, hand soap, and hand lotion set from Willaims-Sonoma $39.95 (sale)
Mmm...Basil, in the kitchen, that's what everyone needs.
(I'm pretty sure my hubby has bought me this.)



The Great Cupcake Pan from Williams-Sonoma, $36
Oh my, this is what every Birthday cake should look like! Buy this for someone who loves to bake. Seriously, make her day and buy it.



A Red and White Striped & Polka Dot Bowl from Feather Your Nest, $16
See the whole collection, plus red or black polka dot melamine plates for $5...LOVE! (Would make a fun Valentine's Day gift too.)



Aqua Square Melamine dish set at Target, $24 for 12 pieces. I think these are available open stock in the store too. These would be so fun to mix things up once in a while or to take on a pic-nic next summer.



Swell Tea Towels from Feather Your Nest, $24 (set of 4). Swell is one of my all time favorite prints. Wishing I had bought full bolts of all the prints. *sigh*



Christmas Tea Towels from Feather Your Nest, $25 (set of 4). Oh...simply adorable! I'm not a huge fan of Christmas themed gifts for Christmas, because by the time you give it, there's only a week or so for someone to enjoy it. But these are a definite exception to that. These are the towels your grandchildren will remember you for. In that case, you better buy two sets, one just won't be enough.

Turquoise Mini Suitcases from Paper Source, $8-$14.50
(Love the red/aqua color scheme)



Set of 3 Suitcases from Land of Nod, $19
(even more fun colors to see) Wouldn't these be adorable for young and old to store little treasures in?



Owls from Pottery Barn Kids, $24-$29. Oh the cuteness!
(These were sold out by Christmas last year)



I realize I've left out the men (unless they need soap...hehe), so here's one for the guys. The guitar playing guy that is.

Rock Star Dad custom guitar pic from Kristin's Custom Creations, $25.90.
I had her make one for David (with his favorite quote) for Father's Day last year. He loved it!
She's still taking orders for Christmas, but you better hurry.

Day 6 : How do your Wisemen travel?

My mom started this tradition long ago and now I do it for my kids (with the same Nativity set). The wisemen didn't arrive in Bethlehem until after Jesus was born, so for the month of December, they travel throughout our house. You never know where they might pop up.



And Baby Jesus doesn't arrive until Christmas morning.

Just helping a friend...

Because Day 5 was actually posted yesterday I'm going to post this gorgeous photo again and remind you all to vote for Jenn (read her post about this fun Matilda Jane contest). You can only vote once per computer, so if you voted at your desk at work, go ahead and vote from your desk at home today. VOTE RIGHT HERE for this photo. Voting ends on Sunday. I can't wait to see if she wins!



Thanks!!!

Day 4 : Felt Toadstool Ornaments

Aren't these little guys adorable? I can see them sprinkled throughout a vintage styled tree, or hanging from the handle of a simple brown paper gift bag. Find this adorable pattern by Cathy Gaubert right here. You can also buy the whole book "Fa La La La Felt: 45 handmade HOLIDAY DECORATIONS" which features work from many different authors, right here.

Thank you Cathy for letting me post your gorgeous photo.
You are sew talented!

Incredible Eggs

My best friend, Kim, has been bringing over free-range, organic eggs from her parents hobby farm. I love it! The eggs are SO fresh and taste fabulous. Boy was I shocked this morning when I cracked 4 eggs and they all had twin yolks. Kim, what are they feeding their chickens?