last minute christmas gift ideas

December 19, 2016

Christmas is less than a week away and, with the exception of a gift for my dad (he’s always the hardest person in the world to shop for), I’m feeling pretty good about the fact that I finished all the rest of my shopping over the weekend!  This is the first year in a long…

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books for everyone on your christmas list

December 12, 2016

Well, that was a hot blogging minute, wasn’t it?  If the next two weeks fly as fast as the last month did for me, I’m in trouble, as I’ve still got quite a few gifts to cross off my list!  I had high hopes for sharing my Christmas decor today but the weather has been…

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7 fab christmas gift ideas that won’t break the bank

December 16, 2015

I had high hopes for posting a bunch of holiday gift guides but I’ve been so overwhelmed with trying to figure out what I’m getting my own family and friends that it’s just not going to happen this year.  I think Christmas is the perfect time to get carried away wasting money on things that…

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christmas gift guide: for the guys

December 10, 2014

Christmas shopping for my husband, dad and brothers used to stress me out to no end in the past.  I’m always obsessed with finding Christmas gifts that are both meaningful and thoughtful and, let’s face it, a sweater or a bottle of cologne usually falls short of both criteria (especially when shopping for the guy…

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christmas gift guide: fab finds for less than $50

December 9, 2014

Gift giving is one of my absolute favorite things, but with the list of people to buy for seemingly increasing every year, it can be tricky trying to find great gift ideas on a budget.  While I personally think it’s way more challenging finding a gift on a small budget, I’m a firm believer that…

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gift guide: for the guy who has everything

November 29, 2013

If you’re braving the crowds today to knock out some Christmas shopping, my hat’s off to you.  This year, I’m planning on getting all of my gifting done on Cyber Monday, but if Black Friday is your thing and you need some ideas for the men in your life, here are my picks for the…

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10 monogrammed hostess gifts for less than $50

November 22, 2013

With less than a week to go until Thanksgiving, holiday season is officially upon us and that means lots of parties, dinners, get togethers and open houses in the very near future!  Even though we won’t be hosting anything big at our home this year (only five weeks to go until Baby Girl’s due date!),…

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honeycomb studio

November 15, 2013

There’s nothing I love more than giving a unique, handmade gift for Christmas (except maybe receiving one, of course!) and this year I happen to be head over heels OBSESSED with the work of Atlanta-based small batch ceramicist Courtney Hamill of Honeycomb Studio!  Each of her pieces is handmade, either on the wheel or cast…

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