GIFT IDEA {No.17}

21 December 2009

Sorry, friends, I had some fun posts planned but this week is going to be crazy finishing up projects and packing for our trip to the Northwest. I am so excited to spend time with family and friends and will return to Newport January 4th. Nice long vacation... so excited!

I thought I'd share one of my favorite gift guides: Creature Comforts Holiday Showcase and Ez's 18 Days of Festive Freebies.

Merry Christmas! See you in 2010!Creature Comforts Holiday Gift Guide Festive Freebies

GIFT IDEA {No.16}

17 December 2009

Give ambiance. Today's gift-giving idea was one I actually received and can't get enough of: DayNa Decker Chandel. The candle smells amazing and utilizes an eco-wood wick for a longer, cleaner burn. View the online store here. Also available at Nieman Marcus and Fred Segal.

DayNa Decker Chandel candle eco-wood wick

GIFT IDEA {wrap inspiration}

Give inspired gifts. Let me start by saying that I am constantly amazed by my friends; their talents amaze me. When I first met Summer, she was finishing her Masters in English Literature; we shared a small office and she worked on an impromptu card table until the office remodel was complete. Summer is now the impeccable trend czar of Grey Likes Weddings and you can imagine that said card table would become some fabulous DIY project if she could get her hands on it!

I almost died when I saw her most recent DIY project: Grey Likes Wedding DIY Gift Wrap. You can view the full feature and DIY instructions on Style Me Pretty here, here, and here.

Can you imagine if all the gifts under your tree looked like this?!

GIFT IDEA {holiday wallpapers}

16 December 2009

Give to the festive techie. Send your friends a link to NienStudios' series of downloadable holiday desktop wallpapers. I currently have "pa rum pum pum pum" on my computer; couldn't get the song out of my head all day!


Sorry, I've missed a few days; had our company holiday soirée and danced the night away...

GIFT IDEA {No.15}

14 December 2009

Give full bellies and grateful hearts. I love the gift idea of a recipe box filled with personalized recipe cards, completed with beautiful ribbon and matching gift tag. Download these custom recipe cards and gift tags. Enjoy!

MSteston Gift Ideas : downloadable recipe cards and gift tags*for non-commercial use only

GIFT IDEA {No.13}

11 December 2009

Give deliciousness. During a recent game night with friends, I was asked if I had $50 and had to spend it immediately, what would I spend it on. My answer? Food.

The next few gift ideas will follow that theme. Mmmmm.

MStetson Gift Guide : cupcake goodies01 Sprinkles Cupcake Mix | 02 Bake It Pretty Liners | 03 Babycakes Cookbook | 04 Jumbo Sprinkles | 05 Chicago Metallic Nonstick Popover Pan | 06 Glass Mixing Bowls | 07 Le Crueset Silicone Spatulas

GIFT IDEA {No.12}

09 December 2009

Give correspondence. I love the idea to give (and, of course, receive) personalized stationery especially when there is a printed return address!

MStetson Holiday Gift Idea : Personalized Stationery Custom CorrespondenceCotton Idea Studio Custom Correspondence

GIFT IDEA {discount}

05 December 2009

MStetson Gift Guide Seattle Show Posters Promo Code DiscountSo excited to share this with you; Rick over at Seattle Show Posters is offering MStetson readers 20% off any order over $10 in honor of Gift Idea No.6.

promo code: mstetson

Thanks, Rick!

GIFT IDEA {No.09}

04 December 2009

Give comfort. Warm items to bundle up in; perfect for lounging after all the jolly festivities.MStetson Gift Guide Comfy Clothes01 de*nada Cowl Knit | 02 Handknit Hugs Wool Baby Slippers | 03 J.Crew Classic Union Suite | 04 Ruche Soft as a Cloud Earmuffs | 05 Old Navy Knit Slipper Socks | 06 de*nada Eternal Knit | 07 AE Plaid Wool Slipper | 08 dELIA's Kaelyn Mitten

I just kept finding more... and more... and more. I had to throw together one more quick list...MStetson Gift Guide Comfy Clothes01 Old Navy Sherpa-lined Dog Booties | 02 Ruche Coffee Shop Knit Cardigan | 03 ModCloth Sugar for my Hoodie | 04 ModCloth Ski Lift Dress | 05 Old Navy Waffle Knit Chemise | 06 Forever 21 Pom Snow Cap | 07 H81 Navy Sweat Pant | 08 UGG Classic Cardy Boot | 09 Ruche Chenin Grape Scarf

GIFT IDEA {No.08}

03 December 2009

MStetson Holiday Gift Guide Ideas: World Vision / World Concern donations goat sheet chickenGive resources. Give perspective. Give generously.

Donate on behalf of a loved one. World Vision. World Concern.

GIFT IDEA {No.06}

01 December 2009

Give wall art. Okay, so we all know the we can't afford to spend hundreds on friends and family these days. However, these affordable prints will do just the trick. There are some amazing artists out there offering more affordable options; the below is just a start. Etsy will be your new best friend during your hunt.

And if you really want to splurge... buy them a frame, too!
MStetson Gift Guide: Wayne Pate prints wall art01 Wayne Pate

MStetson Design Holiday Gift Guide Seattle Show Posters02 Seattle Show Posters

***UPDATE***
Rick from Seattle Show Posters is offering MStetson readers 20% off all orders over $10. Thanks, Rick!
promo code: mstetson


MStetson Gift Guide Frank Chimero prints wall art03 Frank Chimero {p.s. everything is on sale for $10 during the holidays!}

GIFT IDEA {No.05}

Give the gift of inspiration. Building a design library will be just that, inspiring. Art, architecture, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, craft, photography, fashion... so many places to go.

MStetson Gift Guide: design books for inspiration01 UPPERCASE Magazine | 02 Modern House Three | 03 Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010 | 04 Flip! for decorating | 05 How to be a graphic designer without losing your soul | 06 Rex Ray: Art + Design

MStetson Design Holiday Gift Guide 200901 Hand Job: A Catalog of Type | 02 David Hicks: A Life of Design | 03 At your Leisure Zine | 04 The Green Home: A Sunset Design Guide | 05 Style and Substance: The Best of Elle Decor | 06 Wallpaper: A History of Style and Trends