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!
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.
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?!
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...
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!
*for non-commercial use only
Give to your favorite foodie. How fun would that Sushi and Hand Roll Workshop be?!
01 The Chef Set Page Flags | 02 Six Months Artisanal Cheese | 03 Stockholm Floral Apron | 04 Sushi and Hand Roll Workshop | 05 Flex-it Silicone Bowl Set | 06 I Know How to Cook | 07 Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife Set | 08 Foodie Fight: A Trivia Game for Serious Food Lovers
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.
01 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
Give correspondence. I love the idea to give (and, of course, receive) personalized stationery especially when there is a printed return address!
Cotton Idea Studio Custom Correspondence
Give a green thumb... or at least the illusion of one. If you want to get jazzy, here are instructions to build your own terrarium.
01 Genuine Birch Bark Tube Set | 02 succulentLOVE large fish.bowl | 03 Hable Construction Garden Gloves | 04 The New Terrarium Book | 05 Felted Acorns | 06 VivaTerra Magical Air Plant Garden
01 VivaTerra Living Ecosphere | 02 Floating Away... | 03 Culinary Herb Basket | 04 Bulbosa Airplant | 05 Sensational Winter Hardy Succulent 12" Wreath | 06 Garden and Terrace Book | 07 Pedestal Terrarium
Give gadgets. We love technology... not as much as you, you see...
01 Lynda.com Online Training Library Subscription | 02 UO DJ Mixer | 03 Carbon Fiber iPhone Case | 04 PlayStation 3 | 05 Logitech Portable Lapdesk | 06 Vers Wood iPhone Case | 07 I.dear Speakers | 08 Nooka Zaz
So 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!
Give comfort. Warm items to bundle up in; perfect for lounging after all the jolly festivities.
01 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...
01 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
Give resources. Give perspective. Give generously.
Donate on behalf of a loved one. World Vision. World Concern.
Give color therapy. Mundane, day-to-day routine? Nothing a little chromatic desk accessory can't fix! 
01 Marvy LePens Fine Line Writing Pen | 02 Lemnos Clock | 03 Susy Jack Day of the Week Clips | 04 Paige Russell Vehicle Vases | 05 Anything Design Tape Dispenser | 06 CB2 Mad Desk Lamp | 07 Eric Janssen Quote/Unquote Bookends | 08 Semikolon; Document Box Collection
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!
01 Wayne Pate
02 Seattle Show Posters
***UPDATE***
Rick from Seattle Show Posters is offering MStetson readers 20% off all orders over $10. Thanks, Rick!
promo code: mstetson
03 Frank Chimero {p.s. everything is on sale for $10 during the holidays!}
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.
01 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
01 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
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