My baby isn’t much of a baby these days…he’s babbling up a storm and walking around the house like he owns the place!  With the holidays approaching, I can’t help but think back to where we were just a year ago.  Celebrating Christmas with our brand-new sweet miracle! 

So that was how today’s Gift Guide came to life.  It is for all of you new Mammas celebrating your little one’s first Christmas this year!  I found some darling, vintage-inspired ideas for you.  These would make wonderful gifts as well.  🙂

Happy Friday!  I’m back again with another gift guide!  This one is for that special someone on your list who loves to travel! 

• Tie a box of colored chalk to the chalkboard map and include a note with instructions to color in the states they have visited.  (I believe the same shop makes world maps as well)
• Find a special pen to add to the journal.  Then on the first page, write your wishes for the recipient or a neat quote about traveling/dreams/adventure, etc.
• For the recipient who travels and frequently must stay in a hotel: tie up a pair of your favorite pillowcases with twine.  Add a note explaining that they can slip this on a hotel pillow…for a touch of home while they’re far away.  (Note: it’s probably a good idea to use pillowcases with designs or colors.  White pillowcases may get confused with hotel linens!)

Welcome to Day #5 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  I hope it has been helpful to you and given you a few ideas as you make your Christmas lists in the coming months.  It has been such a fun week and I have enjoyed finding beautiful things to share with you!  So much so, that I’d like to share a new adventure I’m undertaking: offering my super Gift Finding services to you! 

I love finding unique gifts…the ones that don’t scream, “I just ran into the mall and grabbed something.”  I’m sure you can understand.  Unfortunately, the search for just the right thing requires time, which many of us have very little of!  Here’s where I come in: you give me a little information about your recipient and I’ll take care of the rest!  In a few days’ time, you’ll receive a picture file in your inbox, much like the ones in my Gift Giving Series.  Links and a few packaging ideas will be included too!  Then you’ll just have to sit back, buy and pay!  So easy and stress-free! 

If you’re interested, please click on the button on my sidebar and get in touch with me!  I’d love to hear from you!
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So back to today’s grouping…perfect for all the ladies in your life!  My recipient for this group would be a fashion forward woman who loves to dress up and feel beautiful. 

Twisted Pearl Necklace, Gold Bracelet, Capelet Dress, Ruffled Purse, Art Print, Gold Ring Layered Necklace

Welcome to Day #4 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  I had so much fun with today’s theme…I don’t get to see pink very often around here!  🙂



Necklace, Skirt, Hobby Horse, Lovey, Art Print, Booties

A few ideas for pairing these gifts:

• Have a little baby girl on your list?  Pair the “lovey” blanket (which you can even customize with her name!) with the booties for a super sweet gift!
• Make a “Cowgirl Kit” with the hobby horse and skirt, but be sure to find a pink cowgirl hat to include too!
• Frame the art print, wrap in kraft paper and tie with fun pink ribbon. 
• For a cute girlfriend gift, you can pair a necklace with this adorable “Cowgirl Cookie” mix:

Works for big girlfriends and little girls alike!  🙂

Come back tomorrow for Day #5!

Welcome to Day #3 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  Today’s theme is for those little boys in your life!  In my home, super heroes are a really big deal. And although I was clueless at first, I can now name the members of the Justice League with the best of them!  haha

Seriously though, super heroes are a great way for little boys to learn about good and evil, about being chivalrous, and about kindness and generosity to others.  And for this mamma, all of those are a good, good thing. 

Peg Dolls, Cape, Buckets, Superhero Lightning Bolts, Lunchbox, Mask

Packaging ideas:

• Pick out a few of your little guy’s favorite Super Friends and package them in the lunchbox.  I love using lunchboxes as storage because they are sturdy and are easy to transport!
• Make a “Super Hero” kit with the cape, mask and lightening bolts and package them in a personalized bucket.  The buckets pictured above are small and party favor sized, but the concept is universal!  Find a plain bucket (I believe places like Hobby Lobby have them, but also look at hardware stores) and decorate with his favorite Super Hero symbol. You can even just do his initial!

I love having packaging that can also be used again, especially with kids.  When you package a gift in a lunchbox or bucket, they can also easily be used for storage and organization, and can’t we all use a little more of that!

Day #2 is for all of the tea-drinkers on your list!  So many cute finds!

Honey, Art Print, Tea Cups, Teapot Necklace, Tea Wallet

Pick two or three of these options and you’ll have a sweet gift for a friend or a loved one.  Here are a few ideas:

• Pair the handmade teacup with a few of your favorite teas.  Take the bags out of the box, tie a handful with pretty ribbon and place inside the cup. 
• Tuck a few teabags into the wallet.  Stuff a little of shread/crinkle paper inside the cup and then tuck the wallet inside. 
• Have the print framed (you can find inexpensive frames at Ikea and Hobby Lobby).  Wrap with kraft paper and twine and then include a note and tuck one of your favorite teas inside the card. 



Kraft Bag, Tea Box



• Any of the teacup ideas would look darling in these kraft bags with the window on the front.  Just finish with a label or some washi tape and you are good to go!
• For a more expensive option, but one that would definitely become a family heirloom, look into the tea box.  Gorgeous!