Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts

| VDAY GIFT GUIDE: |

ok my husband is like the sweetest, most giving, thoughtful person on this earth but he hates valentines day.  like wants to know why he has to give flowers on a certain day when he surprises me with flowers and other thoughtful gifts randomly throughout the year.  my answer? i don't want to feel left out. OMG- i'm so lame...like typing it made me cringe.  Every year Jeff sticks his tail between his legs and makes me feel special on the hallmark holiday but if you wanted to hint hint to your significant other (who also hates valentines day) below are some cutie gift ideas..and a few cute ideas for him too!

| GIFT GUIDE FOR YOUR WANDERLUST IN YOUR LIFE: |

when you start counting up all the people you need to get gifts for it can get overwhelming and pricey.  i was thinking of a few last minute gifts for the travelers in my life and everything i found is super affordable, fun and as a fellow wanderluster I would be so excited to receive any of these things for an upcoming trip.  this gift guide contains gifts under $50 and btw there's only 1 things on the guide that makes it right near the $50 price point.. so, enjoy! xo



| GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM: |

one. this hoodie is a bit nicer than his college alumni hoodie ;)
two. i love the idea of a blue tooth speaker and bose never disappoints.
three. a nice watch always gets a guy excited; the shinola watches are so classic and can be worn throughout the year.
four. i know jeff loves sneakers but hates buying them; these new balances have been on his list for some time now: they go great with denim or can be worn with exercise shorts 
five. guys need travel kits as much as us girls.  have him ditch the freezer bags and sport a fashionable, manly kit.
six. if he's been eyeing the new iphone 6 this holiday season is the perfect time to gift it to him.
seven. my philosophy on basic t shirts? you can never have too many!  i love these by j.crew.
eight. this henley can be dressed up or down and is perfect to get your guy through the cooler months.
nine. if you and him travel as much as jeff and i this jack black carry on gift set is perfect.
ten.  who likes buying undies for themselves? these make great stocking stuffers!
eleven. love this reusable water bottle and so will he.
twelve. jeff recently read this book and raved over it.  gift it to him so he can read it before he sees it in the theatre.

| GIFT GUIDE FOR THE COOK: |

holy moly. last week was a total blur-- in bed.  i'm feeling better but i can't believe thanksgiving is this week.  it's like i woke up from my "blur" and into holiday season.  over the weekend we ran to the store *pure chaos* and got some of the basics i need for the dishes i'm making; i still need to run to traders to finish up which i plan to do today.  also, can you believe stores are already offering their black friday prices? i love black friday but i can't get on board with black thursday...wednesday..etc.  thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and being with loved ones: not the mall. i will say i love the holidays and am looking forward to them; i'm really not a scrooge.
hope you all have a great week! xx

+ 1. kitchenaide // i received an artisan stand mixer as a wedding gift: it's the hands down number one kitchen tool i use: if your kitchen lover already owns one there are tons of awesome attachments you can gift. i especially love the ice cream making attachment!
+ 2. crate & barrel // fill this marble utensil holder with some cute wooden spoons and the cook will sure to be happy!
+ 3. jk adams // jeff and i are obsessed with cutting boards: these boards are made in the USA, durable and can double as a fun cheese board.
+ 4. modcloth // how stinking cute are these cheese knives? 
+ 5. the cellar whiteware // a lot of brands have been making the cutest pieces with fun play on words: these soup bowls are perfect for a night in with a yummy slow cooked soup.
+ 6. threshold // this chalkboard canister is can store coffee grounds, flour or cookies.  it's cute enough to sit on a kitchen counter too.
+ 7. cuisinart // modern day hand mixer: this is an awesome tool for cooking and baking.
+ 8. kuhn rikon // these knives rock and the bold colors make chopping and cutting a bit more fun.
+ 9.  sur la table // i love marble: this cake stand is perfect for any baker's fresh pie or cookies.
+ 10.  the lion and the lark // you can find the cutest handmade goodies on etsy.  i love these recipe cards.  they're cute enough to share and it's always nice to support a small company.
+ 11. crate & barrel // only available in store: these recipe dividers will help keep chef organized.
+ 12. martha stewart // a pastry dough blender is also great for cutting up herbs or making lumpy mashed potatoes.  an inexpensive gift that should be in any cooks kitchen.

| last minute father's day gift guide |

father's day seriously stresses me out (ok, not really) but my dad is so hard to shop for.  if he see's something he likes, he buys it- simple as that.  he hates when we spend "our hard earned" money on him so whenever holiday's come around we really try and think outside the box and surprise dear ol' dad.  This father's day I have a few tricks up my sleeves but i'm sort of obsessed with my last minute gift guide for all of those scrambling.
ps // happy father's day to Jeffrey: he is the best dad to charlie the dog. xxoo
1. Stu's Bloody Mary Mix Kit, $49.95 - my dad's name is Stu so it's so fitting to love the idea of this DIY Bloody Mary Kit.  I've seen this kit at Marshall's for a bit cheaper and am intrigued with how yummy it is.
2. Nike Fuel Band, $99.95 - a fun way to help dad stay active
3. Zagat's Top Golf Courses, $15.95 - why not help dad step out of the box by giving him a whole book of new courses to explore?
4. LL Bean Wicked Good Moccasins, $69 - the perfect at home slipper- so cozy!
5. Ray Ban Sunnies, $150 - help dad stay hip :)
6.  Kindle Paperweight, $119 - i add the kindle to every gift guide. personally, i think it's the best gift someone could give.
7. Steele Canvas Tote, $148 - great beach bag or weekend getaway tote.  Definitely something I know my dad would love but never buy it for himself.
8. Tommy Bahama Polo, $98 - can never go wrong with Tommy for Dad
9. Age your own whiskey kit, $149.00 - how cool is this? if your dad enjoys whiskey like mine how fun would it be for him to create his own?
10. Michael Kors Watch, $195 - because a watch is always a good idea.
11. Quicksilver Hat, $18 - help dad protect himself from the sun with this cute lifeguard style hat