Fall Fun

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The days are still comfortable, but the nights are perfect for that cozy sweatshirt! Are you ready for Fall?

This personalized charger from The Preppy Polka Dot is perfect for those holiday gatherings. It says Happy Dall Y'all with your family's name. Perfect for a housewarming gift as well! $12.75

Add some fall cheer to your front yard with this garden flag from embroiderybyhannah.$23

Don't forget Halloween-it's one of my favorite holidays! Put a cute mat at the front door like this one from Pier 1. $29.95

Valentine's For Her

Although there are probably zero guys who read this blog (with the exception of my dad occasionally), maybe you can casually leave this up on your computer while hitting your significant other in the head with it! Here are some items I would be delighted to receive for Valentine's Day:

Soma is one of my new favorite places! I happened into a store in Sarasota and found the best fitting bras that I have ever worn-even better, in my opinion, than Wacoal. Anyway, they also have a large selection of clothing and nightgowns. This one caught my eye-the Geo Scallop Lace Chemise. $69 (When in doubt, a gift card works too)

This beautiful heart pendant is one of the many great things you can find on Etsy, and just perfect for your Valentine! Find this and so much more at CopperGuppy. $35

I love bath and body products, and I loved the packaging for these goodies from LongLeafSoaps (Etsy, where else?). My wishlist includes the Coconut Lime Verbena Sugar Scrub cubes ($8.50) and the Be Mine Lotion Bar ($3.50) Choose several items, and they will wrap it up for you for $5. Great for the guy who can't be bothered with wrapping paper or gift bags! 

Gifts Just For Fun

1. Nothing says holiday spirit like a glass with part of Clark Griswold's rant! Find this glass and many more Lampoon related gifts at Cafepress. $13.99

2. For your friend that insists on taking selfies-The Selfie from Urban Outfitters. $20 For use with the I-Phone. If you can't get them to stop taking them, at least help them take better ones!

3. Giving a bottle of wine for Christmas? Nothing says classy like a pair of underwear for the bottle! Find this as well as many other fun gifts at Always Fits. $9.99

Holiday Treats

Tis the season for rich, yummy food! The following will make great gifts or something great to have for your family at home.
For those cold winter nights by the fire, warm yourself even more with some hot chocolate. The Baru Hot Chocolate Gift Set from Dean & Deluca includes a mug in your choice of three colors, a tin of fluffy marshmallow chocolate powder, three dark chocolate covered honey and vanilla bean marshmallows for $48.

Add some tasty salted caramel sauce to your pancakes, french toast, popcorn, or anything that could use a little sweetness! Get this and many other wonderful things at Get Your Hotcakes. $10

Nothing says Merry Christmas like gingerbread. Give the gift of a gingerbread breakfast with the Gingerbread Grab & Go from Stonewall Kitchen. The set includes Gingerbread Pancake and Waffle mix, a spatula and Gingerbread syrup for $21.95

Happy Easter!

Wishing you all a very Happy Good Friday and Easter! Easter cuteness to follow:

 The Bunny Butt cake has to be one of the cutest things I have seen! I have a feeling that if I attempted it, it would end up on going horribly wrong and end up looking absolutely nothing like this! Find the recipe at Betty Crocker!

Add a monogram to your eggs this Easter! Find the tutorial at Lil Luna.

Mmmmmmmmmm...Hot Chocolate

Oh Williams Sonoma, you have outdone yourself!
Froth & Pour Hot Chocolate Pot. $29.95
Hot Chocolate in your choice of three flavors. $19.95
To top it all off-Chocolate or Vanilla Marshmallows. $16 each or 2 for $30
Anybody else drooling over this?

A Shopping Spree

My friend Jackie and I went to A Shopping Spree this weekend at the Raleigh Convention Center hosted by The Junior League of Raleigh. Boy, was it ever packed! We did, however, manage to spot some really cute things:

Let me start with the yummy coffee that I bought from Snookie Snookerwitz! We must have sampled about every flavor, and they were all delicious! I chose the Vanilla Mocha, and have a feeling I will be ordering more online very soon! $9.95

The Reindeer Treat Mat caught our eye-too cute! It's from Monograms for Me. $22

So I wasn't sure what I thought of these at first, but after a few cold nights, and wanting to wear my winter nightgowns, I thought, "these are perfect." Great for lounging around, or keeping those legs warm with your favorite nightshirt. Available in lots of colors from Prissies. $20

Drool, swoon, etc., etc. Love this dress from Tracy Negoshian! The Stephany is just one of the many cute dresses you can find here! $117

Magnetic Memo Board from 2 Chic Chicks. Choose your ribbon color, a vinyl monogram (+$3) and color of the board. A great hostess gift or a gift for yourself! $19

This is the place to go each year for a girly girl day! Thanks to Jackie for inviting me! :)

Christmas is Coming!

 Monogrammed Stocking with Anchor from Sew Girlie. $18
Polka & Green Gator Ornament from The Pink Magnolias. $10
Preppy Scalloped Monogrammed Ornament from Polka Dot Gift Shoppe. $11.99

Halloween Happy

It's getting close to that time of year-when all of the ghosts and goblins come out to get candy!

Personalized Halloween Sign from LanderDesigns. $20

Design your own Halloween bag at The Palm Gifts. $14 (You have to have something to haul all that candy around in!)

Martha Stewart's 18 Halloween Beverage Labels from Grandin Road. $18 Find tons of great decorations here!

Valentine's Love

Valentine's Day is just around the corner-can you believe it? It's not my favorite holiday. As much as I love receiving flowers, I would rather get them for no reason at all. The prices seem to double around this time as well. Here are some ideas that will not break the bank, and will still show that someone special that you care!

The Blood Red Glass Drop Necklace from ShySiren is the perfect gift to add some fire to your little black dress! If red is not your thing, never fear, these come in other colors too. Matching earrings available as well! $38

Add a little love to the kitchen with this beautiful trivet. Personalized with the happy couple's name. Great for your favorite newlyweds or not so newlywed! Find this and a lot more at My Little Chickadee Creations. $14

I love coffee table books, and this is perfect for the occasion. Other People's Love Letters is a compilation of traditional and not so traditional proclamations of love. Great for sharing curled by the fire! At Mod Cloth for $22.99

The Owls Have It

Is anyone else in love with the adorable owl stuff that is out now? I am not a huge fan of birds, but after reading a book about a girl and her owl, I find myself looking at things with owls on them a lot more. I even bought some owl wrapping paper for the holidays. I feel another collection coming on!

This owl ornament is too cute and great for anyone on your list! Stop by Beehive Kitchenware and find this and lots of other cute things to ooh and ahh over! $17.50

This owl print would look so pretty in my house! Cordial Kitten at Etsy offers this and many other beautiful prints sure to make anyone smile! $20

I wish that I was talented enough to make something as fun and pretty as this ornament from myzoetope at Etsy. But alas, I have no crafty talent! Check out her Christmas cards that feature cats and dogs in ugly sweaters-so funny! $18

Christmas Scents

Perfect for a stocking stuffer or coworker gift, the Christmas Eve Whipped Soap from The Soap Box Company. I have never tried whipped soap, but it sounds creamy and moisturizing doesn't it? This all natural soap smells like Christmas! $11

Another great product to have around or to gift is the Elf Mist from Bnoelaromatics at Etsy. This spray is made of essential oils with a evergreen and spice scent! Spray it around the house and on the tree, as she suggests to keep the scent fresh. Ah, the Christmas tree scent can be had year round! $7.50

For those who have been naughty, the Bag of Coal from Out Of Eden Soaps is the perfect gift! The little gingham bag is filled with "coal" or glycerin soap in the scent of fresh linen. $6.50

Gift Giving At The Dahl House

If you're looking for just the right gift, stop in to The Dahl House. It is one of my favorite places to look around! But hurry, they are having a great sale on their ornaments. Grab three and get one free through tomorrow (Dec. 3rd). Choose from a great selection of ornaments, add a name on it, and you've got one great gift! $20 each. While you're there, take a look at the beautiful frames, tissue boxes and more!

Boo!!!

It's almost Halloween! I love all of the candy, costumes and fun. There's no time like the present to grab your decor and get into the spirit.

Leave it to Whitney Caroline to offer an adorable tub to fill with candy, pumpkins, etc. the Boo Y'all tub is adorned with a very spook-tacular bow! Personalize it any way you like! $39.50

Here's the perfect tote for the kiddies to carry their candy bounty! Choose your favorite design at Three Hip Chicks. I'm partial to the black cat! $30

Almost Time To Celebrate Dad!

Exactly one month from today is Father's Day! Don't forget to let your dad know how special he is! My dad is tough to buy for-the only thing he ever tells me he needs are socks. Socks, to me, don't scream "Dad, I appreciate everything you do," but whatever. Here are some cute gifts for dad:

Dad's always like pictures of their kids. The Dad Block Letters from CCC Gifts are perfect for his desk. Send your favorite pictures and choose how many blocks you need (Examples: Dad, Daddy, Pop, I Love You, etc.) Price is $9.50 per block.

Your dad can carry a sweet reminder of you with a personalized money clip. Pick the perfect saying just for him! Find this clip at Girly Twirly for $32.

Don't forget the card! This one from Quiplip is great for your super hero dad! The front: Happy Father's Day to the most incredible, stupendously awesome dad ever created. Inside: Now, am I your favorite child? Plus it has a response card for your dad to reply that indeed, you are his favorite! $3.50

More Valentine's Fun

This is a cute Valentine's gift for anyone! The monogrammed tissue and cosmetic case trio from Abbe Designs is fun, and only $17.95. A heart shaped bath fizzie is included! Visit their site for tons of great gifts!

Wouldn't this be so cute for your favorite little baby girl? The Winged Heart Onesie Tutu is adorable for your littlest Valentine! Find it any many more gifts for baby at Pink Taffy Designs. $39.95

For your sweet puppy-dress them in a shirt to get them in the spirit of Valentine's! The Unconditional Love tee from Ruff Ruff and Meow is available in pink or black. $19.95

Just for fun, check out the Monogrammed Lips Car Tag at Morgan & Company. Just in time for your love! Available in lots of colors-hot pink, red, white and more! $30