Exchanging Notes

Anybody send notes anymore? I still love receiving something in the mail that isn't a bill. Make a friend or family member's  day with a little note, or give a cute notecard set and a fancy pen as a gift.

Bluegrass Critter Band Notecards-Find them here.

The Teacup Collection Notecard Set-Find them here.

For your yoga loving friend-Birds Doing Yoga Notecard Set. Find it here. 

Southern As Sweet Tea

There are few things more refreshing than a glass of sweet tea-well, if you're a Southern girl, that is. Can't get enough of that sweet tea? Check these out.

So you'll never forget the recipe-hang this Sweet Tea recipe towel in your kitchen. Find it here.

Find this Sweet Tea South candle here, along with many other scents reminiscent of your part of the country. 

This sugar scrub gift set is Sweet Tea scented. Includes a sugar scrub and sweet tea honey butter. Find it here. 

Love & Nature

Channel Spring with this Poppy or Lavender Growing kit. Find it here.

Nature Lover's Flat Note stationery-set of six. Find this and other beautiful flat notecards here.

I thought these were so cool. Wax Sachets-put them in your drawer or closet, or I think they would be pretty just hanging around wherever. Find this scent (Red Currant & Cranberry) and many others here.

Meanwhile, Back at Home...

Need a conversation piece for your home? Try one of the neat pillows at Pomegranate Inc. I like the Sahara Indigo Pillow. $56

Secret is out. I love monograms. That's one of the reasons I love this apron from Uncommon Wares. So colorful and fun. $36

Be Your Own Kind of Mermaid. Sound advice from OldFortStudios. Browse their other quote signs and find the perfect addition to your home, or the perfect gift! $10

Kitchen Kool

I'm partial to Siamese cats, since we are owned by a silly, sweet clown of a Siamese, Gizmo! I love this adorable tea towel from Gingiber. I think Gizmo would approve! $18

This wooden cutting board doubles as a cheese tray and adds a pop of color-which is always a good thing. Get this one or a larger one at Yolk. $28

Great for the next potluck or casserole dinner at home-a personalized metal casserole dish from Preppy & Co. $32 Available in several different patterns. Great housewarming gift idea!

Pineapple Express

Anyone else crazy over pineapples this season?

Great for your summertime pen pal-Personalized Pineapple Banner/Address Labels from aftcra. $10 for a set of 24.

Jazz up your keys with this personalized pineapple tassel key chain from aNnMonograms at Etsy. $14.

This melamine platter with pineapples from Happy Notes and More is sure to be a hit at your next cookout. $42

Around The House

Here is the perfect pop of color for your guest bath! Hen House Linens is a hard website to stop looking at. I just love these guest towels-so many colors and so much fun! $12

For your kitty loving friend, or just for fun-the Four Felines Tumbler Set from Bibelot Shops is adorable. $22.95

This little jewelry tray from Fornash reminds me of Audrey Hepburn. So cute, classy, and available in several colors. $30

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

Pretty Paper

Notecards make wonderful gifts-especially if they're personalized and preppy! I'm loving these Preppy Ladybug notecards from Preppy Princess in Green Retreat. Set of 12 cards $20.

Looking for something unique to send to someone for their special day? Take a look at Flying Wish Paper. I love this mini kit which includes:

15 sheets of Wish Paper - in RED.
5 Wish Platforms - the Birthday Birdy platform card looks just like the packaging...playful primary colors on a grey polka dot background. Each Wish Platform can be used three times.
Pencil – 1 little pencil in gold
Instructions – easy details and photos
Matches not included
$10

Take your wish paper, write down your wish, light it and watch it fly. Very cool! (Obviously, children should always be supervised and let mom and dad handle the matches)

This notebook is so cute! Choose your favorite rain boot pattern and personalize it at Ink Spot Workshop. A 5x7 notebook is $19.50 and 8x10 is $23. 

Housewarming or Hostess Ideas

I think that this fabric plant is the perfect gift, especially for someone like me who couldn't keep a plant alive if her life depended on it!This is super neat- janejoss at Etsy offers wreaths with fabric leaves as well as other cute arrangements. I thought that this one would make a great housewarming gift. It would even be pretty to bring to a co-worker to brighten up their office space! $18

 For your favorite hostess, perhaps a pretty apron to make them feel more like a stylish Martha Stewart! Find this and many more at decorativeinstincts on Etsy. This one is sassy and colorful. $45

A bottle of wine and a beautiful decorative wine stopper make a great hostess gift. Stop by hobknobin on Etsy. You can even find a "manly" wine stopper for your favorite male host! The colors are so fun in this shop! $12.50