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This is a brilliant idea. Votive candles are absolutely beautiful but getting them in a deep holder or vase can pose quite a problem. Many times I have nearly burned my fingers or dropped lit votives 6 inches into a vase "hoping" it lands in the center. The waxi taxi from Exaco takes away all the danger. Now go get that 100 pack of Ikea votives and light up!
Teacher gifts.... one of the most difficult things to buy right? The solution - ETSY! I think a fantastic teacher gift would be a wall calendar and Etsy has so many options in every price range:
Top: A monthly 8.5 x 11 wall calendar from empapers. Best part, you can print it yourself! The pdf file costs only $5.
Middle: Saddle Stitch Studio's eco-friendly modern wall calendar serves two purposes. Once the month is over, cut off the bottom half and you have a standard A2 size postcard for mailing or framing. $18 (on sale now).
Bottom: The tea towel calendar from Cicada Studio lives well beyond the calendar year. Perfect dishtowel for 2011 and beyond! $42.
Okay, so maybe you are standing in line at Walmart right now trying to get a $50 TV (you are braver than I). Might I suggest sitting behind your computer in the comfort of your own home with a hot cup of coffee? A couple of clicks and you can be done with your holiday shopping in a few hours! Start off by going to Jytte for some really cool hats... all made in the USA by a Rocky Mountain based fun company (where dogs in the workplace is more common than suits and ties). Cold weather is here to stay so protect your noggin with a little bit of wool from Jytte.
Happy Thanksgiving! May your table be full of friends and family, your tummy full of turkey and your hearts full of thanks.
Check out Integrity Studio on Etsy for the Turkey in Clover print!
Started by a professional pastry chef, Petit Four Legs strives to be the best, not the biggest, source for handcrafted canine treats. All of the tasty treats are handmade in small batches in their Seattle, WA headquarters. Choose from Carob Chip or Peanut Butter Petit Fours, Artisan Truffles, cupcake mix and gingerbread treats. Don't let your pooch miss out on the culinary bliss of the holidays. Leave a little Petit Four for them under the tree....
Since when did Martha Stewart open up the SHOP section of her website? Am I totally missing something here? Anyway, I was devastated when Martha By Mail ended but it's good to know there are a few things you can now buy direct from her site... like these cupcake wrappers, retro recipe box and the square cake stand. Worth taking a look at!
Okay, this is Thanksgiving week so I am officially getting excited to decorate. This fresh rosemary wreath from Olive & Cocoa is a must have. Hang it on your front door and run out during dinner and snip some rosemary sprigs for a nice accent to your serving platter. Oooooo! Just read that it dries for use year round!
ALERT! ALERT! Shameless self promotion about to occur... I sell cards on Etsy as Blomma and I thought I owed it to myself to give a little plug. Check out my shop and see if anything strikes your fancy! Sorry, I promise to only do this to you all once a year... And I'm VERY embarrassed by lack of photography skills.
Who doesn't love fun office supplies like notebooks, cd labels, file folders, datebooks etc..... Go to International Arrivals and stock up now. 2010 will be here before you know it and I don't know about you, but for me 2010 is going to require a lot of planning! Having an assortment of fun supplies to plot out my lists makes the task seem that much less daunting.
Not sure quite how I stumbled on Crystalyn Kae's handbags but I am so glad I did. Vegan friendly bags come in an array of styles like totes, hobos, clutches and a variety of color options... some with or without vintage fabric accents. Prices are fair and being 100% animal free you can buy with no guilt. The pleated clutches are by far my favorite.
