Gift ideas: Little girls

Trio kitty ponytail holders $6	Fleece Scarflette for lil' girls $10	Pink rose earrings $4(from my shop!)
Paper dolls book by Emily Martin $13.45	Molly the Owl Plush $15	Cupcake coin purse $5.20
Little girls half apron $12	Gummy bear lip balm $3	Pretend food tea party set $16

Holiday Goodies

I finally made new things. Sales have still been "bleh" but I did finally sell one thing at least, a cardinal pillow! So that inspired me to make two more Christmassy items yesterday. I wanted to get them listed as soon as possible before the holidays, so they are in the shop now! If for some reason they don't sell before Christmas, I'd love to use them in my own home for decor.

Christmas bunting! $15

Evergreen pillow $22

Gift Ideas: Men

I am going to stick with mostly stocking stuffer ideas for men. I have a difficult time finding things on Etsy that I think my husband would want. He doesn't wear cuff links, he doesn't wear artsy t-shirts, he doesn't hang up his own artwork, he isn't a musician, etc. He's a smart technological guy, yet isn't a real geek. :P

My husband likes coffee and tea, he likes comfy pajama pants, he likes soap, and on a cold day, he likes being warm. He likes small technological things, but hardly buys anything for himself. He is very frugal. So buying for him is not always easy, he often doesn't really want much. My husband is a vegetarian but I added in the BBQ spice rub because I bet it's really good on veggies on the grill too!

Mug for dad $20	BBQ Spice Rub $3.95	Fresh Pine soap $6
Knitted mittens $10	Custom PJ Pants $28	2 Shark mugs $15

Love this feeling

warmest holiday wishes to all

Originally uploaded by S Alex Maier

I love the feeling of the Holidays approaching! Last weekend's chilly weather turned a little warmer again during this week, but nights have still been nice and cool. Something simple like weather cooling down can be exhilarating to me!

I can't wait for Thanksgiving! As I said before, we are going to my parent's house in AL for it this year. And I forget if I already said this or not, but me and Kavi are staying extra long again!

My mom is going to be selling at a craft fair in downtown Birmingham the first weekend in December, and I really wanted to be able to go. She sold there last year and it went very well for her. So we devised a plan for me and Kavi to be able to stay and go to it, but also had to find a way to get back home! It gets tricky, and we missed out on some amazing airfare deals($60 one way). So the way we are getting back home is to stay there for 2 weeks, then drive back to FL with my mom, in her car. She will stay here for those 10 or so days before Christmas. Then my dad and other family are driving down here for Christmas. Lots of back and forth huh?! But we all couldn't bare to be apart on these holidays.

I am trying to get more gift idea groupings done since I realize if anyone is going to shop online, they might need to start doing it soon!

So far I posted gift/stocking stuffer ideas for female friends and little artists. I added a Gift Ideas picture button on the top left. Soon coming are gift ideas for men(ok, that's always SO difficult for me, don't expect too much for men!), little girls, and little boys.

Gift ideas: for the little artist

For the children who love to color and draw all the time.

Click this link to see more gift ideas for little artists!

Vintage Thursday: Cute Critters

Gift ideas

Over the next month I think I will sporadically share gift ideas. Things that I would want to get, or would want to buy for the people in my life. And of course, they will be affordable ideas!

Below: All $12 and UNDER!

Diary Decor Tin case filled with photo sticker $7.80; The Reader 8x10 print Free Shipping! $12
Botanical Bird Bottle Cap Magnets set of three $5.50; 2011 Mini Calendar for tree lovers $3.50

Romanza lace earrings $7; Golden Leaves earrings $10 (from me!)
Glittering Green and Gold earrings $10; Upcycled Lace earrings $8