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holiday gift guide v.6 [tiny babe]

Baby, oh, baby! Pending the arrival of my own little one, classic gifts for babies has been near to my heart for, well, about 9 months now. With the holidays here and lots of little babes all around me, I was inspired to make my last gift guide one for the very wee ones. There is such beauty in finding baby gifts that won't be given away as hand-me-downs but rather kept and cherished and passed on within a family. So, without further adieu...

silver rattle

signet ring for mom

initial keepsake box (via)

onesie 1 / 2 / 3

holiday gift guide v.5 [your little]

We've covered a gift guide with your stocking stuffer/gift completers, the upgraded version, your man, your girl, and now onto your little. In case you can't already tell by the gift guide above, I like toys and gifts for kids that aren't overtly girly or overly boyish either. In my mind there is nothing wrong with the boy who likes to change the clothes on his sister's dolls or the girl who always redesigns her brother Lego towers. There are so many great toys, books, and clothes for little ones now. It makes me even more excited to welcome this little one very soon.

t-shirt dress

polka dot knit beanie

booboo gel packs

quiksilver long sleeve

toms cordones

little paper planes book

ninja nesting dolls (these sold out but they carry great toys)

wooden racer

holiday gift guide v.4 [amped up]

Happy Monday! I can't believe that there are only 8 days until Christmas. Ahhh!

I decided to add a bit to this gift guide. Amp it up a little if you will. So, here it is...

anything cashmere really (sweaters)

raen sunnies

latte to-go cup

bright red essie polish

chalkboard cookie jar

jonathan adler whale pitcher

italian made throw blanket

hardcover CHANEL coffee table book

teardrop earrings

convertible leather clutch

frank gehry gold bangle

suede and leather short boots

holiday git guide v.3 [your girl]

And the gift guides roll on... I started off with one to start your stocking stuffers or complete the gifts you've already bought, then there was one for your man, and now... one for your girl. This is mostly for the husbands and boyfriends out there who know your girl would love to find herself riding down a tree lined road, or along the beach, on an outstanding bike with the basket filled with goodies from the farmer's market, bundled up in classic, cozy and flattering gear (or for you to pass on to them if that's you). Hopefully it goes without saying that if this is your sister, friend, or mom, these are the things you should run out and get her too!

fantastic winter vest

sunnies

coziest lululemon sweats

cashmere infinity scarf

classic ball cap

archival zipped pouch

superga sneakers

linus dream bike

nantucket bike basket

Happy holiday shopping this weekend!

holiday gift guide v.2 [your man]

Your man is the best right?!?! So, give him the best. The best of clothes and accessories, best of home, best of shaving gear, best of stocking stuffers.

quiksilver grey button up

archival clothing leather travel wallet

sleek and simple watch

6-in-1 tool key

leather and copper keychain

art of shaving...

whale secret hideaway box

Impecca's hand carved keyboard

If you missed the gift guide for little gifts (under $40) with a big impact check it out from yesterday.

holiday gift guide v.1 [stocking stuffers]

Last year I posted multiple gift guides and this year, with a little boy growing away in my belly, I haven't had time to do as many of them as last year (you can still click the link for inspiration). The good thing is that a guide like this one is a great mini list of things that pretty much every girl would love. You could use this to help you find the perfect addition to complete a gift that you already have the basics of or you could use them as amazing stocking stuffers. They are all under $40!

creme brulee posts

crystal flower earrings

pyramid posts

super soft mint green beanie

striped gloves

handmade mermaid ornament

sea salt soap

whale bottle opener

perfectly plumping lip gloss

horse cameo coin purse

I hope that you are enjoying shopping this holiday season. Get out there, grab a yummy holiday latte and shop amidst the sparkling lights, holiday music, and even the scrooges out there. Teehee.

gift gude: the giver

What to give the person that is always giving of themselves and never wants anything? All of these gifts give back in an impacting way and leave both the giver and the receiver happy to know that the gift goes full circle.

top to bottom:

1] Nest Blue Garden candle that gives back to Save the Whales Inc

2] TOMS sunglasses give eye sight One for One

3] Through World Vision you can give a family a goat for nourishment

through its dairy and earns them money through its offspring

4] Built iPhone case to give to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

5] Jonathan Adler umbrella to give to Ovarian Cancer Research

6] One World Futbol (designed by Sting) gives a indestructible soccer ball to kids in refugee camps,

war zones, the inner city, or poverty-stricken neighborhoods.

(Check out their site and the video of these kids with this ball.)

7] TOMS shoes give shoes One for One

Giftsthatgive.com has great gifts that give back $1 of every $5 you spend to the charity of your choice (listed on their site).

Yay! Loved this one...have fun giving to the givers!

If you missed these...here they are:

mommies with young ones

the man

the homebody

gift guide: homebody

I figured that this was the next appropriate gift guide since it is how I've been feeling lately. The weather, plus everything else that I've got going on right now, has left me feeling underwhelmed about leaving the house, braving the weather outside (yes, I know, it's just Southern California but it's been cold), and all the things that come with going out into the world. Even on a normal day, with normal circumstances, I love the opportunity to curl up with a good book, a hot latte or tea, and stay in my cozy warm clothes in my cozy warm house. There is something great about not feeling any pressure to have to leave. If this doesn't sound like you, then you at least now someone in your life who is this way. This is the gift guide for them. The homebody who loves being cuddled up and surrounded by all things good at home.

top to bottom:

1] Kate Spade has designed the most happy iPhone case I've seen

2] a sassy and adorable iPad case by J.Crew...now on sale for $30! Score!

3] Tazo tea. The best chamomile (Calm) and the best green tea (Zen)

4] Scrabble initial mug

5] Cire Trudon candle (smells amazing, looks glamorous)

6] sea foam blue houndstooth pillow

7] Jonathan Adler hand loomed, down stuffed "?" or initial pillow

8] Jonathan Adler Bargello hand embroidered pillow

9] amazing bootie moccasin slippers from Target

(I have these and LOVE these!)

10] Fair Isle leggings from J. Crew

(just found out these recently sold out...boo, hiss... but I've seen similar

patterned leggings at both H&M and Nordstrom)

Gift guides for all these in your life:

mommies with young ones

the man

gift guide: mommies with young ones

I'm at that stage in my life when it seems that half of my good girlfriends have babies and the other half are thinking about it. It is super precious to have the little ones of good friends in your life. I seriously love it! If you have good girlfriends, who have little ones, you know that they need some extra love and care. These precious gifts should do the trick. Some amazing gifts for mommy and a few awesome ones for the little babe.

across the top:

1] a gorgeous long 36" turquoise Swarovski necklace from Tiger Lily Collections

2] a personalized 14k gold disc: can be customized with a letter, number or word of your choice

(if you are interested in this necklace simply email me and

I'll set you up with my mom who designs and creates them by hand)

3] bamboo felt cloud nap pillow from goodbyebluemonday

(pretty much everything in this store is adorable)

4] stripey elephant sewing kit from Not On The High Street

(buy this kit and your girlfriend can make this for little one)

5] beautiful and classic tortoise shell watch by NIXON

6] grey Chuck Taylor All Stars

7] cable net cashmere snood by N.Peal

8] a vegan friendly saddle bag stylish enough for mom and big enough for baby gear

gift guide: hostess

gift guide: outdoor lover

gift guide: traveler

gift guide: on the go girl

Happy giving and enjoy your weekend!

gift guide: on the go girl

Hello again! Here is your go-to gift guide of ideas for the girl in your life who is constantly on the go, constantly on the run. You know the one, she usually lives primarily out of her car and carries a bag that can hold all kinds of things that she'll need no matter what the next adventure. This gift guide is for her!

spiral from top left:

1] Sugar Rose tinted lip balm w/ SPF from Fresh

2] gorgeous framed aviator sunnies from Marc Jacobs

3] Timex Weekender watch in olive green (the band is changeable)

4] classic & fabulous k.slademade tote

(this exact one is no longer available but the Pony Tote which is a slightly different shape is)

5] graph paper field notebook from Three Potato Four (amazing store)

6] bobble water bottle that filters tap water as you drink

(could that be any more amazing for someone who is never home?!?!)

7] Kate Spade gold zip around wallet

8] a happy and graphic scarf by Danish designer Numph

If you missed them:

gift guide: hostess

gift guide: outdoor lover

gift guide: traveler

Happy Giving!

gift guide: traveler

The traveler in me was super excited to put this gift guide together. Some of these things are must haves when I travel, other are on the wish list. Whether the traveler in your life is always on a plane for work, or for fun, she is bound to love everything on this list.

top from left to right:

1] "cape inspired" scarf by Bruuns Bazaar

(It easily converts from a shawl to a big scarf making it perfect for someone constantly on the go and in need of packing light!)

2] an eye mask by Liberty London lined in velvet and with a light lavender scent

3] antioxidant hydramist by Dermalogica

(one of my favorite things for any day!)

4] tinted lip balm Burt's Bees

middle row:

5] Top Hat notebook for Madewell

6] faux snake passport cover

7] top quality headphones by SkullCandy

bottom row:

8] gorgeous black globe

(in remembrance of travels and to get a vision for the next one)

9] an original modern map silkscreened by hand by These Are Things

10) high contrast black & cream satchel by The Cambridge Satchel Company

gift guide: hostess here

gift guide: outdoor lover here

Happy giving!

gift guide: outdoor lover

Hi there! We're back in it with the holiday gift guides to give you some fabulous ideas. This one is for your girlfriend who loves all things outside even if it is a rainy wintery day.

across the top row:

1] cozy, convertible, nordic mittens

2] an adorable deer pin from Modcloth

3] an amazing wooden watch from wewood (a company with a great mission)

in the middle:

4] a rad umbrella from Brolliesgalore

5] a bright happy hat with an extra flare

at the bottom:

6] Hunter wellies and the coziest liners from kove

7] a diana camera to capture every moment of the adventure

Also, if you missed the hostess gift guide you can find it here! Happy giving!

gift guide: hostess

Is it really already that time you ask. Yes, it is! Because tomorrow, in America, is the day we give thanks, stuff our faces with food and our hearts with family. That means that Christmas, crazy enough, will be here before we know it. That also means that there will be lots of holiday fun going on. Company parties, family parties, cocktail parties...and the list goes on. This is only the first of many gift guides coming to you "BY WAY of NEY" but I figured it should be the first and that it should be today. (Just in case you needed an idea of something to take with you to the home of your hostess tomorrow.)

Clockwise from top left:

1] gorgeous emerald colander from Fishs Eddy

2] hemp and organic cotton bird seed tea towel from bookhou

3] custom knife with initials from Williams Sonoma

4] amazing jadeite cake stand from Fishs Eddy

(this one was actually discounted to $65 in the last couple of days! woohoo)

5] white flake sea salt (a favorite of mine) from Williams Sonoma

6] custom artisanal cheese gift box from Artisanal Premium Cheese

7] beautiful gold touched porcelain plate from Bailey Doesn't Bark

8] (in the middle) eco slate memo board from Bottle Green Homes

Be inspired to take something beautiful to someone who is hosting you!