gift guide 2011 : that's a wrap!

hello, loves!

with christmas approaching fast,

i thought it best to wrap up the gift guides

in case you have some last minute purchases to make!

so, here are 5 more guides...

{yes, i went a little crazy!}

one for the hostess, one for the music lover, one for your bff {& you, too!}, 

one for the home dweller & one for the travel obsessed...

& at the end you will see that i have combined them all into 

an easy breezy magazine layout

so that you can just flip right through!

enjoy!

the hostess with the mostest

{always loves more!}

1. one of my most favorite hostess gifts i have ever received is the cheese slate board - $69

2. what hostess doesn't love gorgeous handmade soaps?! these soap bits are by morning calm on etsy - $2.50 for the sampler

3. brass bottle opener - $50

4. a perfect hostess always makes certain her guests are entertained...with this photo-taking-rubber-stamping goodness, she'll have guests entertained for hours! - $???

5. another fabulous entertaining piece would be this gorgeous, collectible hermes bridge set - $100

6. i am so in love with these buddah bowls & would love to receive them as a hostess gift! - $29/ea.

7. as a hostess, an apron plays almost like an outfit...& you can never have enough! - $32

the gift of music...

to those who love it most

1. know their favorite song? have the music notes made into a print & framed - $priceless {made with love}

2. hohner 589c bob dylan signature harmonica - $100

3. anyone who calls themself a music lover isn't truly so unless they at least appreciate the beatles - ten great years poster is unfortunately sold out :( {perhaps e-bay?}

4. awesome USB my tunes amp - $50

5. for the rich & famous - ultrasone edition 10 headphones - $2,750

6. adorable speak-er desktop speakers - $100

{mini music lover via}

the funny thing about shopping for your bestie

is that you often get to purchase things you would love for yourself!

1. what girl wouldn't want this absolutely fabulous necklace by loren hope?! - $185

2. because we love it all! fashionable styling for unforgettable parties - food fashion friends, by fleur wood - $33

3. THIS gorgeous white & yellow gold skywatch - $295 

4. adorable leopard jacquard cowl to keep your neck extra warm! - $210

5. capture all of the unforgettables with this diana mini white lomography camera - $69

6. sweet little coral & gold polka dot gusset purse from top shop - $16

7. forget me knot {consider it the new friendship bracelet} ring - $58

the stylish home dwellers...

always get the best gifts! 

{i think so, anyways!}

p.s. i think it's always best to go neutral on home gifts...

unless you know exactly what someone wants,

or you know their exact color scheme!

1. i have adored these fantastic heavy duty muuto felt storage baskets for organizing - $120

2. LOVE these wall flower wall art pieces from jayson home - $45+ 

3. these agate coasters and serving platters will add interest to anything sitting atop - $59+

4. only for a well-known audience {i am mostly just thinking of my mom right now} - faux zebra pillows! - $495

5. midas collection glassware - carafes & tumblers - $42+

6. honestly, i can't own enough furry blankets! they are super stylish and are my go to in the winter. i think that any stylish home dweller would agree! - $99/ea. 

the well traveled 

deserve only the best...

1. every serious travel needs the perfect carry-on...loving this one by j.w. hulme - $780

2. scratch-away map! scratch off the places you've been {like a lotto scratcher!} - $30

3. world map pillows via my bearded pigeon on etsy - $55/ea.

4. luxe city guides - a must for the fanciest of travelers - $75 for this luxe european grande tour box set

5. "life is either a daring adventure or nothing" {too true!} print via happy deliveries on etsy - $20

6. a lovely diy gift for travelers - tech tool kit that holds field notes journal, adapter, power cord, etc. - $priceless {it's handmade!} - directions via design*sponge

& here is the whole guide...click play to flip through pages!

so, how close are all of you to completing your shopping?

any last minute gifts you need to purchase?

*** i can't wait to move on to wrapping!!! *** 

xoxoxo

brynn