{Personalized Gift Idea}

I love this sweet + simple project from {Lowe's Creative Ideas}! It would make a great Christmas present ... fill it with food, trinkets, candy, etc ... AND they get a super-cute personalized basket. You could really put your creativity to use with this and get as elaborate as you'd like ... the sky is the limit!



I also love using baskets for decorating + storage ... this would be a great solution!

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{Gift Ideas}

Like most things in my life, I typically put {gift buying} off until the last possible minute ... scramble to find something that is even remotely relevant ... and am rarely satisfied with the lackluster results. Soooooo this Christmas is going to be different! I've started brainstorming and browsing unique . creative . orginial . meaningful gift ideas for the special people in my life ... and naturally I will share:

{for the dog lover...or dog}


Sporty K9 - Officially licensed canine apparel & gifts

{for the fashionable college football fan}


Sports Scarf - Show team spirit during those chilly fall games with a double-sided high-quality scarf, emblazoned with school colors & logos

{for the trendy & vintage & nostalgic}


Tokens & Icons - These guys take anything from old typewriter keys to tokens & coins to used game balls & such to scrabble tiles ... and everything in between ... and transform them into jewelry, pens, cuff links, home decor and other nifty gift ideas. My personal favorite is the typewriter key toggle bracelet ... with an {A}, of course!

{for the wine lover}


Lowe's Creative Ideas - Make Cork Toppers: Select several small lampshade finials and celing fixture pull chains found in the lighting department. Secure to the top of each cork with a dab of Liquid Nails. Allow adhesive to dry. My 2-cents: Drawer knobs also work. Pair with a bottle of their favorite wine and ... tah-dah!

{To be continued ...}