{Wish List}

Santa ... are you reading this? I found this {adorable} apron today on {Hostess with the Mostess} and fell in love ...



Like {HWTM} mentions, it would make a perfect hostess, shower or birthday gift!

{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 ...}