Every year I vow to shop early and reduce the stress during the month of December. In year’s past, Thanksgiving arrives and I have done nothing. Somehow, this year, I am well on my way and already have a few gifts tucked away in hiding. I am sharing the love today. How about a few items that are probable to be total winners?!
Next up on the gift guide train is a guide for the women in your life. {But in all honesty it’s really just my wish list!} With only 9 days of shopping days left, many retailers have reduced prices and are offering great deals. See, you put off shopping for a reason!
The guide for HER::
One// The perfect shade of orangey-red lipstick! {The color GEORGE will make her look like she just stepped out of a J.Crew catalog.}
Two// A collection of memos and letters written by Diana Vreeland. It would be perfect on her desk!
I don’t have girls in the house, so I turned to my favorite grown up girls to help me out with this gift guide! Their enthusiasm impressed me. While my boys grumbled when I asked for assistance with this project, Emma and Alexane delivered a beautifully hand-drawn wish list! {Thanks ladies!}
Here is their list {a guide for girls ages 8-12}:
ONE// Ivivva Clothing – Essential gear for the active girl! I love this scarf and wrap.
TWO// Nail Polish – This nail set is AMAZING. 24 colors with tiny brushes to create nail art.
FOUR// Tickets to Ariana Grande – I like how these girls think! She is on tour and might be coming to a city near you. She will be in Seattle on April 14, 2015!
SIX// PB Teen furniture – A furry beanbag would be the perfect spot to hang out and talk!
SEVEN// Trip to Hawaii to surf- Wow! That is a big one. While a trip might not be in the cards, a cool surfboard print for her room is doable!
Thanks Emma and Alexane! This gift guide rocks because of you! {I will post a picture of their hand-drawn list later today on Instagram! It is too good for you not to see it.}
Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing gift guides for many of the people on your list. I swear gift guides are one of my most favorites thing of the holiday season. Someone else does all the hard work and you end up giving the best gifts. I love them! I have a simple rule in my house when it comes to wish lists. The list must include something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read. All of my gift guides will include at least one item from each category.
I decided to collaborate with real live kids for a few of the guides. First up, a gift guide for a bigger boy. You will notice that this list has expanded beyond JUST toys {Most likely for boys ages 9-12}.
3. Dakine Campus Pack – This falls into the NEED category. Most boys this age need a larger pack. Books and binders are larger and take up more room.
4. KD Essential Basketball Court – It is something to WEAR. It is what all the cool kids are wearing. Shorts in the middle of winter are 100% appropriate.
5. GoPro-Hero – And this is the IT item. A video camera to catch all your crazy action. {GoPro finally priced a camera at an entry level price point. YAY!}
Who doesn’t love a gift guide?!? This time of year I am a sucker for any sort of guide that helps with creative gift giving. I hope to post a few guides in the next couple of weeks. Let’s kick off the series with Gifts for Her. Your sisters, girlfriends and mothers all deserve thoughtful, beautiful gifts! {You may even find a few items to put on your own wish list.} Plus, many on this list are under $30. And we love that, right?
