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JEN'S FESTIVE GIFT IDEAS: BEST FRIENDS

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Have a BEST friend? A friend that you love going out to coffee with & telling all your secrets to? Today's Festive gift idea is for a special friend you enjoy spending time with & don't mind spending money on. Why? because they're always grateful.  Most of us have few of those, and for me personally, I can say my list is as short as 2 people.  This is for your Best-est friend..... don't forget her/him.

Hope these gifts inspire you to be more generous with those you LOVE. 



1. 'ever & ever. ' print via made by girl  2. chunky knit hat via net-a-porter  3. madewell leather monomgram tote 4. smith & colt nail polish 5. blah blah blah holiday ornament jcrew 6.  bliss knit sweater via jcrew 7. LUXE city guides 9. gold polka dot notebook via made by girl



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Entertaining in Gold...

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Hello everyone!

I'm already thinking about the upcoming Holidays, Thanksgiving & Christmas. I love Holidays! First, the world (for the most part) gets to celebrate these important dates.... & two, we get to DECORATE our homes for entertaining! 
Dinner parties can be so much fun...!

For myself, I prefer to keep the guest list at about 5-6 people at my place - just feels more intimate.  

What about you.. do you prefer bigger parties??

Speaking of parties...Since Gold is so IN this year, I was thinking it would be ideal to pick some of my favorite party pieces & revolve it around the color GOLD!  Below are all my picks if you're looking to spruce up your dining table for a party! Enjoy!








Any of you planning on having a party at home this year for the Holidays??





 



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One Gift Featuring Arianna Belle..(Via Made By Girl)

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This series is called, "ONE GIFT UNDER YOUR TREE. Today, Ariana Belle from Arianna Belle Organized Interiors Blog will answer:


I'm kind of HEALTH NUT so I'd love it Santa brought me a brand new juicer.  I currently have a really old and heavy industrial one that is very loud and takes what seems like forever to CLEAN. I'd love a modern one like the Hurom Slow Juicer which juices not only fruits and veggies but also wheatgrass.  It'd make my goal of drinking 16 oz of green juice and 2 oz of wheatgrass daily a lot more feasible! :)




Arianna Vargas
Owner of Arianna Belle Inc.
Decluttering and Organizational Design Consultant
Los Angeles, California



Thanks Arianna! Stay tuned for more bloggers answering what one gift they'd like under their trees!


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Handmade Holiday Decor at West Elm....(Via Made By Girl)

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I'm SOOO excited the Holidays are right around the corner! First comes Halloween, Thanksgiving (it will be the first in this new place) & then OF COURSE, Christmas! I love Christmas, all the gorgeous decor in the store windows, the SALES, the giving of gifts and donations to those in need, holiday decorations, visiting family & more!  

HOWEVER, I do MISS THE SNOW from back East .....


SPEAKING OF of decorations, West Elm has a TON of new HANDMADE tree ornaments made out of felt!  The ornaments are actually made in Nepal and are some of the CUTEST I've seen yet! Check them out!




I HAVEN'T DECIDED on what kind of tree we'll get this year, tall, short, just branches, colorful, all white??? Have you decided on a tree yet??  

THIS was our tree LAST YEAR, we just cut a few branches from our yard & ta da, our very own, hand-made tree!  Enjoy! 




 images via west elm





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Guest Blogger: Cassandra of Coco+Kelley - (10 Last Minute Gifts for Guys)

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Hey Everyone! Cassandra here from coco+kelley. I was thrilled when Jen asked me to contribute a little piece on last minute gifts for guys here on her fabulous blog. (Does this girl have style and talent or what?!) I find gift giving to be a huge challenge because I really like to keep it personal, so I hope that in my selections you'll find a little inspiration for ways to do that!


1. J. Crew Classic Messenger Bag: I always seem to end up shopping J. Crew for the holidays - from their classic sweaters to their smaller accessories, I don't think you can go wrong with a gift for your guy here! Check out "The Always List" for their best men's picks. My favorite is the classic messenger back. It will only get better with age (and hopefully, so will he!).




2. In it To Win it Card Case: For a business guy who takes things seriously... well, kinda. I'm in love with this classic case contrasted by casual writing and lots of personality. Why not slip him a little note inside too?




3. Every 'manly' man needs one of these. Or so I've been told. This classic pocket knife from the Sundance catalog is just gorgeous with its bone and brass detail, and the monogram makes it much more personal.




4. We could all use some cool pieces to dress up our workspace a bit, so why not go vintage and get him something one of a kind? Do a little search for 'vintage desk' on Etsy to find your own unique accessories? Try a brass scale for your lawyer, bookends for the classics lover, or vintage globes like this one for your world traveler.




5. For the guy who never (or always!) pays, I love these dice by Jack Spade. A perfect little stocking stuffer that leaves the bill up to chance.




6. The Nixon 51-30 watch is one of my favorite styles. Classic with a bit of an edge, this specific edition is only available at Barneys, and I adore the chocolate brown face details with the brushed stainless steel band.




7. We couldn't do a gift guide without an option for the sports lover! While season tickets and paraphernalia are always a good option, why not try something a little different? These ballpark cufflinks from Red Envelope are classy and contain a little piece of baseball history - each inset is crafted from an authentic seat from stadiums around the country! I'd take a Fenway pair myself...




8. Barware is another classic gift for the man in your life. I always like to go for swanky sets, monogrammed accessories or vintage goods. These decanters would be ideal for any cocktail connoisseur or entertainer. Find something that fits his personality and go with it!




9. We all know guys hate to grow up, so give him a print that let's him know he can still party with the best of them. This poster from CD Ryan should get the job done.




10. One of my best girlfriends has been dating a car lover for about a year now, and I think I'm going to have to recommend this book just for her! The Chapman's Car Compendium is a must have book of random trivia and car knowledge for any enthusiast.




-- luv&ciao!


cassandra lavalle

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Holiday Feast

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I was at a Christmas party last night (my boyfriend's company party) and there was so much food! I started to snap pictures to post on my blog and I got strange looks from people who were wondering what I was doing. So, I explained that it was for my blog and that readers like to see these sort of shots. They found it interesting. At the party I tried to curb my eating a bit, sticking mostly to veggies & potatoes and of course a teeny slice of coconut cake, as you can see in the picture above with the cute BLUEBERRY accents!



Many of us LOVE to eat a lot during the Holidays and then we end up regretting it in the early part of the NEW YEAR, so I didn't want to do that. I mean I have a STATIONERY SHOW to attend in May and I have to look my best! LOL I'd like to wish you all a HAPPY HOLIDAY AND A HEALTHY NEW YEAR! A BIG thanks to the cooks behind the party! * Please remember to Recycle and start making those small changes in your home to reduce the environmental effects.









P.S. Make sure to check out MadeByGirl.com for the newest designs coming after the Holidays!
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Featuring MBG

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Hi again, Hope everyone is having a great week so far! I wanted to share a few of my HOLIDAY card collection here..... If anyone is interested in featuring my Earth Friendly designs on their blog, you may use any of these pics or from my shop website: MadeByGirl. .....
*QUICK TIP: To use these pics, first CLICK on them for a larger and sharper image. All the designs,
including the website were created by MBG, unless otherwise stated. :)


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For the Holidays...

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Hello everyone! The HOLIDAYS are quickly approaching and I wanted to let you all know that I have some great X'mas cards on my site this year! Today I spent a good part of the day creating some more designs for the collection on MadeByGirl. Here's a SEXY card you can get for your husband/bf this Holiday season! (Sorry for the Dithered look, when it drops down the size it makes it blurry on the blogs. But click on the pic to see a better quality image) More available via my shop: MadeByGirl.

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