Holiday Gift Guide: A Cozy Winter
Hi November! I am really unclear as to how you got here so quickly, but here you are. Cool weather, dark skies and all.
Every year, I promise myself that I will start my holiday shopping early. Please don't think I'm crazy. It's just that for my sanity (and my wallet), I find it best to spread out my gift buying over a 6 week period. You know, instead of a 2 day period on December 22nd and 23rd. Since I'm already in the spirit (and may have even let a few holiday songs play out while my iPod was on super shuffle), I thought it would be fun to start a gift guide series from now throughout Christmas. It's never too early to start getting ideas for Christmas, Hannukah, Secret Santa, yourself or even just as a bit of eye candy.
A Cozy Winter Gift Guide
Make + Model 'Folk' Nordic Slipper Sock, Nordstrom.com
When I came across these Nordic slipper socks, my heart skipped a little beat. I am always freezing my buns off in the winter, especially when it comes to my feet. I think I'd have a much happier time surviving the cold with these adorable slipper socks gracing my tootsies. And for a mere $24, I'd say they are worth every penny.
Unisex Circle Scarf in Heather Green, American Apparel
I own 2 of these scarves and they never, ever get old. I wear mine to cuddle up on the couch, on airplanes as a blanket, as a hood in the rain or snow, or simply as a big and cozy scarf on those brisk winter days. For less than $30, this is such a fabulous, multi-purpose gift. I could go for a whole closet full!
Homegrown Monogram Mug, Anthropologie
Can Anthro ever do anything wrong? I own the monogram misses tea cup and use it all the time. So chic, so fun and so personalized. I adore these newer, whimsical, almost toile-like versions. And for $8 a pop, you really cannot go wrong! Pair with a box of Stash English Breakfast Tea or a Teavana gift card, and you're good to go.
So there you have it. The first in our gift guide series! I hope you enjoyed it! If you have any theme ideas that you want me to address, please send them my way!
Question of the Day:
Do you wait til the last minute for holiday shopping, or get started early?
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I kind of want all of these things! I am SO bad about last minute gifts... I need to work on shopping earlier also.
Yay gift guides! We've got ours in the works for right after Thanksgiving, which is when I usually start my shopping. I'm definitely a Black Friday shopper. I also wear my AA circle scarf all the time.
absolutely buying myself that scarf!!
love those anthropologie mugs - too cute!
Ok, I want all of those things. :)
I try to start shopping early. This year will be especially difficult as we are flying home...hmmm not sure what kind of presents we will do!
I absolutely adore those slipper socks, we have a really inexpensive shop over here called Primark and i am sure they are only £2.50-£.3.00 for the same/similar designs.
I start my christmas shopping mid October, i hate rushing around and i like to prepare myself.. im also a list maker,i think im ocd with preperation!
I SO need those slippers - I haven't had good ones in years! They are definitely going on my list!
I usually start Christmas shopping after Thanksgiving - but this year presents are going to be small - I just don't have the time and $ I usually do!
I want to RAID Anthro. Ok, you give me shopping/Anthro lust with this post :)
Definitely start early! I try very hard to be finished with all my shopping and shipping by December 1st so that I can sit back and enjoy the holiday season without feeling stretched all over the place. Those mugs are adorable!
Scarf and Anthropologie mug: Need.
Thanks for posting these! Your ideas are really helpful, plus I get ideas for myself. I almost bought that scarf when I was in NYC this weekend, but decided to keep it on my list for someone else to buy