Fabric Zipper Clutch

I have totally missed the boat on designer handbags. You could be carrying a $500 bag and I'd have no clue. I couldn't even tell you the fancy handbag designers ... well, maybe a few I've heard in conversations with other gals. What I *love* is a beautiful, handmade fabric bag.
I purchased a clutch from boojibootique over the summer. It is a really fun bag for a quick run out the door, be that Target or a night out with my husband. The clutch is big enough to carry my important things (cell, keys, credit cards, lip gloss, and a few dollars). Yet its small enough that I *almost* forget the days before children, huge diaper bags, and carrying nearly everything for that just-in-case moment.
This would be the perfect gift for so many of the women on your gift giving list - moms, teachers, sisters, coworkers, teenagers, etc. You can't beat the price - under $20 with shipping! To browse more of the beautiful clutches and handbags offered by boojibootique go here.

Superhero Capes

Love, love, love these capes! I purchased the Superhero Capes for a twin birthday party last winter. Oh my where they a hit! The two little boys happened to live down the street from us and just days after their party I saw them riding scooters down the street wearing the capes. So fun! Their mom says the capes continue to be worn often.

Superhero and Princess Capes are available from babypop's etsy site. Each cape is handmade and customized to your order. Colors, letter, and even the background (either shield, crown, circle, star, lighten bolt, or heart) is your choice.

Check out the capes (just $16 plus shipping) and lots of other fun items at babypop's Etsy site.

Our Family

This is on my Christmas list! I saw the above family print over the summer and couldn't get it out of my mind for weeks. Isn't it the best family design ever? It would look so good hanging in the front hallway with my children's artwork taped to the wall below. It will find its way under my tree this year even if I have to buy and wrap it myself!
Each print in JLink's Our Family series can be customized. Little girl/boy, big girl/boy, tween girl/boy and baby carriage are all available. Only the mom and dad remain the same - and I really like the idea of me wearing heels ;). JLink prints on archival premium matte paper and the Our Family prints are available in 8x10, 11x14, and 13x19.
You can find the Our Family - Vintage print (8x10 for $28 plus shipping) and other beautiful prints at JLink on etsy.

glassybaby forever!

This is the most beautiful votive holder you will ever find! And solid, its a heavy piece in your hand. Each glassybaby is hand blown in Seattle with the belief that it can uplift a room and a room full of people. A quote from the website that I love is 'glassybaby serve as a metaphor to symbolize hope and are humble in spirit but not beauty' - so, so true. I have a thing for green lately so the glassybaby pictured above is the color greenlake. They come in over 70 colors, some transparent and some opaque. Display one solo or a grouping of complimenting colors, either way you will have an inviting warm glow in your home.

The glassybaby website was shared by a friend starting her own online business many years ago. I fell in love with the look as well as the colors. I quickly ordered two, one for me and one for my sister. My sister burns a votive in her kitchen daily so I thought a glassybaby would be a perfect gift for her. Once they arrived I couldn't believe how sturdy they were in your hand. Glassbabies look so delicate sitting on a shelf yet they are so solid.

You can shop for glassybabies here, $40 plus shipping.

Baby's First Block

This is my go-to gift for new a baby! A friend shared the Craft E Family website with me many moons ago and I've been sending Baby Blocks to new babies ever since.

All you need are the details of the birth and you have an amazing personalized keepsake for the newest joy in a family. I go by the rule that if I receive a birth announcement then I send the family a Baby Block.

You can't beat the price, just $15.50 with free shipping! Personalize the bottom with the givers name(s) for just $1.50 more.

Check out Baby's First Block here. And while you are visiting Craft E Family take a peek at the Holiday Block Set.

Fat Witch Bakery

Nothing says gift-love like food, especially chocolate food. YUM! Fat Witch Bakery has delicious brownies and the gift packaging is so cute. Great gift idea for just about any occasion.

I've sent yummy gifts from Fat Witch to everyone from my sister to the nurses at the local hospital. And every time the recipient has raved about the brownies. I even snuck a few while visiting my sister :) .

Visit the brownie goodness at here, Fat Witch Bakery! Don't forget to check out the Cauldron Specials.

Pirate Princess Tutu

If you are a mom of a little girl I'm sure you are knee deep in the Halloween Costume Discussion. If you are not one of the lucky ones to have decided and purchased/started making a costume and have a princess in the house then I have a great etsy site for you. Check out JoJo Sweetpea. Cute, cute handmade tutus - what could be a better princess costume starter?

Pictured above is the Pirate Princess Tutu that my older daughter would jump at the chance to twirl around in on Halloween night. Add the tutu to a simple black shirt and leggings for a *comfy* and fun Halloween costume. And the best part is all year 'round your little pirate princess can wear the tutu over and over again for dress up!

Searching for a gift for a little girl? Tutus are the way to go! Browse JoJo Sweetpea for a great selection of fun and colorful tutus.