Give a Little Luxury: Christmas Gift Guide 2011

During the holidays I love to give my friends and families little luxuries - things that they may see and admire, but might not buy because it just isn't practical. Let's face it, in these economic times we only buy the things we need, but everyone needs a few luxuries now and then - a silk scarf, a pretty painting, or a beautiful book. Here are a few of my current favorites:

Clockwise from top left: iPhone Case, Slippers, Splash Pillow, Heart Sweater, Leather Notebooks, Pocket Planner, Striped Scarf, The Art of Instruction, Design Sponge at Home, Bird Print, Personalized Stationary & Calling Cards, Watercolor Scarf, Dipped Geo Earrings, First Aid Kit, Chevron Throw

Clockwise from top left: City Map Print, Poker Set, Grill Tool Set, Swiss Army Watch, Bamboo Keyboard, Grill Addiction Spice Kit, Whiskey Stones, Krups Beertender, A Clockwork Orange, Custom Chocolate Bar, Stainless Steel Water Bottle, iPad Case, Leather iPhone Case, Alarm iPhone Dock 

Plus a few Friday Favorites:

If this isn't the most adorable video ever! Note to self: get Hubster to edit together some of Violet's videos.

I've been thinking a lot about how much technology I want to expose Violet to lately - what is appropriate and what is. Then I read this post and it was like Kenny was in my brain...creepy.

Love this pink + metallic party (via)

And kind of obsessed with this wedding.

Super cute shared room (scroll down). (via)

Paintchiptastic!

Teenage power couples.

Leopard  + Stripes.

Been feeling this way lately. Another note to self: Plan date night with Hubster.

Love how this girl knows how to spill her guts.

Happy Black Friday!